1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:29733

Location:

United States

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1979 Lincoln Continental, Town Car.

Only 29,733 Miles

400 CID, C6 Transmission

Rare Power Moonroof with Full Leather Carriage Roof

Every Available Option Except for the Outside Thermostat & Garage Door Opener

All Receipts

This gorgeous example of an incredible vehicle has been stored inside all its life. This Lincoln has always been regularly maintained and has currently passed inspection.

Here are some of the features; Cartier clock, vent windows, rear defogger, central locking (doors lock when shifting into drive), climate control heat and air conditioning (yes, it blows ice cold), aluminum wheels with whitewall tires (plenty of tread), power windows (6), automatic headlights with delay, aluminum running boards, automatic headlight dimming (high beams), trunk mounted power antenna with integrated CB antenna, hydraulic over hydraulic power brakes, original matching carpeted floor mats (the dark mats you see are over the originals to protect them and will come with the car), cruise control with steering wheel buttons, remote mirrors - the driver’s side is heated, dual - six way power seats, dual illuminated vanity mirrors with Hi/Lo settings, integrated factory Ford CB radio (it still has the factory warning label on the CB radio to obtain a license before using it), rare power moon roof with full leather roof (most sunroofs came with the half roof), with the original backup crank handle, two tone green dark turquoise metallic paint (color code 4B1) with matching interior, armrests and mats, QUADRASONIC 8-Track AM/FM/CB Stereo with cassette adapter and foot switch controlled radio scanning (a VERY rare option usually seen on only the collector series), Power trunk. The vehicle also has delay wipers and tilt steering wheel.

This vehicle has always been stored inside. Every maintenance issue has been always corrected; new brakes - including cylinders, drums, rotors and pads, shocks, ball joints, Exhaust Gas Return valve, power steering hoses, all maintenance has been done to the original specifications. The vehicle also has a BRAND NEW Carburetor (not rebuilt).

It comes with all FIVE shop manuals, the original build sheet, an original powered 8-Track to cassette tape player adapter, and one spare of each corner marker/tail light (the four chrome signal / marker lights are complete with bezels and lenses.

Vehicle condition: This vehicle is clean and straight. The front clip has a bit of gravel rash and I thought about having it painted but I wanted you to see it without trying to hide things under new paint (it’s all one piece and easy to paint). It’s barely noticeable unless you are up close. There is one location right under the right passenger door handle with a paint chip. I was going to have it touched up this summer had I not decided to sell it. The car also needs a good detailing. It is a bit dirty from storage and the like. I would have it detailed but if the new owner has it shipped it would get dirty all over again. However, if the new owner wishes and if my reserve is met, I will gladly have a full detail done on the car.

Vehicle operation: It drives beautifully, straight and true and the car floats along. You can steer with one finger with the recirculating ball steering. It is very comfortable and can seat six adults easily. Parking is a breeze despite its size because you can see the corners of the vehicle, unlike many newer cars.

History: The vehicle was manufactured in Detroit but for sale in Canada so the odometer is in kilometers (the mileage I listed is in miles) and the speedometer is in both MPH and kilometers as was common for most American cars in the late ‘70’s and 1980’s. The car was purchased new by a man who died approximately 2 years after buying the car and his family kept it in storage for close to 30 years before selling it to the second owner. He had most of the work done to the car as it had been stored for so long (I have all receipts). He only drove it sporadically in the summer. However, since his career keeps him busiest in the summer months leaving little time to drive the car (he wouldn’t drive it in winter) he decided to sell it. I am the third owner and have owned the car since 2012. I have only put about 10 or 15 miles on the car since; driving it around town to keep the parts lubricated in the summer only as I planned to keep it until I died.

Reason for selling: I had to take an unexpected disability retirement from my job I was at for many years. Due to my reduced income, I had to give up garage space I was renting and I was forced to sell off some of my private collection. I have already sold 2 cars and this is the last (sadly enough) to go.

You're welcome to email me with questions and I will return all emails. Why spend $15,000 to $18,000 for a car like this from a private antique car dealer when you can have the same car for thousands less from a private collector WITH THE HISTORY AND RECEIPTS?

The vehicle is located in Morris County, New Jersey. For some reason, even though it stated that when I previewed my listing, for the second time, Ebay did not display it in the actual auction.

Terms: I would like full payment for the car within 7 days of the auction close. I will accept cash in person, a certified check, cashier’s check or money order only. European buyers are always welcome! For buyers outside the United States ONLY, I will accept a wire transfer. All funds must be in United States Dollars. While I will not ship the car, I will gladly work with the new owner in arranging shipping (at the buyer’s expense). I have no ridiculous time frame like some in which the car needs to be picked up, so I will gladly work with the buyer on shipping time frames. I also reserve the right to end the auction early.

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