Vehicle Description
1981 Lincoln Town Car Sedan
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 Lincoln Town Car in total square and rectangle
design, landau top, chromed trimmings and plenty of passenger and
storage space. All bathed in black, this 4 door sedan has had
plenty of new parts replaced on the mechanical side, runs but
suffers from some floorpan invasive rust damage that will need to
be addressed sooner rather than later.
Exterior
In a design that was ubiquitous in the early 1980's, straight lines
are abundant. The radiator grille is rectangular in shape and has a
shiny surround with vertical ribbed thin posts in the center. Dual
rectangular headlights are on either side. Black paint with some
age spots, rust spots. and dings are seen throughout. Also, some
red pin striping shows up on many panels. Side moldings are on near
the belt line, and there is some wear off damage to the vinyl caps
that are on top of the stainless below. The roof is spotted on the
metal front part, and the landau top appears in very good
condition. Plenty trimmings abound within the black field and most
are in good condition adding highlighting throughout. The very
squared off straight line trunk has side vertical tail lighting as
well as some centered red light panels just below the trunk lid.
Wire wheels are on all 4 corners and present nicely.
Interior
Beautiful and luxurious red 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 red vinyl and
carpet below. Well preserved red overstuffed large velour 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
cruise control. On the dash is a mixture of blue LED readouts, and
analog gauges. This holds true for the radio/cassette player and
climate control center. A lineup of push buttons just below the
temp center allow controlling of the LED readouts, which are
inserted within a wood applique chrome trimmed dash front. On top
is padded red vinyl and it is in very good condition. Red carping
for the floors and a nice tight red broadcloth headliner is
above.
Drivetrain
Lifting the hood we see the original unrestored drivetrain in the
patina engine bay. This is in the form of a 302ci V8. CFI Fuel
injection adds to efficiency and an AOD 4-speed automatic
transmission is attached to the back. The rear axle is a Ford
8.8-inch rear which has a 3.08 gear ratio. The engine bay has some
rust and corrosion, typical of an unrestored car of this age.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust on the usual suspects, with some invasive
rust tasking over the rear floor pans and just behind the passenger
front tire the frame is suffering from invasive rust and rot.
Independent coil springs provide the ride up front and, on the
back, a 4 link with coil springs do the same for the rear. Power
disc brakes in front, and power drums for the rear.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and I sat in the back for this test drive, and it
was a great ride. My driver reported good acceleration, good
handling, and A/C that does not work and a passenger front window
not going up and down. I need to add, I'm going on his word because
it was so comfortable, I fell asleep!
A beautiful, classy color combination, plenty of conveniences, and
wonderful red velour 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 good used car. A list of new mechanical parts is
available for your viewing.
VIN DECODE
1LNBP94F7BY640908
1-USA
L-Lincoln
N-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
P94-Towncar Sedan
F-302ci V8 CFI 130hp
7-Check Digit
B-1981
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
640908-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
