Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

1978 Lincoln Continental on 2040-cars

US $8,500.00
Year:1978 Mileage:67000
Location:

Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States

Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States
Advertising:

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.

Auto Services in Tennessee

Warr & Geurin Garage ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Engine Rebuilding & Exchange
Address: 2878 Bartlett Rd, Wildwood
Phone: (901) 730-7084

Walker`s Automotive ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 10754 Chapman Hwy, Seymour
Phone: (865) 577-6083

Turon Auto Sales ★★★★★

Used Car Dealers
Address: 3419 Chapman Hwy, Louisville
Phone: (865) 240-4249

Total Image Paint & Body ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 5640 Highway 11 E, Huntsville
Phone: (865) 986-0022

Stovall Wrecker Service ★★★★★

Automobile Body Repairing & Painting, Towing
Address: Flintville
Phone: (931) 433-1516

Solar Insulation Window Tinting Inc. ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Glass Coating & Tinting Materials, Window Tinting
Address: 600 46th Ave N, Nashville
Phone: (615) 208-3458

Auto blog

Ford Announces Free Brake-Pad Offer If Customers Stop By Dealers

Mon, Aug 4 2014

These days, when you buy a new car, it's not unreasonable to expect a certain period of free maintenance to come along as well. Sometimes this is through the life of the warranty, in other cases a little less. But Ford Motor Company is going beyond those deals for at least one part of its cars. As of now, if you buy a set of Motorcraft brake pads for a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury model, you get free replacements for as long as you own the vehicle. The offer is good at Ford or Lincoln dealers and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers. "We will replace the pads for as long as you own the vehicle," said Elizabeth Weigandt to Autoblog. She did clarify that the Motorcraft pads are generally for models from the '90s or newer. Also, to take advantage of this program, a person must return to the same dealer each time to get the free parts. Of course, Ford isn't just handing out brake pads to anyone who walks by; there are certain stipulations. First, the components have to be worn down to less than three millimeters to be eligible, and the buyer still has to pay for the labor to install them. If the model is used as a fleet vehicle for commercial purposes like as a taxi or limousine, this offer also doesn't apply; the same thing for racecars. On the plus side, if you recently bought a set of pads from one of the participating locations, you're still in luck. The deal covers parts purchased as of July 1. "This program reflects our commitment to providing customers with an excellent ownership experience regardless of the age of their vehicle," said Frederiek Toney, President of Ford Customer Service, in the company's announcement of the offer. Scroll down to read the all the details.

Honda poised for growth, Detroit to hold steady, Car Wars study says

Fri, Jun 5 2015

The automotive industry is expected to keep booming in the US over the next several years, but the train might start running out of steam in the long term, according to 2015's Car Wars report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst John Murphy. The forecast focuses on changes between the 2016 and 2019 model years, and the latest trends appear similar in some cases to the past predictions. Sales are expected to keep growing and reach a peak of 20 million in 2018, according to the Detroit Free Press. The expansion is projected to come from a quick pace of vehicle launches, with an average of 48 introductions a year – 26 percent more than in 1996. Crossovers are expected to make up a third of these, maintaining their strong popularity. However, Murphy predicts a decline, as well. By 2025, total sales could fall to around 15 million units. As of May 2015, the seasonally adjusted annual rate for this year stands at 17.71 million. Like last year, Honda is predicted to be a big winner in the future thanks to products like the next-gen Civic. "Honda should be the biggest market share gainer," Murphy said when presenting the report, according to Free Press. Meanwhile, in a situation similar to Car Wars from 2012, a lack of many new vehicles is expected to cause a drop for Hyundai, Kia, and Nissan. Based on this forecast, Ford, General Motors, and FCA US will all generally maintain market share for the coming years. The report does make some future product predictions, though. The next Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra might come in 2019, which is earlier than expected. Also, Lincoln could get a Mustang-based coupe for 2017, a compact sedan for 2018 and an Explorer-based model in 2019, according to the Free Press. Related Video: News Source: The Detroit Free PressImage Credit: Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo Earnings/Financials Chrysler Fiat Ford GM Honda Lincoln Car Buying fca us

MyFord Touch getting buttons and knobs back to counter criticisms

Mon, 17 Jun 2013

Ford deserves credit for being a front-runner in offering advanced infotainment technology with its Sync and MyFord Touch systems, but continued consumer complaints over its confusing touchscreen interface and capacitive controls has made the automaker relent. The Wall Street Journal reports that physical buttons and knobs for controlling tuning and volume will be coming back to Ford vehicles equipped with the controversial infotainment system.
The 2013 F-150 with MyFord Touch gives us a glimpse of what the new layout with buttons and knobs might look like, as Ford says a similar balance of touch screen capability and buttons/knobs are what's being planned for future models. And, while capacitive controls have no fans in the halls of Autoblog, many of Ford's models with MyFord Touch do have a large physical knob for adjusting volume with integrated buttons for tuning and advancing tracks, though most of those are models with the optional upgraded Sony Audio system. Lincoln models with MyLincoln Touch, however, feature only capacitive controls for all stereo and climate functions.
Despite receiving enough complaints to throw buttons and knobs back into the mix (a move that reminds us of BMW's iDrive trajectory, among others), Ford reports that Sync and MyFord Touch have still been sold on 79 percent of its 2013 model year vehicles, a number it claims is double the rate that Honda and Toyota are getting for their infotainment systems. Ford also states that owners who do opt for the duo of technologies are more satisfied with overall vehicle quality than those who don't have it.