1969 Lincoln Continental Hearse Conversion Up For Auction

While we’ve seen our fair share of nice Lincoln Continental models of all generations surface for sale at collector car auctions in recent months, that list hasn’t just included the types of cars that were sold to the general public. Rather, we’ve also spotted plenty of limos – many of them used by famous and notable folks over the years – and even hearses, which are used to provide people with their last ride – literally speaking. Now, this 1969 Lincoln Continental hearse is just the latest of that bunch to pop up for sale.

This 1969 Lincoln Continental hearse is up for auction at Bring a Trailer, but it was just converted into its current form in the 2000s, interestingly. That work included raising the rear portion of the roof, trimming it in black vinyl, and adding a side-hinged rear door, which join the rear-hinged coach doors present from the factory. There’s also a funeral light on the right-front fender, mortuary plaques in the rear door windows, side lanterns, and landau bars.

In the front portion of the interior, this Continental hearse features a black power-adjustable bench seat, along with amenities such as air conditioning, cruise control, an AM/FM radio, and the Autronic Eye automatic dimmer system, plus power windows and door locks. In the rear, one will find a wood-plank floor with casket rollers, a curved glass divider, and red velvet upholstery on the side panels, while the windows are fitted with white privacy curtains.

Power for this Lincoln Continental hearse comes from the original 460 cubic-inch V8, which was factory-rated to produce 365 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission, driving the rear wheels.

If nothing else, this vintage Lincoln Continental hearse may appeal to a fairly wide range of folks – those that appreciate these types of things, of which there are a few out there, or perhaps even a funeral home looking to add a bit of style to its existing fleet.