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1979 Lincoln Town Car - Celebrity Owned - George Jones on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:88000 Color: Black /
 Red
Location:

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:400 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Year: 1979
Make: Lincoln
Model: Town Car
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 88,000
Sub Model: Continental
Number of Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red
Trim: Standard
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: In tact
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. ... 

1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car in a semi-hard to find black w/ red velour interior.


First, the story...

The vehicle is still titled in Tennessee in George Jones' name w/transfers from dealers, and whatnot. I was told the vehicle was purchased new in 1979 by George, and given to his bus driver a couple of years later. True or not - ?

At any rate, I bought the vehicle off of Ebay several months ago, and have done nothing to it. 

The exterior and interior look great for a vehicle of this age. The paint is crazing on one of the quarters, but still shines brightly. The interior is free of rips and looks good as well for the age of the car.

Mechanically, it starts, drives in all gears (shifts well I might add) and has very cold AC. I have driven it 20 miles total, and then parked it. So, I cannot attest to the reliability or overall mechanical condition for say, everyday use. 

What I KNOW it needs - brakes are a little soft and probably need to be bled. The wipers are inop and probably need a motor or a fuse? The engine starts up easily, it idles well, the tranny shifts great, the ac is cold, and it seems OK. But, either way, buyer beware as I offer no warranty or return policy. Please ask all questions up front so there are no surprises or disappointments!

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