Vehicle Description
1985 Lincoln Town Car
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, full landau top, chromed trimmings and plenty of passenger
and storage space. All bathed in brilliant white, this one family
owned 4 door sedan has had plenty of new parts replaced on the
mechanical side to make it look and run like new and has clocked a
mere unverifiable 24,086 miles. While the title reads actual miles,
the logged miles on the title is 25,000. Also included is the
warranty card, original invoice and service records. Let's sate our
luxury bug '80's style!
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. White paint, applied
from the factory, presents well with only a few scuffs and
touchups, with the worst being on the passenger's rear door. Also,
some blue pinstriping shows up highlighting the upper belt line.
Side moldings are on near the beltline, and there are clean white
vinyl rub strips above the stainless trim down below. The roof is
fully covered with padded white vinyl which presents without tears
or staining. Plenty trimmings abound within the white 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.
Standard Lincoln wheel covers are on all 4 corners and present
nicely with like new thin whitewall rubber.
Interior
Beautiful and luxurious blue 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 padded blue vinyl
and carpet below. Well preserved blue 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 cruise control. On the dash is a mixture of black
face white letter square analog gauges within an applique field.
This holds true for the factory AM/FM radio and climate control
center. On top is padded blue vinyl and it is in very good
condition. Blue carpeting for the floors and a nice tight blue
broadcloth headliner is above. A shout out to the gray felted
trunk, comparably sized to a New York city 2-bedroom apartment, but
far cleaner.
Drivetrain
Lifting the hood we see the original unrestored drivetrain in the
patinaed engine bay. This is in the form of a 302ci V8. CFI
electronic 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 minor surface rust and patina, typical of an unrestored car of
this age.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust on the usual suspects, but all clean
untreated sheet metal for the flooring presents well as does the
full perimeter frame. 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 are in front with new calipers and
rotors, and power drums are on for the rear. We note a new fuel
tank with a new pump and filter as well.
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 cold AC. All other functions were operational, but 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 blue leather combined with crisp classy white 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
1LNBP96F7FY759559
1-USA
L-Lincoln
N-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
P96-Town Car 4 Door Sedan
F-5.0L V8
7-Check Digit
F-1985
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
759559-Sequential Unit Number
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interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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
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