Vehicle Description
This 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI is a highly original loaded
luxury classic that has been under good care for decades. So it's
quite noteworthy to find a budget price on a loaded fuel-injected
V8 classic.
The Mark VI represents one of the most interesting times at
Lincoln. It was the only time a sedan version of the Mark series
was ever offered, and this lasted only a short few years
(concluding in 1983.) It may have been sold alongside the Lincoln
Town car that year, but this had exclusive sporty touches like the
hidden headlights, louvered fenders, opera windows, and hallmark
Continental kit style rear. This sedan was also considerably more
expensive than the Town Car, and so the numbers were always rarer.
The Scarlet Red paint shows possible signs of being the original
application. It has aged appropriately, but it still has the good
shine of a respected car. In fact, this car was truly the cherished
Lincoln in the consignor's family for many years. You can see that
respect in much of the fit and completeness (just look at how those
headlight doors still fit flush.) There are even nice custom
touches like the wire wheels, bright door edge guards, and dual
exhaust tips. So while you may use the value price to reinvest in
some details, like the vinyl roof, this one is already quite
impressive from day one.
It's hard not to be impressed by the well-presented vintage luxury
inside. After all, the red velour seats remain bright, and they
have the kind of cushy feeling you'd love to have on a sofa. In
fact, the odometer is believed to represent the full actual
mileage. And this has the feeling of less use you would find on a
car that has averaged under 2,600 miles annually. Full-sized luxury
means you can choose to seat six or fold down the armrests in both
rows to give four people the individual comfort you expect from the
Mark series. As a true Lincoln, this is loaded with features like
cruise control, power locks, power windows, and provisions for air
conditioning (will need servicing.) There might be little details
you want to upgrade, but when the classic wood trim still feels
smooth and complete, you know you have a quality classic. This has
even already been upgraded to an AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input for
the best in modern driving music. Your seat power adjusts to the
ideal position, and you have a tilt steering column to ensure your
experience behind the wheel is a true Lincoln-level cruising
sensation.
This is a premium Ford product from the '80s, and so you know
there's a 5.0-liter V8 under the hood. It has an honest
presentation that looks exceptionally stock. It's a factory
fuel-injected car, and it looks like the poster child for regular
maintenance. So this fires up and runs with the smoothness and
consistency you expect from an FI machine. While the Five-Oh motor
was earning a street-eating reputation in the Mustang, this is
quite a different setup. It utilizes its powerful and torque-filed
heart in a more refined way. So no rumbling burnouts here, but you
do get to be the first to pull away for the stoplight any time you
want. Plus, it has power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes,
and a four-speed automatic transmission with highway-friendly
overdrive. So it's the kind of classic luxury that can still easily
take you in comfort on long road trips.
A well-respected car comes with good paperwork. That's why this one
gives you the dealer invoice, original window sticker, factory
buildsheet, owner's manual, and maintenance records. This is your
opportunity at an interesting piece of Lincoln history at a value
price. Call today!!!
