It doesn’t matter who you are. When you’re behind the wheel of a 1967 Lincoln Continental convertible, you’re a celebrity. Pop open those suicide doors. Fold down the top. And bask in its 18 feet of automotive glory.
The fourth-generation Lincoln Continental was sold from 1961 to 1969, with few modifications over nine years of production. The last year as a convertible was 1967.
1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible for Sale: Three Examples
Transport yourself to a bygone era with these three ’67 open-air Lincoln Continentals that were recently sold on eBay.
Check out this numbers-matching - opens in new window or tab. black convertible with a white interior. This custom Lincoln Continental switched to a bagged-air suspension to get a lower stance. It features factory air conditioning and cruise control. It has less than 78,000 miles of use.
If you prefer a more factory-correct convertible, there's another black ’67 Continental but with a searing red interior. It features similar mileage at 83,000 clicks. One of its few aftermarket goodies is a modern sound system—perfect for blasting oldies while cruising down the strip.
And there was also a listing for a Huron Blue convertible that's a total stunner. The seller swapped to an Edelbrock AVS 4-Barrel Carburetor - opens in new window or tab.. This classic convertible also features a new sound system, but it’s hidden. An original stock radio maintains the dashboard’s classic looks. The odometer indicates is a tad over 62,000 miles.
These ’67 Continental Convertibles for sale are offered between $50,000 and $100,000.
That’s a nice appreciation over a half-century, considering the base price in 1967 at $6,449. The long list of standard features back then included power steering and brakes, power windows, two-way power seating, heater/defroster system, automatic parking brake release, and remote control outside rearview mirror. Lincoln Continental dealers provided other options.
The First and Last of a Convertible Era
The ’67 Lincoln Convertible came with only one engine option, a MEL (Mercury Edsel Lincoln) V-8 with 462 cubic inches. The mill was the largest displacement engine from Ford—another sign of the Continental’s preeminence.
The 16-valve engine produced 340 horsepower and 485 pounds of torque. It was reported to do the quarter-mile in a leisurely 17.8 seconds. The engine was served by a three-speed automatic.
The ’67 Continental’s essential design feature - opens in new window or tab. was the suicide doors - opens in new window or tab.. And for most of the model’s run, it was offered with either a hardtop or convertible. In fact, it was the first four-door convertible provided by Detroit’s Big Three since the Second World War.
But that ended in 1967. Declining sales—just about 2,275 convertible units—were sold in that year. So, it also became the last of Detroit’s four-door convertibles sold in the era.
Tastes were changing in the late 1960s. Motorists became less interested in squeezing 220.9 inches of length, and 79.7 inches of width into the garage. Besides, the frame reinforcements needed for a smooth ride added a lot of weight. This top-optional beast weighed 5,712 pounds. At the time, it was the heaviest car sold by a Ford division. (Let’s not discuss fuel economy.)
Huge, heavy, and opulent limousines soon gave way to smaller, city-oriented luxury cars. But those extravaganttimes will forever be embodied by models like the influential ’67 Lincoln Continental Convertible. eBay commonly has a few - opens in new window or tab. to consider making your own.
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