1966 Lincoln Continental - Jay Leno's Garage
Jay recently bought this brilliantly engineered, original and unrestored Lincoln Continental convertible from a woman who lived three miles away from him! Lincoln savant John Cashman walks us through the unique and complex systems that make up this perfect California cruiser!
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1966 Lincoln Continental - Jay Leno's Garage
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Damn, I don't think I've ever watched someone like John Cashman who knew a car so expertly well. The 50 minutes just blew by. Once again, thanks Jay!
I'm more impressed with John Cashman than I am with the car which is amazing. Who invents a convertible that when you open the doors, the windows automatically drop 4 inches in 1966!
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Jay sure wasn't kidding when he said he found 'the one guy' for this car.
This video was over an hour when it first was released, but they seemed to have pared it down some. Shame.
@@eugenegodshall5765 rr
My father had the same exact car, the convertible top didn’t work so my father tracked down the engineer who designed it. He was retired living in Queens NY. He was so impressed that my father found him he became his personal mechanic. Top had 36 moving parts to make it operational.
In 1970 I was 17 years old and I bought a 67 hardtop with about 20,000 miles on it from a family I knew and paid less than $2,000. The color was beige with beige interior with the works everything was top-notch all the extras. I had a lot of fun and I could fit a lot of girls in it haha. I can't ever forget my Lincoln Continental and as they discussed the ride was so incredible for kicks I would aim at potholes. In my thirties I had a detail shop and I detailed a lot of high-end cars, but the Continental remained the smoothest riding car ever, even over a Rolls I did. It was used in every Limousine Company before they went to SUVs. My uncle had a limousine company, 37 vehicles 35 Lincoln's and 2 caddies and The Cadillacs always broke down but the Lincoln's were smoother and indestructible. That was in the 80s with the detail shop and the stretch limousine driving I did. My 67 still was smoother than the newer 80s models. Amazing !!
No, he didn't.
Really?
@@pixelnazgul 😭
The entire raising and lowering of the top was controlled via a single rocker switch, even the unlatching from the windshield header: no manual actions were required. And the top fully retracted into the trunk and the opening in the passenger compartment was covered by a metal cover panel. It was a very complex operation controlled by that myriad of limit switches and relays.
7:27 - " I watched the clock and the fuel gauge move simultaneously" I'm dead! Leno had me in tears with that one
I’m so impressed the way this show is filmed, I’m not a huge car guy but boy I do love these shows, thanks Jay
“John, you’re going to be on TV.” “Great, I’ll pack my wrinkled t-shirt, denim shorts and sandals.” I love this man!
Uh, your iron is on line 4. Shall I take a message?
When I travel internationally I can always spot the american in a crowd. it's the guy that looks like he just shuffled out from sleeping under a bridge after swigging a bottle of Mad Dog and took a sh.it in the bushes
He's a mechanic, not a model.
@DC it's $400 for him to show up at your place to fix your Lincoln top.....$250/hr minimum 8 hrs. Most can be fixed in one day, second day costs $200 to show and $250/hr........plus parts
I tell my kids all the time people noticed everything lol
John Cashman stopped by my house years ago and serviced all my power windows and convertible top. Best money I ever spent on my car. Great to see him getting the recognition.
SCCA95060 Like Jay said, it’s best to have someone who specializes in that particular model vs taking it to someone to have them spend 100+ hrs while charging by the hr and it may or may not be fixed correctly. When I worked at a local dealership in Myrtle Beach we owned several brands and service most makes but there were times where I’d send the customer’s car to our other dealers depending on the brand and complexity of the problem. Sure beats customers having to pay for a rental car for days and us losing money because of flat rate pay. (Ford dealers are better equipped to diagnose and work on complex Fords than Nissan and Chevy dealers are for example).
I had to reread ...I thought you had written that Johnny Cash had stopped by
Don't pity us "modern" techs, we get paid for the complexity of the repair. Just because cars have multiple modules does not make them impossible to repair, sometimes its actually easier. I sometimes diagnose a vehicle based on how a carburated vehicle works. Such as no start, I still check the very basics first and rarely is the computer at fault. The real problem is that people treat modern cars like most other american items, use, use, use, use, problem? Garbage car. Replace car. Maintenance is expensive so therefore quite rare, (besides tires and maybe oil changes). I see cars maybe 2 years old with 30k, 40k or more! Do these people ever stop driving? Plus roads take a major toll on cars, potholes, humps, debris, hard braking, and so many features run by the engine, there are a lot of systems to maintain. Some examples are coolant flush every few years or brake system flush, air filters including cabin (if equipped), fuel system treatment, a/c maintenance, power steering system, turbo rebuilds, cleaning undercarriage (salt removal), even things like removing heads on expensive brands for carbon cleaning, but for the most part people just drive until there is a problem. Wonder what your car needs at certain intrrvals? Check that "bible" in the glove box, it gives detailed information on service intervals, don't trust your salesman who always gives the "thats a lifetime/service free item" bit. Read the owners manual and try your best to keep up on those items, yes some things cost a lot, but if you plan on keeping your car a long time its money ahead to take care of things before a failure.
@@EricFortuneJr. Exactly, I learned the hard way at first spending my time and money trying to trouble shoot my top by myself. I went to all the forums read everything had my shop manual. Finally I had enough and called John and luckily I only had to wait a few months because he was on his way to the west coast that spring. He literally fix my problem in seconds. My convertible top back limit switch was off just enough to cause everything to run out of sequence. LOL
@@georgeelmerdenbrough6906 LOL
This is probably my fourth time watching this particular episode. John is about the most perfect guest. Knows when to talk, and when to listen. When I was a kid in the mid 60s, the neighbors had what was probably a 64’ or so. It was my first exposure to suicide doors. I thought it was from the future.
years ago, my kids and i saw one of these at a store. my son asked the owner to put the top down, and the guy says " son, there's NO WAY i'm gonna do that!" smiling... it WAS pretty funny!
Exactly why I love this channel. Anyone can tell you about a car, but Jay and his guests teach you what makes a car special. Fantastic stuff!
"I did not play with normal toys. I went to Army-Navy surplus yards and tool apart transmissions in old Army Jeeps." Now THAT is a gearhead!
Jay Leno's Garage is the best entertainment online or on TV today. No politics, nice people, fascinating subjects and just a peaceful way to spend some time. THANK YOU Jay!!
Lol... no politics..
I retired many years ago as a Lincoln Mercury technician. I worked on a bunch of these including the old 61-3 convertible T birds with the samish systems. Once you learned the tricks it was easy to work on. Lots of guys screwed them up messing with limit switch adjustments. But this guy really lives and breathes Lincoln. Wonderful!
My bro had a bunch of Classic Cars, including a 1966 T-Bird conv. Canary Yellow, black interior, black top! It was DEF a chick-magnet! L0L I loved the sequential rear turn signal lights!
Sense of humor + Love of Cars= Jay Leno. It’s wonderful how he shares his passion of automobiles with us!
Yep! A nice man!, I wonder if Jonny Carson?, Had any classic cars!!!!!!, Gene,calif.....
It’s easy to tell Jay knows he landed a keeper in this car...he just adores this luxurious cruiser!
Almost an hour of Jay and an old Lincoln. What could be better?
AnInternetAsshole name me the vids thst are an hour or more virtually none but if they need to be I'm glad they are
more Mopars
An old Daewoo lanos.
Pathetic
Great to hear Mr Cashman is still with us. It's so great to see a person who retains this knowledge. I worked in the spare parts side of the computer industry and it was so great to work with someone who retained all this detail.
Ok, a few points. 1. When I saw it was 50 mins, I thought ugh. Now I’m sad it’s over already. 2. John Cashman has savant level knowledge of these cars. Unreal and very impressive. 3. Ford must have lost a fortune on each one. 4. I’m surprised it weighs only 5800 lbs with all the mechanics, lead, complexity. Wonderful video, thanks Jay and John!
I had a 66 4 door and you could feel the weight of it as you went down the road. It was literally a tank and would crush most other cars. The gas mileage was god awful, Jay is right that on trips you could watch the gas gauge and see it move. Best car I ever owned, I dream about driving it still, it was delightful.
Agreed, I thought, how could Jay talk about this for almost an hour? But I now have a new appreciation for the car, and it was a brilliant decision to have John there to talk about them as well.
Anthony Gatley Well said!
Older cars are lighter in a lot of ways, as Jay points out in his Imperial, Buick, and Coronet videos. Modern cars are quite heavy with the safety cage, padding, and all the equipment. It's the opposite of what most people think: Modern cars are more stoutly built.... unless it's a '66 Continental, because 5800lbs on a '66 is battleship mass.
I didn't even notice how long it was before watching, and when it ended I was very surprised it had been so long. John was just so engaging, the time seemed to fly by. Excellent video!
Wow. John Cashman's knowledge and expertise is amazing.
I can't believe I am watching this 3.5 years after it aired. I own a '62 LCC and work on the trunk and top and every component myself. I even repaired the radio internally when I purchased it in 2012. Love my car. I live in California and purchased it from a guy in Pennsylvania. He had it in an airport hanger next to two planes he owned. When he uncovered it, my jaw dropped. mint original condition. I had it shipped across country in a closed auto transport trailer. So it didn't take long to figure out how it operated and what was happening. I have the original hub caps without a scratch stored away in foam. I have a second set I use on it when I drive it. Looks galore! Anyway, thanks John for loving the Lincoln as much as I do!
Gotta pic?
I enjoyed this show from start to end. This is when a Lincoln was a Lincoln. A beautiful ride, an amazing car in an engineering sense. Thanks, Jay for making covid a little less stressful!
It was a big comfortable ride! We don't have anything like it today!
@@robertthacher2660 lincoln navigator
@@mohawk4759 A navigator is big and comfortable, but not like these old rigs. you have to have owned one to understand. Its hard to explain but these old cars are such a raw experience. The exhaust note, the torque, the size, the view looking out over the hood at your wonderful hood ornament, the EXTREMELY overpowered power steering that you can drive with a pinky, the incredibly wide and plush seats, the super floaty suspension, the list goes on and on... Old land yacht cars are the best luxury vehicles ever made. You didn't need 12 point electronic seat adjustments with a massaging feature because the seats were perfect all on their own. they were so incredibly soft and wide it was quite literally like sitting on an expensive sofa. The biggest draw back of these cars is the complete lack of safety features, but frankly I'm willing to make that sacrifice for the ultimate automotive experience. You know the ZZ top song "sharp dressed man"? Well, the man they were singing about would've pulled up in one of these, not some soccer moms jumped up SUV.
@@killerkarma3574 American Way off live 👌👌
this guy memorizes the parts serial number. Savage
Ford parts from the 1940's on start with a letter of the alphabet for each decade. A for 1940's, B for 1950's, etc. Notice when he rattled off that part number that it started with C for 1960's?
He knows what he is doing
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@@ksman9087 I did not know that, that’s pretty cool
Fahrenheit 451, he remembered the book!
1AM in the morning and I find a 50 min long Jay Leno video about my favorite car.
Joshua, did you find it, or, did it find you?
@@brianyork5510 great question lol.
Joshua Jenkins that will help you to dream of this car
@@leejackson4724 hey are you the same Lee Jackson from del city
Joshua Jenkins no that's not me sorry
Man the guest John is on another level. @24:43 saying the part # on top of his head! @43:45 saying how many built! @45:38 quoting the sale brochure! I have never seen any one on youtube has all this knowledge in one classic car generation. Respect
YES! I'm watching ALL this video just to learn more about this COAL! (CAR OF A LIFETIME)
What a gigantic boat! Some movies still feature the fantastic Continental. Thank you Jay and congratulations to the Car owner
Jay, I know you're an entertainer but with these "Garage" videos - you've accidentally become an excellent educator. And I'm so pleased that so many experts are willing to join you in passing their knowledge along to the rest of us.
You know you got an absolute expert, when he just walks in with denim shorts and sandals. No need tp put on a show... he's just good
I said damn he's dressed casually for JAY, he must be a Master Lincoln man
Agree 💯
Yeah, but open foot sandals... can not do that. No Way.
I was sad this video was over in 50 mins. I could listen to Jay and John talk all day about this old car. What a treasure both these men are to the car community. I’d buy a Lincoln convertible if I had the room just so I could hire John to come work on it.
Many cars are like this. But not every video has a John Cashman to explain it.
Yup, JC certainly seems to know EVERYTHING about this CLASSIC beauty! My older bro had a 1957 Ford Fairlaine conv. and it was also a JOY to watch the top completely HIDE in the trunk! I drove a few ragtops myself. 1964 Parisienne, 1965 Mustang, 1966 Meteor, 1967 Meteor. I wish I wudda kept the Mustang, bc it was a 289, (easier on fuel) with both a rebuilt motor and C4 tranny. The guy that did the job was also an EXPERT on classic Fords. May he RIP!
John is a walking encyclopedia! Lives breaths and understands those cars better than any other human. 😊💕🙏
My favorite original car from Jay Leno by far! The Expert is awesome, I'm sure he's worth every penny he earns.
He seems to knows every little fact and trick about even the smallest detail on that car.
@@SerPurple51 My Dad was friends with a doctor who had one of these, and it took them both tinkering with it for a couple years just to get the top to operate correctly. They both are very knowledgeable about cars and mechanical engineering, but they struggled with it bad. And then when they finally got it working, the doctor sold it.
Jay asks great wuestions too. He's a serious student, an connoisseur
I hope he has an apprentice
When the word "erect" was said, Jay's gears started turning hahaha Thanks Jay.
This is the type of guy that you ask a question and gives an answer with an explanation.purpose and a year!👍
He's definitely a smart cookie.
Cashman signed the trunk lid on mine
This man really is the definition of an EXPERT with his thing---Lincoln Continentals. It's beautiful when someone is so knowledgeable with something.
2 car guys. Beautiful automobile. Common-sense discussion. This is the very essence of Jay Leno's mission to entertain his peers.
@Computer User So, who cares.
@Computer User Jay knows a lot more about cars than Conan. That's what counts here.
It’s a beautiful series and I’m grateful for it.
@@richardeast3328 b bd!
John Cashman should be listed as a US National Living Treasure! (objective opinion from an Australian friend of America)
Perhaps your right. To have such Master knowledge of every nut & bolt, switch, & lever, wire & relays, etc, etc, etc. You gotta give it to him. JAY probably compensated him lovely for such an all Original restoration.
Cashman basically knows where every one of these cars is and they are in sports stars and celebrities homes
It is such a treat to see a person who actually knows his car as well as this gentleman does. Most people just stand there and not knowing what they do because they have more money than brains and just like to show it off not knowing anything about it, at least Mr. Leno almost always has people who know their vehicle very well, which is nice because this way you can enjoy the art of the car, enjoy the knowledge of the car plus, you actually can learn something about the vehicle that Mr. Leno is showing on his fantastic show here. It is the trifecta of automobiles this way lol. I especially like the way they talk, so everyone can understand what they are saying, from professionals to first time enthusiasts.
Thanks Mr. Leno for taking care of these mechanical works of Art.
From 1981-1985, I worked on USAF B-52G Automatic Flight Controls. The aircraft were late 50's models. This Continental sounds like it was designed by the same engineering team! The autopilot was a long series of relays and interlocks, feedback loops, actuators, and sensors.
I got completely hooked by the Lincoln in "French Connection" and I am from Germany. That was for me the coolest American car
The 1961-67 Continental is one of the most beautiful American cars of all time.
my dad imported a brand new 63 to Australia in 1963 and it was the only Lincoln in South Australia at that time, we loved cruising in that car, kept it till 1969
Cashman really knows his stuff!
The mechanic has encyclopedic knowledge of the car. To think he taught himself about the car, I am impressed.
These are the best episodes. Jay's own cars as well as unmodified cars from the 50's/60's.
I'm with you on this, unmodified/unrestored episodes are my favorite.
“Original...and unrestored.” I love when I hear that at the beginning of an episode.
"doubles as a motel room" this dude is a savage
I had a 72 continental 2 door in high school. it got 6 miles to the gallon on a good day. But it was an awesome old bomber, i actually lived in the car while i was starting out doing pipeline work. The welders all had big 1 ton tricks and RVs, for the first year i lived in that car and saved every penny. Bought my own rig and tested out after a year, and i can thank that giant from Detroit for my career.
Who needs to drive it, just play with the convertible key is all the fun you ever need
Jay please dont ever stop doing these
When I saw my first 61 Lincoln Continental in about 1962, it instantly became my dream car. I would eventually own 1963 model in 1986. What a head turner it was and quiet as a church mouse. Thanks Jay for the trip down memory lane.
Love the old MEL engine. One of the most unappreciated and forgotten engines in ford history. Beautiful machine.
They were brutes but was extremely heavy engines.
One of Ford's best engines. Bulletproof reliability. Loved to guzzle gas, but had power for days. The Super Marauder version of that engine was the first production engine to hit 400 HP....in 1958! Pretty incredible.
@@joshn938 The Mercury Super Marauder was the 430 with three 2-Barrel Holley carburetors. Extremely rare ... even back then.
@@johnjohnsn7633 Rare....but still packed a wallop! You could order the intake manifold off the Lincoln-Mercury dealer parts counter too.
Thank you Jay Leno for making insanely expensive/prestigious cars look like they are, real cars and not fantasy machines that are from another world. A down to earth discussion and a civilised approach means that people can take on board the history and mechanics of different vehicles without tons of unnecessary sensationalist mess as is often the case with so many car channels.
THANK YOU Jay. THANK YOU! So many childhood memories! It felt like 10 minutes, not 50. So many stories about our '67 Lincoln. Just share 1: We were driving home. Brother and I in back seat. Dad turned a gently spiralling left about 20 mph. I saw my brother pull the door latch handle. I grabbed at him before the door opened and slowed his exit onto the pavement just long enough for Dad to reflexively reach over the seat, grab a pant leg and haul him bodily back to safety. Very impressive! Mom did not stop screaming for 15 mins. My brother learned an important lesson to not mess around with the car. I got promoted to the front seat ☺ because Mom always wanted to watch brother from the back seat. The 1967 Lincoln Continental is an underappreciated great car. THANK YOU for your time to share this fantastic car and your personal story with it!
One of the most beautiful cars ever built
Yes don! This classic machine just EXUDES CLASS!
Nice of you Jay to give him SO much time to explain. Was fun. 😁👍
1967 I had just finished 6 years in the Marine Corps as a "grunt" and my father bought a brand-new Continental convertible. Blue, with blue leather and a white top. Thank You for some good memories.
My dad was service manager at a Ford dealership in that era. Mechanics would be reduced to tears when one of these came in. Actually, my dad was pretty good at troubleshooting the top mechanism. Thunderbird tops operated the same way. It's still an amazing choreography to watch.
Thanks Jay. I didn’t think I’d watch the whole 50 minutes. Sure did. Just Incredible. Bravo John Cashman. I’m old school too .
Was it really 50 minutes? It went by so quick!
I’m workin on 2 of these. Haven’t got to the top yet but looking forward to it. I got all the interior lights cleaned and working and that was exciting. Lol. Awesome cars!! Very advanced for the era IMO!
I wish Jay did another episode With John! He's incredible!
Fascinating how much knowledge this man has on several models. I've rewatched this a few times cause I'm interested and amazed its very relaxing hearing someone who is an expert with a soothing voice talk about his craft. John is a guy if I met him I'd love to buy him a beer and chat to
I totally agree 🙏🙌😎👍💯
Best guest I’ve seen; he knows his stuff!!
33:30 *"The whole car is a smoking section!" Hilarious*
Automatic dropping window?!? That's awesome. My 2017 Challenger T/A has that and I thought that was a newer opition. I'm impressed Lincoln had that in the 60s 👍🏻
I went to high school in Santa Monica. One of my friend's Dad bought a 66' in 66. a real boat, but my friends dad was so fat, "How fat was he?"...He was so large, that's why he bought this land yacht... He had to place a handkerchief on top of his belly so the steering wheel wouldn't wear out his pants where the wheel was constantly rubbing on his gut. not mentioning his name, but he was a great guy. We drove to Vegas in the Lincoln in the day and saw Bobby Darin's act with a new comic, Richard Prior.
That really brings back memories. It was in 1989 before the San Francisco Earthquake. As a consultant I was architecting a cool modern day phone solution for Pacific Bell on behalf of a computer vender who wanted their business. When I arrived at KSFO there was a deal to rent the large Continental for only $55 per day. I thought that was dirt Cheap, and I wanted a nice car for the next few weeks. The following morning in the company parking lot. I waved hello to my boss Al, who was the passenger in the company's presidents car. Al looked like he was trying to look the other way. I learned they were sending my family out to stay over the next few weeks, so i got to keep the Continental as having 3 children at that point - They also paid for the gas -
You know it’s special when jay is not wearing full denim
I think his wife was washing the blue denim shirt while this was being filmed.
MrTruth111 : likely his staff, lol...
Nice to see John wore his best shorts and flip flops too
He's diving deep on this one :-)
Such a beautiful American classic and unrestored. Incredible.
I've watched this video a few times on account of the guest expert. His knowledge is fantastic, and I enjoy hearing his anecdotes about the Continentals. Beautiful car, fantastic guest, brilliant video. A favourite for me. Jay is a joy as always too.
My brother and I bought a Continental hardtop when I was a teenager. If I remember right it was a 1966 model. It came from Quebec, so it was all rusted out. We cut out the rust and fiberglassed it, repainted it, changed all the engine fluids, and flipped it over for a profit. That was our summer job to help pay our university tuition. We were amazed with all the luxury features on the car. And you didn't feel bumps on the road, you just kind of floated over them, like you were riding in a plane. I wish I could have kept it.
The best and most enjoyable Leno episodes are when he reviews one of his own classic cars a long with a guest that really knows his stuff. Awesome
52 year old original triple white 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible. Jay, your a lucky man.
Yes he is.
I like how he walks in with shorts and flip flops and just lays down the knowledge. Incredible.
But if the only thing someone remembers about him is his flip flops and shorts, you shouldn't be here. 👍No need to dress up here!
@@Chris_WG That's how I remember the Lincoln Continental dude, so 2bad
@@dylanjg18 I didn't know you had a personal relationship with one. I was just saying that the expert Jay brought in could wear whatever he wanted- his words were golden for sure.
Shorts and flip flops ! So Cal sheikh !
I love these slabside Lincolns. The convertables always remind me of the JFK car (I know it's a few years off).
You have to admit the man, John, knows his stuff. Probably one of the nicest looking cars from that era, understated, not overly styled. One of the things I think is cool is the chrome strip that runs from the front fender, doors, then rear fender.
One of the most beautiful cars to come out of Detroit. Extremely complex. For this man to make a living for 38 years off of specializing in one model is impressive. I was burn in ‘64 and my Pop’s had a ‘64 Continental. His wasn’t a drop top. That was one smooth ride. Not a car you could tackle on your own without experience though. I’m grateful I got to ride in one as a kid.
Jay, this guy knows and shares his knowledge. He needs more exposure, thank for sharing.
I have always had a soft spot for this vintage Lincoln
That $525 for the automatic temperature control in 1966 is the equivalent of just over $4100 today.
Pancreaticdefect Tesla charges 5000 for the auto pilot
That's about what I paid for my W220 S-Class 4Matic, that happens to have automatic temperature control and pneumatic door locks, just like this Lincoln. No suicide doors though.
There are more absurdly priced options today. "You want auto cruise control, sir? That is an option package with our vibrator seat, palm reading and temperature controlled catheter."
Ian Findlay Exactly! People just buy without thinking! Even at $2000, climate control is a huge “profit center” with how stuff takes so little design overhead compared to the past. Remember the thing where they said technology costs are cut in half every 18 months? Cars today- even with all the emissions and safety stuff- should cost theoretically /the/same/ as years ago. Some stuff like steel is way up in price, but the CAD-modeled molded plastic parts and CNC manufacturing after the design savings and economy of scale make it possible to create car parts for a fraction of the “old days” cost. New cars like Kia, Hyundai, ‘domestics’ like Ford Explorer are marketed as if they are competing for the same market as BMW, Mercedes, or Cadillac like most people are actually going to buy at their price point. They’ve successfully created a mindset that luxuries are ‘needs.’
Oh Ian, fantastic post!
Beautiful Lincoln. John is very impressive & a true Lincoln specialist.
True American beauty and craftsmanship…thanks men for this episode..
no matter what car..there is always one guy who is the supreme go to expert..knows every nuance and probably has memorized the manuals..i love these people...and enjoy when they discuss their chosen vehicle..
once you work on a bunch of them you start to recognize and anticipate all the problems on your own, believe me this guy wants to spend as little time as possible reading manuals.
And most those guys know Jay Leno
My uncle specialized in nothing but steering columns in Lincoln and Cadillac. Like this man, he was the go to guy.
My God this guy is a wealth of knowledge. He surpasses Obsessive by far.
I have seen these car on little small for sale lots in the 80's& 90's and by the time I told myself like iam going buy one had one in hand didn't go back to get til week's later it was gone and lot owner told me I kept it but no call back I was young then into z28 & vette's
Knowledge , dedication and skills like that are I'm afraid to say a dying trade
I don't think I have ever heard a single person knowing so much about a single car model, simply astounding.
I had the great pleasure to restore one of these cars when I was 14. My father had a body shop and his friend had a rusty one and we restored it to a pristine condition. I fell in love with this car the first time I saw it. Thanks, Jay enjoy this wonderful machine.
Jay is so funny, “ could run over police cars “ 😂 Glad to know parts are still so readily available👏 One of Jay’s best videos!
Incredible car!Dude's pretty cool too!Love seeing someone so obsessed with one particular thing!
My brother had one of these it was a blast to own, we went to a military air show and the soldiers saluted us when we drove by
Jay, now that confirmed how enjoyable this stuff can be. Kids are waiting for dinner but I couldn't stop listening! I'm a Brit living in Canada and now want to own a 60's Lincoln. Thank you for sharing the wisdom and bringing all that you do to light
John Cashman .. What a joy to listen to so much knowledge ..well done !
The sound of those doors closing! I remember walking to my neighbor's house with my dad when I was a kid (almost 25 years ago) and looking at his. I don't remember what year the car was but I think it was a few years newer than this one. The doors are like a foot thick and sound so freaking solid when they close.
Jay Leno has over a hundred cars, !, That's ok!!, But I wonder if? He ever! Has given even one!???, To a poor family! Needing good transportation!!!!?????, , ,No way! To know!!??. Gene,calif........
@@genewortell5550 I am thinking a hundred year old Rolls Royce or Packard would be great for a struggling family
@@genewortell5550 I like Jay, but he is a liberal and needs mucho dinero to have that car collection!
My great uncle owned a Lincoln dealership in Southern California when I was growing up and my grandparents always had a new Lincoln.
Mercedes: We will build the most over-engineered car ever. Lincoln: Hold my beer
MrZlooze why can’t they build a reliable v6. My short time there I swear ever clk, , e class were just horrible to work on. And don’t get me started on the horrible cabriolet top for the clk
I have a theory that in about 1990, the last old engineer left Mercedes Benz. All they had were kids just out of college and who haven't learned anything since. Their cars until about then were stellar, after - rubbish. Nothing else explains it.
Well this is definitely not as over-engineered as a grosser
Lancia: pfft losers just watch this
Take a look at the 1966 MB. Nothing close to the Lincoln.
My favourite car of all time. I learned so much from this episode
What a beautiful yet very complex car. Thanks for showing it Jay!
It is so enjoyable to hear and discuss all that went in to this car, and this of this age. American ingenuity, Jay and the guests he teams up with are a national treasure. Thanks to all involved. From the designers, builders, dealer, service technicians and original owner. Very enjoyable Jay!
I never knew there was so much involved in a Continental.Thank you for that.
This guy's knowledge is impressive.
Jay and John are living Legends
Here in UK I have always been a big fan of this model Lincoln since the saloon (sedan) featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger. I was incredulous to see it crushed! Beautiful car, top class video, mature and knowledgeable commentary. Made my evening. Thank you.
Did you notice when the Lincoln was lifted into the crusher that there was no engine installed in the vehicle?😮
In 1966, in Doylestown, Pa., My family attended the dedication ceremony of the Shrine of Our Lady of Chenstihova. President Lyndon Johnson was there with his family. All the cars the dignitaries rode in we're brand new Lincoln's including the presidential limousine. Lady Bird Johnson was in a gorgeous powder blue Lincoln convertible. What an event that was for me, an eleven year old car fanatic. It happened in the Autumn of 1966. So that was the first glance that I got of the presidential limo and the new for '66 Lincolns. When I got older, I became a Parts counterman for FoMoCo. Incidently, during the 1960 Presidential campain, President John F. Kennedy waived to us when he campained in our town. He was in a 1960 Lincoln convertible. I think is was Burgundy.
My roomate in college said Mikhail Gorachev waved to him and his buddies while they were sitting on a porch when he was cruising through Ottawa. Interesting to have a world leader / statesman wave at you! I think JFK would have been cool. Just remembered, my brother said Margaret Thatcher waved at him in London when he was visiting our aunt there.
Love it! So thorough and well done as ever. A relative of mine had two rich friends, a lawyer and a physician, brothers. They bought matching black convertible Continentals. We paraded downtown with one car following the other. People starred at us like it was some kind of official motorcade. It was just us having super fun. Of course in that era a Lincoln was more prestigious than a Mercedes and close to a Rolls Royce in popular respect in America. Never will forget that day.
So many classic great cars owned by one guy. Jay if you ever get tired of this one let me know. A great American car!!!
John is the ultimate Lincoln nerd. Dude knows his sh*t 😂
imagine selling a car and jay leno shows up
Talk about a great dream !