Car and truck buyers today are accustomed to getting a decent warranty along with their purchase, but that was not the case in the early ’60s. The average warranty length on an American-produced car ranged around 1 year or 12,000 miles. In 1961 Lincoln upped this amount by offering any buyer a comprehensive two-year or 24,000-mile warranty on any Continental purchased. By the mid-sixties, this amount increased once again, but in 1961 the warranty given by Lincoln was one of the best in the industry.

FAQ

Q: What engine was in the 1961 Continental?

The engine found under the hood of the 1961 Lincoln Continental was the big-block 7.0L. This engine could produce up to 300 bhp and pound out 465 foot-pounds of torque. The acceleration was not great, but considering the car’s weight, 13 seconds is not too bad to reach 60 mph from a standstill.

Q: How many 1961 Lincoln Continental convertibles were produced?

The Lincoln Continental convertible in 1961 was exceptional in several ways, including the ease with which the top could be opened or closed. In total, around 2,857 Continental convertibles were built and sold in 1961.

Q: How much is a ’61 Continental worth today?

To find the value of any classic car, it is necessary to go back through some of the most recent auctions because it shows the actual value at the current time. In this case, the 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible was sold by Bring a Trailer for $55,500, but some base-level sedans have sold for under $10K.

Q: Was the 1961 Lincoln Continental a performance car?

The 1961 Continental was not built to be a high-performance car, even though it had a large 7.0L big block under the hood. The Lincoln was designed and produced to be one of the best luxury models on the market that could offer good acceleration and over-the-top comfort