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26/05/2026 10:44 pm
'58 Continental or Imperial?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
26/05/2026 10:57 pm
Imperial please. I love the 50's Imperials. Massive, elegant automobiles for sure.😊
27/05/2026 12:09 am
In '58 I like the Imperial styling much more and found the Lincoln headlights surrounds spoiled its looks entirely. In '59 however Lincoln had vastly improved the grille area, whereas Imperial had added a massive, chunky grille that reminded me of a kid with huge braces. By '60 both looked pretty good.
27/05/2026 12:43 am
They’re both too large and flamboyant for my blue collar tastes but I would’nt mind navigating that beautiful Imperial around town.
Steve
27/05/2026 1:28 am
No interest in either one, both part of the '58 styling overboard.
27/05/2026 5:35 am
Both are such impressive and beautiful giants ! Driving either of these huge and comfortable clouds back in 1958 (or now) really meant you successfully had made it in the world.
I am delighted to have several replicas of the 1958 Lincoln, although 1961 is the closest Imperial model I have.
27/05/2026 5:54 am
Brilliant pairing John!! Two luxury class cars yet so different it almost can't be measured. I like both and always have but never entertained a single thought of actually owning either. While I hated the eccentric styling of the over-the-top Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, it was easy for me to embrace the styling exercise of the Continental. The Merc looks cobbled together like a smorgasbord lunch. The Lincoln was reasoned out carefully and planned with never-before-seen styling concepts.
The Imperial is bold, finned and frivolous in the nicest kind of way. It takes the standard Chrysler car and puffs it up 120%. I love the color combo; it's beyond in your face!! And OMG; look at the curb finders/feelers!!!
The nicest of the two, only speaking for myself, is the Continental. Easy vote for moi!
27/05/2026 6:11 am
Imperial..
This post was modified 9 hours ago by Ed Glorius
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
27/05/2026 6:34 am
Ugh! Those bug eyes on that Lincoln are scary. Once I got passed those the car is rather straight not many curves. My vote goes for the Imperial better design. Nice grill and interesting taillights.
27/05/2026 8:03 am
I cannot say that I like either of this pairing much. The Continental is the most attractive looking.
27/05/2026 8:07 am
@perrone1 I love these Lincolns although I prefer the 59 over the 58 because the side sculpture extends into the doors which gives it a better balanced look IMO. Tony I'm glad you mentioned the curb feelers on the Imperial because I have them on my 1/1 55 Imperial. Lincoln for me because if you are going full boat, make it a yacht.
27/05/2026 8:47 am
@perrone1 I love these Lincolns although I prefer the 59 over the 58 because the side sculpture extends into the doors which gives it a better balanced look IMO. Tony I'm glad you mentioned the curb feelers on the Imperial because I have them on my 1/1 55 Imperial. Lincoln for me because if you are going full boat, make it a yacht.
Agreed on the 59 Bob and, all, WELL said!