Big Old Square Lincoln

[rp2813]

Nice '59, and with only 56K on it, can you advise how you got it and why the low miles?

Our fellow member 58Limited advised that there were some mechanical issues with the '58 model year. I prefer the styling on the front of the '59 and '60 models over the '58. Lincolns and Continentals made during this 3-year run are considered ugly ducklings and the Continental Marks from this period often aren't even included in the historical accounts of the Mark I, II, and III.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the feeling that this series of Lincoln & Continental are among the least desirable can only help those of us who are interested in them to be able to afford one.

Ralph

 

[abcomatic]

HI, The '58s did have some problems. I know a lady who's dad bought one brand new and had to take it in because the shock absorbers in the rear of the car were coming through the floor of the trunk! Not a real good idea! lol
Mine originally came from an older couple who bought it new in Joplin Missouri. It had been in the barn there for years with 40k on it when some friends of my from Elmhurst,IL bought it and got it going etc. A new paint job, tires and a few things that had to be done to it and it was on the road. They moved to Arizona and I bought it from them. I sure do like the way it drives. Bye for now. Gary

 

[nurdlinger]

Post-script on this thread

The tree is removed from the subject Lincoln, it seems hardly damaged at all from the experience.

However, I'm suddenly in the market for a vehicle, as my beautiful '03 Windstar was T-boned yesterday and I doubt it will be repairable. How does the song go? "In a New York minute, every thing can change."

 

[volvoguy87]

One word: Honda!

It has been my experience that Honda makes some of the best-designed and durable vehicles today. I know my user-name says Volvo, but they just aren't as good as they were 20 years ago. A friend of mine has a Honda Element. While that cube on wheels is one of the ugliest cars I have ever seen, it drives remarkabley well. It also has good visability and erganomics. It will also hold a washer or a dryer very nicely, and its easy to load too. Also, the fuel economy is on par with that of my Volvo (mid 20s most of the time).
I'm glad you seem unhurt from your accident. Were you driving, and if you had any passangers, are they ok? I hope things improve for you.

Just my 2 cents,
Dave
(My family had 2 1975 Lincoln Continental Towncars, and I sure miss them.)

 

[washertalk]

"T-boned" ewww, that sounds like dirty fun? I have no idea what it means but it sounds like a kinky 3-way of some sort. More info please!

Volvodude- I know what you mean about about Volvos'. They were always good cars before Ford got involved in 1999. No surprise there. Being swede, I am required to like Volvo's, but not when they are owned by , ugg, soon to be filing for bancrupcy (we have one hybrid suv made from japanese parts) f-o-r-d. lol
Apparently BMW is looking to buy.

Well nurdy-Tom, I'm sorry to hear that apparently something bad and unrepairable happened to your handy appliance mover. How well will that Lincoln look parked in your car port? The prob is, you can't move a washer or stove in a towncar. So I see your dilemma. hmmm

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[selectomatic]

Well, Nurdinger,

I hear that there's a nice Lincoln for sale right in your neighborhood.

-kevin

 

[58limited]

"T-boned" means someone impacted the side of your vehicle with theirs.

 

[nurdlinger]

T-boned

Yah, this time it means an enormous Dodge Ram pickup hit the driver's side right about at the front door hinges. The front wheel got pushed in at the top along with the fender, the left edge of the windshield shattered, and the door won't close. A couple seconds later and the impact would have been square on the door and the consequences much more serious. As it is I have aches and pains and a couple bruises but that's all. I was alone, so no worries about anyone else. The other driver was not injured at all. He had a front impact, and his airbags did not go off. It's the first car accident I have experienced in 42 years of driving.

Unfortunately large cars like that Lincoln don't appeal to me. It's interesting that someone mentioned the Honda Element. That was my second choice when I bought the Windstar, maybe it will win this time.