What about a new 4-door Continental convertible from Lincoln?

Even another name would do. As long as it is a large Lincoln with 4 doors, a soft top, and lots of chrome and wood. That’s how the old guard likes it.

Of course, if the 4-door luxury car market is small, just imagine how minuscule the appeal would be for a large 4-door luxury convertible. Convertibles in general are less popular than ever as well. And yet. The Lincoln Continental convertible quickly became a legend. A new one would not have to be that popular, just impressive. Something great in a Lincoln showroom next to the multitude of boxy SUVs. This would put Lincoln on the cover of everything. At least for a while. A new Continental Convertible could also be based on Ford’s new “Universal EV Platform” to keep costs way down. And maybe even turn a small profit…

The Lincoln Continental started life back in 1940, as a 2-door coupe and convertible. However, most of us remember the 4th generation sedan produced from 1961 to 1969. While the much more boring 5th generation produced from 1969 to 1979 became one of the most popular cars in 1970s TV shows.

The convertible model was available right away from the 1961 model year. It became even a bit larger in 1966, and a glass rear window was added. 1967 was the final year for the convertible model, with only about 2300 of them sold that year.

I say it’s time for something gutsy and spectacular from Lincoln…