1948' Lincoln Continental

Absolutely stunning 1948 Lincoln Continental V12 Convertible. The last 12 cylinder American car ever made, the Lincoln Continental comes with a power folding hood, power windows, 3 speed manual with overdrive, a luxurious burgundy leather interior, air conditioning and much more. The Continental is considered by many to be the first true 'personal luxury' car, as it was a large two-door, five-passenger automobile that had dual-personality appeal - being both sporty and elegant - and a design that has made it a lasting legend. The Lincoln Continental was the brainchild of Edsel Ford and executed by Ford's chief stylist, Bob Gregorie. It was introduced in 1940 as an exclusive, luxurious, handcrafted automobile for the status conscious consumer. The early Continental was recognized by the Museum of Modern Art as one of eight automotive 'works of art' and by Time magazine as one of the top ten best-designed commercial products. The post-war design was a continuation of the short-lived 1942 model but with a heavier grille. Continentals continued to be a top-of-the-line automobile and were highly desired after the war. Many luxury features were standard. Power came from the 130 horsepower, 305 cubic-inch V-12 engine. Recently obtained from an avid Australian car collector of rare, collectible vehicles, they have been stored for 10 years and are sold as presented.