Lincoln Continental

Lincoln Continental is a name that has been used several times by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company for a line of luxury cars.

1970-1979 Lincoln Continental

Lincoln's new Continental for 1970 continued the slab-sided design with blade-like fenders of the previous model, but the suicide doors were gone. Changes included headlamps which were hidden behind retractable flaps, federally-mandated bumpers in 1973, grille changes in 1971 and 1977, and progressive introduction of pollution controls. Standard luxury features gradually became optional over the decade, and the 460 in³ (7.5 L) engine became an option in 1977, the 400 in³ (6.6 L) small-block replacing it as the standard engine. This model was initially made famous in the 1971 movie The French Connection, when a two-door model is used as a means for smuggling vast quantities of heroin concealed in its rocker panels.

Related Topics:
1971 - The French Connection - Heroin

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