Lincoln Continental Sedan(diecast 1:43, IXO Models)
- Lincoln Continental Sedan (from 1967)
- IXO Models
- 1:43
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- black
- ebay Buy It Now
- 34,95 EUR
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
History and context of the prototype
This miniature shows a stretched sedan based on the Lincoln Continental. I mean the fourth generation, built from 1961–1969, which repositioned Lincoln both technically and stylistically. The exterior with clear surfaces, sharp edges and the famous concept of rear‑hinged rear doors (“suicide doors”) goes back to chief designer Elwood Engel. The Lincoln Continental reduced its overall size compared to the bulky predecessor, without losing its representational appeal. From the start it was mostly offered as a four‑door sedan and a four‑door convertible; factory‑stretched limousines were made in cooperation with specialist coachbuilders. Originally it used V8 engines of the MEL family with 430 cu in (around 7.0 liters (1.85 US gallons)), later followed by a 462 cu in (7.6 liters (2.01 US gallons)) V8. Transmission and comfort were aimed at long‑distance use with a three‑speed automatic, power steering, power‑assisted brakes and extensive sound deadening. The chassis used a very torsion‑stiff, largely unified body structure, which gave these cars a solid reputation. The direct predecessor was the 1958–1960 Continental, a much larger, technically less efficient model that was replaced by the 1961 redesign.
Lehmann‑Peterson limousines and technical data
The stretched variant shown here goes back to Ford‑authorized conversions by the company Lehmann‑Peterson. The Chicago firm was founded in 1963 by Robert Lehmann and Roy C. Peterson and built extended factory limousines on Lincoln Continental bases into the early 1970s. The cars received a longer wheelbase (depending on the job usually by about 0.6 to 0.8 meters (2.0 to 2.6 ft)), a fixed partition with its own climate control for the rear compartment, additional communications gear and, on request, antenna systems on the trunk or fenders. The vehicles in this form typically had: wheelbase 3,124 mm (123.0 in) (standard), length about 5.4 m (17.7 ft); in limousine versions considerably longer. The 462‑cu‑in V8 reached, in the later years, up to around 253 kW (about 340 hp). The brake system was available with front disc brakes from the mid‑decade on. By combining a heavily reinforced floor structure and a high‑strength body, the cars achieved good NVH figures and a smooth ride, which was particularly valued in chauffeur service.
The 1/43 scale miniature by IXO Models
The pictured model car in 1/43 scale comes from IXO Models and is part of the collection of the Modelly member “HyakinthosHH”. It sits on a labeled base that reads “LINCOLN CONTINENTAL LIMOUSINE”; the model code “CLC033” is visible on the front edge. The miniature is made in diecast, which gives it a satisfying weight and crisp edges. The black paint is even; surrounding trim, window frames and door handles are finely chrome‑finished. At the front you can see the multi‑part grille and dual headlights; the Lincoln emblem is on the hood. Characteristic are the four doors with accurately modeled gaps, hinting at the rear‑hinged rear doors. On the side you can spot the “Continental” badge near the rear. The hubcaps echo the typical Lincoln styling of the 1960s and are paired with subtle whitewall rings. Inside there’s a light‑colored steering wheel with a chrome ring; the windshield has a slight green tint, which shows up well in the photos and underscores the impression of the originals’ climate comfort. On the trunk lid a curved antenna assembly is modeled — a detail that points to the limousine conversion. As a 1/43 IXO Models diecast, the miniature is a compact, display‑friendly way to show this chapter of US automotive history in a vitrine.
Time context, color and collector notes
When the fourth generation of the Lincoln Continental debuted in 1961, the Cold War was a defining backdrop: that same year saw the Bay of Pigs invasion, the start of the Berlin Wall and Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight — little pieces of context that help date the car. The model shows the car in deep black with contrasting chrome lines; that color worked well for representational limousines. The straight flanks, trapezoid roof silhouette and squared‑off front are nicely captured. The model conveys the calm of the proportions without overdoing it. For collectors it’s nice that the piece is fixed to a sturdy display base, so it goes into a vitrine protected. The “Continental” script on the rear, the delicate side mirrors, the correctly shaped wipers and the subtle trim along the sill are all clearly visible in the photos. In this form the miniature is a pragmatic representative of the long era of large US limousines from the 1960s. It’s a 1/43 scale model by IXO Models, produced in the common diecast method and therefore compatible with many other 1/43 collections. The shown car belongs to “HyakinthosHH” on Modelly and complements their selection of classic US executive cars.
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