Are our favorite vehicles the ones we imprint on in our formative years? I think so. At least, it’s true in my case.
My parents drove various boxy Volvos, from 240 wagons to 740 Turbos (plus Dad always had at least one Porsche 356 in the garage). My maternal grandparents had Galaxies and LTDs. My paternal grandparents had T-Birds and Continentals. And the neighbors of my childhood had Caprice Estates, Ninety-Eight Regencys, LTDs, Grand Prixes, Bonnevilles and Town Cars.
And yes, I love all those, to this day. I’ve mentioned it before but the neighbors two doors down had a light silver green ’80 Town Car, with white coach roof and dark green velour, a Signature Series. They kept it all the way to 1994, too.
So I love the downsized, extremely boxy 80-84 Town Cars and Town Coupes. So a few days ago I saw this and immediately went nuts.
Per the ad: “Gorgeous! 1980 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe.” (https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/bayonne-1980-lincoln-town-coupe-for-sale/7582226385.html)
“1980 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe, eight-cylinder engine with landau roof, split power front bench, approx 104,000 miles, recently replaced temp. sending unit.”
“Smooth ride. This iteration of the two-door Continental was manufactured in 1980 and 1981 only, which makes this a rare find.”
“Some bodywork is needed. Same owner since 1985. Asking $7,500 but negotiable. Vehicle is based in Bayonne, NJ. Serious inquiries only.”
This one even has the optional luxury wheel covers. This was a new style for 1980, and for some reason, was available only in 1980.
The 1981 Lincolns were barely changed, but these wheel discs were no longer available. Weird.
Anyway, I love it, and glad it’s far away because I don’t need a third Lincoln, ha ha.