1961 Lincoln Continental

VIN: 1Y86H424084

$16,500

Sold

1961 Lincoln Continental
1961 Lincoln Continental

Seller details

  • Auction

    Auctions America

  • Location

    Auburn, IN; US

  • Event date

    May 5 - May 7, 2016

  • Lot

    547

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1Y86H424084

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    61239 m

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Horsepower

    300

  • Induction

    1x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Brown

  • Exterior Color

    Desert Frost

  • Generation

    1961-1969 Lincoln Continental

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

430/300hp, automatic, power steering and brakes, factory air conditioning, Uniroyal Tiger Paw double whitewall tires, power seat, power windows, power top.

Condition

#4 Fair

Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

The paint has too many flaws to list separately. The brightwork is dull with scratches and pitting. The rear taillights are cracked. Rubber seals are dry and cracked. The seats are cracked and worn. Carpet is worn and the hood release knob is broken off. The undercarriage is dirty and worn with oxidation in several areas. Original and unrestored. Needs attention everywhere, but definitely isn't too far gone to save. It's a perfect restoration project for someone with too much money and too much time on their hands.

Market commentary

This will be a labor of love. It will cost more to get it right again than it will ever be worth in the near future. As a first year example of this body style, though, which many consider to be the purest and cleanest-looking, it's worth saving and best of luck to the new owner. It's a project car bought for project car money.