1969 Lincoln Mark Iii on 2040-cars

VIN: 9Y89A Year: 1969
Make: Lincoln
Model: Mark Series
Trim: Mark III
Options: Leather Seats
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 38,747
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Low mileage, less than 39,000 miles, 1969 Lincoln Mark III"

Very original low mileage, less than 39,000 miles, 1969 Lincoln Mark III.  I bought this car about two months ago.  From what I can tell the car really hasn't been on the road significantly since 1987.  I have a Odometer Disclosure Statement from March 1987 showing the car had 38,376 miles then.  The car when I purchased it did not run, barely rolled because the brakes were essentially locked up and was covered in years of dust from storage in a garage.  I have since added a new battery, replaced the points and condenser with a Pertronix electronic unit with Flamethrower coil and distributor cap.  I replaced the oil and filter and replaced all the coolant fluids.  The transmission pan was dropped and the filter on the C6 automatic replaced.  All new transmission fluid has been replaced. 

The old gas tank still had varnished gas in it.  I dropped the tank, flushed it out and replaced the float and fuel sending unit.  Fuel line was also replaced.  The remaining hard lines were blown out to insure no blockages.

The rear brakes were rebuilt with new wheel cylinders. 

The front brakes were rebuilt with new calipers, turned rotors, rubber brakes lines and rebuilt master cylinder. 

The brakes are fine, but still need some adjusting and bleeding.

I have had the car running and yard driven it, but there are still some timing and vacuum issues.

The car really looks good from 20 feet away, but it has it's share of knicks and dings.  The white vinyl top is discolored.  It is starting to lift along the rear and there is some surface rust where it has lifted.  The only real rust out is in the rear bumperettes.  There is a small bubbled area along the wheel arch on the rear driver's quarter.

The interior is in great shape. The front seat does have some rips in the leather. The rear seats are great.  The dash pad is not cracked. The power seats are working. The power windows seem to work when they want. The drivers side window motor is operating but the window is off track. The trunk is amazing with the original trunk mat, jack and original spare tire.

The car should not be driven it will need to be trailered.  The old tires don't look bad and hold air, but they are kind of dry rotted.  The car is sold as it no warranty.  No reserve auction with a very low opening bid that is basically what I have in the car.

All the air conditioning components are in place, except the compressor belt so I don't know if it works or not.