Vehicle Description
UNRESTORED WELL-PRESERVED W/61K ORIG MILES!30 YEARS OF PRIOR
SINGLE-OWNER CARE100 % ORIGINAL BEIGE PAINT & SADDLE LEATHER460 CI
V-8/C6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONORIGINAL FULL VINYL ROOF & AM/FM RADIO
W/ 8-TRACKEXCEPTIONALLY WELL EQUIPPED LUXURY ICON As the third
generation of Lincoln's elite Mark Series models, the Continental
Mark IV was produced from 1972 through 1976, sharing a common
chassis with the contemporary Ford Thunderbird. Featuring signature
hidden headlights with instantly-recognizable Lincoln frontal
styling, the Mark IV also featured a Continental trunk lid with a
rounded deck reminiscent of classical spare-tire kits and it
introduced the oval C-pillar opera windows that would inspire their
use by several imitators. Power was delivered by Ford's
top-of-the-line 460ci V8, rated 212-215 hp depending on the source.
All Mk IVs were produced at Ford's Wixom, Michigan assembly plant,
originally constructed for the Continental Mark II, alongside the
standard Lincoln Continental and Ford Thunderbird.A very strong
seller with nearly 48,600 examples of these premium automobiles
leaving dealer showrooms for the inaugural 1972 model year alone,
the Mark IV came one way fully loaded, commanding an $8,640 base
price. Production rose to 57,316.for 1974, with a price increase to
$10,194. True to purpose, the Continental Mk IV was an excellent
competitor to Cadillacs Eldorado and Coupe de Ville, not to mention
the Oldsmobile Toronado, Buick Riviera, and Pontiac Grand Prix.
Epitomizing luxury, and arguably the archetype for personal luxury
in the 1970s, the Continental Mk IV was a staple of TV shows and
movies during the 1970s and 1980s, with prominent on-screen use in
Cannon, Wonder Woman, Smokey and the Bandit, Blue Velvet, Fame,
Columbo, and many other high-profile productions.This exceptionally
well preserved and presented 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV left
the Wixom, Michigan assembly plant in March 1974 finished in Code
5S Medium Beige paint and the optional Code BZ Saddle genuine
leather interior the original color combination the Lincoln retains
today. Ample power is delivered by the standard Code A 460
cubic-inch V-8 engine, C6 Select Shift automatic transmission, and
highway-friendly 2.75:1 rear axle. The MK IV also retains its
original full vinyl roof covering, original paint finish, and
original interior. Clearly benefiting from 30 years of care and
climate-controlled storage under the prior owner, this
exceptionally original MK IV has covered 61,000 actual miles!
Featuring far too many standard and optional features to fully list
here, this wonderfully preserved and presented 1974 Lincoln
Continental MK IV also retains its optional original AM/FM
Multiplex radio with 8-Track stereo player, which also included
dual front and dual rear speakers with a power antenna.
Representing a virtual trip back in time to the 1970s, this 1974
Lincoln Continental MK IV simply must be seen first-hand. Call us
to experience it today, get full details, and make it yours!
