West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and completely rust and accident free example of this 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III 460c.i. 365HP V8 2 Door Hardtop Coupe with all it's original factory specifications including it's original 'Medium Green Metallic' (Color Code P) factory color paint and a virtually flawless all original 'Dark Green Leather' (Trim Code 4R) interior and its original large 460 c.i. V8 engine with a believed to be, and reportedly, 50K original actual miles and loaded with original factory options.
Finished in factory-correct Medium Green Metallic, this 1971 Lincoln Mark III is powered by a 460ci V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor backed by an automatic transmission. Equipped with power steering, power disc brakes, factory air conditioning, twilight Sentinel headlights, roof-mounted warning lights and a full-size spare. Features a correct green vinyl top, correct original dark green leather interior ($179), AM/FM radio ($307), wood-grain trim, electric clock, power windows, power seats, remote mirror, rear window defrost. Rides on 15-inch steel wheels with correct Lincoln hubcaps. Original Build Sheet included. Obviously always garage kept since new, reportedly with only some 50K original miles. Car is all original and in perfect working condition. This particular example has obviously always been pampered since new.
The original 460/365HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently and must be driven to be appreciated and seen to be believed - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - all the options are working as they should including the air conditioning - a truly remarkable car that must drive almost exactly as when it left the showroom floor over fifty years ago and which needs nothing but a new proud owner!
Few products from the Motor City have been as well-defined in the market as the Continental Mark III. Produced by Fords Lincoln-Mercury division from 1969 to 1971. By 1971 the good looking and popular Mark III was entering its last year of production and was Ford's challenge to Cadillac and squared directly at the Eldorado. This handsome luxury coupe is highly desired today by collectors and has become a 'Milestone car'
This is a rare opportunity to own a very fine and unabused example of an obviously always garaged and all original 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III 2 Door Hardtop Coupe with believed to be only 50K original miles with absolutely no evidence or history of any paint or accident repairs in this striking and very rare color combination! This is a great investment that's sure to appreciate over the years for any American classic car collector of obviously any Lincoln enthusiast!
