Vehicle Description
1987 Lincoln Town Car Sedan
If you've been in a large American city like New York or Chicago
you may have noticed that the streetscape seems dominated by two
types of cars: taxis and big black sedans. Although taxis can be
any number of colors, limo service cars seem to be black. Those
black sedans are likely to be Lincoln Town Cars. They have become
such a fixture for livery and limo services that no one even
bothers to call them by their full names anymore. They just say
"I'll have a Town Car". (Thx to Autopolis)
For consignment, a professionally executed well maintained Town Car
from 1987. Square and rectangle design right out of the mod 1980's
and all straight and true. She's a long luxury car with plenty of
amenities, and definitely "what a luxury car should be". Showing
98,677 title verified actual miles, this luxo-cruiser has just
completed a trip from Cape Cod, MA to Newport, OR on US Route 20,
then down the Pacific Coast Highway before turning back East and
heading to South Carolina by way of Las Vegas, NV. Talk about a
test of mechanicals and staying power! Oh, and on that trip this
Town Car exhibited a comfortable ride and handled every bit of
terrain and challenge to come its way.
Exterior
Traditional meant that the Town Car would be large and comfortable.
Baroque styling at its best, (or worst), the Town Car's sharp
creased fenders gives way to a boxy Rolls Royce-like grille. This
is flanked by rectangular headlights on either side, and a corner
turn signal light on the quarters in front. Trimmings are several
and run the length of the car at the hood/body seam, on the belt
line just below the belt line, and on the rockers. Also, the wheel
wells are trimmed as are the windows. A blue canvas top covers the
passenger compartment and is slightly faded, but still looks great
with the Glacier Blue exterior paint. Speaking of which it shows
some scratches, chips and small dents and dings but retains its
shine. Finishing off the large trunk deck are vertically oriented
tail lights on each corner, with a large red strip of lighting
running across the back just above a shiny big rear bumper. Spoked
wheel covers with a large octagonal nut hub are wrapped by like new
thin white side wall radials all around.
Interior
Excessive use of many surfaces abounds on the door panels with
molded plastic, fuzzy padded broadcloth, burl wood applique and of
course shiny handles and toggles. Even throw in a strip of blue
carpeting at the bottom and this is just the doors! Power seats,
power windows, power mirrors, and full-on climate controls are just
the beginnings of the lap of luxury this car has to offer. A full
burl wood dash front houses square gauges and readouts, and square
and rectangular panels make up the rest of the controls. Padded
blue velour is covering the wide front split bench seats and in
back a large plenty of legroom rear bench stretches from side to
side. All seats are slightly faded and show some light to medium
wear. Blue floor carpeting is good and the headliner also in fuzzy
blue broadcloth is tightly adhered to a molded headliner panel.
Drivetrain
Under the unrestored but well maintained engine bay is a
mechanically maintained 302ci V8 with EFI. On the back is an AOD
4-speed automatic and way back is a Ford 8.8-inch 3.27 conventional
rear axle. The overall appearance under the hood is clean and
corrosion free.
Undercarriage
Some patina even less spotty surface rust on the usual suspects,
but overall strong rust free structure. Power disc brakes for the
front, and power drums for the rear, and the suspension is
independent with coil springs in the front and a 4 link system with
coil springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter all did very nicely on our test drive, (one of the
benefits of working at Classic Auto Mall). All smooth ride,
shifting, and acceleration. Ease of operation is a definite plus
for this big skate, but we did note the AC blowing warm, the left
rear window motor running but the window not moving and our ears
picked up a notable exhaust leak. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
Rolling right into our Hallowed Halls after a cross country and
back excursion, with new valve cover gaskets and intake gaskets,
and the transmission serviced, it's all good on the Town Car front,
so come in make an offer and turn the key. Then it can impress your
neighbors in your driveway!
1LNBM81FXHY690864
1-USA
L-Lincoln
N-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
M81-Town Car 4 Door Sedan
F-5.0L V8
X-Check Digit
H-1987
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
690864-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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