1962 Lincoln Continental MOST DESIRED "Triple Black" suicide convertible

 

1962 Lincoln Continental

I never thought I would sell this car, looked at so many Lincoln to find the nicest out there and this is what I picked. It has the most sought after dash and the wood grain inlays on the dash and door panels. It has a flawless black paint and not signs of rust or rust repairs anywhere on the car. The doors and the door bottoms are perfect and the area behind rear wheel is perfect and no signs of rust or repairs, same goes for the floor and trunk floor. I has a new black interior and new black carpet. It's a true California car. It needs the new hydraulic hoses and a new canvas top. I have put it of for now and just enjoyed the car with the top down since I did not find any needs for a top here in CA. Hence the price is less what a fully restored car would run you and you have some room to buy the car and fix it at a later time or just drive it as is as I have done.....
Starts right up and shifts smooth and nice. The engine has probably been rebuilt some time ago cause it runs strong and tight better than any other Lincoln I test drove before I decided to buy this one.

Located in San Jose CA 95124. Come take a look if your close by or please feel free to email or text me if you would like additional info. Or if you like to see a video of the car etc.

I can assist the new buyer with quoting and coordinating transportation after the auction. I have been using 1Flat-Rate Transportation company many times on eBay and they do a good job. Thank you for your interest! And happy Bidding

Erik

• Lincoln Continental Four-Door Sedan, model year 1962, version for North America U.S.
• 4-door sedan body type.
• RWD (rear- wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox.
• petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 7044 cm3 / 429.9 cui, advertised power: 223.5 kW / 300 hp / 304 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 631 Nm / 465 lb-ft.

Fun Facts :

Lincoln's beautiful 1961 styling was a revelation to the industry, and by 1962 the first results of shocked stylists at other companies were being seen. In a dramatic move, Imperial chopped off its tail fins completely, perching its trade mark slim, circular tail light assemblies atop the rear fenders. The result was an Imperial that looked longer and much sleeker than before. Cadillac was stuck with its 1961 styling, but "squared up" its '62 design by eliminating the oval rear bumper ends and replacing them with rectangular ones. The round front parking and turn signal lights also got the rectangular treatment. The most substantial evidence that Cadillac was paying attention—and responding to Lincoln's design—was with the 1963 models, which were very different from what had come before from Cadillac. Cadillac worked in two year styling cycles, and Lincoln's influence on American luxury car design would remain for much of the sixties.

The 1964 Imperial would be completely new, and would flatter the Lincoln design considerably with very sleek, clean lines that the Imperial wore very well. The relationship between the Lincoln and Imperial designs at this point was quite clear: the man largely responsible for the beautiful Lincoln design in 1961 had left Ford and was now working for Chrysler. The '64 Imperial was his first opportunity to make his mark on that legendary automobile. The man's name? Elwood Engel.

Lincoln's sales improved modestly in 1962, with a production increase of 5,897 cars. This still fell far short of what Cadillac was selling, but Cadillac at this point had a history of styling marks that identified the cars as Cadillacs, and Lincoln was at this point in its fifth completely new design in a ten year period, none of which really defined what the Lincoln look was until the 1961 models. It would take some time for the public to see that this was indeed a design that Lincoln would stay faithful to. Also, quality control issues had plagued the previous 1958-1960 models, and that gave the Lincoln brand a somewhat tarnished reputation, although the 1961 models did much to repair that. Actually, the 1960 models had addressed most of the initial problems, but the styling wasn't loved by many, so some potential 1960 Lincoln customers didn't even consider them.

1962 Lincoln Continental

Not too much had changed with the '62 Continental except for the removal of the front bumper guards and a few pounds and inches here and there in addition to being slightly lower than the previous year. The Lincoln Continental was the only 4-door convertible offered on the American market. Available again in 1962 was the suicide doors that opened to the center and hinged to the body instead of the center pillar. Plus a light on the instrument panel blinks a warning if the rear doors are not fully closed when the ignition is on. The entire body of the 4-door sedan is welded into a single unit and protected by four coats of baked enamel. Inside, a combination of leather and vinyl fabric along with walnut paneling contribute to the classic elegance of the Lincoln Continental. Standard features on the Continental included a 430 cid V8 engine, automatic transmission, power windows, power brakes, and power steering.

1962 Lincoln Continental Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Continental Series
82	53A	4-dr Sedan - 6P	$6,074	4,929 lbs	27,849
86	74A	4-dr Convertible - 6P	$6,720	5,213 lbs	3,212

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Continental	123 in	213 in	80.3 in	-	-	9.00 x 14 (9.50 x 14 - convertible)

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1962 Lincoln

Location: Stamped on the right inner fender apron under hood.

First Symbol - Model Year 2 = 1962 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant Y = Wixom, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series 82 = Continental Sedan 86 = Continental Convertible Fifth Symbol - Engine H = 430 - V8 K = 430 - V8 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 400001

1962 Lincoln Options and Accessories

Description	Description
Air Conditioner	Heater
Automatic Transmission	430 cid V8 engine
Power Steering	Power Windows
Carpeting	Electric Clock
Electric Radio Antenna	Power Door Locks
Walnut Applique Instrument Panel	Padded Instrument Panel
Dual Exhaust	Folding Center Armrests
Automatic Headlight Dimmer	Power Vent Windows
Automatic Trunk Release	6-way Power Seats
Speed Control	Tinted Glass

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Lincoln Resources:


Lincoln Resources:
Lincoln Forum:   
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/

LCOC             
http://www.lcoc.org/
https://lincolnoldparts.com/pdf/1962_1963_LINCOLN_WINDOW_CIRCUIT_DIAGRAMS_AND_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf
http://lincolnoldparts.com/services.html

http://www.convertiblelincolns.com/   Cab Top repair
 John Cashman, 1009 S Paseo de Marcia,
Palm Springs, CA. 92264-8533 PH: 813-390-1950
http://www.convertiblelincolns.com/diagrams.htm

BREWER CLASSIC LINCOLNS:  Cab top relay and parts
JOHN BREWER:  Denver, CO.           
 (303) 562-8368

LINCOLN LAND INC:  Clearwater, FL.
Cars, Parts & Repair:  all ModelsP
www.LincolnLandInc.com (888) 546-2727

LINCOLN OLD PARTS STORE: Clearwater, FL.
50's & 60's Parts & Service
www.lincolnoldparts.com  (727) 445-1091 (727) 445-7551
lincoln@lincolnoldparts.com

 LEATHER RESTORATIONS:  Pinellas Park, FL.
Show Quality Interiors: Jim Wallace
Convertible Tops, Carpet, Trunk, Leather & Upholstery Kits
www.leather-restorations.com cell: (727) 525-5523

CLASSIQUE CARS UNLIMITED:  Sumrall, MS.
Parts: 1958-1999                            (601) 758-3357
 www.classiquecars.com        
                     
TIM NILL:  Lithia, FL.     (813) 737-5466
www.lincoln-ranch.com

LIANA RESTORATIONS, LLC: QUALITY  RESTORATIONS
 (Lincoln Convertible Specialist)
RICH  LIANA: Troutville, VA           (540) 992-1090
www.lianarestorationsllc.com

FELIX LAFORE:  Denver / Lakewood, CO.
Parts: 1960-1969                            (720) 234-4227
 applelincparts@comcast.net                 
           
STITCH-WORKS:  Brighton, MI
Skip Starbird:      (810) 923-1703

www.brewerclassiclincoln.com
LINCOLN REPAIR / PARTS : Lakewood, CO.
1961-1969 Parts / Service:  Arthur Apple
 artapplelincparts@comcast.net   (303) 229-1479

Lincoln West in LA
562-682.2042.  ALEX
Lincolnswest@gmail.com
http://www.lincolnswest.com/

Bird Nest  Ford parts
http://tbirdparts.com/contact/

Manually opening the top??
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=37925

http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=38147&p=273553&hilit=open+trunk+convertible#p273553

8 Trunk Relay - Power top electric schema layout
http://octopup.org/car/lincoln/64cont/docs/convertible

How to test a relay
http://www.rattlebars.com/avalanche/relay_basics.html

How to fill the convertible pump
http://www.hydroe.com/Tips_-_Cylinders__amp__Pumps.html

How to bleed the hydraulic system by John Cashman
http://www.convertiblelincolns.com/technical_advice.htm

Convertible top pumps etc
http://topsdown.com/

Convertible top canvas 549, pumps 269, 
http://www.hydroe.com/Lincoln-Continential-CONVERTIBLE-TOPS-POWER-WINDOW-PARTS-p-94.html

Convertible top parts - Vinyl $429 - canvas $689 - pump 251 - hose kit 249
https://www.convertibletopguys.com/convertible/422/1961-63-Lincoln-Continental#packages

Jim Wallace at Leather Restorations. His tops fit perfect and look RIGHT
https://sites.google.com/site/1960slincolns/

Engine compartment wire diagram
http://www.lincolnlandinc.com/browseProducts/browse.php/PData/category~283/sku~10572

Wire diagram windows
http://www.lincolnlandinc.com/images/productLargePhotos/WO-CT61-62R(14A133)_large.jpg?03

http://www.rubbertherightway.com/
http://www.rubbertherightway.com/1962-lincoln-restoration-parts-fuse-64191-prd1.htm



Preferred Vendors
Arthur Apple – expert on 60s Lincolns, providing parts, mechanical repair services, and expert top system and window system work.  Denver, Colorado.
+1 (303) 229-1479
John Cashman – National expert in top and window systems. Will come to your location and completely fix your top, window switches, etc.
813 390-1950
 www.convertiblelincolns.com
Hydro-E-Lectric–  Convertible top pumps, hoses, hydraulic cylinders, fittings, etc for Lincolns and T-Birds and all other convertibles.
+1 (800) 343-4261
www.hydroe.com
Lincoln Land, Inc.-  Full service including new and used arts, restoration, mechanical, tops, windows etc.
+1 (888) 546-2727
www.LincolnLandInc.com
Lincoln Mercury Old Parts Store– Full line of parts.
+1 (727) 445-1091
www.lincolnoldparts.com
Classique Cars Unlimited–  Full line of new and used parts for Lincolns and T-Birds.
+1 (601) 758-3357
www.classiquecars.com
Jim Wallace / Leather Restorations–  The best upholstery, carpets and trunk liners for 60’s Lincolns.
+1 (727) 525-5523
https://sites.google.com/site/1960slincolns/
Thomas Cary– Used parts for 60’s Lincolns
+1 (909) 883-4235
Tim Nill / The Lincoln Ranch– Used parts and restoration services.
+1 (813) 737-5466
www.lincoln-ranch.com
Mark II Enterprises / Jack Rosen Full line of new and used parts for 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Lincolns.
+1 (800) 576-2752
www.markII.com
The Birds Nest–  Full line of new and used parts for Ford Thunderbirds.
+1 (971) 233-9000
www.tbirdparts.com
Bobs Bird House-  Full line of new and used parts for Ford Thunderbirds.
+1 (302) 449-1966
www.bobsbirdhouse.com
Felix LaFore – Specialist in 1961 through 1965 Lincoln parts and parts cars. Denver, Colorado.
+1(720) 234-4227

 

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