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1969 Lincoln Mark Iii on 2040-cars

US $5,500.00
Year:1969 Mileage:38800
Location:

Marshall, Illinois, United States

Marshall, Illinois, United States

Very original low mileage, less than 39,000 miles, 1969 Lincoln Mark III. I bought this car about three 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, 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.Brand new rear shocks. The brakes have been bled and adjusted and stop the big 'ol Lincoln sharply! I have spent over $1000 in the last week going through the top end of the engine. A lifter had gone bad in its' bore so a new set of lifters and push rods was installed. Two rocker arms needed to be replaced as well. The original carb. has been rebuilt with a new accelerator pump and fuel filter. The car runs great, goes down the road as it should. I have only driven it to and from town because it is not currently registered but have had no issues. The car really looks good from 20 feet away, but it has it's share of knicks and dings, none noticeable. The white vinyl top is fading a little and starting to lift along the rear where there is a little rust along the seem, very minor. The only real rust issue is in the rear driver side bumperette. There is a small bubbled area along the wheel arch on the rear driver's quarter, once again hardly even visible. The interior is in decent 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. Passenger rear window works fine. Power antennae works, AM radio works, horn sounds like a train! Power locks work. Heater, rear defroster work. Headlight doors open and close as they should. The trunk is amazing with the original trunk mat, jack and original spare tire. The car could be driven safely for a relatively short trip but I would recommend trailering; the tires don't look bad, hold air and have plenty of tread but they have likely been on the car since 1987. The car is sold as is no warranty.No reserve auction with a very low opening bid that is basically what I have in the car. All air conditioning components are in place, except the compressor belt so I don't know if it works or not. I will also entertain any trades. I am particularly interested in 1965-1967 Mercury Comet/Cyclone 2 door coupe or convt. of equal condition value. Questions email or call Dave at 217 826-8141. I am just a private individual that like to tinker with old cars. I have enjoyed getting this one back on the road, but now want a different challenge. I do have the Lincoln listed locally so if it sells before the auction expires I will cancel the listing. Thanks!

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