1961 Lincoln Continental

1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible surviver Rare First-Year Suicide Door (Project / Driver)

For sale is a highly desirable 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible, the iconic first-year body style production featuring the legendary suicide door design. Only 2,857 convertibles were produced, making this a highly collectible and increasingly valuable sought-after classic.

This example is a strong running and driving car with significant mechanical investment already completed, making it an excellent foundation for a full cosmetic restoration
Mechanical & Drivetrain,

* Original 430 V8 engine professionally rebuilt from the crankshaft up, including cylinder heads
* Less than 15 miles on rebuilt engine
* Rebuilt supporting components: water pump, fuel pump, power steering pump, carburetor
* New master cylinder, brake system, and brake lines
* New fuel lines
* Transmission operates properly
* New radiator and heater cores
* New full exhaust system from engine to tailpipes
* Rebuilt front suspension with new shocks
Convertible & Systems,

* Convertible top system fully functional
* New hydraulic top pump installed
* All lights and accessories operational
* Original radio and factory clock both working
* Two known issue: passenger rear window not functioning(its,getting power) and Fuel/temp gage, not working.
Exterior & Interior

* Original black paint and original interior (untouched/unmodified)
* Unmolested example retaining factory character
* Body is largely complete and highly original
* Solid door thresholds throughout

Condition / Restoration Notes

* Internal rocker panels show typical rust for these cars
* Rear frame has rust present but is repairable
* total estimated repair areas approximately $3,500 in metal work (varies by shop)
* Car is approximately 98% complete, making it an ideal restoration candidate.
* Original owners manual included
* Maintenance manual (photo copies) included

Summary

A rare and highly collectible first-year 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible with substantial mechanical restoration already completed. This is a solid, original car with excellent bones, strong drivetrain, and many expensive mechanical systems already addressed.
A great opportunity for a collector, restorer, or investor looking for a rare true American classic with long-term value potential.

Engine is completely rebuilt and painted from the ground up and starts up no problem every time, 100% mechanically sound, all external engine parts, such as water pump, fuel pump, power, steering pump, radiator heater cords, all rebuilt, or new, new brakes, including brake lines and fuel line. The three speed transmission is original and functions well, front suspension is completely rebuilt and painted. New shock absorbers all the way around and front end alignment. A strong driver car. top is completely functional with a new hydraulic pump.

95% of the body, including hood decklid are an excellent condition, with a small rust hole in the corner of the deck lid. Rocker panels show internal rust but repairable, and thresholds are solid. Rear frame shows rust but repairable. There is previous bodywork on the passenger side quarter panel along the edge of the chrome trim very repairable) body has chips and minor dings on driver side, fender and driver side quarter panel. Paint is faded on the deck lid and front hood, but not peeling. It can easily be buffed out to shine and driven as an original patina car. I have extra parts, including rocker panel stainless steel moldings, and stainless steel rear deck lid molding

Seats, and Dash including door panels are all original. The seat leather is hard and cracked, and there are minor tears on the driver and passenger door panels, dash is original with no cracks. dash is original with no cracks, including steering wheel, radio, and clock are original and functioning. glove boxes is missing. carpeting appears to be original and in good shape.