1972 Lincoln Continetal Mark Iv on 2040-cars

1972 Lincoln Mark IV

Clean sunny Southern California car. I purchased 2 years ago from the original owner I and drive it daily owner was a non-smoker, the ashtrays are only used to hold pocket change. Car has been well cared for maintained, always been garaged and spends its time driving in the tropical climate of Palm Springs. I get thumbs up, friendly comments from people and others asking to take pictures every time I drive this car. The car drives perfectly. Freeway speed of 70 or 80 mph are smooth and quiet, no shakes, no rattles, no wind. Air conditioning blows cold (I use it daily). All exterior lights work, all interior lights work including dash lamps and even all four ashtray lights. Original leather upholstery is very nice, still soft, supple and comfortable after 42 years, the vinyl roof is absolutely perfect, all glass is good with no cracks or chips, door and trunk weather strip is still soft and seals properly, chrome and bright metal still shines and shows well. With the exception of a few touchups over the years the car retains mostly original paint. It shines and shows well however there are a few small scratches here and there and slight sun fading on the upper surfaces from the California sun. Of course there are no rust issues. All 4 tires are new with less than 3,000 miles. Spare tire, jack and lug wrench are all in place. Brakes function as designed and stop true and straight. Car also retains the California blue plates originally issued to it.

While this former beauty queen is not museum quality after 42 years, it is certainly a fine looking and fine driving example of true 70's luxury and a standard in American auto manufacturing and quality that no longer exists. Fly in to Palm Springs and drive home with confidence.

1972 was the first year for the new Mark IV body style and unique as it was the only year to display the designer's choice for front bumper before the federally mandated, and much heavier looking, 5mph bumpers installed on all 1973 and later vehicles losing the clean original lines forever.

The '72 Mark IV came with the following standard equipment:

6 Way Twin Comfort Lounge Seats (all working)

Dark Blue Vinyl Roof

460 V-8 Engine

Power Steering

Power Brakes

Sure Track Brake System

Automatic Park Brake Release

Automatic Temperature Control

Tinted Glass

Power Windows

Power Antenna (works)

Long Shear Cut Pile Carpeting

Remote Driver's Mirror

Rim Blow Steering Wheel

Cartier Electric Clock (works perfectly)

This particular Lincoln also came with the following optional equipment:

Blue Moondust Metallic Paint (more metallic than the standard Lincoln paint)

Silver Iridescent Pin Stripe

Horizontal Front Bumper Guard (currently removed by personal choice but is in trunk and very nice)

Auto Headlamp Dimmer

Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Electric Rear Window Defogger

Convenience Group (power trunk release, power door locks)

AM/FM Stereo 8 Track Tape Player (both bands work, 8 track tape player works and includes Ford Family Of Fine Music tape)

Automatic Speed Control (works)

Tilt Steering Column

Traction Lock Rear Axle

Opera Windows

Dark Blue Leather Seating Surfaces

Reclining Passenger Seat

Front & Rear Carpeted Floor Mats

All totaled, with options, this car had an original sticker price of just over $10,000. A princely sum by any standard in 1972.

Transaction will be handled in a gentlemanly fashion. The car is available to view any time during the auction's run. Questions will be answered promptly. If you need to get your wife's/girlfriends/mother's approval before buying a car, please do so before you bid. I will not end the auction early.

I will accept a $500 deposit through PayPal within 24 hours of auction's end. Balance can be paid in cash at time of delivery. I do not work with any particular shipping company but I can certainly facilitate in any shipping arrangements Buyer may need.