Lincoln Premiere Convertible
This year, the Premiere replaced the Capri as the top model. The cars had been thoroughly revised. The tailfin models now featured a sloping front end, the headlights had barbed grilles, and the chrome side strips had a Z-shaped insert at the level of the rear doors. The body styles—a four-door sedan, a two-door hardtop coupe, and a two-door convertible—had become approximately 75 mm longer compared to the previous year's models. Like its sister models, the Premiere had an overhead V8 engine with a displacement of 6030 cm³, which developed 285 hp (210 kW) at 4600 rpm. The engine power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The bodies underwent a significant overhaul. Two additional headlights were installed below the main headlights. The tailfins were dramatically enlarged so that the taillights were angled 30° backwards. The chrome strips on the side were straight again, but had an integrated V in the area of the rear fender ends.
This year, the Premiere replaced the Capri as the top model. The cars had been thoroughly revised. The tailfin models now featured a sloping front end, the headlights had barbed grilles, and the chrome side strips had a Z-shaped insert at the rear doors. The body styles—a four-door sedan, a two-door hardtop coupe, and a two-door convertible—had become approximately 75 mm longer compared to the previous year's models. Like its sister models, the Premiere had an overhead V8 engine with a displacement of 6030 cm³, which developed 285 hp (210 kW) at 4600 rpm. The engine power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission.
The bodies received a significant overhaul. Two additional headlights were installed below the main headlights. The tailfins were dramatically enlarged so that the taillights were angled rearward at a 30° angle. The side chrome strips were straight again, but had an integrated V in the area of the rear fender tips. The front and rear windows are designed as panoramic windows. In addition to last year's three body styles, a four-door hardtop sedan was added.
The power of the unchanged large engine increased to 300 hp (221 kW) at 4.800 rpm. Electrically adjustable seats, electric windows, power steering and power brakes were standard equipment from this year onwards.
The model we present here is a beautiful Premiere, finished in light blue with a blue leather interior. The tires are of the white wall type and the chrome still looks very nice. It has always been ridden and the technology is still in good condition. This model is very popular in the USA.