LOT 591

1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible Registration no. 930 XVJ Chassis no. 2Y86H427337

Sold for £46,000 inc. premium

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Lot 591

1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible

The Beaulieu Sale: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia|2 September 2023, 14:30 BST|Beaulieu, National Motor Museum

1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Registration no. 930 XVJ
Chassis no. 2Y86H427337

• Formerly part of the Frank Karabetsos Collection
• An older restoration
• Automatic transmission
• Fully optioned
• Present ownership since 2019

The products of Ford-owned Lincoln have for years rivalled those of General Motors' Cadillac division in their exclusivity and luxury, in particular the range-topping Continental. Re-designed for 1961, the latter set a new styling benchmark for the US automobile industry, and its understated elegance would continue substantially unchanged for the next eight years. Lincoln's 430ci (7.0-litre) overhead-valve V8 engine powered the Continental range for the decade's first half, its 300bhp more than sufficient to propel these huge cars well past 100mph (160km/h). Among the best-engineered American cars of their day, the 1960s Lincolns came with factory applied corrosion protection, extensive sound insulation and a sealed electrical system alongside a host of 'extras' as standard including automatic transmission, power-assisted steering, power brakes and power windows.

Purchased in 2019 by the present owner, and currently showing 22,895 miles on the odometer, this genuine 1962 Lincoln Continental Convertible previously formed part of the prestigious Frank Karabetsos Collection. Registered in the UK in 2020, the car has been driven, enjoyed and admired in the South of France over the past three years. It has benefited from a new main hydraulic lifting pump for the convertible top, a new ignition switch and a 61-62 Continental Alternator Conversion upgrade kit. All parts have been supplied by marque specialists Lincoln Land of Florida, USA.

Truly an American icon, this highly desirable, Kennedy-era, four-door pillar-less Lincoln Continental Convertible features 'suicide' rear doors; period-correct 430ci (7.0-litre) V8 engine; automatic transmission; blue interior and exterior; power operated white convertible top with zip out rear window; factory air conditioning; AM radio; cruise control; dual door mirrors; power steering; power brakes; power windows; power seats; power antenna; automatic headlight dimmer; dual exhaust system; and whitewall tyres. The car comes complete with jack and tools and is offered with V5C Registration Certificate.

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