1974 LincolnContinental Mark IV,UNRESTOREDin beautiful condition.
A Southern California, 44 year one familycar, garagedsince new. Purchased in Ventura, California bythe original owner.Heused the car sparinglyuntil 1998,then gave it to his 55 year old son that lives locally (son now 75 years old). The son kept it in a very large garage on histen acre property.Thetitle was transferred intothe son's nameafter his father passed away. The history and mileage of this car is fully documented and can be verified.Ithascurrent registration withthe original issue California blue license plate. ThisMark IVhas been cared for it's whole lifeso you are not getting into a project. BODY & PAINT: The paint is original, has a great shineand shows beautifully. No door dings or collision damage. Any imperfections in the paint are minorso they don't detract from the overallappearance.As stated above, the carhas always been garage-kept. Excellent factory fitment of the doors, hood,deck, etc. Chrome and stainless isreally nicealthough the lower portion of therear bumpershows some dullnessabove the exhaust pipes.All of the glass throughout is excellent,factory original, including the windshield.All the rubberwindow and trunkseals are still soft and without any cracking. The engine compartment has not been detailed. Underneathhas not been cleanedor detailed so nothing has been covered-up or hidden. INTERIOR: The leather on all the seats isvery nice, still soft and pliable. There are no cracks in the dash pad.Door panels are excellent. Carpet (including trunk)is original and looks good. DRIVE TRAIN:is original with everything operating properly andsmoothly as a low mileage car should. The engine and engine compartment retains the original factory markings OPTIONAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT: Leather Interior, Speed (cruise) control, Power door locks and power unlock button fortrunk, AM-FM-Multiplex with 8 Track Stereo Tape Player, Tilt Steering Wheel, Interval windshield wipers, Appearance Protection Group (door edge guards and protective side molding), Electric rear window defroster, Dual exhaust system, Right-Hand remote mirror control, Dual illuminated vanity mirrors. MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS:
I put four newtires on the ground with the correct original size whitewall width.Recent service includes testing and servicing the automatic climate control system. It blows cold A/C and heat automatically.Engine oil, oil filter, air filter, gas filter, antifreeze changed. Within the last year or so the brake booster and master cylinder were replaced, brakes inspected and fluid changed as part of the servicing. The original license plate has not been restored or repainted. The original clock works when it feels like it so probably needs cleaning. The odometer reading when I placed the ad is certified as original, true and correct. INCLUDED IN SALE:Signed vehicle history and odometer statement by original owner's son.Original keys, Original Owner Manual and miscellaneous papers. Upon completion of sale, you will receive the clear, signed off California title andcurrent California registration. Please feel free to callme at my hometo ask questions. You may inspect the car by appointment. I will respond to emails but I do not receive or send text messages. My name is Lee, phone(805) 773-3292 Pismo Beach, CA. karnut@charter.net . I am not a dealer and not interested in taking trades.
NOTE: Buyer must have a clean bid history or call first. Deposit of $1000 must be received (wire transfer, cashier's check or cash in person) within 48 hours of sale. Balance due within 10 days of sale date.Balance may be paid by personal check, business check, cashier's check, wire transfer or cash in person. If balance paid by check, itmust clear prior to car being released. Costs for transporting or shipping will be the buyers responsibility. |