1978 Lincoln Continental
Continental LimousineRichmond, 28 April
Estimate
USD 28 400 - 56 800
EUR 25 000 - 50 000 (listed)
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Year of manufacture1978
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Car typeOther
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Lot numberr0063
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Reference number0125_r0063
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ConditionUsed
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Shift Online: Europe and Middle East event, 23 - 28 April 2025.
- Delivered new to the Netherlands and donated by Ford Netherlands to Queen Juliana in 1978
- Used to transport Queen Juliana and her daughter Beatrix to and from the Royal Palace Amsterdam during the latter’s coronation in 1980
- Served on various official state visits, including for the Shah of Persia, an American president, and other world leaders
- Transferred from the Royal Stables of the Netherlands to private ownership in the late 1990s; acquired by the consignor in December 1999
- Regally finished in deep Royal Blue with a light blue interior
- Powered by a 7.5-litre V-8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission
- Meticulously maintained under current ownership; cruise control installed in 2005, which can be removed if desired
- A highly original and beautifully preserved piece of Dutch royal history accompanied by a history file with photos documenting its royal heritage
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/0125/.

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