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Laguna Beach Lincoln Continental Convertible Black Black Rock Solid on 2040-cars

Year:1965 Mileage:105220 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Laguna Beach, California, United States

Laguna Beach, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Turbo Drive Automatic
Body Type:4 Door Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:430 V-8
Fuel Type:Unleaded
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1965
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Lincoln
Model: Continental
Trim: NEW Leather
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Automatic
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 105,220
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black

Lincoln Continental Convertible for 1965


       Americas Most Distinguished Motorcar



You will notice refinements in styling for 1965, from the new front grille and fender-mounted parking lights to the new rear styling. Yet you will recognize the automobile UNMISTAKABLY  CONTINENTAL

For it remains alone in its classic look. Singular in its luxury and comfort. Unique in its ease of handling, its center rear opening rear doors, its full power auxiliaries as standard equipment. Unequaled in its construction and ride, incorporating an impressive list of engineering refinements. 

"This year, discover Lincoln Continental for yourself." 


Examine its new, even more luxurious interiors. Turn the Key and feel the powerful response of the largest and most carefully built engine of any automobile made. 

Drive it and experience the full power assists, the advanced NEW FRONT DISC BRAKES, the unsurpassed ride of the Continental. And when you do, imagine how it will feel to own a Lincoln Continental Convertible… 

*****Production note******* There were only 3,356 made and its recents stats suggest that only 3 percent are still in existence. 
That means there are less than100.68 of these Lincolns left on the road. 

Production Started: August 3, 1964; Production Ended: July 9, 1965. 

She was born on March 12, 1964 produced to be sold in District Sales Office (DSO) Seattle Washington. 

From all of my due diligence, she is in fact a 2 owner Lincoln Convertible. 


“Let's us start at the top, shall we…”

Owner number 1: 
Staff Sergeant USMC Donald B. MD bought and cared for her from 1965 until 2011 

Owner number 2: 
Department of Defense Engineer Nathan S. 2011 until 2014 

She has only 105,572 miles on her that is amazing that she was only driven: 
3,072.8979 Miles per year 
256.0748 Miles per month 
8.72604 Miles a week 
1.1800 Miles a day!!!!!!!!!! 




JUST ROCK SOLID 
  • Top Cycles Perfectly (New Hydraulic Top Hose set) 
  • Windows go up and down effortlessly perfectly 
  • Quarter Power Vent Windows open and close perfectly 
  • 6 Way Seats work perfectly 
  • AM Radio Radio Antenna goes up and down 
  • All dash / tail / break / back up / head lights (high & low) work

Just an all inclusive pleasure to drive… 


****SPECIAL NOTE 1965 would be the final year for the body style introduced in 1961. 


External styling changes were highly visible this year, and included front fender-mounted parking lights and ribbed chrome trim on the taillights. 

The 1965 models are considered by many to be the best of the series. 

Here are her numbers: 

5Y86N431946 Digit #1: 5 = Year (1965) 
Digit #2: Y = Assembly Plant (Y - Wixom, Michigan) 
Digits #3 & 4: 82 = Body Style (86 - 4-Door Convertible) 
Digit #5: N = Engine Code (N - 430 CID V-8, 4V; 7) 
Digits #6 = 11: 435114 = Consecutive Unit Number (starts at 400001) 

The VIN Plate below decodes as: 74A A 86 12C 54 1 4 
BODY: 74A = Lincoln Continental 4-Door Convertible 
COLOR: A = Black 
TRIM: 86 = Black Leather Pleated Design Bench Seat 
DATE: 21D = March 12, 1964 (day of month, letter represents month) 
DSO: 52 = Seattle Washington 
AXLE: 1 = Conventional rear axle, 2.89:1 ratio 
TRANS: 4 = Twin-Range Turbo-Drive 3-Speed Automatic 

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE CODE / ENGINE DETAILS 
N - 430 CID V-8 

Bore and Stroke: 4.30 x 3.70 inches Compression Ratio: 10.00:1 Brake Horsepower: 320 @ 4600 rpm Torque: 465 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm Carburetor: Carter 4V (C3VE-9510B) 

TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTION 
4 Twin-Range Turbo-Drive Automatic 

REAR AXLE CODE REAR AXLE RATIO 
1 Optional: 3 A 2.89:1?Optional: 3.11:1 2.89:1 Directed power 

TIRE SIZE BRAKES 
9.15 x 15 Firestone brand Self-adjusting hydraulic system Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Drum type Total brake lining area: -- square inches 

WHEELBASE DIMENSIONS 
126 inches Front Tread: 62.1 inches Rear Tread: 61.0 inches Length: 216.3 inches Width: 78.6 inches Height: 54.2 inches Trunk: 14.4 cubic feet Trunk Sill Height: 24.0"

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Front headroom: 39" Rear headroom: 38.4" Front legroom: 41.1" Rear legroom: 40.5" Front shoulder room: 59.3" Rear shoulder room: 59.4" Front hip room: 62.3" Rear hip room: 62.4" 

CAPACITIES 
Fuel Tank: 25 gallons Cooling System: 25 qts. (with heater)

 “Luxury tailored to your good taste” 



"The NEW BLACK TOP GRADE LEATHER hides were picked by me personally.” 

When each of this Continental's seats were re-upholstered, extraordinary care was exercised to achieve perfect workmanship with every meticulous stitch." 

When I found her, she was sitting under a cover sleeping outside. As I looked her over I knew she was solid as solid could get. Her bones are what you would expect growing up in Seattle / Southern California. 

Her body needed very little work. 


Here were the steps: 


*****Note***** Prior to paint, her chrome trim was all removed and professionally hand polished.


1. She was taken down to the metal (by hand) NOT by sand blasting. 

I was amazed at how perfect she was under that faded paint. She spent well over 60 days in paint and body. "No need to rush perfection". 

2. Then we began by degreasing the metal to remove contaminants left over from the stripping process. The metal is then treated and coated with zinc for superior corrosion resistance and better adhesion of the subsequent paint layers. 
3. Primer was the first layer of paint. It is formulated to fill tiny scratches and imperfections in the body and give the subsequent color coats something to adhere to. Unlike the drab gray primer of yesteryear, we used colored primer to hide future damage from rock or stone chips. 
4. The base coat, or color layer, was the next in the process. In the past, this was the final layer of paint, which was directly exposed to the environment. We then applied clearcoat paint over the final color layer. (Clearcoat is a layer of paint without color pigment added-it is simply clear paint. The clear coat adds high gloss while protecting the colored basecoat from scratching, chipping, and the effects of the environment.) 


Finally....Her paint is thick and smooth as you can see in the photos. 

*****During paint and body here are the notes about the chrome trim interior & exterior that were all professionally hand polished: 
The hood emblem was removed and hand polished. 
The trunk emblem was removed and hand polished. 
The window pillars were removed and hand polished. 
The sun visor (center windshield header piece) was removed and hand polished. 


On all 4 doors the entire door trim was removed, disassembled and professionally hand polished this included: 
  • Handles (Inner 4) Inner trays 
  • Unlocking handles Door unlock knobs 
  • Inner trim Ashtrays & Lighters 
  • Seat belt buckles All gages i.e. Gas / Volts / Oil Pressure Steering wheel center, shifter & indicator columns 
  • Dash trim Vent knobs 
  • Radio & interior lamp 
  • Head light bezels 
  • Door handles (Exterior 4) 
  • Drivers side mirror Front bumper Impact 
  • Bar Front right hand bar extension 
  • Front left hand bar extension 
  • Rear impact bar Left rear outer impact bar 
  • Right rear impact bar All fender well molding (4) 
  • Lower quarter and side chrome molding (6) 
  • Rear deck lid trim 


What's she has NEW: 

NEW BLACK TOP GRADE LEATHER THROUGHOUT.. 

7 Rebuilt window switches (These were all taken apart sanded, cleaned and repaired with new rubber inserts) 
NEW Carpet throughout entire cabin & Trunk with original Lincoln heel kick pad. 
NEW Trunk carpets cut to original specifications 
NEW door moldings (4) with extruded ends that snap in perfect to original holes like it was in 1965 
2 Door seal front (with NEW molded ends) 
2 Door sear rear (with NEW molded ends) 
NEW Weather-strip trunk lid 
NEW Peak molding clips for Fenders and Quarter panels 
NEW Rear deck molding 
NEW Package tray molding 
NEW Convertible top Quarter pads (These pads rest on the car when the top is up) 
NEW Steering gear box 
NEW Power steering pressure hose 
NEW Power steering fluid 
NEW Carburetor rebuilt 
NEW Fram oil filter NEW 300W Kendall GT-1 oil 
NEW Throttle body 
NEW AFB Carburetor floats 
NEWLY Rebuilt transmission 
NEW Lower steering column bushing 
NEWLY Rebuilt Fuel pump 
NEW R&I manifold gaskets 
NEW High volume oil pump 
NEWLY Rebuilt Break booster 


She fires up on first try & Runs very quiet and smooth 

****Note**** I live on top of a large hill in Laguna Beach that looks over looking the Pacific Ocean, she attacks this hill with ease and her temp stays running cool.


NEW AC DELCO spark plugs 
NEW Accel/High performance distributor cap and rotor kit for 71000 series 
NEW Mallory/8 mm. 8 cyl. black Pro Wire Hemi stainless steel core straight boots universal spark plug wire kit. 
NEW Sylvania Xtravision H5001XV Headlamps 
NEW Peak 50/50 Antifreeze & Coolant 
NEW CVR Car cover 
NEW Comp fire extinguisher 
NEW Time period correct engine decals and Jacking procedure decal located on inner rear deck lid. 

List of Sandblasted and Powder Coated items
  • Air cleaner (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic) 
  • Air intake (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic) 
  • Oil Breather cap (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic) 
  • Valve rocker arm covers (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic) 
  • Upper sway bracket arms 4 (These bolt on at the fire wall to each front quarter panel / fender) (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic) 

She comes with: Any and all receipts for the services / parts / components / repairs that came from this restoration. 

Clear State of California Certificate of Title Triple A Collector Car Agreed Value of $74,000.00 

1965 Lincoln Continental Maintenance Manual (NOT A REPRODUCTION) 

1965 Lincoln Continental Window Sticker 

She has ALL NEW fluids and filters, her tires have 10% wear or 90% left on them, she is ready to go!!! 

At this point I believe I have covered all of the bases…. 


If you should have any questions please call 949-433-0404 Griffin


ONE LAST THING… 


"IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE FINANCES AND YOUR WIFE TELLS YOU WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN NOT BUY..... PLEASE CLEAR IT WITH HER BEFORE YOU PICK UP THE PHONE...... I HAVE LEARNED….. 

"IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THEN LIVE ON YOUR KNEES".




"THE 1965 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL…....... 

YOUR FINEST ASSET INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW"

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