Vehicle Description
1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The 1969 Mark III was created when Lee Iacocca, Ford's Vice
President, car and truck group, at the time, directed Design Vice
President, Gene Bordinat, to "put a Rolls-Royce grille on a
Thunderbird" With the Thunderbird "dying in the marketplace"
Iacocca wanted to put the company's development investment to
better use by expanding its platform over several models.
With a Rolls Royce grille on a Thunderbird, as per Lee Iacocca...we
give you for consignment a 1969 version of the first year of the
Lincoln Mk III. Add dressed up in nice black paint, beautifully
preserved chrome, and all straight and true, this car presents as a
very nice example ready to roll in style.
Exterior
Large straight panels, good gaps, black paint, nice trim and
brite-work, and topped by a pristine black vinyl top, it does not
get any better. From its front hidden headlights, Roll Royce-esque
chromed grille to the iconic Continental vertical rear spare
storage bump now integrated right into the trunk lid, this car is
all buttoned up and presenting very nicely. Wire spoked wheel
covers add a touch of class and dance with thin white sidewalls. A
red and white pinstripe runs the length of the sides at the belt
line and could be the accenting boutonniere of this tuxedoed luxury
automobile.
Interior
From the first opening of the doors we know we will be surrounded
by good taste and class with the horizontal ribbed broadcloth
stuffed with padding and stitched into a triangular pattern
complete with middle buttons. Wood applique borders this panel, and
on the armrest of each door is a convenient ashtray, and power
windows and window lock buttons. This triangulated pattern
continues into the seating area with the broadcloth inserts, and
these are surrounded by smooth shiny black vinyl bolsters. All
power movement for the seats in front which offer up a dual armrest
for added personal considerations to each passenger. A foursome of
deep-set square gauges with wood applique trim in between them is
into the dash front. We also see all the levers and knobs which are
well within reach of the driver, who has a wood rimmed steering
wheel at his grasp. The stitched black vinyl dash is overstuffed
and very clean with no cracks. Looking above is a tight black
headliner, and in a windscreen topping plastic black panel are a
lineup of warning lights unobtrusively sitting there offering
subtle suggestions. Black carpet floods the floors and is in very
nice condition.
Drivetrain
Within the engine bay which is very clean and preserved nicely sits
a big 460ci V8 topped by a single Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor. On
back is a C6 3-speed automatic transmission which pushes power
rearward to a Ford 9-inch rear, with 2.80 gears.
Undercarriage
Not unlike the upside the undercarriage is well preserved with a
bit of surface rust, straight floorpans and unibody frame. Power
disc brakes for the front and power drums for the rear work with
independent coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs on
the rear suspension.
Drive-Ability
Extreme preservation and lots of luxury greet you with open arms
upon entering into this luxurious vehicle. It starts immediately
and runs very smoothly. Nice acceleration and smooth shifting get
you up to speed in no time, and you can turn on the radio and be
own your own silent cocoon as you wisk down the highway to your
intended destination.
In this era of car manufacturing, large equaled social status, and
different special appointments to the interior allowed for the
users to feel unique. This car made me feel very special in the
time of my interaction, and really looks the part in all its fine
presentation.
VIN Decode
9Y89A872010
9-1969
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
89-Lincoln Continental MKIII
A-460ci V8 4bbl
872010-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 65A-Continental 2 Door Hardtop
COLOR A-Raven Black
TRIM 1AA-Black Cloth & Leather
DATE 03M-December 3rd 1968 Build
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 4-2.80 Conventional
TRANS U-C6 3 Speed Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.