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[Grigsb7]

I bought a house and contents in a small central Illinois community recently and this 1987 Mark VII was in the garage. It has not been started in at least 5 years, no one knows for sure. It has 117,000 miles and is a little rough, especially the interior. I understand that the air ride has been replaced with regular shocks unfortunately.

The gentleman that owned the car previously was a well known local character. Father Scottish, mother African American, coal miner, Korean Conflict veteran and manager of the local legion bar. Although he was said to be hard on it, it was well known that he loved this car.

I dont't have any keys and the title took some effort but i own it now. Since I only paid $9,5000 for the house and all I basically got it for free so maybe can justify putting some money into it. I tell you I love the thought of this car. restored to decent condition, tooling around town. Pretty much everyone I know says I should sell it. I'm thinking that it's value is what it's worth to me and kind of want to keep it.

 

[Marshalpaul91]

My dads 1977 Lincoln continental mark iv we are trying to sell it but i think the vin is wring from what my mom is telling me someone in my city wants to buy it but she lost the title I'm writing a bill of sale in my city which is 3 hours away and need the correct vin for sale so he can get a new title in his name we are selling it for 2500, vin she gave me is J7Y89A800245J tje the pic of him with car was years ago but he has crager wheels on it he kept it up it has been in garage since 2013 never been driven since no start we think carburetor

 

[EDY]

New to this forum I have a 1980 Mark VI original paint
351 Windsor 2 barrel
78000 klms 48000 miles

 

[hdshadpar]

Hello there, just joined the forum as I just purchased a Mark V this past weekend from Medicine Hat, love the car but really no nothing about them except that this has only 58,000 kms. It has been sitting for some time so it runs a little rough but we made it home without any issues. With all that where do you go for parts or assistance in repairing? Reason is that my heater control portion does not work, you can move it so different selections and some make the car idle high and others reduce the idle but no fan. I'm looking to buy a shop manual but most of the repairs will be farmed out to the professionals. As for all that, are there any other forms for Lincoln owners? Jim

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[decotriumph]

I think I forgot to show you folks my "new" Mark IV I traded for last year. I put it on the pertinent Facebook pages. It's a 1972 Bugazzi, customized when new by Joe "Candy Apple" Bailon for California Show Cars. CSC was purchased by George Barris in 1973. The design was by Harry Bradley. After being on the auto show circuit for about 3 years, this car was returned to Barris for some modifications, including adding the sidepipes, and a color change (from dark brown & gold to white). This car is #1 of 12 built between 1972 and 1974. It has about 45,000 miles on it and was restored about 22 years ago. I'm having fun doing the research on it. I found another gent in Louisiana who owns three 1972s, and I know of a couple of 1973s as well, one of which supposedly belonged to Danny Thomas. Those and mine seem to be the only remaining ones.

 

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[Norgale1]

Here's my three.
First, a '77 Town Car, with the optional "fixed glass roof".

Then my '06 Town Car.

Lastly (for now), my '03 Aviator.

Why are the pictures crossed out? Quite a few like that on here.

 

[hdshadpar]

I think the wheels look great!

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[G-308950]

1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI

Just picked this up the other day:

As the title says, it's a 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI. It is the 4-door model, so it resembles the Town Car, but the "Continental bulge" in the trunk gives it away. It is the 5E "Light Fawn" color, has the optional Windsor 351 engine, optional touring lights, optional electronic instrument cluster (digital gauges and trip computer), and the AM/FM/8-track/CB radio option (yes, factory CB radio!). It needs some serious work, but it already had a number of new components installed under the hood before I got it. Interestingly enough, it came with the original manuals (owner's manual and electronic cluster manual) and believe it or not the original warranty card with the embossed metal plate!

With all the unusual options, I wonder just how rare this particular combination is. I called the Lincoln Customer Support Line, but they did not have any information before 1983. Anyone know where I might find detailed production statistics for 1980 Mark VI cars?

I have an '81 like yours with all the same equipment. I found out that there were 18,000 of these four door models made. Lots of them stillaround so yours and mine are not so rare. Nice cars though and fun to drive. Yours looks way better than mine at the moment.

 

[Markivbaby]

This is my 1974 lincoln mark iv. Bought from grandson of org owner. Sat in a garage for 15-18 yrs.

 

[PIFOUBMW]

Hello from France, this is my 1979 Mark V Cartier 400cu

 

[bnewt]

I bought a house and contents in a small central Illinois community recently and this 1987 Mark VII was in the garage. It has not been started in at least 5 years, no one knows for sure. It has 117,000 miles and is a little rough, especially the interior. I understand that the air ride has been replaced with regular shocks unfortunately.

The gentleman that owned the car previously was a well known local character. Father Scottish, mother African American, coal miner, Korean Conflict veteran and manager of the local legion bar. Although he was said to be hard on it, it was well known that he loved this car.

I dont't have any keys and the title took some effort but i own it now. Since I only paid $9,5000 for the house and all I basically got it for free so maybe can justify putting some money into it. I tell you I love the thought of this car. restored to decent condition, tooling around town. Pretty much everyone I know says I should sell it. I'm thinking that it's value is what it's worth to me and kind of want to keep it.

I have had 2 of these in my past
loved them both
wish that I still had them

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[Mike.deman]

Hello from France, this is my 1979 Mark V Cartier 400cu

Hello here is my mark V 1977
From the Netherlands

 

[Mike.deman]

Hello here is my mark V 1977
From the Netherlands

 

[Mike.deman]

As you see I am still missing the complete molding.
Is there someone in Europe who can help me out?

Oh and this is a great forum thanks.

Regards,

Mike

 

[lcarman1935]

Here is my 1978 Cartier model. I am the third owner.

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[ldross]

Wow. That is a beautiful car. One of the best color schemes I have seen. Looks immaculate. How many miles?

 

[PIFOUBMW]

CB and "miles to empty" option, very beautiful ! do you have anti skid system ?

 

[Rick M]

My 1969
Mark III a work in progress

 

[thekrazyness]

Hello here is a couple pics of my 1987 lincoln continental mark 7. I picked it up off a little old lady who had it after her husband died near south Philadelphia. It was originally all red but what i gather about 5 years after it waa bought new the two tone black was laid down. It's one of my fav cars I have ever owned, everything on it works and is awesome and I just passed 100k. I feel like this car transcends racism because literally every man, woman, black, white, young, and old loves this car and im proud to be its custodian. Thanks for checking it out.
- clint