1972 Lincoln Continetal Mark Iv on 2040-cars
Palm Springs, California, United States
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. |
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Ford recalls 591,177 vehicles in four separate campaigns
Wed, Apr 29 2015Ford is issuing recalls for a total of 591,177 vehicles worldwide, in four separate campaigns. The announcement comes just days after the discovery of door-latch problems in 390,000 of the automaker's cars. The largest of these new recalls covers 518,313 examples of the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ from the 2013-2015 model years, plus the 2015 Edge. Of these, 487,301 of are in the US and 31,012 are in Canada. For vehicles in cold-weather areas, the bolts that hold the steering gear motor can corrode and fracture. If this happens, it could cause the power steering to fail, but manual control would be retained. There are no reported accidents or injuries from this problem. To fix things, dealers will replace the bolts and seal them. The next campaign covers 50,157 examples of the 2014 Focus, Edge, Escape, and Transit Connect, plus the Fiesta from 2014 and 2015. Of these, 45,505 are in the US, 4,618 in Canada, and 34 in Mexico. All of them exhibit a problem with the fuel pump where the nickel plating can cause the part to seize and the engine to stall, if this occurs. (All of which sounds like recent problems with Nissan and BMW models.) According to Ford, there is one allegation of an accident from this problem. Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module to fix the problem. Ford is also recalling 22,616 units of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ because when the headlights are on, the parking lamps are brighter than they are allowed to be. The light could affect the vision of other drivers. This campaign includes 21,435 of them in the US, 1,066 in Canada and 115 in Mexico. There are no accidents or injuries from the issue, but Ford is updating the software to dim the lights on these sedans. Finally, Ford has a safety campaign for 91 examples of the 2015 F-150 because an underbody heat shield might not be properly installed or not present at all, which can be a fire risk. There are no reports of any actual accidents or fires, though. The affected pickups will have the parts replaced or added, as necessary after a dealer inspection. To see the specific build dates for the models affected by each of these campaigns, you can read about them in the press release below. Related Video: FORD ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA Ford Motor Company is issuing four safety recalls in North America. One accident and no injuries are attributed to these conditions.
Lincoln drops MKX base price to $38,995
Mon, Jun 22 2015Lincoln is giving the 2016 MKX a major improvement in style and tech, and is introducing the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 as an option for the luxury crossover. While all of those changes are significant, the cost might be just as enticing to get customers checking out the new generation. The base price for 2016 falls to $38,995, after an $895 destination charge on all models, compared to $39,795 for the 2015. At this time, there are three trim levels listed on Lincoln's site, but a Black Label version is supposed to come along later to add a bit more opulence. Above the base Premiere trim, the Select model starts at $42,285, and adds features like LED running lights, folding and heated mirrors, leather seats, and a power hatch. Spending $46,050 brings buyers to the Reserve trim with upgrades including a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch wheels, navigation, adaptive headlights, and heated seats. There are a huge number of individual options available, including full LED headlights and a safety suite of tech. Opting for the 2.7-liter EcoBoost pushes the price of any trim up an extra $2,000, and checking the box for all-wheel drive brings with it an added $2,495. As ever, you can spec one out yourself on the official configurator here.
SNL, Jim Carrey late to the Lincoln MKC ad spoof party
Mon, 27 Oct 2014At this point, making fun of the Lincoln MKC ads starring Matthew McConaughey is getting pretty old, though apparently Lincoln loves it. The commercials have been airing for over a month, but Conan O'Brien, Ellen DeGeneres and even South Park have all taken their swipes at the spots with the smooth-talking actor monologuing about his new luxury crossover. Saturday Night Live might have finally killed the joke in its recent episode featuring Jim Carrey.
The problem certainly isn't that Carrey does a bad job in the spoofs, and he actually pulls off a pretty good McConaughey impression. They start out as pretty direct mimicry and slowly evolve into the absurd, including cracks at McConaughey's acting career and the way he rubs his thumb and finger together. Carrey certainly raises at least a chuckle at times, though.
However, the comedian's engaging performance can't take away from the fact that SNL has arriving to this mocking party pretty late in the game. The jokes just don't feel fresh anymore, so hopefully these ads put the final nails in the coffin for the riffs - at least until the next batch of Lincoln ads arrive.