Crapwagon Outtake: Foxy Lady, Diesel Edition
Once upon a time, diesel luxury sedans weren’t just the domain of Mercedes-Benz. If you wanted a pokey, smokey oil-burning barge, you had the option of Cadillac, as well. And for 1,500 lucky customers, there was even a Lincoln.
For a brief moment in time, Lincoln loyalists could get a diesel powered Continental – but it wasn’t just any diesel mill. This one was a BMW straight-six, and only 1500 examples were ever produced, for just one year only. The 2.4L I6 was shared with the BMW 524td, and made 115 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque – not exactly thrilling numbers for 1984, let alone any era.
The example shown here has just 150,000 miles and about $12,000 sunk into it – likely the cleanest example we’ll see in some time. With new upholstery, a revamped air suspension and no rust, diehard fans of the Fox Contis may even want to consider it, just for the overall state of the car (even if it doesn’t have the usual 302 Windsor).
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Do you think 1500 was a canceled fleet order? Wonder who it would have appealed too. Only a German could invent a poison like diesel.
Thanks TTAC, I had no idea Ford had ever done anything like this. But, even by 1984 standards, seems like it is way down on power. Didn't my '85 VW with a 1.8 almost match this? And to quote that pawn shop Rick guy, just because it is rare doesn't mean it is valuable.
I remember reading somewhere that a tiny number of the Lincolns with the diesel option were equipped with 5- speed manual transmissions .
Oooohh Steeenkin Lincoln indeed!!