It looks like it belongs to an unhinged James Bond (or his nemesis)
You Want A Different Kind Of Classic Luxury? Here It Is
Traditionally, the issue with Lincoln is that Ford never gave its luxury branch the same amount of resources that General Motors poured into Cadillac, which is what made the latter truly the automotive world’s gold standard once upon a time. This Lincoln Continental Mark II has undergone a massive series of upgrades to transform it into, essentially, a whole other car.
The most significant upgrade is the engine. The stock Mark II Continental came with a 368 cubic-inch (6.0-liter) V-8 capable of 285 horsepower. This one utilizes a 520 cubic-inch (8.5-liter) V-8 capable of 850 horsepower and is fitted with Inglese eight-stack fuel injection and features Kaase Boss Nine semi-hemispherical heads. The new underpinnings include a Strange nine-inch rear end housing and 3.73 gears. To take care of the handling, there is a new rack & pinion steering setup, the fully independent suspension is taken from a Chevy C6 Corvette, and it’s fitted with Wilwood brakes.
An entirely new chassis has been created by Roadster Shop, which presumably has impacted the body lines and overall shape of the car. Although even the trained eye looks like a normal Mark II Lincoln Continental, the body has been chopped by 2.75 inches, and not a single body panel is stock.
It Certainly Looks The Part
Custom front and rear bumpers and flush dual exhaust tips were custom-built. The hidden door handles help to create a smooth, uninterrupted flow of body lines from the front to the tip of the rear. The Dupont Toner Black paint draped on the entire body with ChromaClear on top of that gives a classy yet sinister look. If James Bond ever went truly unhinged, he would drive this.
The interior is just as sharp, as if a clothes designer that usually makes custom tuxedos was suddenly paid way too much money to design a custom car interior. Eight-way power adjustable seats made by Lexus are wrapped in Black Onyx and white leather with stainless-steel accents are the main source of comfort. The dashboard is adorned with Dakota Digital gauges which include a speedo, a tach, and various other vital signs. A Kicker Q-Class audio system has been fitted as well. Mysteriously, there is an unverified signature from Mae West on the underside of the trunk. It could have just been written on by a previous owner in an attempt to raise the value, or perhaps during a weekend bender in old Hollywood.