* 1939-1948: The original Lincoln Continental.
* 1956-1957: The second generation. A very different styling.
* 1961-1969: The fourth generation (there was a skip in numbering). A classic design.
* 1970-1979: Fifth generation, full-size.
* 1982-1989 (Mark VII): This model, while sharing the name, differed significantly from previous generations. It was more of a luxury coupe/sedan.
* 2002-2020: A modern revival of the Continental nameplate.
There were also some concept cars and variations within these production runs, but this covers the main production years.