Vehicle Details
- Year: 1971
- Make: Lincoln
- Model: Continental
- VIN: 1Y89A845719
- Mileage Shown: 63,049mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: White
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Cohasset, MA 02025
- Lot #: V-0047135
Succeeding the Lincoln Continental Mark II, the Mark III served as the flagship vehicle of the Ford Motor Company from 1969 to 1971. This 1971 example is presented with a White finish over matching leather upholstery. Powered by a 460ci V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission, it features characteristic concealed headlamps, a distinct spare tire hump, genuine walnut wood interior trim, a host of luxurious amenities, and an optional sunroof. This Continental is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Massachusetts.
The Mark III is distinguished by its "long hood, short deck" design, featuring a prominent front grille, hidden headlamps, and a Continental rear tire hump. This example is finished in White with a color-coordinated vinyl roof and an optional sunroof. Chrome trim accents the front grille, bumpers, rockers, fenders, mirrors, window trim, door handles, model designations, and turbine-style wheels with white-wall tires. The seller notes minor imperfections, including chrome pitting on the rear vent window and a small area on the front grille. Additionally, the headlight doors are said to malfunction. Detailed images are available in the gallery.
The cabin is appointed with white leather, spanning the seats and door panels, contrasted by a black leather-wrapped dashboard. Genuine walnut wood veneers and chrome trim accentuate the interior, while black carpeting covers the floors. Equipment includes power-adjustable Twin Comfort Lounge seats, power windows, automatic climate control, multi-gauge instrumentation, a push-button radio, and various dashboard and overhead-mounted controls. The seller notes that the horn shaft is cracked, and the material below the driver’s door armrest is loose.
Beneath the hood lies a 460ci V8 engine producing 365 HP and 500 lb.-ft of torque stock to the rear wheels through a 3-speed C6 automatic transmission. Equipment includes independent front suspension with coil springs and a live rear axle with leaf springs, along with power-assisted brakes and steering. The seller states the battery was recently replaced, and additional service items are provided in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title and owner’s manuals.
The seller would like you to know: "This survivor is mostly original with its original paint, no rust, and no bubbles. A Florida car, it comes with all available options, including the super-rare power moonroof offered only on late 1971 models (only 1,050 were made). Elvis Presley owned two of these, including one at his Beverly Hills residence. The car is mechanically sound with recent work completed. It includes original manuals, warranties, and trophies from multiple shows. This rare survivor, with its amazing color combination and super-rare moonroof, is ready to be proudly shown or driven.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $5,500
- Auction End: Aug 15, 2024 07:20:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 8
Comments (24)
The horn does work now yay that’s everything I believe
Bid in the amount of $5,500
Bid in the amount of $5,250
@Archer1 your welcome let me know if you want to see anything else have car outside now
Bid in the amount of $5,000
@veloce1964- Yeah, you could be right. Thx for the response.
@Archer1 I just posted some pictures of the top it’s definitely all a vinyl tweed material not canvas I don’t know how to wash it but maybe the right kind of soap and a power spray would make a huge difference and the sunroof has a corner on passenger side that still dosent line up in rear it was worse but by opening and closing a few times snapped back I’m
Not a mechanic but maybe some grease and a pry bar will snap the rest to line up but does work well
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
Bid in the amount of $4,750
@veloce1964- Thank you for the video and great job on the headlight doors, one less thing to worry about. Is the sunroof covered with the tweed vinyl as the rest of the top( hard to see that detail in the video) and also appeared not lining up with the top (front and back) when in closed position. Thx
Bid in the amount of $4,500
@veloce1964 the front light covers now work video was just posted
@Archer1 just sent in videos of what you asked for and good news took a look at the hydraulic lines and one was off the light covers work now made a video of that as well let me know if you have any other questions thank you
@veloce1964- Very beautiful MK III. Will you be adding videos of cold start, windows, sunroof, power antenna operations. A video showing what the headlight doors do when turned on.
@automotiveartist the speed lever cruise control does work and the light as well
Bid in the amount of $2,250
@automotiveartist no it’s also in the description when you turn the switch one closes and the other goes in opposite direction I read is a common problem with the mk111
@automotiveartist that’s great have you ever seen one with the moon roof I didn’t realize how rare that option was and yes it works perfectly the horn does not that’s in the description I’m sure it works but the Column shaft with the horn button is cracked maybe you have one or know where to get
I see that the headlight covers are up in the pictures. Do they work?
Thank you for getting back to me. Does the horn work? Sunroof works properly ? I really love these cars. I literally just sold my ‘71. I may have to buy another… we shall see. Thank you in advance for responding . I appreciate it
@automotiveartist that’s great was hoping to find some Lincoln collectors here this is def a special one the windows and A/C do work will be recharging the A/C before the sale and I have not tested the cruise control but can do that tomorrow for you let me know if you have any more questions or want to see any other parts of the car thank you
Hello how are you? Hope all is well. I know these cars intimately I just actually sold one of mine and I love the car do the windows work does the air conditioning work? Does the cruise control work? Does th
Bid in the amount of $2,000
Bid in the amount of $1,500