We Bought A Rare Original 1962 Lincoln Continental Sight Unseen - Then Broke Down Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- My Dad found a rare 1962 Lincoln Continental that has been stored away for years! This car is 100% original. It's a 1 owner car, never been painted, minimal rust, original paperwork, etc! In this episode we walk you though the car and also go for a drive for the first time.. well a drive that ended very early!
IS THIS CAR WORTH $20,000? COMMENT YOUR ANSWER BELOW IF YOU THINK IT WAS A GOOD DEAL, IF YOU THINK IT'S WORTH MORE, ALSO IF YOU THINK WE WAY OVER PAID?
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00:00 intro
01:07 The first look
05:57 Trouble shooting
10:54 Original paperwork
11:53 Throwing it in drive
14:07 The test drive
15:30 We broke down
18:12 Towing the car - บันเทิง
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What motor should we put in it?!
Ford godzilla would be sweet.
Dont ruin this gem have the motor rebuilt the value is that much more if the car was a rat then you should modify it that car is to complete 😢
That engine is like a 461 or something....replace it with a 460 if you don't rebuilt what is there !!!!
A 7.3 diesel would be an absolute riot in that old barge
a godzilla with a 10 speed trans and don't forget to bag it BTW I am from Wilmington
Full frame-off restoration. You will be amazed at how much you'll appreciate it and how it runs & drives.
Not everything you own has to be a racecar.
"Not everything you own has to be a racecar" -- exactly!
Couldn’t agree more.
They are uni-body so no frame.
@@Alwhite1929 let's not split hair and get technical, you know exactly what I mean. It can still be restored and be an excellent car.
You’d be amazed how bad they run with original drivetrains if you actually owned one
That needs a stock restoration. What a gem to find.
As long as the undercarriage isn’t all rusted this deserves a full restoration. These are getting rare to find.
I agree
For sure!
Hahaha. These guys aren't going to restore shit. There gonna make into some wierd ass thing like the c10 with the weirdest bed ever put on a truck. If u can even call it a bed
Preach
Indeed, especially in unmolested guise. Too many people trick out too many of these cars, and it grinds my gears.
I've followed these cars for over 30 years, and I own a '63 sedan. To find an original '62 convertible in this condition is a really good deal and a rare opportunity. Having said that, I know the restomod market for these is pretty hot, but they're only original once and original ones are disappearing. I would get this in shape and keep it original, then use the money to restomod something that's already been worked. Originality is very very valuable. It's your car, but it would be hard to see this car lose its original quality.
The engine is a 430 MEL, by the way. MEL stands for Mercury Edsel Lincoln. This engine replaced the old Y Blocks used in the Lincolns of the 50's.
The value will quadruple if you restore to an original.
You have a rare beauty in that old car. Please don’t ruin it by chopping it up or slamming it to the ground. Or by putting giant clown wheels on it. Give it the full frame-off restoration it deserves.
Thank you 👍
They don’t have frames for starters. And original drivetrains on these cars suck
@@madkidd00000007 You are absolutely correct. I used the wrong terminology. Thank you for correcting me. I simply meant a full restoration. As for the drivetrain, I would love to see them put something beefy in there. I just hope that they will treat an old, classy car with class.
*WORD!* ✊✊
Good call. Keep It clown-free. Coyote power plant and modern transmission would transform the car. 4-wheel disc brakes.
@@madkidd00000007 Having experience with these cars, I have to disagree with the "suck" assessment. That drivetrain is rooted in high performance, however tuned down a bit for luxury-car use...which is more than can be said about engines today (save maybe for Hemis) which are plain rollers on steroids and not really meant to last half of forever. There is hardly anything that matches the durability of a clap-door Lincoln's drive train. The one detail that can, however, warrant the assessment of "suck" is the two-barrel carburetor installed in this year. A 4-barrel would have been better, which was why they changed that the following year.
Granted, the components aren't quite so beefy as the ones used starting in '66, but they were enough to propel the heaviest-built cars in America to triple digits (not that there is any place in America aside from closed race tracks where one would even use such speeds).
You should refinish it back to original, it will be an awesome car.
Brad the car looks like it is in great shape for the age, I would keep it original, there is something about those oldcars that make me stop and look when I see one. Take care and God bless😇💙
Full restoration for sure keep it original
That original lacquer thinner paint is awesome as is the suicide door! I remember those when I was a kid and only saw ONE in real life. I'm kinda partial to keeping the original paint and as much of the interior as possible. This is a rare gem and will turn heads when cruising.
Keep everything #'s matching if possible. Im sure the engine could be rebuilt. After watching Dennis Collins, thats what collectors look for. If keeping it then do whatever you guys want.
Awesome rare car. Keep that in mind rare car. Do not make something out of it,
that it is not meant to be. Rare car is already enough of a good thing. Keep it as
original as possible, old school of course a few upgrades are okay like paint,
carpet, disk brakes maybe, use factory or original parts. Go through engine
completely, maybe electronic ignition maybe , AC maybe, if you can find
factory piece. But all original would be better. Those are my thoughts, since
you guys asked to put individual thoughts in comments.
May you find Harmony,
respectfully Sven.
Big issue with these cars is the top mechanism lots of shops wont touch these because of how complicated they are . Takes a real expert to keep them working.
This car deserves a proper original restoration!
Please do not cut this up and make it a deberti custom! I say paint it rebuild the mechanicals and through those rims on it!
Pops found a gem right there! 🎸 🎸🎸
The fact that you and your dad are able to do things together like this makes me really wish I lived a lot closer to my dad so we could do things like this,my family moved to Texas 2 years ago and I miss wrenching on cars with him.
That's sweet as and me personally would just clean it up and get it running and just drive it because once the paint comes off you can't put it back you will eventually get bored of it and then worry about changing things but definitely leave it OG for now
Sell those wheels you got and use the money to help restore it to ORIGINAL. Just fix the drivetrain issues and keep it original. This was one of the most beautiful cars ever designed and has a definite mystique that goes with it. Customizing it will please a few people but make most people cringe at seeing what you did to a classic. "Customizing" it would be like putting lipstick, purple spiked hair, tattoos and ghetto bling on the Mona Lisa. Restored they are worth a lot of money, too -- especially the convertible!!.
I think you should paint and put those nice wheels on it. This could easily be a daily or possibly a show car if you want to put a little extra elbow grease into it. Nice car!
I think the stock wheels/hubcaps look sweet
Those wheels are killer! One of my all-time dream cars because I wanted to restore one years ago! Love the suicide doors. WOW, what a find!!!!!
Factory motor with Holley EFI, FuelTech etc. Pick the kids up from school in it!!
I would restore the car and the engine so its all original. You really hit the jackpot on this one.
I want to see this car fully restored!
In high school, my friends mom drove one of those, sweet ride! Just make everything functional and safe, and let her bump. ❤
That Lincoln is an awesome find Looking forward to the next part of the build 👍👍
Keep it original, patina, clean, service and drive, PS those wheels are SICK love from New Zealand 🇳🇿 waaaaay down under ❤
The top is hard to synchronize all the motors, there are many many hours ahead just to make that work but it's worth the effort. I had a 58 Ford hard top convertible with a similar setup, there are limit switches that control when the individual motors run and the most important part is the synchronization of when they turn on to pull the top down into the locked position. If not prefect the top will set deeper on one side than the other and could bend parts and cause one motor to get the signal to stop while the other is still running. The good news is that there are no computers to deal with only timing and start stop signals. That was a long time ago I got that car from under a tree during my senior year 1966, so yep I'm an old coot. I drove it until I got drafted I went everywhere in that old Ford including a trip from Phoenix to Oregon in 1967. I paid one hundred dollars for it put a bunch of miles on it but my dad sold it while I was in the Army I think he sold it for scrap even though I ran fine when I left.
This is my favorite car. Bring it back to life you will love it. I would love to see it restored,
Don’t modify it pull that engine bring it to a motor builder and have them redo it. Keep it all 0G it’s a survivor car it’s probably worth more than $40,000 as a survivor.
Cleanly restored maybe $140,000
Please restore this beautiful car! It is well worth your time and effort. John Cashman is your go-to guy when it comes to these Lincoln Continental convertibles.
Keep the patina. Love it. Spam it on a crown Vic chassis. Keep it simple n drive it, n enjoy. Thanks for your time at the Power tour.
I couldn't even finish without commenting..this is my dream car. Happy for you guys, as I know you'll enjoy it!
Air ride, those wheels. Beautiful paint job, luxury interior. And put the 7.3 godzilla in it with 10 speed
Exactly!
@@jolo7693 hellephant !
Love the car rebuild the engine thanks for bringing us along have a great safe blessed 4th yall
I was hoping that you would loosen the bolt on that distributor and carefully move it one way or the other and see if you couldn't get your timing set closer and it might have smoothed that engine out.
My grandfather had that same year car, hard top with the suicide doors. He bought it new and drove it until his passing in 81. Watching you and your dad goof around with this car was a delight. I look forward to see what y'all do with the car. Maybe something like a twin rear axle setup and turn the trunk into a rolling hot tub 😅🎉
I just got wind of your channel thanks to the YT suggestion and I'm now a subber and I can't wait to see what comes next. This is a diamond in the rough.
You should do that beauty the justice it deserves, put it back to its original glory, and a killer set of wheels, trick out the motor with double hp,it will be a show stopper
Blue smoke usually indicates oil in your cylinders. Usually caused by a bent rod or sticky valve. Take off the top end and go through everything and clean it up
Pretty sure they know whats up when it comes to vehicles
I was kinda worried bc they didn’t check the oil before driving. Lol
Please don't patina it! Those Lincolns are some of the most iconic and beautiful cars to come out of the 60s. Show it the love it deserves with a slick paint job, vintage air, whatever the drive train needs to be super reliable (Coyote) and something like a ridetech suspension (not to slam it but to keep the feeling of floating down the road). If you leave it as is, you won't use it the way it was meant to be used but if you put in the time, money and elbow grease you'll use the hell out of it and love every second of it.
The top: a lot of wires, relays, motors, all of which must, MUST be operating in perfect synchronization for the top operation to occur. Finding someone who understands these systems would be a gold mine for your restoration!
It brings back memories. I am 59 years old now when I was 13 years old my mom had Lincoln Continental it was around 1966 some where around that year. It had Ac I remember it even had power high beam headlights it was fully loaded. It was a hard top. I have always loved those cars the memories they bring back. I would check the motor out an see if it can be rebuilt. Up the HP with cam up the Ci.
Coyote motor would be a great motor if the motor in it can't be rebuilt.
Average price to buy one of those cars in restored condition is around $80,000 and they've gone all the way to over $700,000 at auction.
The knocking in engine when your Dad drove away the second time was timing knock! I would guess the timing is off and possible it jumped time and needs a chain and gears! The oil spraying ? The smoke is probably valve seals
Full restoration 💯 It would look so bad ass.
It’s incredible! Love them.
FULL BUILD! but this car deserves a wild build, like a really unique engine etc. LS's and coyotes are getting played out! Yall gotta do something crazy with this one!
Godzilla swap it!
@@johnathanromero3944everyone is doing that swap
0:46. LOVE THE CONCEPT
Beautiful car I sincerely hope that you will restore her to her former glory that was a fabulous beautiful in it's day and it would be a shame to not have her as ALL ORIGINAL
This car is worthy of a full restoration... frame off... paint... engine rebuilt... all electrical harnesses replaced. In the end it will be a 6 figure car.
If it was in a more worse condition that required body panel replacement... id go restomod... with a Ford racing motor and bagged suspension... but this car is a gem... bring it back to its original glory
What’s your favorite classic car?
My favorite part was when you got the butt hurt look on your face when you seen the rust. Your dad clearly understands nothing is ever going to be perfect. Excellent find though.
That is a 430 cubic inch V8. Their is a company here in named Baker Auto in Putnam,Connecticut that specializes Lincoln’s from that era. Brad they have everything for that car.
68 camero. Anything the year I was born. 68 chevelle 68 C-10. Lol.
1970 Chevelle. 454
70s Oldsmobile 442
So glad i found this channel, great morning content for coffee.
A resto mod with modern Lincoln wheels Wild look awesome. Just nice big wheels on it.
My dad has the same Lincoln sitting in his garage I’m excited to see what y’all do so I can give him some ideas!
Nice looking car… can’t wait to see what you and pops do to it ✌🏻
I saw you guys on Autotopia! I had to subscribe! You two are insane! I love it! 😎👍
Love that body style. You guys got a still. Can’t wait to see what you do with her.
Complete restoration!
If you do a wild build with it then you gotta keep as much of the factory parts as possible
Look up John Brewer in Denver. Brewer Classic Lincoln. Expert in convertibles. They have 10 switches and 10 relays and all work in a certain way. I have a 64 Lincoln hardtop and 66 Lincoln convertible, fun to drive.
one of my favorite 60s cars besides the cadillac 62 and 64 caddy
One of the few 4doors prettier than a 2 door, awesome find.
Great Find!!
I found the 62 in navy blue and light blue leather interior what a beautiful machine it was all options. I bought it 1970. It had 50,000 MI. Me and my friends had Camaros and mustangs this held its own with the big 430 ci.
Also, does vapor locks in the heat.
Is it a factory air conditioning it was a beast. Conley leather and Berber carpet. The wood enhancement is real. I also had a 1963. Lasted the longest and I also had a 1965 Anna 1967. I had to rewire the 1963. A clumsy mechanic working on it with pliers touch the positive and negative battery which freed all the wires except for the relays. Amazing everything worked after I rewired.
Great old Lincoln. I’ve owned Lincoln’s for the past 20 years and am a diehard Ford guy. I’d love to have a vintage one like that. I think restoring it is the way to go. The engine should be a 430.
Make it reliable , drive it, and have fun as is. Nice ride👍🏻
For sure a Coyote Swap....also has to have some old school bad ass paint job with some flake in it, maybe some pearl also....Letssssss...Goooooooo...
There are like two or three relay boards which control everythingh in that car. You will have to test out each function and its associated relay. At least you have the deck lid open, an experience we did not have. We proped our deck lid up each day until we could reach the fitting to break the line.
Stick with ford power plant (coyote/10 speed transmission) No Ls!!update suspension with all updated parts with bags either black or white or you could stick with original pant but throw your guys touch would be a great project for you and your pops
Keep up the videos
Has the gas been drained ? I would change the oil and check the valve adjustment, it appears to be blowing back through the Carburetor, see if you can get it running good if not then change the Engine, Garage Squad did one of those Lincolns and you will need to check all the relays to fix that Top and there's a bunch of them.
Gotta love those artillery rims
This car needs a full resto an make it look pristine!!!
I bought a 62 suicide that was 95% rust free and ran it in a demolition derby!! VERY strong cars!!
Can't wait love ford's especially old ones got a 73 dent side short wheel base
One beautiful car
Fresh shiny resto!
Wow it runs. That is a nice car.
Air bags, add some boost, keep the patina, and let it rock!
It would be a suuuper sweet cruiser
Twin turbo coyote, crazy lowrider style paint, and get those rims powder coated gold. But... not my car not my money, will still support ya no matter what you guys decide thanks for all the great content.
Dude, definitely C10 Slayer style it out, either a super deep gloss pearl whit or like a glazed cherry red, nit bass boat flake, but like sugar glitter with a stupid deep clear coat over top. Friggin nuts. You guys scored!
@DeBerti Definitely with those OG and white wheels either way
Good luck with the mechanics of the convertible top.
I love the body on those Lincolns. Nice
Full off the frame Restoration!
Cool old cruiser!
If no one knew your dad acts like your big brother you guys have the best relationship
Guy in Marion,Illinois near me had one of these. Same color.
Please don't cut this survivor up. By some miracle It lasted all these years. There are plenty of modded lincolns out there already
It has a 430 engine in it, which is specifically designed for that car. The windshield wiper motor along with other features run off of hydraulic fluid powered by the power steering pump and the power top includes a series of electrical switches, relays and motors, which need to function properly, or you will cause major damage, not to mention the acres of vacuum line to operate other functions. Yes, you can stab a 460 in her, but you would be devaluing your vehicle by a lot. Because it's a mostly solid platform, I say put her back the way she should be or sell it as is to someone who can. These are very complex vehicles and expensive to do right.
Raw steel body worked and cleared looks super straight
There is a man named Mike marino. Who specializes in the Lincoln tops convertible tops? He was on an episode of Jay Leno garage. He totally fixed jay leno's lincoln he's a expert in the field Of lincoln convertible tops
Listening to Brad assess this car is like listening to a child talk about how much he knows about his dads car.
The rings are probably stuck is why it is probably smoking not guaranteed, but you can make it smoke more for just a little bit and see if that’s the problem run it at high, idle and pour either sea foam or ATF down the carb . I have done this in the past to clean out the carbon in the combustion chamber and rings
I'm with the majority of the comments. Full original restoration. If done correctly your ROI could be 10x. If a full resto is not your style, you could still get a lot more than $20K on the open market, just have to wait for the right buyer. 👍🏼 Great find!
Cool find
Full frame-off restoration!
Leave it old school but slick ass paint make it new again super sick ass ride
Very nice car! I would clean it up good, keep it original. Hopefully the engine will run again.
Sweeeeet ride!!! 6.0 L.S. with a 4L80.