Description
1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, with the desirable one year only 72 model pre 5mph bumper rear end. An excellent useable car with £thousands spent on it during my ownership to improve on what was already a timewarp car.
3 Speed column shift automatic.
Fully serviced during my ownership (receipts kept). In the last 12 months/ 1, 000 miles ; full oil service, new oil, air and fuel filters, HT leads, spark plugs, distributor cap & rotor arm.
All belts replaced in 2019.
Complete new stainless steel exhaust system fitted 2016.
Replacement original specification re-built 'as new' carburettor imported from the USA and fitted in 2015.
Electronic ignition and new ignition coil fitted in 2015.
Brand new replacement original specification padded vinyl roof fitted in 2021 (including full bare metal preparation and rust proofing prior to fitting), including new rubber window seals.
Full bare metal re-spray in 2013, further bodywork repairs in 2021 and then professional paint correction and 4 year ceramic coating applied at a cost of £725.
Working 8 track player with original 8 track tapes and power antenna. Radio upgrade and auxiliary input lead allowing connection to external music device (original facade retained) and new speakers fitted in 2014.
Full 'dashboard out' electrical re-wire carried out in 2015 (full report included) ; replacement climate control/ heating unit, replacement of all fascia bulbs with LED bulbs, full service of instrument cluster and all dials, even the notorious Cartier Clock works perfectly!
Replacement front electric window motors fitted.
Central locking system replaced.
New boot rubber seal fitted 2024.
Universal seal replaced 2019.
Brake Master cylinder replaced 2018.
Replaced gearbox filter/ seals 2014.
Rear shock absorbers replaced 2013.
Fully Wax oiled and undersealed in my first year of ownership on 2013.
New high specification battery fitted 2021 with built in charging lead and smart charger included. Isolator screw also fitted.
Replacement screen wash motor fitted 2020. 3 owners and 24, 750 miles from new. Imported from California in 1989 after 16 years of ownership from new by Eugene and Barbara Huber, 'EAH-BAH' covered just 11, 907 miles. It was owned by Joe and Jenny Richardson of Oxford for the next 23 years covering just 363 miles! Purchased in December 2012, in my ownership it has covered a further 12, 480 miles to date.
I have taken the car on road trips to Holland and France as well as numerous trips round the UK. A fantastic cruiser eating up the miles with a smile on your face. The car gets a great 'stop in your tracks' reaction wherever it goes.
Excellent condition, not concours as the car has been used, so not a museum piece and it is 52 years old. Wood and carpets in excellent condition, dashboard and door cards all in excellent condition. Leather in very good condition (the back seats are like new). Chrome in excellent condition.
This car has led a cherished and pampered life and is ready for it's next chapter. It even comes with the original build sheet and owners manual.
Includes full set of original workshop manuals and full wiring diagrams.
MOT Exempt
Road Tax Exempt.
Fully optioned ; electric windows, seats, aerial, central locking, cruise control, climate control, electric trunk release, tilt steering wheel, passenger remote door mirror adjustment.
