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Year:1966 Mileage:62545 Color: russet /
 emberglow metallic
Location:

Tecumseh, Michigan, United States

Tecumseh, Michigan, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:462 cu. in.
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
Year
: 1966
Make: Lincoln
Model: Continental
Trim: coupe
Options: Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 62,545
Exterior Color: russet
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: emberglow metallic
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8

EBAY IS NOT ABLE TO UPLOAD THE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS CAR.  EMAIL ME FOR AN ALBUM CONTAINING NEARLY 100 PICS SHOWING EVERY ASPECT OF THE VEHICLE.

This car has undergone an extensive reconditioning in the 5 years I have owned it and has been driven 810 miles in that time.

Originally from northern Kentucky, it was rust-free when I purchased it.

Options:  embassy roof, WSW tires, leather seating, tilt steering wheel, power vent windows, power door locks, AM/FM radio with power antenna, automatic temperature control, tinted glass, floor mats.

Mechanical upgrades:  rebuilt transmission at 60,726 miles, replaced spark plugs, points, condenser, distributor cap, wires, fuel filter, new carburetor with electric choke, relined gas tank with new fuel sending unit, fuel lines, brake lines and hoses, master cylinder, silicone brake fluid conversion, valve cover gaskets, thermostat, battery & cables, hoses, belts, air cleaner, water junction block, fan clutch, distributor lead wire, recored radiator & heater core, rebuilt fuel pump, alternator, water pump, new heater valve, power steering filter, washer reservoir bag, rebuilt washer pump, oiled blower fan, new timing chain & gears, air conditioning compressor & dryer, complete dual exhaust from engine on back (Waldron's Exhaust, whisper quiet), rebuilt steering gear, new center drag link, transmission pan seal, voltage regulator, rear wheel cylinders, spark plugs, power steering hose, starter solenoid, rebuilt window safety relay, new ignition switch, new heater control valve.

Exterior:  $8,000 base coat-clear coat paint in original color, all chrome replated including bumpers, door handles, roof belt line, all pot metal.  New reproduction hood ornament.  NOS quarter panel Continental scripts, fender stars, front turn signal lenses, NOS trunk lock cover, NOS quarter panel end reflectors.  New windshield.  Turn signal and taillight pods were sandblasted and repainted with highly reflective coating and new lens gaskets were fabricated.  Rocker moldings professionally polished.  A new SMS vinyl roof with correct grain and Ford White color was installed. 

Interior:  fresh sound deadener & insulation, front seat bottom foam replaced, all light bulbs replaced including instrument cluster, new trunk carpeting.  Power seat track reconditioned.  Clock serviced, keeping original works. AM/FM radio rebuilt and new speakers front and rear (2 in rear) were installed.   

Rubber:  5 new factory-correct L78-15 bias ply tires with 1 inch whitewalls, new trunk weatherstripping, rear splashguard, rear bumper end V's, both roof rails, bottom-of-door drain slots

HVAC:  Automatic temperature control system upgraded to the more reliable 1967 design, including new control buttons, rheostat, master control unit, sensors, etc.  Three months ago, the compressor & dryer were replaced and everything worked properly.

In May 2013, the car had an oil change, grease job & coolant flush and has been driven 75 miles since.

Faults:  The transmission seeps a little when sitting.  The dashboard turn signal indicator implies a left turn no matter which direction the turn signal stalk is pushed -- either up or down.  However, the exterior bulbs flash in the desired direction.  It may be a relay, but I do not know.

If a deal is struck, the paperwork required by the State of Michigan will be filled out correctly and with the actual amount of the transaction.  Title skippers will not be tolerated. 

 


On Nov-28-13 at 19:57:59 PST, seller added the following information:

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