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$31,900
1973 Lincoln Continental
Price:
$31,900
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1973 Lincoln Continental
Location:
Morgantown, PA
Description:
1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV 2 Door Hardtop Sharing a chassis with the Thunderbird, the Mark IV was producedfrom 1972 to 1976. Due to new regulations, the 1973 was subject torevised bodywork to accommodate the 5 mph bumpers. As a sign of thetimes, all Mark IV were equipped with a vinyl roof, a stylingelement that seems odd fifty years later but was commonplace onmany makes and models. For consignment, a 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV 2 door hardtopwith only four previous owners and they all kept this car garagekept, and it now serves as a rolling time capsule of a time whenthe Continental was a top tier American luxury car. To quench yourluxury thirst this car comes to our Hallowed Halls with a DeluxeMarti Report, the build sheet, and the window sticker. ExteriorApproaching the car from the side, the astounding features includea long hood, with body creases to match the shape of the Rollsstyle grille, the low roofline, the amazing opera window, and thefaux Continental kid bulge on the trunk lid. The single stageYellow paint and wide white wall tires conjure up memories of HuggyBear and Rooster from 70's detective shows, however neither of themdrove a Lincoln! There is a sleekness to this car and when it says,"I've arrived" it means the hood got there an hour before the restof the car. The hidden headlights add to the mystique and thatfront bumper does extend to absorb crashes, however the chrome hereis in great shape and connects to a polished rocker panel trim thatconnects, visually, with the rear bumper, also in fine condition.At first, the tail lights seem like simple affairs, until yourealize they are contoured with the bumper in which they areembedded, and curve around to join the outermost protrusions. Anarrow headed double pinstripe runs parallel to the side bodymolding, both common features of the era. The white vinyl top showssome discoloration and bubbling under numerous areas. Otherimperfections include scuffs on one of the wheel covers and anotheron a bumper. InteriorLuxurious door panels are appointed with white leather inserts,woodgrain applique, and metallic switches. There is plenty of wearon these doors from minor discoloration to tears in the door pullstrap covering, to some separation of the plastic panels. Whiteleather covers the front bucket seats in a Chesterfield styledesign where buttons form pillowy squares. There's compression onthe driver's seat, some patina creases, and some discoloration. Therear seat squares remain full looking, and the seams could benefitfrom some deep cleaning. As is, the luxury in back rivals alimousine and affords passengers some privacy with just a smallopera window for exposure. The 3 spoke steering wheel leads to adash panel completely covered with woodgrain applique and whereevery feature is square and housing dials with needles sweeping thesquare. If you've ever wondered how to get a circle peg into asquare hole, here's your answer. Burlwood applique is used as aframing for the A/C control panel, AM/FM/Cassette, and otherswitches and it's all in very good condition mounted to a richlycolored plastic dash. Plush black carpet covers the floor in "toesdeep" luxury and the white headliner above is in great shape andhouse shoulder belts clipped to the ceiling. DrivetrainRelatively clean just above driver quality condition sits the big460ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 208 horsepower. AC6 3-speed automatic transmission is behind it transferring powerthe Ford 9" in back with 2.75 gears. Power brakes are supplied inthe disc front, drum rear configuration. Other than some dust andsome surface rust, the engine appears very stock. UndercarriageWith the exception of some oil near the oil pan and some red dropson the transmission pan, the underside is relatively clean andreplete with surface rust in the usual areas including the exhaust,driveshaft, wheel components, and inner bumper and body panels. Weobserved no invasive rust. The single exhaust flows through a stockstyle muffler and then exits unseen behind the bumper. Coil springsin front and a 4 link with coil springs make up the suspensionconfiguration. Drive-AbilityFloaty, and that's what Lincoln was going for. A soft ride thatabsorbs road imperfections through suspension, 75 series tires, andthick padded seats. Sure, there's some body roll on turns but thisis a luxury cruiser, not a slalom racer. Acceleration is goodthanks to the 460 and braking is adequate for this 5,064 poundLincoln. We're happy to report that all functions worked on thecar! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions wereworking at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee thesefunctions will be working at the time of your purchase. You don't have to be a street savvy police informant to drive oneof these, certainly not in 2024. Now you just have to be someoneinterested in a once common, now a classic luxury skate. Lincolnenthusiasts are an active bunch, and these are legendary cars nowthat European luxury cars have cornered the market on high endopulence. When the going gets narrow, keep your eye on the sparrow,and drop a dime on this one. 3Y89A873824 3-1973Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant89-Mark IV HardtopA-460ci V8 4bbl 202hp873824-Sequential Unit Number Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic andcollectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climatecontrolled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classicand collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of theI-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visitwww.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-XXXX. Contact usanytime for more information or to come see the vehicle inperson. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, andwe do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with hostStewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trendsin consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities andautomotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tunein each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoylistening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission
For sale by:
Dealer
Features:
Front Bucket Seats, Power Brakes
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