1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature - One Owner - 68,000 Miles - ***see Video*** on 2040-cars
Dripping Springs, Texas, United States
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Attention: This beautiful ONE OWNER Lincoln Town Car will ONLY be for sale through this listing period ending 05/25. After then, the car will not be advertised on eBay. This is not a sales tactic. If you have interest in this car, I suggest you bid or contact us before the listing ends.
About the car: This is a one owner car that came from an elderly couple. The car has always been garaged and the condition reflects this. Exterior: Good condition. Paint is glossy. A few scuffs on the bumper. A small dent in the driver's door. (we were quoted $300 to PDR the dents). Tires are Michelin in good condition with lots of tread left. The chrome molding has a little oxidation under the clear protective layer on the front and rear bumpers (not a big deal, new 3M chrome rolls can be bought if desired) Interior: The interior is in very good condition. The seats are very clean and only the drivers seats shows some wear (but not much for a car of this age. No tears) Headliner, panels, all in good condition. Mechanical: The car HAS had the intake manifold replaced (the updated version with metal crossover), so this will not be a concern for the next owner. We were told by the owner that the car has always had synthetic oil changes. Both rear air suspension bags have been replaced this week. See photos. Only one was leaking slightly, but we decided to replace them both so no issues for the new owner. This is a Texas car, purchased in San Antonio at North Park Lincoln and always garaged at the owner's home in Austin. Which means NO RUST or flooding. Look at the photos we took while the car was on the rack for the air suspension work. No rust or oil leaks. Bottom line: The two major issues that are typical of Town Cars of this age (the suspension bags and the intake manifold) have both been replaced. These items would likely be $1,000+ in repairs if taken to a repair shop/Ford dealer. Bid accordingly. If you have any additional questions, call us anytime at 512-608-5523. We will assist you in getting the car picked up by a shipping company if you choose to have it shipped to your location or possibly pick you up at ABIA (Austin Airport) if we are available when your flight comes in. We are a small dealer west of Austin, TX and Texas buyers must pay TT&L. The car is sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. Be sure to view the video walk around of the car here: If you have any additional questions, call us anytime at 512-608-5523. |
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Weekly Recap: New bosses try to jump-start Cadillac and Lincoln
Sat, 26 Jul 2014
Both of America's domestic luxury brands seem to be stuck in neutral.
It's ironic that Cadillac and Lincoln got new bosses within days of each other this month. It's also a commentary on the fact both of America's domestic luxury brands seem to be stuck in neutral.
NHTSA upgrades Ford floor mat unintended acceleration probe
Mon, 17 Dec 2012According to a Bloomberg report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded an investigation into complaints of unintended acceleration lodged against Ford vehicles. The investigation began in June of 2010 when just three complaints had been received and it only concerned the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, but this was at a time when the phrase "unintended acceleration" made grown men go pale. With 49 additional complaints received since then, the investigation has been reclassified as an engineering analysis - the last phase before a recall - and it has been expanded to include the Lincoln MKZ, making for a total of "around 480,000" units affected between the three sedans from the 2008 to 2010 model years.
The ostensible cause is that floor mats are trapping the accelerator pedal, but according to a Ford statement at the time, the entrapment is due to owners placing the optional all-weather floor mats, or aftermarket floor mats, on top of the car's standard floor mats. NHTSA has backed up that assessment, pinning the blame on "unsecured or double stacked floor mats."
On the face of it, it would appear that NHTSA has upgraded the status not because of Ford's error, but owner error, and Ford has stated publicly that it is "disappointed" in NHTSA's move. On top of NHTSA still being skittish after that other unintended acceleration debacle, it could be seen to be taking its time investigating all of the variables: it's reported that Ford changed its accelerator pedal design in 2010, a "heel blocker" in the floorpan has been considered a potential culprit in how the floor mats could be trapping the pedal, some drivers have said the floor mats weren't anywhere near the pedal, and according to a report in the LA Times, in "a letter sent by Ford to NHTSA in August 2010, the automaker said it found three injuries and one fatality that 'may have resulted from the alleged defect.'"
Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception
Tue, 25 Sep 2012It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.