Basic information and history

The 1947 Lincoln Continental is a post-war American luxury car with an emphasis on elegant design and craftsmanship. The model is known for its side-valve V12 , rear-wheel drive, and period proportions with a long hood and low roofline. The coupe body provides a clean silhouette that is appreciated by collectors seeking classic design combined with distinctive 1940s technology.

This example is a Lincoln Continental Coupé which, according to the seller, was imported from the USA in 1947. The odometer reading is stated to be 11,912 kilometers. The car has a documented ownership connection where the seller says that the car was sold on in 1959 and repurchased in 2014, after which a comprehensive renovation was carried out between 2014 and 2023. According to the seller, there are many photographs that follow the car's restoration journey.

The information above is provided by the seller.

Specifications

• New upholstery in original design
• Newly manufactured headliner in original fabric

Modifications and improvements according to the seller :

• Completely reestored between 2014 and 2023
• Repainted inside and out during renovation
• All windows new except the rear window
• Engine completely overhauled
• Brake system with new pipes and seals
• The tires are almost new and have been driven about 500 kilometers.
• Repaired crack on steering wheel
• Gearbox and drivetrain in good reported condition

Condition

Body and exterior : The body was completely restored between 2014 and 2023. The paintwork is described as being in good condition and has been repainted both inside and out after the renovation. All windows are stated to be new except for the rear window. The chrome, moldings, headlight lenses and emblems are considered by the seller to be in good condition.

Interior : The interior is newly manufactured with original fabric and Swedish leather according to the seller. The headliner is newly manufactured in original type of fabric. The steering wheel has had a crack that has been repaired. Controls and buttons are otherwise stated without any special remarks from the seller.

Tires and rims : According to the seller, the tires have been driven approximately fifty kilometers and are considered to be almost new.

Mechanics and function : The engine has been completely overhauled. The brake system has new pipes and seals. The gearbox and driveline are said to be in good condition. The last service is mentioned as lubrication and oil change, but the time is not specified.

Service history

The seller states that the car was completely restored between 2014 and 2023. As part of this work, the engine was overhauled, repainted, new windows except for the rear window, and brake lines and seals were repaired. The latest note is lubrication and oil change, without a specified date stamp.

According to the seller, there is extensive photo documentation from the renovation work. Previous service records and receipts are not further specified in the documentation.

Summary

This 1947 Lincoln Continental Coupé offers classic American luxury with a V12 engine and a long, documented restoration period between 2014 and 2023. The odometer is stated to be 11,912 kilometers. New interior in original design, repainted body and overhauled drivetrain and brakes. The seller highlights a personal ownership history with sale in 1959 and repurchase in 2014, and states that there are plenty of photos from the renovation. This object is particularly interesting for speculators looking for a well-cared for Continental from the post-war era.