Price reduced, great value, if it's still up I still have it. Older restore, shows scratches, a couple dents and needs some TLC.
The Mark IV 1972 Continental is a one year only car
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 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.
This car has seen one repaint and a new top
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.
The car is historic at 53 years old; it runs drives and stops great. It's not a new car. It will need a few things to be repaired.
Tires, turn signal switch, horn, stereo, speedometer cable, brake light switch, rag joint, light bulbs, driver's door handle driver's door panel is a little loose. Sunroof doesn't operate, shows a small rock chip on the front windshield.
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. 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 and runs and preforms as it should, has lots of power for a 1972. It sounds awesome with the big block and the new exhaust system. It shifts smooth, has all its gears, and has very clean fluid; the electrical and wiring system are excellent with no parasitic shorts, or charging issues.
The fuel system is clean, Edelbrock carburetor, good gas tank with no fuel leaks or issues in the fuel tank, stale fuel or contamination, straight and solid frame, the floorboards, rocker arms, and under the doors are all rust free. Cold air, new exhaust system, rebuilt 460 engine, new vinal top, one re paint 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. Shocks are good, front end is solid with no rattles or clunks.
The car's interior smells nice, the power seats operate the seats are also very comfortable. The headlights function up and down as they should.
I welcome pre inspections prior to purchase. This car is for sale as is condition with no applied warranty. This car is for sale from my residence.
Recent new parts include, Edelbrock carburetor, exhaust system, fuel pump, oil change, radiator cap, thermostat, plugs and wires,
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. If this listing is still up, then it's still available.
