Priced to sell, this1972 Continental is a one year only car, and undoubtedly the very best year of the mark IV
Made before the 5 mile an hour front impact bumpers, emission controls, smaller engine and the reworked rear end.
The Mark IV arrived in 1972 resurrected after the Mark III in 1969. The 19ft long Lincoln Continental Mark IV coupe became arguably the most flamboyant of all Lincoln models.
The 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV is 228 inches long, with a 120-inch wheelbase.
This Lincoln features the “Continental spare” in the trunk lid as well as hidden headlamps and the de rigueur Rolls-aping grille.
The Mark IV tips the scales at well over two and a half tons. This was an era when Ford would advertise their cars as having “road-hugging weight,” and apparently none hugged tighter than the big Lincolns.
All that excess weight needed a big motor to move it. Under the flight deck… er, hood lies a 460 CID V8, still with a four-barrel Edelbrock carb. Factory rated at 212 horsepower (this was the first year that manufacturers were required to report net) and was backed up by a C6 three-speed automatic.
The only update is a reworked exhaust. Other than that, it seems to be just how the factory and Lee Iacocca intended it to be.
The car’s paint is Gold Moondust Metallic and that’s matched to a dark brown leather interior with tufted upholstery and lots of fake woodgrain on the dash and doors.
At some point someone tried to steal the big Lincoln. To repair the damage the steering column and ignition has been replaced. The column just needs to be painted to match the old one.
Aside from all that, the cabin is very nice and comfortable, and the car has functional A/C and a sunroof, both rarities on American cars of this age.
This Mark IV presently has everything in my name; including a clean AZ title, also carries AZ insurance and wears AZ tags valid until 2027.
I purchased this car in Las Vegas NV I have now owned this car for since December 2021. My heart is with vintage American autos. I buy them as a hobby, and the experience.
The car is located in Dolan Springs AZ about 1 hour outside of Las Vegas.
I drive it on the weekends, tinker with it when I can, I enjoy having and looking at it. At about 53 years old this Lincoln Continental is now a true survivor, with now very few of these automobile icons are still on the road. Fewer still are the number of road-worthy units in such condition as this one.
This car will “start right up,” drive, stop, and run “smooth and quiet.” the engine does not overheat, it is very responsive, has lots of power. It sounds awesome and runs as it should. The transmission shifts smooth, has all its gears, and has clean fluid; the electrical and wiring system are excellent with no parasitic shorts, or charging issues. The fuel system is clean, good gas tank with no fuel leaks, straight and solid frame, the floorboards, rocker arms, and under the doors are all there. Cold air, new exhaust system, new carburetor, rebuilt engine at some point, new vinal top, one re paint the headlights go up and down properly, nice looking trunk with original spare tire, nice over all interior, All the power windows operate, doors trunk, and hood all open and close properly. The car's interior smells nice, it's also very comfortable.
I welcome pre inspections prior to purchase. This car is for sale as is condition with no applied warranty. I will not deliver the car or meet you somewhere. This car is for sale from my residence only.
Vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than the stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles and get a lot of thumbs up.
