Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning,
exceptional and completely rust and accident free example of this
all original award Winning 'AACA HPOF' 1975 Lincoln Continental
Mark IV 'Aqua Blue Diamond Fire Edition' 460c.i. V8 2 Door Hardtop
Coupe with all it's original factory specifications including it's
original 'Aqua Blue Diamond Fire' paint and a virtually flawless
all original 'Aqua Blue Media Velour Cloth' Pleated Ultra velour
"Twin Comfort" lounge seats cloth trim interior with 6 way power
seat adjustment and its original large 460 c.i. V8 engine with a
believed to be, and obvious, but undocumented, 12K original actual
miles and loaded with original factory options including;6 Way
Power seatsFolding armrests in front amp; rear seatsSimulated Burl
Walnut woodgrain applique on I/P amp; steering wheelColor keyed cut
pile carpetElectric 'Cartier' Timepiece clock (working!!)Automatic
Speed controlTilt Steering wheelPower windowsPower door locksAM/FM
stereo with 8 track tape amp; power antennaAutomatic temperature
controlAir conditioningOptional Axle RatioTraction Lok
DifferentialDual ExhaustsReclining Passenger SeatRH/LH remote
control rear view mirrorTinted glassInterior lightingI/P
warningPower decklid releaseCornering lightsBumper guardsPremium
Bodyside MoldingsAqua Blue Normande grain full vinyl roof with
opera windowAqua Blue paint stripesDual custom pinstripesSure Track
Power Brake systemForged Aluminum WheelsLuxury wheel coversThe
Lincoln Continental Mark IV of 1972-76 was the American luxury
coupe of the 1970s.Unbelievable Award Winning AACA HPOF 1975
Lincoln Mark IV Blue Diamond Edition12,478 Original Miles,2
Owners,Powered by 460ci V8 Engine,4 Speed Automatic
Transmission,All Original Mint Exterior Paint,Beautiful Original
Interior,Air Conditioning,Power Brakes,Power Windows,Power
Locks,Power Steering,Original Michelin X Spare,Fully Documented,
Original Bill of Sale, Title Copies, Owners Manual, Stunning
Original Example!Garage kept since new, reportedly always started
and maintained (never sat) with only some 12K original miles. Car
is all original and in perfect working condition.This particular
example has obviously always been pampered since new. Obviously an
always garaged car without any paint, rust or accident damage
whatsoever! The rare and collectible 'Diamond Edition' stands out
with very striking original factory 'Aqua Blue' color paint with a
matching Padded Vinyl roof with Opera window and a gorgeous all
original Pleated Ultravelour Aqua Blue cloth luxury interior with a
matching dashboard and carpeting.The original engine with believed
to be only some 12K original miles is extremely strong and powerful
and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently and must be
driven to be appreciated and seen to be believed - drives straight
as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - all
the options are working as they should including the air
conditioning - a truly remarkable car that must drive almost
exactly as when it left the showroom floor over thirty-five years
ago and which needs nothing but a new proud owner!Few products from
the Motor City have been as well-defined in the market as the
Continental Mark IV. Produced by Fords Lincoln-Mercury division
from 1972 to 1976. the Mark IV was the sleeker, flashier successor
to the successful 1969-71 Mark III. A team of two designers and six
modelers under the direction of veteran FoMoCo stylist Wes Dahlberg
developed the Mark IVs imposing profile, which, surprisingly, was
only four inches longer (and 200 lbs lighter!) than its
predecessor. When Ford president Bunkie Knudsen saw it, he
reportedly said, "Gentlemen, that is the next Mark, do not change
anything!"Of course, all you hardcore Lincoln enthusiasts know this
was'nt the first Continental Mark IV, as Lincoln also produced a
Mark IV in 1959. But when the Mark III was introduced for '69, the
Mark series roman numerals were reset, rather like a TV or movie
franchise reboot. Anyway, by 1975 the Mark IV was in the fourth
year of its five-year product cycle, so Lincoln offered a series of
special trim packages to offer buyers some exclusivity. As
showcased in this original Lincoln-Mercury dealer film, these
included the Lipstick and Blue Diamond luxury groups. (L-M expanded
on this theme in 1976 with its Blass, Cartier, Givency, and Pucci
fashion-designer editions.) Of course, the Mark IV will be
eternally remembered for its signature styling features: the
faux-Rolls grille, spare tire bump, and opera windows, and all
three are on prominent display here.In 1975 Lincoln introduced the
BLUE DIAMOND LUXURY GROUP. The Blue Diamond cars were painted in
'Aqua Blue Diamond Fire Metallic' (paint code 45), an exclusive
color to this model which made the car quite striking visually.
This was topped off with an Aqua Blue 'Normande Grain' vinyl roof
which featured a new-for-1975 body color band around the edges.
Just below the fender line, a double body side stripe in Aqua (code
K) ran from front to rear, matching the vinyl roof color and
accenting the elegant lines of the Mark IV.Inside, soft Aqua Blue
upholstery with Blonde woodgrain appliques on the instrument panel,
steering wheel, door trim panels, and rear side trim panels
featured a lighter shade of wood-graining that really brightened up
the interior and provided a nice compliment to the Aqua-colored
trimPriced at $475, the Blue Diamond Luxury Group was the most
expensive luxury group to date, attributed mostly to the additional
cost of the Diamond Fire Metallic paint. Despite its availability
during the entire production run, cars with this option are rare.
Lincoln introduced two new Luxury Group Options for 1975,
continuing a successful marketing program started in 1973 that
allowed special combinations of colors and fabrics to define a
limited edition automobile, and allow buyers to own a more
distinctive car. Since most of the parts necessary to create these
limited editions were pulled straight from the parts shelves, the
cost was very little to Lincoln, yet it allowed the Mark IV to
achieve higher status in the personal luxury car marketplace.For
1975, the two new options were the Blue Diamond Luxury Group and
the White and Red Luxury Group. The Blue Diamond cars were painted
in Aqua Blue Diamond Fire Metallic (paint code 45), an exclusive
color to this model which made the car quite striking visually.
This was topped off with an Aqua Blue Normande Grain vinyl roof in
a choice of two styles. The Full Vinyl Roof (code FL) which
featured a new-for-1975 body color band around the edges. This was
accomplished by moving the vinyl roof molding away from the roof
rail and windshield top moldings, leaving a space between them for
the body color. This effect gave the car a much updated appearance
over previous models with traditional vinyl roof coverings, where
the vinyl edge was concealed beneath the chrome trim moldings. At
additional cost, the new Landau Vinyl Roof (code LL) could be
specified. This roof style featured a heavy chrome band along the
front edge of the vinyl roof, which covered the rear third of the
car roof. A sweeping band of chrome ran forward along the top of
the doors and terminated where it met the windshield pillar.Just
below the fender line, a double body side stripe in Aqua (code K)
ran from front to rear, matching the vinyl roof color and accenting
the elegant lines of the Mark IV. Inside, plush Aqua Blue Media
Velour Cloth draped the seats, or soft Aqua Blue Leather with Vinyl
(code BK) could be specified at no additional charge. The luggage
compartment was lined with matching Aqua Blue carpeting, side
panels, and spare tire cover.The instrument panel housings for the
headlight switch, heater/air co...for more information please
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