Lincoln Continental
Every Lincoln Continental generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1940–2020 11 generations · 39 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 112 → 315 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Legendary 3 Legendary · 2 Epic · 6 Rare/Common
All 11 Lincoln Continental Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
When this Continental ended production in 2020, it took the last Lincoln sedan sold in America with it — the brand has been SUVs only ever since.
When this Continental died in 2002, Lincoln didn't give its successor the name back — the closest replacement arrived seven years later as the alphanumeric MKS.
This Continental made Ford the first American carmaker to put airbags on both sides of the dash as standard — only Porsche's 944 Turbo had done it first, anywhere in the world.
For 1985 this Continental quietly became an ABS pioneer, adopting 4-channel anti-lock brakes far more advanced than the "Sure-Track" system Lincoln had used back in the 1970s.
The 1982 Continental quietly introduced an American first: gas-charged shock absorbers, tech so effective Ford later retuned it for the Mustang SVO.
This 1980 Continental made Lincoln the last American brand to finally downsize its full-size cars — and the shortest Lincoln since the Versailles.
This generation held the line as a full-size land yacht longer than any other American nameplate — Lincoln didn't downsize the Continental until the 1980 model year.
This generation’s convertible ditched its roof but not the weight: frame reinforcements to compensate made it one of the heaviest passenger cars Ford ever built.
The 1959-60 Continental Town Car and Limousine hold a grim superlative: the heaviest American standard-wheelbase sedans built since World War II.
The 1958 Continental Mark III convertible is the longest mass-produced convertible in US history — beaten by only one car ever built, the ultra-rare 1934-37 Cadillac V16.
When this Continental’s run ended in 1948, so did an era: it’s the last car from a major American automaker ever sold with a factory V12.
Collectors Who Spotted the Lincoln Continental
No member has published a public street spot of the Lincoln Continental yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Lincoln Continental Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gen Continental11th Gen | 2017–2020 | Uncommon | 3.7L V6 | 305 hp · 280 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 10th Gen Continental10th Gen | 1995–2002 | Uncommon | 4.6L V8 | — | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 9th Gen Continental9th Gen | 1988–1994 | Uncommon | 3.8L V6 | — | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 8th Gen Continental8th Gen | 1984–1987 | Rare | 5.0L V8 | 140 hp · 250 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental (1982–1987) | 1982–1987 | Rare | 3.8L V6 | 112 hp | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental (1980) | 1980–1980 | Rare | 5.0L V8 | 129 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental (1970–1979) | 1970–1979 | Epic | — | 215 hp · 350 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental (1961–1969) | 1961–1969 | Epic | 7.0L V8 | 300 hp · 465 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental Town Car and Limousine (1959–1960) | 1959–1960 | Legendary | 7.0L V8 | 315 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental Mark III / IV / V (1958–1960) | 1958–1960 | Legendary | 7.0L V8 | 315 hp | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Continental (1940–1948) | 1940–1948 | Legendary | 4.8L V12 | 120 hp · 220 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Lincoln Continental on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.