Vehicle Description
1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV 2 Door Hardtop
Updating a masterpiece is not a small feat, and with the Mark III,
Lincoln had a strong selling car that always made a profit. But in
1972, it was time for a change and the Mark IV would hit smack dab
in the middle of what we now call the malaise period. But they were
still revered as fantastic personal luxury cars and retained quite
a bit from the Mark III including the Continental decklid, but also
were different enough to earn a new name and be produced until
1976.
For consignment, priced for the everyday man, this large and in
charge Lincoln MK IV. Big steel panels, a padded vinyl roof, and
plenty of legroom, allow you to stretch out and go for a cruise,
all the while turning heads on Main Street! This car recently
passed Pennsylvania inspection.
Exterior
Those large steel panels are straight and original, and although
the 29,548 miles on the odometer are unverifiable due to title
mileage exemption, we're not inclined to disbelieve that. Aqua Blue
Metallic drapes all the steel surfaces of this car, topped off with
an aqua padded top featuring opera windows mounted in the "B"
pillars. Working hidden headlights flank a massive Rolls-Royce
style grille that protrudes from the hood. A near perfect chrome
bumper wraps around the bottom. Thin banded and blue dressed
stainless trim makes its way rearward circumnavigating the wheel
wells, and rocker panels, ending at the rear bumper which is also
pristine. Badging is all correct, gaps are well minded, and even
exterior rear view mirrors are near perfect. Thin striped whitewall
radials surround massive plated wheel covers, all original.
Imperfections include a few scratches in the paint and a
significant gash in one of the tires.
Interior
Light blue square tufted and buttoned velour bucket seats flank 2
leather pull down armrests in the center. The pattern and materials
for the passengers in the rear, although they get a large bench and
share a center armrest. Door panels have similar treatment and have
wood grained panels intermixed with more blue velour and vinyl.
Within the doors we note joystick controls for the mirror and seat,
power windows, and power locks for the doors and windows. A
showroom headliner is tightly hung above, and even the interior
courtesy light works! Looking toward the dash we see applique wood
grain with climate control, a clock, the speedometer, an original
Philco AM/FM radio, and several warning lights, all framed by an
aqua blue padded vinyl upper dash with no cracks or marring. Thick
pile blue carpeting showing very little wear or fading is flooding
the floors. The remarkable blue carpeted trunk complete with the
carpeted spare tire cover and factory jack assembly is like icing
on the cake.
Drivetrain
To propel this mass, within a clean, driver quality engine bay, is
a 460ci V8 shoehorned into the space and rated at 223 horsepower.
This is topped by a 4-barrel carburetor and backed by a 3-speed
automatic C6 transmission. A Ford 9" rear axle with 2.75 gears
propels this mass down the highway
Undercarriage
Clean and clear, virtually no rust except for the occasional and
uneventful surface rust which has accumulated over the years, but
certainly has not impeded the structural underpinnings of this big
car. Independent coil spring front suspension, and a 4 link and
coil spring rear suspension provide that cushy Lincoln ride and
power disc brakes are seen on all 4 corners. A single exhaust meets
a stock style muffler and heads out back.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and smooth, this car provides a beautiful ride,
good handling, as well as bias free stopping. All conveniences were
in working order except for the clock, and the seats were like
sitting in my home favorite recliner. I can tell you from a test
drive, there aren't enough O's in smooooooth, to describe the
wonderful ride.
In the day this car was way out of reach for the masses, and now
sits in near pristine condition awaiting its next driver who can
just smile in the ride, and comfort this car has to offer. Very
original, well maintained, and pampered, this example is sure to
please even the most discriminating vintage '70's luxury car
aficionado.
5Y89A861121
5-1975
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
89-Mark IV 2 Door Hardtop
A-460ci 223hp 4bbl V8
861121-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
BODY 65D-Mark IV 2 Door Hardtop
COLOR 45FL-Aqua Blue Metallic, Aqua Normande Vinyl Top
TRIM FK-Aqua Blue Cloth & Vinyl
TRANS U-C6 Automatic
AXLE 2-Ford 9" 2.75 Conventional
DSO 11-Boston
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