Sold for: $ 54,600

This 1961 Lincoln Continental 4-Door convertible is simply stunning in its original color of Turquoise Mist. One of just 2,857 convertibles Lincoln manufactured for the 1961 Model Year, the car’s odometer shows just under 35,000 miles. The 430 CID – 300 HP – 8 Cylinder OHV engine has been serviced regularly by the classic car specialists at Palm Springs’ own OMAG Automotive since 2012, and the current owners - since 2009 - have books and records dating back to the 1960’s. This car has appeared in multiple invitation-only shows including the Palos Verdes Concours d’Elegance, the Fallbrook Vintage Car Show and the Great Autos of Yesteryear Concours, where it won First in Class and Third in the “Best of Show” category. Purchased new from Carlisle Porter Motor Company in Clearwater, Florida on August 22, 1961, this iconic example of mid- century luxury motoring includes the following features and recent mechanical upgrades: • Convertible top hydraulic upgrade and regular maintenance by John Cashman (a/k/a “The Lincoln Man”) • Main and rod bearings, and 3-piece timing chain set replacement • New rear main seal • New engine block freeze plugs • New gaskets on oil pan, timing cover and valley pan • Rebuilt steering box • New Edelbrock carburetor • Rebuilt heater unit • Replaced leaf spring bushings • OEM-spec stainless steel exhaust system Also included is the original Lincoln Continental owner’s manual. All maintenance and ownership records are available for viewing.