Vehicle Description
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV was at the top end of the personal
luxury car market between 1972 and 1976. The Mark IV carried over
most styling motifs from the successful Mark III, including the
tall Rolls-Royce-style grille, the fashionable long-hood short-deck
style, covered headlamps, a "spare tire hump" in the trunk, and the
taller, knife-edged fender line. All Continentals were equipped
with a vinyl roof and introduced the opera window to the Mark IV
series, a feature that would become a Mark trademark until
1984.
This 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Hardtop Coupe has had just
one single family ownership from new! Showing only 25,902 original
miles, this luxurious classic still wears its factory code correct
Black paint with Black vinyl roof over Red interior. Powered by its
original 460ci V8 and C6 automatic transmission featuring
climate-controlled air conditioning, power steering, power disc
brakes, power windows, dual front 4-way power seats, tilt steering
wheel, AM/FM Stereo radio, passenger vanity mirror, cruise control,
and under hood & luggage lamps.
Hailing from the dry state of New Mexico since new, the condition
of this vehicle is impressive when considering its originality. The
car has received some paint correction on the hood and front
fenders, while retaining original paint on the balance of the car.
Its original interior and has otherwise not been restored in any
way. The former owners never had any accident history and have
retained this Mark IV in a garage since its purchase from Ken
John's Holland Lincoln Mercury of Albuquerque, NM on May 13th,
1974. It shows quite well with some minor patina that would be
considered normal for a car of this age.
After its arrival to our museum, it was treated to some overdue
maintenance and recommended services to include new engine
oil/filter; drained & flushed the transmission with new filter and
pan gasket; flush coolant system with new upper/lower radiator
hoses; new rear pinion seal with fresh differential gear oil;
rebuilt master brake booster, new proportioning valve, new brake
hoses front/rear, new front pads/turned rotors, new rear brake
shoes/turned drums, and new front wheel bearings; all new
shocks(4), strut rod bushings, and steering coupler; new drive
belts; replacement Edelbrock carburetor; new battery with cables;
new spark plugs/wires, distributor cap; and new 1" white tires
measuring 235/75R15!
It is now safe and ready once again for your driving pleasure!
Don't miss your chance to own a survivor condition Mark IV luxury
hardtop. Included with the sale will be the original purchase order
from May 1974, copy of New Mexico title at time of transfer still
in original owner's name, owner's manual, warranty fact booklet,
and tire guide. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the
Museum staff with any questions you may have. Thanks as always for
looking!
