Highlights

Presents fantastic collection potential, as one of the few surviving Cartier edition models
Offers a truly opulent American classic car experience, packed with comfort, plenty of impressive technology, and lavish styling
Presented in fantastic condition inside and out, with previous restoration and re-trimming work to note
Runs and drives brilliantly, with a great deal of recent maintenance to show

The Appeal

Perhaps Lincoln’s most renowned creation, the Continental offers Ford’s signature, dependable mechanics, beautifully packaged with sublime coachwork, luxurious comforts, and top-of-the-line tech for its era. Presented today is a fourth-generation Continental, identifiable by its updated front-end styling, luxurious interior design options, and many shared touches with the legendary Ford Thunderbird.

The Mark IV also saw the introduction of the “Designer Series”, offering Continentals with an extra touch, courtesy of Cartier, Pucci, Bill Blass, and Givenchy. This is of course one of the more desirable Cartier editions, distinguishable by its Dove Grey paintwork, red and white pinstriping, and subtle interior touches.

Likely benefitting from considerable exterior refurbishment in the not-too-distant past, this example stands in superb condition today, with an equally impressive interior to match. In addition to being a shining example of Cartier’s chosen styling, this Mark IV Continental boasts excellent mechanical health, with plenty of history, and documentation to show.

If you’re in the market for a superbly comfortable show car, classy weekend toy or exquisite designer collection piece, very few cars in today’s market will touch this beautiful 1976 Lincoln Continental Cartier Edition.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in June 1976
Previously owned in Arizona, USA
Imported to the United Kingdom in 2004
Cherished by the current keeper since November 2021
Benefits from previous restoration, and re-upholstery work
Registered as a historic vehicle, therefore tax and MOT exempt
Believed to have been owned by the drummer of a prominent 80’s rock group
Features a great selection of paperwork and history, including:
- The Arizona certificate of title
- The current V5C document
- Previous MOT certificates & registration documents
- Invoices from American car specialists, detailing parts and labour
- Original sales documentation, including the original owner’s card
Comes ready to enjoy, presenting superb collection potential

The Interior

Offers superbly comfortable Dove Grey leather upholstery, re-trimmed in 2006, and presented in excellent condition today
Features plenty of well-preserved original items such as the dashboard, headlining and instruments
Comes highly specced from the factory, featuring the likes of power windows, electric seat adjustment, climate control, cruise control and more
With the exception of the Cartier clock and blower, all interior electronics and instruments are believed to be in full working order
Offers a very impressive finish throughout, with only minor markings and light signs of age to show

The Exterior

Offers incredibly eye-catching American styling, that never fails to turn heads on today’s roads
Displays beautiful Dove Grey paintwork, with a Dove Grey Landau roof, and signature red and white pinstriping
Features 15” aluminium wheels, and whitewall tyres. The wheels offer excellent finishes all around with plenty of shine and even come with a spare set of whitewall tyres
Boasts excellent brightwork, likely benefitting from top-notch restoration, with plenty of shine to show
With the exception of slight ageing to the pinstriping, a couple of small marks to the roof and the occasional tidy dent, the exterior of this Continental offers a truly fantastic finish. With such an impressive exterior condition, this would no doubt make a fantastic show vehicle, or collection piece

The Mechanics

Powered by a 7.5L Ford 385 V8, paired with a 3-speed automatic gearbox
Runs and drives brilliantly, offering blissfully smooth performance, with only an incredibly slight oil leak, faulty blower, and the aforementioned clock defect to note
Benefits from plenty of recent maintenance and new parts, including:
- Rebuilt rear brakes, new front and rear pads, and upper control arm bushings in April 2006
- A full service, new spark plugs, fuel filter, distributor cap, rotor arm, power steering box and ignition leads in February 2022
- New water pump, thermostat housing and radiator in July 2022
- A brand-new Holley carburettor in July 2023
Ready to enjoy on the open road

Summary

This Cartier Edition Lincoln Continental offers some of the finest American coachwork and craftsmanship money can buy, arguably standing as the pinnacle of V8 luxury. With a fantastic exterior finish, brilliant interior condition and excellent mechanical health, this 1976 model truly presents a very attractive opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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