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1979 Lincoln Continental - One Owner - 41,xxx Orig. Mi. on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:41766 Color: White /
 Burgundy
Location:

McLeansboro, Illinois, United States

McLeansboro, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:6.6L V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 9Y82S604740
Make: Lincoln
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Continental
Year: 1979
Trim: Cartier Edition
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear-wheel-drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 41,766
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Burgundy
Disability Equipped: No

 THE GOOD:
  • This is a one-owner car, originally purchased on September 20th, 1978.
  • It has 41,XXX original miles.
  • The original interior is in very good to excellent condition.
  • The vinyl roof is in very good to excellent condition.
  • The car does run and drive and has a nice comfortable ride.
  • Michelin tires are in good to very good condition.  Bought new in 2009.
  • The flip-around headlight mechanisms do work.
  • Brakes work very well.

MINOR ISSUES:
  • There are some small paint chips and scratches in the paint.
  • There are no major dents, major rust, or other major body damage to the car.
  • The chrome has some pitting and is beginning to dull.
  • The air conditioning, defroster, and heat controls all work, but the AC does not blow cold air.
  • 1 headlight bulb needs replaced.

MODERATE ISSUES:
  • At lower speeds, such as from a stop, the engine will stop running if the gas pedal is pushed down too hard. Above 20-25 mph it runs perfectly and has a nice comfortable ride.
  • The driver's and passenger's side doors have both a small triangle-shape window and the main electric window.  The trim piece that separates the two windows is missing on the driver's side.
  • Electric windows may or may not work.
  • Fuel gauge always reads empty and Low Fuel Light remains on regardless of how full the tank is.

I can provide more photos and attempt to answer any questions, so please feel free to ask.  The car will be SOLD AS-IS.

Thanks and good luck bidding.



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