1978 Lincoln Continental on 2040-cars
Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States
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I have for your consideration a 1978 Lincoln Continental. It has approx 67,000 original miles on it. It has the 460 engine, with automatic transmission. Both of which work nicely. Here is what I know/the story of this vehicle. The vehicle was owned by an elderly couple and it was the wife's car. In the early 1990's she got cancer. The husband wanted to surprise her, so he had the car painted and a new vinyl top put on by one of the local Ford dealerships, (Alexander Ford). The wife unfortunately succumbed to her illness. The husband tried to drive the car, but the memory of his wife would not allow him to do that. The vehicle was parked in a semi climate controlled basement, and actually "walled in" so no one could get to it very easily. That is where it sat until he decided to sell it, and that is where I came in. He had offered to sell it to me a couple of times and then changed his mind, but he is up in years now so he offered again and I bought the car.
(Note: I am friends with the family, and I know the information is accurate.) I had the car brought to me on a roll back. It was quite dusty from sitting and I knew it would need work. The following is what I did to the car: New gas tank, sending unit and fuel pump. All new belts. Water pump/timing chain cover was leaking. All of that was fixed/replaced. Since we were close, and the OEM timing gears were nylon, I replaced the timing chain and gears. Complete tune up, new plug wires distributor cap, plugs etc Fluids changed, prior to any attempt to start the vehicle. New battery. New tires. New front brakes and rotors. I had the car detailed, and it uncovered a very very nice paint job. Here are the issues left with the car: The A/C is not working. The power door locks are not working. The left turn signal inside does not illuminate. turn signals work fine. The leather upholstery has discolored some over the years. The car has no catalytic converters on it. I can get them put on for $250, if needed. Everything else works on the car to the best of my knowledge. Radio, power antenna, power windows including the power "vent" windows, power seats, all lights, headlight covers, etc etc My intentions were to use this car on the weekend and just to "cruise" around in. It rides/drives like it is on a sheet of glass. The major reason for selling is that that the driver's area is not big enough for me. I am a a tall and big person, 6'8" 385lbs. The first time I sat in the driver's seat was after all of the work was done, and that is when I found out there is not a much room in the Lincoln as was in my 1988 Cadillac Brougham. I thought about moving the seat back and all of that but I wanted to keep the car original, so I decided to sell it. Now if you are still here after all of that, it is time for pics. The car is sold "as is" no warranty express or implied. 500 dollar deposit via Paypal, balance in cash or cashier's check. All checks must clear before the car will be released. This car has a lot of potential, and a lot of life left in her. I priced it about half way of what the range is in the NADA book. Please look at the photos closely and if you have any questions e mail me, I will respond ASAP. Thanks Note: Someone wanted to know what the white was on the side of the vehicle. That is just the reflection from the lines in the parking lot. The paint is that good on this vehicle. |
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