1969 Lincoln Continental Two-Door Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer another selection of vehicles from The SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southwestern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to the most recent sale of the SEMA-exhibited 1,000 HP 1962 Dodge Power Wagon, supporting the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation. Thirty select cars from the collection are being offered just in time for spring. Whether awaiting restoration, preserved showroom stock, restored to like-new, or tastefully modified, these cars and trucks are truly SugarCreek quality.

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The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental was based on a stretched version of a proposed Thunderbird two-door hardtop that had been rejected as too classy and not sporty enough for the typical Thunderbird buyer. Designers and engineers worked hard at making a new, distinctive, and profitable Lincoln, and they succeeded admirably with the 1961-69 Continental. Originally offered as a convertible, a two-door hardtop coupe version was added in 1966.

The 1969 Lincoln Continental marked the end of an era for the iconic luxury car. The exterior design remained largely unchanged from previous years, with subtle updates like a new checkerboard-style grille and mildly updated taillights, and the interior continued to offer opulent features such as leather and vinyl seats, plush carpeting, and advanced options like automatic climate control. Under the hood, the 1969 Continental was initially equipped with a 462 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 340 horsepower, but it was later replaced by the more powerful 460 cubic inch V8 delivering 365 hp.

This 1969 Lincoln Continental Hardtop Coupe is distinct from the new two-door Continental Mark III, which was introduced the same year.

Highlights 

• Offered from The SugarCreek Collection   

• Finished in Dark Blue Metallic paint over black leather interior 

• Powered by a 460 cu-in, four-barrel V8 rated at 365 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque 

• Three-speed C6 automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (9Y81A904642) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1969 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 81 – Two-door hardtop coupe 

  • A – 460 four-barrel V8 

  • 904642 – Sequential production number 

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • Body: 65A – Lincoln Continental 2-door hardtop 

  • Color: X – Dark Blue Metallic 

  • Trim: KAA – Black leather 

  • Date: 20E – May 20 

  • DSO: 17 – Washington 

  • Axle: 4 – 2.80:1 

  • Trans: U – C6 Automatic 

  Features 

• Power steering, seats, and windows 

• Power-assisted front disc brakes and rear drum brakes 

• Power radio antenna 

• Dash instrumentation: 120 mph speedometer and odometer with gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, alternator, and coolant temperature 

• Milestar Touring SLE P235/75R15 whitewall tires  

  Known Imperfections 

• Paint on sides is glazed and cracking 

• Section of hood has glazed paint 

• Several paint chips on top and front of hood 

• Imperfection where chrome fender trim meets front fender 

• Brightwork imperfections commensurate with its age 

• Minor rust spot on top of driver side chrome bumper 

• Driver side stripe broken in places 

• Front passenger side stripe damaged  

• Rear driver side stripe damaged with paint scratch above it 

• Paint chips on front and rear of driver side door 

• Paint chip on front of passenger side door 

• Paint damage and discoloration behind driver side door below window 

• Paint imperfection on top of passenger side door 

• Minor dent on driver side rear of trunk lid 

• Imperfection on right side of glove box 

• Driver side upper trim panel showing stain 

• Passenger side rear upper panel by headliner is torn 

• Edge of driver seat shows slight wear 

• Engine and engine bay shows surface rust 

  Included 

• Jack 

• Tools 

• Spare piece of trim for the trunk 

Ownership History

This 1969 Lincoln Continental Hardtop Coupe joined The SugarCreek Collection in December 2022.

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: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com