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Curbside Classics Archives
Lincoln Continental Archive
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![The 1961 Continental may have been a classic design, but by 1969, it was getting both old and jowly. For 1970, the Continental received its first full redesign in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/48948007-1970-lincoln-continental-std-front-3q-with-driving-lights-on.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Automotive History: 1970 Lincoln Continental – All-New, Lighter, Faster, But Not Quite Good Enough?")
Automotive History: 1970 Lincoln Continental – All-New, Lighter, Faster, But Not Quite Good Enough?
Posted on December 19, 2024 | 29 CommentsThe 1961 Continental may have been a classic design, but by 1969, it was getting both old and jowly. For 1970, the Continental received its first full redesign in […] -
![(first posted 4/17/2018) Unquestionably, Henry Ford was one of the greatest pioneers in automotive history. Henry was able to build highly successful cars for a low price; yet […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1939-Lincoln-Continental-1st-Prototype-3.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1940-41 Lincoln Continental – A Creation of a Man of Taste and a Man of Talent")
Curbside Classic: 1940-41 Lincoln Continental – A Creation of a Man of Taste and a Man of Talent
Posted on April 17, 2024 | 57 Comments(first posted 4/17/2018) Unquestionably, Henry Ford was one of the greatest pioneers in automotive history. Henry was able to build highly successful cars for a low price; yet […] -
![(First Posted 1/2/2014 – includes revisions) Automobile nameplates with lengthy histories naturally see more changes over their storied lifetime. This 2000 Lincoln Continental may seem like the furthest thing possible […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_3029.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2000 Lincoln Continental – Time Doesn’t Change Everything")
Curbside Classic: 2000 Lincoln Continental – Time Doesn’t Change Everything
Posted on December 20, 2023 | 156 Comments(First Posted 1/2/2014 – includes revisions) Automobile nameplates with lengthy histories naturally see more changes over their storied lifetime. This 2000 Lincoln Continental may seem like the furthest thing possible […] -
![(first posted 7/18/2017) Launched to critical acclaim, the 1988 Continental was Lincoln’s first front-wheel-drive model and a technology showcase for Ford’s luxury brand. After a positive reception from […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lincoln-continental-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988-94 Lincoln Continental — Continental Drift")
Curbside Classic: 1988-94 Lincoln Continental — Continental Drift
Posted on July 18, 2023 | 83 Comments(first posted 7/18/2017) Launched to critical acclaim, the 1988 Continental was Lincoln’s first front-wheel-drive model and a technology showcase for Ford’s luxury brand. After a positive reception from […] -
Cohort Pic(k)s Of The Day: Lincoln Continentals – Shades Of Blue
Posted on May 30, 2023 | 21 CommentsIt must have something to do with late spring, for a number of old and attractive Detroit iron has been appearing at the Cohort lately. -
![(first posted 6/17/2013) We all have cars in our lives that are fondly recalled. Sometimes it’s one of our parent’s cars, or an uncle’s, or maybe just the neighbor’s next […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5-24-2013-031-800x533-e1370799439754.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1986 Lincoln Continental – The Rose Quartz-Colored Linchpin Of My Formative Years")
Curbside Classic: 1986 Lincoln Continental – The Rose Quartz-Colored Linchpin Of My Formative Years
Posted on November 5, 2021 | 91 Comments(first posted 6/17/2013) We all have cars in our lives that are fondly recalled. Sometimes it’s one of our parent’s cars, or an uncle’s, or maybe just the neighbor’s next […] -
![(first posted 10/11/2015) Just a few days ago, we looked at 5 rare Lincoln-Mercury models. Who would have thought that a luxury division that has generally had a small lineup […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mercury-MGM.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part II")
Top 10 Obscure Special Editions and Forgotten Limited-Run Models: Lincoln-Mercury Edition, Part II
Posted on October 11, 2021 | 58 Comments(first posted 10/11/2015) Just a few days ago, we looked at 5 rare Lincoln-Mercury models. Who would have thought that a luxury division that has generally had a small lineup […] -
![(first posted 9/24/2015) From 1961 through the late-1970s, it was difficult to think of Lincoln without immediately thinking of the Continental. After all, for many of those years, all Lincolns […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_9962.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1982 Lincoln Continental – Bustling-Back To Prominence")
CC Capsule: 1982 Lincoln Continental – Bustling-Back To Prominence
Posted on September 24, 2021 | 99 Comments(first posted 9/24/2015) From 1961 through the late-1970s, it was difficult to think of Lincoln without immediately thinking of the Continental. After all, for many of those years, all Lincolns […] -
![(first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/x-09-30-2012-332-800x500-e1370815781126.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car!")
Curbside Classic: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series – What A Name; What A Car!
Posted on September 5, 2021 | 109 Comments(first posted 6/19/2013) Since I have decreed this week Lincoln Continental Week, I would be remiss in not mentioning what is perhaps the most collectible four-door Lincoln of the Seventies: […] -
![(first posted 8/30/2015) Lincoln had somewhat of a surprise hit with the 1988 Continental. Thoroughly modern, with front-wheel-drive and air suspension, the Continental offered the six-passenger comfort and smooth ride […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1995-1997-lincoln-continental.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental – In Pursuit of the Pursuer")
Curbside Classic: 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental – In Pursuit of the Pursuer
Posted on August 30, 2021 | 57 Comments(first posted 8/30/2015) Lincoln had somewhat of a surprise hit with the 1988 Continental. Thoroughly modern, with front-wheel-drive and air suspension, the Continental offered the six-passenger comfort and smooth ride […] -
![(first posted 8/20/2015) Continuing with its very full-sized cars through the 1979 model year, Lincoln was the last holdout in the face of CAFE and its downsized, more fuel-efficient vehicles […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IMG_0296.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Outtake: 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI – Mark Of Indistinction")
Car Show Outtake: 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI – Mark Of Indistinction
Posted on August 20, 2021 | 103 Comments(first posted 8/20/2015) Continuing with its very full-sized cars through the 1979 model year, Lincoln was the last holdout in the face of CAFE and its downsized, more fuel-efficient vehicles […] -
![(first published 3/1/2012) This type of car doesn’t exist any more. The last vestige of this type of traditional American luxury car ended when the last Town Cars rolled off […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lincoln-1978.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe – CAFE is Coming")
Curbside Classic: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe – CAFE is Coming
Posted on April 29, 2021 | 97 Comments(first published 3/1/2012) This type of car doesn’t exist any more. The last vestige of this type of traditional American luxury car ended when the last Town Cars rolled off […] -
![Has there ever been a US president more closely associated with a particular car than John F. Kennedy and the fourth generation Lincoln Continental? Both have since become icons of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/JFK2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Classic: Two JFK Lincoln Continentals Up For Sale")
Auction Classic: Two JFK Lincoln Continentals Up For Sale
Posted on September 25, 2020 | 17 CommentsHas there ever been a US president more closely associated with a particular car than John F. Kennedy and the fourth generation Lincoln Continental? Both have since become icons of […] -
![Ford’s decision to collaborate with Rivian is part of the company’s “anything goes” EV strategy. Basically, Ford wants to introduce EVs at a rapid clip and will work with competitors […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20160330_150217-1200x675-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Newsstand: Lincoln’s Future Includes Rivian Sourced EV, But Does Not Include Sedans")
Curbside Newsstand: Lincoln’s Future Includes Rivian Sourced EV, But Does Not Include Sedans
Posted on January 31, 2020 | 11 CommentsFord’s decision to collaborate with Rivian is part of the company’s “anything goes” EV strategy. Basically, Ford wants to introduce EVs at a rapid clip and will work with competitors […] -
![The artificial intelligence at YouTube is getting to know me pretty well, because it keeps feeding me cool videos like this gem. It is a vintage film shot by Ford […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/computer.gif?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: 1962 Lincoln Continental and Ford Thunderbird Wixom Assembly Line")
CC Cinema: 1962 Lincoln Continental and Ford Thunderbird Wixom Assembly Line
Posted on June 23, 2019 | 16 CommentsThe artificial intelligence at YouTube is getting to know me pretty well, because it keeps feeding me cool videos like this gem. It is a vintage film shot by Ford […]
