For Sale: 1948 Lincoln Continental in Macedonia, Ohio for sale in Macedonia, OH
Vehicle Description One of 452 built in 1948.
Older frame-on restoration.
Smooth 292 cubic inch V12 engine upgraded with dual exhaust.
Great colors, beautiful interior, working power windows and top.
The last of the 12-cylinder Lincolns and a wonderful tour car!The Continental was Edsel Ford's final achievement, although he sadly passed away before he could see the post-war redesign by Ray Loewy.
The new eggcrate grille was a big success and the Continental remained largely unchanged for the final three years of production, 1946-1948.
Only 452 Continental convertibles were built in that final year, as fresh post-war designs started to hit the market.
Nevertheless, it was still Edsel's car with tangible quality, unique features like the pushbutton doors, and 12-cylinder power under the hood.
It was every inch the personal luxury car Edsel wanted it to be.
Wearing lovely maroon paint, this Continental looks every bit like Lincoln's top-of-the-line, sporty yet elegant.
Someone invested a good chunk of change on the cosmetics perhaps 10 or 15 years ago, and it's holding up quite well today.
The paint has an appropriate shine, the pushbutton doors pop open easily, and the big clamshell hood fits properly.
There's also a sizeable investment in the chrome and stainless trim, most notably the grilles which can be notoriously expensive to restore.
It is no longer a show car, but it's a very appealing and attractive tour car.
The maroon leather interior was probably restored at the same time as the bodywork and shows only very minor signs of use.
There are light scuffs on the driver's side where someone has been sliding behind the wheel, but otherwise there are no splits or tears, the carpets are not faded, and the door panels fit nicely.
The massive red plastic steering wheel is in great condition and makes the big ragtop surprisingly easy to wheel around town.
It also offers a fully array of gauges that monitor the V12 up front, and they all appear to be operational except the clock.
In 1948, the heater/defroster was optional, with controls tucked under the dash.
There's also an AM radio mounted in the center stack, although it is sadly not operational (not unusual for cars of this vintage).
Secondary controls for the starter and convertible top are to the driver's left, while the ignition, choke, throttle, and lighting controls are on either side of the radio speaker.
And yes, this car does have power windows that operate correctly, as well as a power-operated convertible top with a matching tan canvas boot.
Due to the spare tire mount, the trunk has a high lift-over height, but there's lots of room in there for gear on tour, including a bumper jack assembly.
The 292 cubic inch flathead V12 was distantly related to the Ford V8, but with more cylinders came improved smoothness and this engine just purrs at speed.
These V12s have a distinctive sound that's quite pleasing-not quite the silence of the earlier Model K but not as aggressive as the V8.
We have no information on the rebuild but it starts easily and makes good oil pressure and doesn't smoke unless you're clumsy with the choke.
It's dressed in proper green engine enamel with a bare aluminum intake manifold up top.
It also includes a correct air cleaner assembly, generator, twin coolant hoses and water pumps, and a big radiator up front.
The wiring appears to have been replaced with a reproduction cloth wire harness that surely wasn't cheap.
It doesn't demonstrate any of the fussiness attributed to these engines, most of which is just a myth anyway, and out on the open road it makes good torque so the big ragtop feels pretty lively.
Some of that is due to good ratios in the 3-speed manual transmission, which also includes a Borg-Warner overdrive for highway cruising.
The overdrive has been re-wired with manual controls, so it'll take some familiarization but once you experience the effortless high-speed cruising that these cars offer, you'll be hooked.
We don't believe the body has ever been off the frame, so the undercarriage is a little grungy, but that's OK on a car that you'll want to drive and it sure takes the worry out of putting it on the road.
You'll also note that this car has a dual exhaust system that has a mellow purr that's quite unlike the usual V8 soundtrack you're used to-we like it! It has also been outfitted with an electric fuel pump for easy starting.
The final touch are factory 15-inch wheels with hubcaps and trim rings and a set of 8.
20-15 Firestone wide whites.
These have long been popular cars because they're affordable CCCA Full Classics that travel well.
Parts are readily available and there's a wealth of knowledge out there to keep them in top health.
They're also big, attractive, and fun to drive.
If you're looking for your next tour car, perhaps a Continental is the right choice.
Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
.
Older frame-on restoration.
Smooth 292 cubic inch V12 engine upgraded with dual exhaust.
Great colors, beautiful interior, working power windows and top.
The last of the 12-cylinder Lincolns and a wonderful tour car!The Continental was Edsel Ford's final achievement, although he sadly passed away before he could see the post-war redesign by Ray Loewy.
The new eggcrate grille was a big success and the Continental remained largely unchanged for the final three years of production, 1946-1948.
Only 452 Continental convertibles were built in that final year, as fresh post-war designs started to hit the market.
Nevertheless, it was still Edsel's car with tangible quality, unique features like the pushbutton doors, and 12-cylinder power under the hood.
It was every inch the personal luxury car Edsel wanted it to be.
Wearing lovely maroon paint, this Continental looks every bit like Lincoln's top-of-the-line, sporty yet elegant.
Someone invested a good chunk of change on the cosmetics perhaps 10 or 15 years ago, and it's holding up quite well today.
The paint has an appropriate shine, the pushbutton doors pop open easily, and the big clamshell hood fits properly.
There's also a sizeable investment in the chrome and stainless trim, most notably the grilles which can be notoriously expensive to restore.
It is no longer a show car, but it's a very appealing and attractive tour car.
The maroon leather interior was probably restored at the same time as the bodywork and shows only very minor signs of use.
There are light scuffs on the driver's side where someone has been sliding behind the wheel, but otherwise there are no splits or tears, the carpets are not faded, and the door panels fit nicely.
The massive red plastic steering wheel is in great condition and makes the big ragtop surprisingly easy to wheel around town.
It also offers a fully array of gauges that monitor the V12 up front, and they all appear to be operational except the clock.
In 1948, the heater/defroster was optional, with controls tucked under the dash.
There's also an AM radio mounted in the center stack, although it is sadly not operational (not unusual for cars of this vintage).
Secondary controls for the starter and convertible top are to the driver's left, while the ignition, choke, throttle, and lighting controls are on either side of the radio speaker.
And yes, this car does have power windows that operate correctly, as well as a power-operated convertible top with a matching tan canvas boot.
Due to the spare tire mount, the trunk has a high lift-over height, but there's lots of room in there for gear on tour, including a bumper jack assembly.
The 292 cubic inch flathead V12 was distantly related to the Ford V8, but with more cylinders came improved smoothness and this engine just purrs at speed.
These V12s have a distinctive sound that's quite pleasing-not quite the silence of the earlier Model K but not as aggressive as the V8.
We have no information on the rebuild but it starts easily and makes good oil pressure and doesn't smoke unless you're clumsy with the choke.
It's dressed in proper green engine enamel with a bare aluminum intake manifold up top.
It also includes a correct air cleaner assembly, generator, twin coolant hoses and water pumps, and a big radiator up front.
The wiring appears to have been replaced with a reproduction cloth wire harness that surely wasn't cheap.
It doesn't demonstrate any of the fussiness attributed to these engines, most of which is just a myth anyway, and out on the open road it makes good torque so the big ragtop feels pretty lively.
Some of that is due to good ratios in the 3-speed manual transmission, which also includes a Borg-Warner overdrive for highway cruising.
The overdrive has been re-wired with manual controls, so it'll take some familiarization but once you experience the effortless high-speed cruising that these cars offer, you'll be hooked.
We don't believe the body has ever been off the frame, so the undercarriage is a little grungy, but that's OK on a car that you'll want to drive and it sure takes the worry out of putting it on the road.
You'll also note that this car has a dual exhaust system that has a mellow purr that's quite unlike the usual V8 soundtrack you're used to-we like it! It has also been outfitted with an electric fuel pump for easy starting.
The final touch are factory 15-inch wheels with hubcaps and trim rings and a set of 8.
20-15 Firestone wide whites.
These have long been popular cars because they're affordable CCCA Full Classics that travel well.
Parts are readily available and there's a wealth of knowledge out there to keep them in top health.
They're also big, attractive, and fun to drive.
If you're looking for your next tour car, perhaps a Continental is the right choice.
Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
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