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rogue
10-08-2009, 07:18 PM
This is a bit offtopic for this forum, but I figured some of you guys might enjoy it. This is my other project, a 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible that has been in my family since 1972 or so. I bought it from my father when he tried to sell it and will likely pass it on to my kids if I ever have any....

I noticed the hydraulic pump has been misbehaving a lot recently, and upon closer inspection it had a bad o-ring and needed a rebuild. I replaced the pump and bled the system and it cycles good as new again.

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Pretty impressive technology for 1961. These cars have so many damn features they are a nightmare to maintain, but well worth it in my opinion for sentimental reasons. It rides on air suspension with a dakota digital controller that can control the air about 2 blocks away. Good fun when people are leaning over the car... :lol:

A few photos:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/SCfZRyDdIkI/AAAAAAAAJVk/T9NhL1WpAd8/s800/IMG_3011.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/RrIGc5WQ2_I/AAAAAAAAAEc/ItwVH-a9Wf8/s800/IMG_2305.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/RrIGcpWQ29I/AAAAAAAAAEM/9qHYdm4G2MU/s800/IMG_2303.JPG

Anyways, figured it might interest some of you, even though its out of its element here. It gets driven 2-3 times weekly and I'm willing to bet I could autocross it if I was stupid enough.
HotRod68Camaro
10-08-2009, 08:13 PM
Sweet car. I love those continentals, something about the big body adn suicide doors.
skatinjay27
10-08-2009, 10:01 PM
it looks sweet and i love that its been in your life for so long.:thumbsup:
70rs
10-08-2009, 10:05 PM
That's a really cool car. Great that you kept it in the family too. I bet that is one comfy ride going down the highway huh?:thumbsup:
Mr.VENGEANCE
10-08-2009, 10:53 PM
Hey!

thats in front of one of my close friends graffiti pieces.. Sever.

nice!
Flash68
10-09-2009, 12:16 AM
Love those Conti's.... nice ride bro.
skatinjay27
10-09-2009, 01:37 AM
Hey!

thats in front of one of my close friends graffiti pieces.. Sever.

nice!man!
"most graff writers are weirdos now a days"
LOL:D
Vegas69
10-09-2009, 07:10 AM
I bet that baby rides like a pillow. I had a 68 Chrysler Newport around 18/19 years old as my winter car. Bought it for 350 bucks. That car rode like a cream puff and had a huge back seat....:D
tones2SS
10-09-2009, 08:34 AM
Nice car my man!!:thumbsup:
Ricochet
10-09-2009, 09:42 AM
What a cool cruiser! Like the wide whites! Nice to see you kept it in the family:thumbsup:
89 RS
10-09-2009, 09:09 PM
Very cool car. I like the sentimental aspect of it as well, keeping it in the family.
ProTouring442
10-10-2009, 07:38 AM
Very cool! The design was originally done as a Thunderbird, but given to Lincoln to help spur sales. Lincoln returned the favor in the 80's when Thunderbird was given its "aerobird" look, derived from the Mark VII.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
rlplive
10-10-2009, 08:09 PM
That is a sweet ride.
V8TV
10-11-2009, 09:28 AM
Very cool. Dig the Johnny Lee Hooker soundtrack. Funny how people think the retractable hardtop is recent... They have no idea it goes back over 50 years!
almcbri
10-11-2009, 10:11 AM
awesome car. I love these cars. I have a 63 continental that a long time family friend gave me last year but due to the rattle snakes being so bad I have been unable to go and get it. I am planning on dragging her out of the field next week. It is a light blue with off white interior. I don't know much about her now but it appears to be complete.

Thanks for posting your car. I like the whitewalls and air ride. :thumbsup: