1971 lincoln mark iii

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Long before my tastes waxed more toward speed, this car represented all that was bad ass in the automotive world. It was American, it was powerful and it was classic. Tucked in the back lot sat what would eventually become my Lincoln. He was more than happy to turn loose of the car for 10 bills. After the cash exchanged hands, we drove the car down from Staunton. Befitting of a car that got 9 miles to the gallon when it was running right, the car chugged to a halt at the entrance of a gas station.

1971 lincoln mark iii

The Mark III was intended to compete head-to-head with the top of the domestic personal luxury car market, Cadillac's heavily redesigned front wheel drive Eldorado. Separating it in style, the Mark III was squarer and more upright than the Thunderbird, highlighted by an unashamedly rip-off Rolls-Royce style grill flanked by hidden headlights, with an ersatz Mark II spare tire bulge on the rear. For consignment a very straight, consistent gapped, resprayed to color match of original Lincoln. There is little to compare the ride of these very large and long cars that represented early 's excess. Exterior Light Gray Metallic covers the massive, but straight body panels, hood, and trunk. Some recent minimal body work documented as to exactly what was performed prior to the respray. Hidden headlights work well but open only when the car is running due to the vacuum needed to operate them. Chrome on the front grille is near perfect and is topped with a Lincoln star. Bumpers, brite work, and badging is all in very nice condition. A black vinyl top, framed in chromed drip moldings, glass framed in chrome, and a stainless molding at the rocker all appear in good condition. A headlight sentinel is mounted to the upper driver's side fender. Interior Swinging open the doors reveals a high back dual bucket seat configuration which is covered in red leather. The seats have a wonderful pattern of slight wear as expensive leather that has been used but well cared for tends to have.

Lincoln official website. Single adjustable QA1 shocks are installed at each corner.

The speedometer reads 59, miles and, judging by condition, may very well be actual. Even the original Bill of Sale and Owner's Manual are included with the car. The original Medium Green code P finish and contrasting Dark Green vinyl top are in excellent condition. It is said to never have been rebuilt and is still running flawlessly. The is backed by Ford's C-6 3-speed Select-Shift automatic that transfers torque to a factory differential with 3. The entire drivetrain is said to be matching numbers. This fifth-generation Mark III has full side-rail frame construction and is fitted with the Cross Country Ride package and coil springs at all four corners.

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1971 lincoln mark iii

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Digital Editions. Lincoln Aviator 1gen Continental K-series Zephyr V Powered by SpeedDigital. Lincoln Navicross Concept There were only small changes for and 21, were sold. Scanning the beautiful stitched red vinyl dash with wood inlays, we see more conveniences in each frame. Very functional and hidden in plain sight. The full Terms and Conditions of using this website and database can be found in the Terms and Conditions Page. All sales are final. Other production years of this submodel: Click For More Photos. A trunk spoiler and sintered-metallic brake pads and linings were also optional.

The Lincoln Continental Mark III was a huge success for Ford Motor Company, and in its three model year run from through when the personal luxury car was king, Lincoln dealers managed to sell more than 70, of them. The seller is very straightforward about his Lincoln and tells us upfront that the paint suffers from some scuffs, dings, scratches, and blemishes.

Catalogue of Lincoln models. Ford USA. Oct 7, 4 months ago. Lincoln Corsair Sell Real Estate. The new Mark III was built at the enlarged facility at the Wixom, Michigan assembly plant, home to subsequent generations of the model. Wixom Assembly , Wixom, Michigan. Halo car. This fifth-generation Mark III has full side-rail frame construction and is fitted with the Cross Country Ride package and coil springs at all four corners. Hemmings Auction.