1968 Lincoln Continental Two-Door Hardtop Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“The secret satisfaction that not everyone in the neighborhood owns one.” The 1968 Lincoln Continental marked a decisive year for Ford’s luxury division, blending traditional elegance with modern innovation. As part of the fourth-generation Continental series (1961-69), the 1968 model retained its signature slab-sided styling and suicide rear doors but introduced several key updates. Most notably, it was the first Lincoln to offer a two-door hardtop coupe since 1960, expanding the lineup beyond the iconic four-door sedan. 

Under the hood, the 1968 Continental featured a powerful 462 cubic-inch V8 engine, producing 340 horsepower, paired with a smooth three-speed automatic transmission. Safety and comfort were emphasized, with new federally mandated side marker lights and shoulder belts, along with optional features like automatic climate control and power everything. 

Inside, the Continental offered plush interiors with woodgrain accents, deep carpeting, and premium upholstery, reinforcing its status as a luxury leader. Lincoln’s commitment to craftsmanship and quiet ride quality made it a favorite among executives and dignitaries. 

The 1968 model also reflected the growing influence of federal safety and emissions regulations, subtly shaping its design and engineering. As the company said, “Only a Continental owner knows the complete assurance that comes with owning America's most distinguished motorcar.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• First year two-door hardtop coupe 

• Refinished in blue metallic paint (originally Cameo Green) over green vinyl 

• 462 cu-in V8 engine producing 340 hp 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (8Y81A844501) decodes as: 

  • 8 – Model Year: 1968 

  • Y – Assembly Plant: Wixom, Michigan 

  • 81 – Body Style: Two-door sedan 

  • A – Engine Code: 462 cubic inch V8 

  • 844501 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Custom headlights 

• Power steering, brakes, and windows 

• Deep pile carpeting and woodgrain trim 

• Sony CD stereo with Bluetooth, Sirius, and AUX (mounted in glove box) 

• Shoulder belts 

• Energy-absorbing steering column 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Dual circuit braking system 

• Coker Classic L78-15 wide whitewall tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips, water damage on driver’s side of hood 

• Scratches and pitting on chrome 

• Front signal light is broken 

• Front seats are heavily worn and damaged (tears and stuffing showing through) 

• Clock inoperable

Ownership History 

This 1968 Lincoln Continental Two-Door Hardtop Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.