The Classic Lincoln Convertible Car Model Worth A Ton Of Money Now

There are some cars throughout history that are known for what's under the hood while others have a reputation for style and design. Very few are able to blend those two elements together like the 1965 Lincoln Continental, the retro convertible that turns 60 this year and is now worth a pretty penny. Much like the skyrocketing price of a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, the 1965 Lincoln Continental has only grown in value over time.

Auto aficionados have taken to online markets to find the best deals, sourcing sites like Reddit for the best price on these highly sought after models. Are you in the market to bring home a Continental and add it to your garage? If so, you should plan ahead for how much you are willing to spend and just how much these classic cars go for in today's dollars. Finding a model in good working condition might take a little while so give yourself some time to shop around until you fit the perfect one for you.

Part of what makes the Continental so special are its rear doors. The choice to reverse the direction of which the backdoors swung open was part of a reimagining of the 1961 Thunderbird double-door hardtop, only the Continental was envisioned to be a 4-door convertible sedan in the body of a convertible.

Because of this design choice, Lincoln had to solve the problem of stabilizing the base for the back doors to swing out, opting for rear-hinged pillars instead center ones, which later were known as "suicide" doors. According to Hagerty, this became one of the signature features Lincoln added to the Continental between 1961-1969.

Another feature that makes this year and model of the Lincoln stand out has to do with its incorporation of flat glass. At the time of production, outside of the Ford Thunderbird and Buick Riviera, the 1965 Lincoln Continental was the only full-sized car on the market that did not have curved glass. A few critics felt this style choice made the car look outdated, but in the years since its a feature that has only added to what makes the Continental stand out as a classic car.

If your heart is set on purchasing a Lincoln that fits this specific year and model, be sure that you have enough money in your savings account or some extra room on your credit card because it will cost you some big bucks.

Autotrader has currently listed the price range for the 1965 Lincoln Continental at the low end of $37,900, with the high going up to $109,995, and the average leveling out at $76,401. The condition varies from vehicle to vehicle, as does the amount of restoration that's been done, which might change the price of the Lincoln significantly.

If you are opting to go for a top tier 1965 Lincoln Continental that's been kept in a luxuriously pristine condition – one with a fuel-injected V8, 5.0L Coyote crate engine, and 420 horsepower upgrade – RK Motors has listed one for just under a quarter of a million dollars. As with any large purchase, it's important that you have a budget laid out ahead of time, as well as some tips for car shopping you'll want to review prior to making any offer.