Franklin Mint 1961 Lincoln Continental *OUT OF PRODUCTION BUT NOT OUT OF MIND*
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CLASSIC BLACK LINCOLN CONTINENTAL BY FRANKLIN MINT This Franklin Mint diecast model has long been out of production (1996), but the automobile it represents will forever be remembered in American history as John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Presidential limousine. The model car being auctioned is in excellent condition. It was displayed in a closed glass case in a smoke free home. It includes the hang tag, the Certificate of Authenticity, the Styrofoam case, and the outer box (which was used for mailing by the original owner). In1961, Ford Motor Company came out with the Lincoln Continental. It wastotally unique and didn't look like any other car that year. It had sharp-edged fenders peaked with a continuous chrome strip that ran from bumper to bumper. It was, to put it mildly, classy, with a formal look that appealed to Presidents. Both Kennedy and Johnson had several for their private use. The ’61 Continental was a luxury car featuring luxurious appointments and a great “look” that oozed "rich". The 1961 Continental was designed by Elwood Engel. The design was originally a Thunderbird proposal. It was 14.8 inches shorter than previous Continentals and was quite compact compared to other luxury cars. The basic body design was used through 1963. The new Continental's most recognized feature, front opening rear doors, was a purely practical
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