Summary

Texas car powered by a 430ci V8 engine with an automatic transmission. Restored in 2019 to look original with minimum modifications and upgrades, along with a total color change.

Details

This black-on-black 1964 Lincoln Continental was most recently purchased in 2019 out of Waco, TX. Soon after purchase the car was disassembled and a frame-on restoration performed with a color change. All trim, glass, doors, trunk, hood, engine, transmission, rear suspension, rear end, front suspension and interior were taken off. The dash, front bench seat, rear bench seat and door panels have been upholstered in black vinyl, with a new carpet and new headliner. The long-block 430ci V8 engine was rebuilt and is bored .030 over. The automatic transmission had new seals put on around the same time. Has all-new weatherstripping, new door seals and back window seal delete. The undercarriage floor and interior were undercoated. All brakes received attention, including new wheel cylinders and brake pads. New gas tank and sending unit. Front suspension components were sandblasted and powder-coated, and new rubber bushings were installed. A few things were deleted due to other Lincoln owners' advice, such as the ammeter has been bypassed, the crankshaft power steering has been deleted and the vehicle received a side-mount electric power steering pump. The expansion tank was also eliminated and the carburetor was upgraded to an electric-choke Edelbrock AVS2 650cfm. All parts deleted and/or taken off are still with the car.