If you’ve seen a ’59 Lincoln Continental, then you can understand how converting one into a pickup is not too far-fetched. These cars had ridiculously long trunks from the factory. This car underwent that conversion, along with some interesting, old school customization.
The end result is certainly unique. The seller says this is in excellent condition, but provides almost no other information. This is just weird enough to be cool, though, if it was mine, I would have chosen a more subtle paint scheme to make it look stockish.
If you don’t like this one, it seems the seller will gladly customize another Lincoln for you (see ad).
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Los Angeles, CA
$14,101
The paint scheme certainly highlights the trim on this one and seems stuck somewhere between 50s/60s hot rod and 70s/80s lowrider. There’s no mention of air suspension (or “switches”) in the ad.
Liftover to the bed is long and I’m not sure the tailgate opens.
Front view shows the silver base color, as well as those wacky 1959 Lincoln headlamps (very cool!).
From a slightly lower angle, this might appear stock. Note lack of opening.
Interior appears to be in good shape with custom upholstery carrying over the blue and silver theme.
Cake would approve of this seat. After all, “stickshifts and safetybelts, bucket seats have all got to go, when were driving in the car, it makes my baby seem so far.”
Aside from paint on the rocker covers and air cleaner – as well as the hated ‘universal’ hose, things look pretty stock under the hood.
Ad text:
1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV “Ranchero”
Own a One Off Concept Car — Pick-Up Truck
Excellent condition – Rust Free.
This is a truly unique, magnificent creation.
Hey, I just saw an Cadillac Pick-Up at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale. Yes a Cadillac El Camino
This unique Continental “Ranchero” is available now in LA.
Also we’re restoring a 1957 Continental Mark II and
several 1960 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertibles.
What color combination would you like yours?
How bout silver with a dark red leather interior?
Or pick an original color and interior as well. Check out the other 1960 Continental Mark V Convertible pictures. The “Ranchero” interior is shown in the last two pictures.