Lincoln introduced the Continental line in 1939. By 1961, the Continental was onto its fourth and possibly most notable generation.

The Continental was offered in two body styles a four-door sedan, as well as a four-door convertible. Both styles featured unique suicide-hinged rear opening doors.

In 1961 Lincoln produced 3,138 Continental convertibles, by far the rarer of the two body styles. Fourth generation production ran through 1969.