Vehicle Description
BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED & INCREDIBLY ORIGINAL40 YEARS OF METICULOUS
SINGLE-OWNER CAREFABULOUS "TRIPLE BLACK" COLOR COMBINATION365 HP
460 CI V-8/C-6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONEXCEPTIONALLY WELL EQUIPPED
AND OPTIONEDHANDSOME AND HIGHLY ACCLAIMED LINCOLNFRESHLY INSPECTED,
SERVICED & DETAILED As the successor in name to the Continental
Mark II of 1956-57, the Lincoln Mark III continued the Lincoln
"Mark" heritage at its debut as an early 1969 model at the 1968
running of the 12 Hours of Sebring on March 23, 1968. Sharing its
chassis with the 4-door Ford Thunderbird, the new Lincoln Mark III
was an inspired combination of Thunderbird and Lincoln Continental
styling cues, featuring a sculpted 2-door formal coupe body with
hidden headlights, an uncluttered body design and a faux rear
spare-tire bulge to the trunk lid. The crowning touch was a bright
Rolls-Royce style grille a bold feature demanded by Lee Iacocca,
vice-president of Ford Motor Companys car and truck group.
Positioned opposite Cadillac's heavily redesigned front-drive
Eldorado, plus the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado and Chrysler
New Yorker coupe, the premium-level Mark III was powered to match
by Ford's biggest available V-8 engine, displacing 460 cubic inches
with 365 factory-rated horsepower. Befitting its market stature,
the Mark III came one way fully loaded, with a limited selection of
additional options. Unparalleled opportunities for personalization
were available with the Mark III; considering available paint,
accent stripe, vinyl roof and interior color and material choices,
an astounding 4,752 specific combinations were theoretically
possible. As with its 1950s Mark II predecessor, the new Mark III
was simply branded "Continental" within Ford Motor Company's
Lincoln-Mercury Division structure, without Lincoln branding
anywhere on the vehicle. While certainly a commercial success, the
Mark III was built in relatively low volume, with 1969-model
production of 7,770 in 1968 and 23,088 during 1969. Top-quality,
highly original Continental Mark III survivors are few and far
between today, making this beautifully preserved example a truly
outstanding find. Owned for the previous 40 years by an obviously
caring and fastidious enthusiast, this stunning Continental Mark
III retains its original "Triple Black" colors and remains
virtually impeccable throughout. Features and options of this
highly equipped Mark III include the Black vinyl roof, power front
disc/rear drum brakes, power steering, a six-way power-adjustable
split front seat, an AM radio, automatic temperature control air
conditioning, power door locks and power windows. Surely one of the
finest and most highly original and well-equipped cars of its kind,
this 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III is ready to collect and
enjoy. Contact us today to see it for yourself, obtain full
details, and get ready to add this legendary American
personal-luxury icon to your collection.
