Vehicle Description
1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
The Lincoln Town Car is a model line of full-size luxury sedans
that was marketed by the Lincoln division of the American automaker
Ford Motor Company from 1980 to 2011. Deriving its name from a
limousine body style, the Town Car first appeared in 1959 as a
sub-model of the Continental Mark IV, returning as a trim line of
the Lincoln Continental from 1969 to 1980. For 1981, the Town Car
became a model line in its own right, replacing the Continental as
the full-size Lincoln, a position it would hold through its
discontinuation.
For consignment a Signature Series Lincoln Town Car which adds a
handling and performance package to the standard offering of this
car. Charcoal Green Metallic with a tan top is a rarely ordered
color combination. Nicely preserved...this consigner stated 2 owner
car is ready to shuttle you around in style.
Exterior
In a major break from Lincoln styling tradition, the Town Car
abandoned many of the straight-edged lines of its predecessor.
Adopting styling cues of the outgoing Mark VIII and the 1995
Continental, this car adopted a curved design scheme in place of
the previous straight-lined body. While the radiator grille was
retained, its rectangular shape is changed to oval (its waterfall
pattern was adopted by the Lincoln Navigator introduced alongside
it), and the hood ornament was deleted. The curved design scheme
carried further to the rear of this car in the C-pillar (losing its
opera windows) into the trunk lid. To differentiate from its
Mercury counterpart, the Town Car switched to individual tail
lamps, deleting the filler panel on the trunk lid; a large chrome
surround was used on the trunk lid to mount the license plate. This
new styling is all wrapped in Charcoal Green Metallic and trimmed
in beautifully preserved chrome. Noted the front bumper has seen
some action with numerous scratches and scrapes. A canvas top
covers the upper part of this car, and even extends into the upper
door frames. Snowflake style wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Beautiful and luxurious tan covers most of the interior surfaces.
All controls are within the door panels and have a wood applique
background which adds some nice contrast to the tan. Well preserved
tan overstuffed large leather buckets are separated by a fold down
armrest. If up, it could accommodate a 3rd passenger upfront. The
rear bench is just as luxurious and affords plenty of legroom. The
steering wheel has controls for the menu on the dash, temp and fan
controls, volume buttons, and cruise control. On the dash is a
mixture of green LED readouts, and analog gauges. This holds true
for the radio/cassette player and climate control center. Some wear
is noted on these inserts in the form of a de lamination of the top
clear coating. Tan carpet which is clean, floods the floors, and a
tight headliner floats above.
Drivetrain
Lifting the hood, we see the original unrestored drivetrain in the
patina engine bay. This is in the form of a 4.6 Liter SOHC V8. Fuel
injection adds to efficiency and a 4R70W automatic transmission is
attached to the back.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust on the usual suspects, but frame,
floorpans and wheel tubs are rust free and structurally sound.
Independent coil springs for the front suspension and airbags for
the rear. Power disc brakes are all around, and the exhaust system
is rust free.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and I sat in the back for this test drive, and it
was a great ride. Much like the Citroen with its airbag suspension,
it is very smooth, and one can barely feel the bumps. My driver
reported good acceleration, good handling, and all controls
working. I need to add, I'm going on his word because I fell
asleep!
A beautiful classy color combination, plenty of conveniences, and
wonderful leather combine to offer up a nice luxury car. From the
stand-alone front grille to all the exterior trim, and smooth ride,
this is a very nice used car.
VIN DECODE
1LNHM82W6XY631558
1-USA
L-Lincoln
N-Passenger Car
H-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
M82-Towncar Signature Series
W-4.6L SOHC
6-Check Digit
X-St Thomas, Talbotvillle Ontario Assy Plant
Y-1999
631558-Sequential Unit Number
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.
