1981 Lincoln Continental Town Car 2-door

1981 was the last year for the 2-door Town Car. This one shows lots of flaws including rust.

1981 Lincoln Town Car | eBay

 

I don't know why, but these era Continental 2-Doors just don't look right to my eyes.

 

I tend to agree Jeff. I think for me it has to do with the proportions of it. I can't quite put my finger on it though.

 

It's because you're not used to seeing a 2-door Lincoln. Even I think it's misproportioned; a bit shorter front and a bit longer trunk would work. But otherwise, that is pretty nice, and I wouldn't mind a 351W-4V or EFI underhood, backed by a built 4R70W and an 8.8" with 3.55 Trac-Loc.

 

Do the proportions of 2-door v. 4-door seem that different, or is it optics?

 

It is probably the optic's of the wide "C" pillar with the oddly sized & placed 1/4 window. It may look better to me if the 1/4 window was larger or more centered in the pillar. But maybe not. Also something about the longer sheetmetal in fron of the rear wheel well.
I agree you seldom saw them when new, so they always looked different than the average towncar.

 

back in that time, i think if you wanted a coupe/2 door you would have just got the Mark (? ). i thnk it is the vertical back end that makes the 2 door look strange

 

Mark VI. Yeah, I think the vertical end treatment vs. the Mark's/later TCs angled lights are what throw people off.

 

There is almost a twin to this currently in our local u-pull. I like these, I think simply because they are so scarce.

 

The white Mark you posted is a much more visually appealing car to me. I really like it. It's an interesting example of how a few minor differences can have such a huge impact on the overall appearance.

 

Agreed, the Mark series was a much better designed 2 door car so I don't dispute the "Continental\Town Cars look weird in 2 doors" aspect. Same with the 2 door '71-76 GM big cars, the 2-door proportions just look "off" compared to the earlier years (especially the fastback '67-68 2 doors).