OUTSTANDING 1969 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK III MECHANICALLY RESTORED

Description for Lincoln Mark Series 1969

NOTE: Odometer reads 76,279 but only 300 miles are on her since she was mechanically restored!
The story goes, hat one early September morning in 1965, ord Motor Company Vice President LeeIaccoca had a revelation, hereupon he picked up his telephone and promptly woke up Eugene Bordinat, ord's chief stylist. Iaccoca issued an eight word directive which forever transformed the Lincoln brand, nd gave it a true competitor to Cadillac's Eldorado. "Put a Rolls Royce grille on a Thunderbird". The result of that phone call became Ford Motor Company's first true personal luxury car, he 1969 Continental Mark III, n automobile that was once known for having the longest hood (six feet) of any factory production car.
As I looked out from behind the steering wheel across the 6 foot long aqua metallic hood, felt as if I was driving on a Caribbean island, he sea glistening in front of me, specially in the moments near sunset. The color of this car still has a calming and relaxing effect on me.
This particular '69 Mark III was built at the Wixom, ichigan assembly plant on April 29, 969, nd delivered directly to the Lincoln division's Los Angeles District Sales Office.
1969 was the final year before manufacturers were required to begin installing emission systems and emission controls, hereby hampering horsepower.
This car was purchased new by Jack L. Warner of Warner Bros. Studios and was kept at his Indian Wells, A home which is near Palm Springs, A. His Eldorado Country Club sticker is still affixed to the windshield.
She was driven by actor William Windom (Commodore Matt Decker of the USS Constellation in Star Trek, OS episode "The Doomsday Machine") in the 1984 movie "Pigs vs. Freaks", tarring Adam Baldwin and Brian Dennehy. Mr. Windom played the town mayor.
I acquired this car in 2008 from a conservancy which had owned it subsequent to Jack Warner's death in 1978.
The exterior is a beautiful Medium Aqua Metallic with an off white vinyl top. The interior is an Aqua colored cloth with matching vinyl trim.
The chrome is outstanding and shiny, nd the stainless is in remarkable shape with very few if any dings or dents.
There are a couple of flat dents near the center of the hood, ut they won't photograph.
There are a few places which have been roughly touched up by hand.
There is no rust except under the lower left corner of the vinyl top at the body line. This can be easily repaired.
The vinyl top itself could use a really good professional cleaning.
This car is a very nice weekend or summertime driver, t especially looks at sunset. If I were to keep her, y plans were to replace the existing interior with a leather version. There isn't enough wear or damage to the original paint to warrant stripping and repainting this car, ot if you are going to drive her and not make her a show car or a garage queen.
Some people will claim they have an original car with only 10,000 original miles on it, nd that its worth a fortune. That is utter garbage. The true enemy of a car isn't mileage, t's time. Seals dry out, ubricantsturn to sludge, askets crystallize, as turns to varnish, nd rubber rots, nd those who have not gone through their cars and addressed all of these potential problems as I have, re offering you a mechanical nightmare in the making.
In 2012,I spent money, nd lots of it having this car fully and completely mechanically restored.
The 460 Cubic Inch Engine was bored out to 475 CID, nd a new cam, rank, ifters, iming chain, tc. installed as well as titanium valve seats so there is no need to worry about leaded fuel or additive. She runs on 92 Octane unleaded or better.
Allpaintableparts were painted and the interior of the engine compartment cleaned and touched up.
Yes, his pig will burn rubber and run like a rabbit, ll while the fuel gauge drops before your very eyes but heck, t's only money and you're enjoying a sweet ride in one of the greatest American land yachtsever built.
The 4 barrel Carter Carburetor was overhauled by a mechanic who worked on these cars when they were new.
The C-6 automatic transmission was gutted and completely rebuilt, s was the rear differential.
New springs, hocks, nd rubber grommets completed the all new suspension system.
New U-Joints were fitted on both ends of the drive shaft.
The brakes were completely redone, ncluding the installation of new rotors. A new Master Cylinder was installed.
The entire front end suspension and steering hardware was replaced with new parts.
A new radiator, eater core, nd a new A/C compressor andevaporator were installed, s well as all new pumps, owever the A/C could use a recharge as it does currently not blow cold. It still runs on R-12 and I have a can or two of it I'll throw in, r you can have the A/C system converted over to the latest refrigerant.
Most importantly, ll vacuum lines were changed and checked for leaks.
The headlamp doors work perfectly and will usually stay down for about 24 hours before they begin to creep up.
On the photograph of the overhead warning lamp panel, ll 4 lights illuminate and work perfectly.
The first one does not shown lit because that is the SEAT BELT warning lamp and it had already timed out by the time I took the photo.
The "Head Lamps" light comes on when the knob is pulled and the doors begin to retract. Once they have fully retracted, hat light goes off. If it stays on, t means one of the two headlight doors failed to fully retract. There are brand new micro switches (one on each headlamp door) which actuate this circuit.
All electrical items including the power antenna and all four window motors work.
All Vacuum operated items work.
The fiber optic rear tail light lamp indicators on the rear deck lid work.
She has all new tires including the spare, nd if memory serves, he is riding on all new rims.
I installed a new battery this past week. She is probably due for an oil change and a radiator flush/fill as I haven't driven her more than 300 miles since the 2012 restoration.
She rides great, as plenty of power (About 400 Horse), nd handles very well for the 4,700 pound beast that she is.
The radio speakers made need adjusting or the actual radio unit may need an overhaul. It works, ut sometimes there is a loss of the left front speaker.
The one thing on this car I have never been able to get to work right is the clock. I had the original one overhauled three times and finally replaced it and guess what? Same problem. Sorry, ut they never did keep good time and why should this one be an exception?
To start her, t is necessary to pull up on the parking lever. Most of these Marks worked the same way. I never adjusted the neutral start switch as this acted as a theft deterrent.
She comes with both the full 1969 Mark III shop manual, nd 1969 Mark III wiring diagram.
She has been constantly stored in a facility with infrared heating that keeps the air at a dry 50 degrees in the winter.
She also comes complete with a dark blue cotton lined satin cover and carrying bag.
Feel free to contact my agent "GREG" at 248-766-2403 to make any arrangements to view this beauty in person.
The license plates are not current nor am I presently carrying liability and collision insurance on her, o any test drive will be limited to the vicinity of where the vehicle is stored.
If you have any questions, lease email them directly to me via Ebay.
OFFERS:
When it comes to Buyers making offers, here is always at least one turd in the punch bowl that either thinks he is funny, r who honestly believes a Seller is stupid enough to take an offer of less than 20% of the listing price. I have already been contacted by such a person and I find one such foolish offer to be more than sufficient.
Offers are supposed to be realistic and reasonable so please, ithhold making me any offers until you perform your due diligence to see what the going value of this car is. I would suggest that you use such a guide as NADA Classic Car Values.
Under NADA, his car qualifies between the "High Value" of $31,900 and the Average Value of $14,740. Mechanically, he car is a 9.5 out of 10 with only an A/C recharge required. The exterior is an 8 out of 10 with the hood dent and some minor paint touch ups, ut the overall exterior is in great shape. The interior is a 7.5 out of 10 with the front seats due for a reupholstering while the rear seats, ash panel, arpet, nd door panels are in great shape. As such, have accordingly priced this vehicle between its Average and High Value.
TERMS:
$500 deposit due via PayPal within 24 hours of the purchase of vehicle. (IF YOU DO NOT HAVE OR USE PAYPAL, MAIL ME FOR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS)
Balance due in full via bank wire within 72 hours of purchase.
The term "purchase" is defined as one of the following events taking place:
1.) Buyer clicking "BUY IT NOW" on listing site.
2.) Seller accepting Buyer's "Offer" or "Best Offer" as set forth in the listing, nd presented to Seller by Buyer through Ebay.
3.) Buyer accepting Seller's "Offer" or "Counter-Offer" as presented to Buyer by Seller via Ebay.
Upon receipt of your deposit, will contact you with my banking information.
Upon receipt of full payment, will FEDEX you the executed title.
In the event the full balance of the purchase price, ess the $500 deposit, s not received within the 72 hours of Buyer's "purchase" of this item, eller reserves and retains the right to declare the Buyer to have defaulted on the terms of this listing and to terminate such sale and relist the vehicle for sale to another party. The $500 deposit will be retained by Seller as "liquidated damages" and Seller will owe no duty to Buyer or any other purchaser to apply such funds to the final purchase price of this vehicle, r to refund such sum to the defaulting Buyer.
Subsequent to making full payment, ou will be required to contact Greg to arrange having the vehicle picked up. He can also assist you with arranging shipping, r answering any logistic questions you may have.
Shipping of this vehicle, ncluding all costs associated therewith, s solely the responsibility of the Buyer.
Vehicle must be picked up no later than ten days from the date of purchase or a storage fee of $200 per month will be applied and due payable to me prior to the vehicle's release.
Seller conveys no warranties nor makes representations of such nature, ither expressed or implied, ertaining to the sale of this vehicle, nd/or the Buyer's purchase thereof.
Vehicle Sold As Is.
I have described this vehicle as accurately as possible.
Sale is Final.
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE in order to enter into a contract for the purchase of a motor vehicle. You must possessa current and valid (not suspended) drivers license in your state of residence in order to personally take delivery of this vehicle. In addition, ou must provide me with proof of either No-Fault or personal liability coverage insurance before I can release the vehicle to you, our agent, r your shipper. These are all requirements set forth by Michigan law.