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Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez may be one of the greatest pure hitters in the history of Major League Baseball, but the world champion slugger has at times been maligned for his lack of heart on the diamond. Very few people are questioning the perennial all-star's heart outside work, however, after he donated his gorgeous custom 1967 Lincoln Continental to charity. The immaculate blue convertible comes equipped with suicide doors, a 500-cubic-inch Ford Racing powerplant, a spotless engine bay, modernized interior, and some serious DUBs. The '67 Continental has only 72 miles post rebuild, and the plush ride provided by the air suspension will make you think you're driving in, well, a 2008 Lincoln.
The charity involved is Boston's Franciscan children's hospital, and while bidding on eBay started at $30,000, it has quickly risen above $70,000. As badly as the Red Sox wanted Alex Rodriguez instead of Manny, the Dominican slugger has delivered two Series titles and a helping hand in the community, as well. Thanks for the tip, Nick the Hammer!
[Source: Franciscan Hospital]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Avinash machado @ Feb 14th 2008 8:43AM
From such beautiful cars Lincoln has come downhill a lot. To think Lincoln was once one of the world's most prestigious car makers. Hope one day it will be back at the top. GM has shown the way with its turnaround of Cadillac.
James @ Feb 14th 2008 9:32AM
Those wheels are horrendous...
Dr. K @ Feb 14th 2008 10:47AM
This car was built by 'Rad Rides' - Troy Trepanier. His workmanship is always over the top and immaculate. I'm sure Manny paid $200K+ for this build.
jg @ Feb 14th 2008 10:50AM
Yankees suck!!!
why not the LS2LS7? @ Feb 14th 2008 11:10AM
That might be a nice car if the rims were switched back to something reasonable.
mr.ed @ Feb 14th 2008 11:32AM
Clevelanders know Manny to be an enormous flake, leaving numerous paychecks in his locker. I'd guess there's up to 11 million bucks lost under the seat or in the glove box. Now, all you have to do is prove you're him at the bank, and put aside enough for lots of bail. And attorneys.
993C4S @ Feb 14th 2008 11:42AM
It's amazing what's happened to the prices on these cars since Entourage started on HBO. I know this has "celebrity" value, plus "custom build" value. But 5 years ago you could get a PERFECT 1967 for $20k
John P. @ Feb 14th 2008 12:10PM
Love the car, hate the wheels.
Andrew @ Feb 14th 2008 3:21PM
too bad its not a 1964 - IMO thats the best looking Lincoln ever built post WWII
Larry @ Feb 14th 2008 4:00PM
My fav was the 61, the original of the series, I had two.........61 was shorter..nimbler. I was 14 when it came out; I will never forget the catalog, a fold out that was like opening those great doors. I was in love immediately. If I had a magic wand, I would conjure a NEW 61, right off the line! If I win the LOTTERY? I will buy a nice one and go to Troy at Rad Rides and have him "do it!" Always good to have a dream!
tom @ Feb 15th 2008 2:35PM
YOU SUCK!!!
prete ryback @ Feb 15th 2008 2:41PM
what ever you say about manny--he can hit and it look like he-is giving as well, maybe cleveland sucks as well as the yankees
austin @ Feb 15th 2008 2:43PM
I own a79 Linc. Cont. "Bill Blass Edition.
The last of the big boats.
Blue with white top, leather and turbine rims.
A real beauty.
Peggy @ Feb 15th 2008 3:17PM
As a proud Red Sox fan, I thank Manny for his generosity...All the Red Sox give to charities in the Boston area. That's why your fans are so strong for you! Keep up the good work!
iowayanksfan @ Feb 15th 2008 3:19PM
might not be so generous when there is someone NOT with the red sux organization involved with the "illegal" drug scandal. watch out Manny!!
John Q Celebrity @ Feb 15th 2008 3:33PM
It figures that an ignorant Red Sox fan would show up on this chat...Truly Pathetic, why don't you go throw more baseballs at your star athletes and chant "Yankees suck" at another super bowl parad...OH...WAIT, you can't BECAUSE THE PATRIOTS LOST!!!
cloeffler48 @ Feb 15th 2008 3:59PM
I own a Givenchy Mark IV and a 79 Town Car. AWESOME!
Tom @ Feb 15th 2008 6:06PM
No Lincoln anywhere is nicer looking than the '47 & '48 V-12.
ba @ Feb 15th 2008 6:20PM
Way to go, Manny! I'm in IL & HATE the Cubs, White Sox are Ok, but I'm a Red Sox fan & an old car fan as well. My wife Loved her '65 Olds Delta 88 they called "Smokey" 'cos it burned oil & it was FAST~!
Nanaclaus @ Feb 17th 2008 3:37PM
Please enlighten me. What is a suicide seat? Thanks!