Lincoln For Sale

Choose by era, body style and whether you want an original or a custom. The Lincoln Cosmopolitan of 1949–1954 is a large senior Lincoln and a classic base for lead sled customs. The Continental Mark II of 1956–1957 is a hand-built luxury coupé, and the 1961–1969 Continental offers a four-door sedan, the four-door convertible until 1967 and, from 1966, a two-door hardtop.

Earlier cars include the V12 Lincoln-Zephyr and the 1940–1948 Continental, while the 1969 Continental Mark III began a line of personal luxury coupés.

Lincoln’s engines reflect its luxury focus. The Lincoln-Zephyr and the first Continental used a V12, which was the last factory-built V12 in an American car line when production ended in 1948. The Cosmopolitan used a 337 flathead V8, then an overhead-valve V8 from 1952. The Mark II used a 368 V8 with an automatic gearbox, and the 1961–1969 Continental a 430 V8, enlarged to 462 for 1966. These engines are built for smooth, effortless cruising rather than outright speed.

Start with identity and specification. Check that the VIN, body tag and engine match the car and its documentation, and on a custom, find out who built it and which components it uses. Then inspect the frame or unibody structure, floors, sills and lower panels for rust and previous repairs. On the 1961–1969 Continental, check the operation of the convertible top mechanism, power windows and other electrical and hydraulic systems, which are complex and can be costly to put right.

On restomod and pro-touring cars, judge the quality of the components and workmanship. PTTM can share the information available on a car and discuss any further inspection.

Model, body style and condition set the starting point. A Continental Mark II, of which about 3,000 were built, a 1961–1967 four-door convertible, an early Continental or a well-documented custom from a known builder sits in a different market from a four-door sedan. Within any car, value reflects originality, documentation, the condition of chrome, trim and interior, factory options and colour.

Unrestored survivors, restored cars and professionally built customs and restomods are each valued on different terms. Compare the whole car and its records alongside the price, and PTTM can help you define a realistic search.

Registration or title documents with a VIN matching the car are the foundation. Original paperwork such as a window sticker, dealer invoice or owner’s manual adds weight where it survives, and service records show how the car has been maintained. For a custom, the builder’s records, parts invoices and photographs of the build show how the car was made. Imported cars should carry their import papers, and PTTM’s Registration Service can guide European registration.

Yes, PTTM can assess your current car and discuss a trade-in towards a Lincoln purchase. Send us its make, model, year, mileage, photographs and available history, along with details of the car you are interested in. Trade-ins are not automatic: each proposal is considered individually, based on condition, documentation and market demand.

Possible structures include equal-value exchanges and trades with a cash adjustment on either side, agreed transparently in advance.

Lincoln has a long history at the top of the American luxury market. The Continental Mark II cost about $9,966 when new, the most expensive American car of its day, and early buyers included Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor. The White House leased Cosmopolitans in the early 1950s, and the 1961 SS-100-X presidential limousine was a Continental. The 1961 Continental’s clean design, by Elwood Engel, remains widely admired. Individual cars stand out through originality, documentation, rare options and condition, and a well-sorted driver can be as rewarding as a concours restoration.

It depends on how you plan to use the car. A Continental four-door convertible suits open-air cruising with room for four, while a Mark II or a Continental hardtop offers a more exclusive coupé. A Cosmopolitan lead sled offers period custom style, and builds with a modern drivetrain and air suspension are easier to use regularly. An original or factory-correct restored car suits buyers who value authenticity. PTTM offers both, from factory-correct restorations to custom builds.

Yes. Our Personalized Car Search service can look beyond our current inventory. Tell us your preferred model and year, body style, whether original or custom, and colour, condition and budget.

We identify suitable cars and help assess their condition, history and authenticity. Continental Mark IIs, 1961–1967 Continental convertibles, early V12 Continentals and well-documented customs can take longer to find, and we will give you an honest expectation of timing. Search terms are agreed before we begin, and you are never obliged to proceed with a car we present.

Yes. PTTM works with buyers across Europe and overseas and can coordinate transport to your country. Within Europe, cars travel by road with our own trailers or trusted partners. Intercontinental deliveries normally go by sea freight, and air freight is available on request. We confirm the transport method, insurance, costs and estimated timing for your destination before you commit. Import requirements vary by country, so share your destination when enquiring and we can explain the options.