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1976 Lincoln Mark Iv Series Bill Blass Designer Series 38k Miles Museum Car Rare on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:38713
Location:

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Lubbock, Texas, United States
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Only 38,713 miles from new on this “Designer Series” Bill Blass edition Mark IV.  A concept introduced with the 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, the “Designer Series” cars were a great success both financially and in their ability to elevate the Mark brand image. The Bill Blass edition was finished in dark blue with cream accents. The external finish was dark blue metallic paint, with a cream "Normande Grain" landau vinyl roof, cream and gold pinstriping, and cream or dark blue bodyside moldings. Inside, a blue cloth or leather interior used cream accent straps and buttons.


This example is one family owned with documented/logged miles of 38,713 and is in original almost showroom condition as the day it was sold in 1976.  If you have been looking for a collector Mark IV this vehicle will not disappoint.  This vehicle was purchased from the Auburn Automotive Museum Charity Gala and had the honor of being represented within the museum before its sale.


This is the first year the “Designer Series” cars were made by Lincoln and finding an example this original is virtually impossible.  The ideal car for the collector fascinated by time warp condition cars, without a doubt this car will not disappoint.


Please view the photographs of this Mark IV to understand the collectibility of this particular vehicle.  If you haven any addition questions please don't hesitate to call 818-398-1829.



Original Factory Stats: (online)

Factory price: $11,060.00
Standard weight: 5,051 lbs
Total Units Produced: 56,110

Engine: Base V8. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head.
Displacement: 460 cid (7.5 liters).
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.85 inch.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1
Torque: 352 lbs.-ft at 1600 rpm.
Brake horsepower: 202 at 3800 rpm.
Carburetor: 4Bbl. Motorcraft 4350 (9510).


Chassis data:
Wheelbase: 120.4 inches
Overall Length: 228.1 inches
Height: 53.5 inches
Width: 79.8 inches
Front tread: 63.1 inches
Rear tread: 62.6 inches
Tires: KR78 x 15 SBR WSW


Technical:
Transmission: Select Shift three-speed manual transmission (column shift) standard.
Gear ratios:
(1st) 2.46:1
(2nd) 1.46:1
(3rd) 1.00:1
(reverse) 2.18:1
Standard final drive ratio: 2.75:1


Suspension:
Front: Power assisted, recirculating ball. Independent front coil springs with lower trailing links and anti-sway bar.
Rear: Rigid rear axle with lower trailing radius arms, upper oblique torque arms, coil springs and transverse linkage (anti-sway) bar.


Brakes:
Front: Disc brakes
Rear: Drum brakes
Sure track brakes


Ignition: Electronic
Body construction: Separate body on perimeter-type (ladder) frame
Fuel tank: 26.5 US gallons


Drivetrain options:
Higher axle ratio with dual exhausts
Traction-Lok differential
Trailer towing package
Engine block heater 


Convenience/Appearance options:
Versailles Option
Cartier, Bill Blass,Pucci Leather or Versailles cloth
Givenchy leather or velour
Luxury paint options: (gold-cream, red rose,dark/light jade, jade-white, saddle-white, lipstick-white, or blue diamond
Appearence protection group
Headlamp convenience group
Electric rear defroster
Quick defroster
Speed control
Power lock convenience group
Tilt steering wheel
Power vent windows

Intermittent wipers
Fuel economy light
Anti-theft alarm
Security lock group
Sunroof
Four note horn
Right remote mirror
Lighted visor vanity mirror
Search tune AM/FM stereo radio
Quadraphonic eight track player
Reclining passenger seat
Space saver spare


The Lincoln Continental Mark IV was a luxury car at the top of the personal luxury car market and was sold between 1972-1976


The Mark IV carried over most styling motifs from the successful Mark III, including the tall, prominent grille, the fashionable long-hood short-deck style, covered headlamps, a "spare tire hump" in the trunk, and the taller, knife-edged fender line.


Please Read:

This vehicle is being listed by Flat Twelve Gallery and is located in Lubbock, Texas. We have photographed this car and take pride in describing cars, although if there are specific items you would like us to inspect please contact us before bidding.  We have assisted in the sale of numerous celebrity and high profile vehicles including Bella's Truck from the movie "Twilight", The "Fast and Furious" S2000, The "Transformers" Sector 7 Sandrail and Charlie Sheen's Plymouth Fury to name a few.  Please feel confident in our feedback, descriptions and the fact that people often write that our cars “Are better the described” This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The car will be sold with a Good title. Miles are exempt due to age. The highest bidder after the reserve is met has entered into a binding contract and NO RENEGOTIATION of any type will take place please ask any and all questions ahead of time because what is important to you may be different then us. Pick up or shipping of the vehicle is a buyer’s expense.  A $500 non-refundable deposit must be paid within 48 hours of auction end with Wire-Transfer or via Pay Pal, Balance is due within 5 days of auction end by Certified funds or Wire-Transfer. Please note, vehicle will not leave Lubbock, TX until ALL funds have cleared. No refunds, returns, etc. If you are planning on financing the vehicle, please arrange financing on this vehicle before bidding we do not offer financing.  Customers with zero, negative feedback, or less then 5 positive bid history must contact me prior to bidding or we reserve the right to cancel your bid. To maintain the integrity of the auction on such a high profile vehicle, we reserve the right to contact the high bidders and request contact information. I do report all fraudulent bidders to ebay.  We reserve the right to re-list or sell the vehicle in the event of a non-paying bidder.  Due to the collectible nature of this car there will be no Returns allowed. We also reserve the right to end the auction early. 


Fees: 

If buyer is outside of Texas a $50 documentation fee will be collected in addition to the sales price along with ADV tax (usually about $45) and a $5 temp plate fee.  Documents will be faxed and signed and a drivers license copy will need to be sent over.  For buyers in Texas the above applies, along with collection of registration fees and sales taxes per Texas law.


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