Lincoln Continental 1995 INTRODUCTION - Educational Video 14
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- Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2021
- Learn about Continental and Ford Lincoln Motor Company development. This is an archive video shared for your research exploration. Original content released 1995 (includes footage from 1908 - 1995). Features: Lincoln Continental (Ford FN9 platform)
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Currently have logged over 325k miles on our 98 Continental. Great, efficient and comfortable road trip car.
that’s incredible! love to hear success stories. your Continental is as solid as a Town Car. how many more miles do you think you’ll be able to squeeze out of it?
I love my 1996 Lincoln Continental ❤
glad to hear another one is still on the road. how long have you owned yours?
a true balance between luxury and technology. we should all appreciate the Lincoln division for introducing the newest conveniences and tech that soon became available on all Ford vehicles.
Thank you for this!!! I own a ‘99 Continental and I love it!
‘99 was a great year for the Continental. i hope you continue to get many more enjoyable years out of this beauty. please check out my channel for more Lincoln videos. thanks! 😊
A major big oval differences departure from the 1994 square body model.
the 8th Taurus Generation Continental was overall pretty nifty for the first front wheel drive Continental. however this 9th Generation was definitely more refined technologically and mechanically. thanks for watching, please check out the channel.
Such a huge step up from the previous model...
it seems John that the 2nd and 3rd times a charm. Lincoln finally got the Front-Drive Lincoln right! the 10th generation Continental is standard in Front-Drive too, but is usually equipped with AWD. however we must give praise to THIS featured Lincoln here in video for cramming a V8 under the hood.
@@xrmerkur I completely agree with you. I was in college at the during the majority of the 9th generation's run (and thus broke) but I always admired it. The 10th generation on the other hand, with it's Jaguaresque styling, and sumptuous interior was a true work of art and a technological tour de force. I understand that initial quality was exemplary; It will be interesting to see how well they hold up over time.
@@johnfloore9799 Lincoln would’ve remained strong luxury sedan leader if the SUV craze didn’t swoop in and hypnotize the population.
@@xrmerkur Yes! And I'm still not sure how it happened.
@@johnfloore9799 marketing and profit margins won. but i will say SUV's and Crossovers are handy all in one Vehicles. However coupes and sedans were always more stylist and personal.
Thank you for posting this video! It brings back wonderful memories of the short time I owned a 1995 Continental that I bought used in 2011. I only kept it for nine months or so as it needed some work that I wasn't prepared to put into it. I actually wanted one when they came out and test drove it a few times. The Virtual Image gauges were my hands down favorite feature. Even after 16 years and a worn out right rear strut it still rode well. You could really feel the difference in the ride and steering between the settings. If the car was equipped the way I wanted I probably would have kept it, disregarding the jeers of being called grandpa. But, alas, no sunroof, a bench seat, no cd player, needing replace the back struts, the leaky steering rack, rear air springs that leaked on occasion so the rear would be on the ground in the morning and the abs/traction control not working made me get a new Mazda 3 nine months later. Occasionally I reminisce about that car and the 1989 Riveria that I had for nearly six years. I can still smell the leather in each car. Oh, my Continental had the body loading system, er, the cargo management system. Basically a giant drawer in the trunk. I almost bought a 1998 a few years back but didn't care for the green illumination as I prefer the original blue. I also was a bit disappointed with the ride as only the 1995 and 96s had a four wheel air suspension, later years had coils upfront.
On my first test drive it ate its serpentine belt. The second test drive a couple weeks later I was flagged down by someone who wanted to buy it! I wish the were still made this way.
Jake i see the ‘95 Continental really made an impression on you. Detailed comments like yours with such a personal connection is what inspires me to keep finding and creating Lincoln content. what is your opinion about the 10th generation AWD Continental?
@@xrmerkur I'm glad I could continue to inspire you to delve into all things Lincoln. As for the 10th generation I love the styling very much. Beautiful car inside and out! I loved the ride and overall feeling of the car. I felt the sunroof was a bit small and wished they could have done one in the style of the MKZ. I know this would have only been possible if it offered less formal rear window. I had a 2013 MKS EcoBoost for a few years and still kick myself for getting rid of that car. It was a real sleeper and I loved its dual pane sunroof! The seats rocked too! Unfortunately I don't find the "perfect position" seats to be very comfortable. The standard seats were just fine. I'm not much of a fan of electric door handles either. Overall though if Lincoln still made it I probably would get one to compliment my Mustang GT convertible. I've actually been a fan of the Continental since the 8th gen for the 1988 model year. Oh to be 14 again!
@@RomanJockMCO yes, those were the days. so much refined engineering and introduction of new materials. i too have a soft spot for the 8th Gen Continental. so many new front drive Lincoln’s after that. it’s a wonder the LS was even made considering all future sedans had transverse engines, except for the Navigator and Aviator. well, enjoy your Mustang GT because it’s the last sport coupe/fastback left in the FoMoCo line. would you ever support a new Lincoln LSC based on the new S650 platform?
@@xrmerkur I loved the Mark VII and VIII; I assume you were referring to those cars. I didn't care for the 1997 refresh with the cow catcher grill but loved the interior update. I also preferred the base VIII over the monotone LSC of that generation, too. I test drove a number of them at various dealerships and just couldn't get enough. Back in 1990 when I got my first car at 16 I really wanted a Cougar XR7 but just couldn't afford it working at Disney. I also didn't realize how much they discount cars at the end of the model year or I would have gotten it. Oh well live and learn. Since the Mark VIII was built off of a modified MN12 platform I felt right at home. Unfortunately being a broke college kid and then launching my business I just never could afford it.
I'm all for a resurrected Mark series built off the Mustang platform and have been wanting this since the 1998 discontinuation. Unfortunately since the mid-1990s big coupes are about as desirable as ice cream in the dead of winter in the north pole. Even Mercedes has abandoned that market. The 1970s however...
As for the LS, Lincoln wanted to shed its "geezer" image. Unfortunately it was also held back by its platform mate, the Jaguar S-type. Ford wanted Jaguar to be higher in its hierarchy so the engine was slightly detuned and such. I never did drive one but a friend owned one and he loved it. The balance offered by a front engine rear drive chassis is vastly superior to a transverse fwd/awd layout. I first experienced this when I hit a cloverleaf on-ramp after buying my 2007 Accord V6; it understeered. I did manage some lift-throttle oversteer once in the rain; it scared my ex-friend as he spun his 2006 Mustang and went ass backwards into a utility pole a couple days prior. I never really pushed the Continental as I was riding on a worn rear strut and 16 year old air springs. The MKS I did have some fun in the twisties; it felt neutral enough but I doubt I pulled more than half a g. Anything more spirted I would reserve for a track. Stop light drag racing, however, is a different story...
@@RomanJockMCO i can tell you’ve accumulated plenty of driving experience within your years. what road course or vehicle would you like to own/drive before you hit the big 50? my only rule for me is no loud colors or giant rear wing 🤣
(you have one year over me)
Amazing video love the car wish could still find them today 😊 laugh all u want I’m only 23 years old but I love this car
never too young to have good taste. back in the day i used to drive my dad’s Continental. i fell in love with Lincoln vehicles since i was a kindergartner. if you be patient and research thoroughly, they can still be found.
@@xrmerkur well in my case I was fortunate enough to get almost 3 years of driving my Grandma (God bless her as rearing in peace) 1995 Cadillac Seville SLS. Obviously direct completion with this car. I know people get nervous with Northstars but it drove beautifully. But then it started leaking gasoline (a part just rusted out) needed an ABS part replaced, transmission flush, muffler fell off, changed brake pads (that’s of course routine) anyway got all that done then it leaked coolant. The mechanic said it needed a water pump. My aunt wouldn’t pay for maintenance anymore. I got it up to 80,000 miles lots of memories so I ponder how it would feel to drive the competitor. Because unfortunately they don’t make the nice V8 ride smooth on the front wheels anymore. Was definitely great for traction. We’ll see. Thank you for the reply
@@silviocolella3308 my pleasure to read your comments and have a chat about luxury cars. Lincoln is known for its floating ride. yes, plenty of work put into your Grandma’s Cadillac. in my opinion the 90’s was the peak of luxury front drive sedans. so many electronics were experimented in both Lincoln and Cadillac. History note; did you know that Henry M. Leland was the original creator of both Lincoln and Cadillac?
@@xrmerkur I did not know that’s for the info
@@silviocolella3308 also i have a 8th Gen Continental video on my channel. check it out!
I remember when my father had his, he should have kept it
yes Matthew, this was like the best front-drive version with a V8 and everything. thanks for watching! also check out my channel where i feature the 1st front-drive continental.
NICE NICE CONTINENTAL LINCOLN GOOD CAR 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
totally agree! with a big V8 shoehorned for front-drive traction. don’t see many of these nowadays. what’s your favorite Lincoln today?
Thanks so much my friend i hope the next eduactional video from the lincoln ls from 2000
i will also check on 2000 videos for you. however, currently on my channel is 2001 Town Car:
ruclips.net/video/j32yZUc4VX8/видео.html
@@xrmerkur thanks
super
Hey my friend do you have the 1994 Ford and Mercury thunderbird and cougar eduactional training video?
i will have to check my VHS tapes for 1994. however i have the 1992 Thunderbird training on my channel in the EXTRA section:
ruclips.net/video/J9duEPdiHdQ/видео.html
Had one of these 95's with the 4.6 (didnt say Intech) on the car so maybe it was a base engine but it would haul butt! Front wheel drive puts the power down. It could get sketchy in the corners because of the airbags. Not a fan of those.
Lincoln was hitting its stride back in those days, luxury cars for all income levels. Many cars continued with transverse front drive after the Continental. Thanks for watching!
And when steering DO NOT cross your arms.
Its ugly
This design was a natural progression for Lincoln at the time. Ford was heavy into the bean shaped vehicle then, especially the 1996 Taurus (same platform). it was futuristic, but in retrospect maybe too futuristic. thanks for watching.
PS. what is your favorite luxury car?