- Hollywood Coach Builders created this unique Continental.
- The custom body features a two-tone pearl paint finish.
- Inside, it’s trimmed with solid granite pieces throughout.
It may have started life as a 1973 Lincoln Continental, but it clearly did not stay that way. What you are looking at is the Mark IV Bugazzi, a California-built custom from the 1970s. And yes, it’s heading to auction next month, presumably for someone prepared to explain themselves every single time they back out of the driveway.
The unapologetically theatrical design comes courtesy of Hollywood Coach Builders. Around 12 cars are believed to have been built, though only two reportedly survive today. To achieve the look, the company removed most of the original body panels and replaced them with entirely new ones.
Up front, things escalate quickly. There is a towering chrome grille that feels more Rolls-Royce than Detroit, flanked by circular headlights set inside square chrome surrounds. Then there are the front quarter panels, jutting out ahead of the bumper and trimmed in yet more chrome.
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The stance does its part, too. It rides on a lowered suspension, wearing white-wall tires and silver wheels, committing fully to the look.
Things are just as wild around the Lincoln’s rear half, which features a newly designed roof, revised rear panels, and a new decklid complete with a spare wheel carrier. Mecum Auctions, which is handling the sale, notes that it’s finished in a glistening shade of Gold Pearl clear with Ice Pearl accents and hand-painted graphics.
Interior Materials With Weight
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Remarkably, the interior of the Continental is just as insane as the exterior. No doubt, the highlights are the solid granite pieces found on the transmission tunnel, the rear console, and all four door panels. In the unlikely event of a sudden stop, that granite may prove to be the most committed passenger in the cabin, which should add a certain weight to the experience. Elsewhere inside, the seats and dashboard have also been re-trimmed.
Few details were shared about the mechanicals, but we do know that power comes from a 460 cubic-inch V8 paired with the automatic transmission sourced from a C6 Chevy Corvette.
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There’s no word on how much this custom Lincoln is expected to sell for, but it will no doubt attract plenty of interest for those who like to own oddball creations.
You can head over to Mecum and check out the listing for yourself. Just be prepared to explain to your neighbors why there is a granite-trimmed, gold-flaked Lincoln in the driveway. Some decisions build character. Others build very long conversations.
