Lincoln Continental facts for kids

A 2000 Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental was a special American luxury car. It was first made in 1939. After a break, it was made again starting in 1956. For most of its history, it was a very large car. Production of the Continental ended in 2002. Another car called the Lincoln LS V8 took its place.

About the Lincoln Continental
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About the Lincoln Continental

The Lincoln Continental was known for being a fancy and comfortable car. It was often chosen by people who wanted a high-end vehicle. Over the years, the Continental changed its look and features many times.

Early Years and Design

The first Lincoln Continental cars were built before World War II. They were known for their sleek design. One special feature was the spare tire often placed on the back of the car, outside the trunk. This design became so famous that other car brands started calling similar spare tire setups a "Continental spare tire".

A Car for Important People

The Lincoln Continental was often used by very important people. For example, the British royal family used a 1967 Continental for their motorcades. Even US President John F. Kennedy had a special 1961 Lincoln Continental that was used as his official state car, known as the SS-100-X. This car carried him and other world leaders, like Indian President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Later, a 1969 Lincoln Continental also served as a Presidential State Car.

Changes Over Time

Through the years, the Lincoln Continental came in many different styles. There were two-door coupes and four-door sedans. Some models were even convertibles, meaning the roof could go down. The car's size and shape changed with each new design. Models like the "Town Car" were very popular, offering a lot of space and comfort.

The End of an Era

The Lincoln Continental was made for many decades, from the 1930s all the way to the early 2000s. It was a car that represented American luxury and style for a long time. Even famous people like Elvis Presley owned a 1956 Continental Mark II. Although production stopped in 2002, the name "Continental" was later used again for a new concept car in 2002 and a production model in 2015, showing its lasting legacy.

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1942 Continental with a Dutch number-plate. Only 200 of this type were built before World War II-related product suspension
Postwar Continental
Lincoln Continental's trunk-mounted spare tire instigated the name of any automobile marque's "Continental spare tire".
British royal family in 1967 Continental
1961 Lincoln Presidential State car SS-100-X with US President John F. Kennedy and Indian President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan outside the White House in June 1963
1969 Lincoln Continental Presidential State Car
1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car
1984–1987 Lincoln Continental
1986–1987 Lincoln Continental
1989 Lincoln Continental Signature Series
1990–1993 Lincoln Continental
1994 Lincoln Continental
Rear view of 1995–1997 Lincoln Continental
1998-2002 Lincoln Continental
2002 Lincoln Continental concept (2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance)
2015 Lincoln Continental (2015 Shanghai Auto Show)
1956 Continental Mark II, originally owned by Elvis Presley
1957 Continental Mark II
1957 Continental Mark II, showing rear Continental spare tire trunklid
Continental Division emblem on rear trunklid, 1957 Mark II
Dashboard, 1956 Continental Mark II
Exterior view of front seats, 1956 Mark II
Lincoln 368 cubic-inch Y-block V8, 1956 Mark II
1958 Continental Mark III convertible
1958 Continental Mark III, side view
1958 Continental Mark III, rear view
1958 Continental Mark III (next to 1983 Continental Mark VI)
1959 Continental Mark IV Town Car
1959 Continental Mark IV convertible
1959 Continental Mark IV convertible, rear view
1959 Continental Mark IV convertible (top raised)
1960 Continental Mark V convertible, with top raised
1960 Continental Mark V Landau (four-door hardtop sedan)
Lincoln Continental convertible
Lincoln Continental convertible
1961 Lincoln Continental sedan
1962 Lincoln Continental convertible (Australian right-hand drive)
1962 Lincoln Continental convertible
1962 Lincoln Continental convertible (Australian right-hand drive)
1963 Lincoln Continental
1964 Lincoln Continental sedan
1964 Lincoln Continental sedan, rear
1964 Lincoln Continental sedan, interior
1965 Lincoln Continental convertible
1965 Lincoln Continental sedan
1966 Lincoln Continental sedan
1966 Lincoln Continental convertible
1967 Lincoln Continental two-door hardtop
1967 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan
1967 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan, rear view
1968 Lincoln Continental four-door sedan
1968 Lincoln Continental sedan, rear view
1969 Lincoln Continental hardtop coupe
1969 Lincoln Continental four-door
1970 Lincoln Continental
1970 Lincoln Continental, rear view
1971 Lincoln Continental Sedan
1972 Lincoln Continental
1972 Lincoln Continental, rear view
1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car
1973 Lincoln Continental Coupé
1974 Lincoln Continental Sedan
1975 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
1975-1976 Lincoln Continental Town Car
1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car
1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car, rear view
1978 Lincoln Continental (standard trim)
1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe, showing glass moonroof
1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe interior
Opera window, 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
1980 Continental Mark VI Sedan
2017 Lincoln Continental, side view (Changchun, China)
2017 Lincoln Continental dashboard
2019 Lincoln Continental, rear view