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1987 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition 52,909 original miles Exterior: Crystal clearcoat metallic over titanium clearcoat metallic with crystal vinyl coach roof Interior: Oxford gray leather 5.0L 302 V8 SEFI engine AOD automatic 4-speed transmission This is your opportunity to own a truly beautiful car. It’s as close to unmolested as you will find for an 80’s Town Car. I am the second owner of it, acquiring through consignment from the original owners who pampered it. It was originally purchased new from Johnny Haas Lincoln Mercury in Denver, Colorado by a wealthy family and remained there for its life until I purchased it and brought it to Indiana. The car has always been garaged and used sparingly. The car was extremely nice to start with, but I did some minor things to make it even nicer. I have carefully refreshed certain things to maintain originality using NOS parts. You will not find a nicer one than this. I’ll let the photos do the testifying for me. For the discriminating Lincoln collector, this particular car is special because it is a Cartier Edition, which was the top of the line trim level for Town Cars. Additionally, for those that are not aware, 1987 was actually a very short model year as 1988 model year Town Cars began to roll off the line in January 1987. So, finding a 1987 can sometimes be challenging, but finding a 1987 Cartier is nearly unheard of. The exterior of the car is as nice as you can get for a 25 year old car with original paint. It is not perfect, but it is very presentable. If anything, I am under-representing just how nice the car is. There is no fading, it still shines like new. There has been no accidents or body work done to the car. It has all of it's original body panels and still retains the factory inspection markings. The only item that really needs attention is the rear bumper filler. The local Lincoln dealer quoted $250 to refinish it completely to match the rest of the car. At barely 53,000 miles, it is not surprising how good the original paint, chrome and stainless trim looks. There are a few paint chips here and there, but you have to search for them. All of the rubber and trim is in great condition except where noted. The original vinyl top material is perfectly intact without blemishes, shrinkage or cracks. The original cotton-based stitching is in OK shape. The car originally was equipped with the optional lacey spoke (modified-turbine) aluminum wheels (which were a Lincoln-only option) and they look fantastic with no curb rash. I had the original balancing wheel weights removed from the outside of the rims to avoid damaging the original finish. All of the trim, emblems, etc, are intact and in phenomenal condition. Since this car spent its life in Colorado, there is no rust, rot or corrosion anywhere on the undercarriage or on the body panels (other than the light scale on the rear axle). The stainless rocker moldings are in exceptional shape with no dents or dings. The two-tone paint used on the Cartiers says CLASS all the way. Very few other cars can pull off such a statement. The interior of the car is just as nice as the outside. The standard Cartier seats had cloth inserts in the seat upholstery. This car has the optional full leather seat covers and they are in exceptional condition. The carpets are pristine and the original Cartier embroidered floor mats show only minimal wear. Common weak spots on these cars are the vinyl dash cap and the vinyl padded armrests on the door panels. These are normally cracked and dry-rotted from intense heat, sun damage, age and just plain usage. They are perfect on this car. Not one crack anywhere on the front doors. Try finding one of these! The glove box doors are also prone to warping. The one on this car is one of the absolute best that I have seen anywhere. The original leather-wrapped steering wheel still has the original material on it and shows minor wear. As for the mechanical condition of this beaut, there are no disappointments. The 5.0L roars to life with the click of the key and purrs effortlessly. There are no leaks. The AOD transmission shifts like a new one. I did replace the problematic throttle valve bushing that plagues these cars with the updated Ford brass bushing so there are no worries for that. I have had all of the fluids flushed, replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gaskets, belts, battery, rear original coil springs, power steering lines, coolant hoses, and serviced the PCV system. All of this was done using genuine Motorcraft show-correct parts where possible. The brake system and suspension have been thoroughly inspected and have been given a clean bill of health due to the car’s extremely low mileage. This car also came with the high altitude option package which dictated factory dual exhaust, another very limited production option. The original rear connecting pipes and resonators had corroded so I had them carefully replaced so that the exhaust system is quiet just like a Lincoln should be. I painstakingly emphasized the attention to detail when I had the shop fix this trying to stay as close as possible to the original equipment since the parts are now obsolete. The car still wears its original catalytic converters, H-pipe and mufflers, which are all in great shape. The accessories and options that this car has is mind-boggling. Absolutely everything is in working condition. I reconditioned the A/C system by replacing the drier, orifice tube and all of the system o-rings to ensure a leak-free ICE COLD system. The refrigerant was professionally converted to R-134a and the original compressor hums along freezing anyone right out of the car. The shop who did the refrigerant conversion gave the system a clean bill of health claiming NO LEAKS. Conversion fittings and caps can be easily removed for the show field. The automatic climate control system does a terrific job at maintaining whatever temperature you desire. Set the temperature and let the system work its magic. The optional digital instrument cluster with message center and trip computer was a modern marvel in 1987. Everything displays bright and crisp and response is instantaneous with the press of a button. Also included is an original auto-dimming interior mirror (very rare). The car came equipped with the headlight convenience group which dims the high beams when oncoming traffic is detected, turns on the exterior lights in darkness and also provides a delayed exit feature. Keyless entry, interior illuminated entry, auto locks, illuminated exterior keyholes, power antenna, electric rear defrost, cornering lamps and heated exterior mirrors add to the already long list amongst the standard options such as power locks and power windows (including vents). Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors and dual power front seats are just a few more niceties. One option not found on much of anything anymore is the electric decklid pull-down. Gently placing the lid within two inches of the closed position results in the motor pulling it the rest of the way down to avoid unsightly slamming. I had the pulldown motor completely rebuilt to ensure years of lasting service. As if the option list wasn’t long enough already, this car also came equipped with the very rare factory auto-leveling suspension system. It employs an air compressor, and two adjustable rear shock absorbers. The system works fantastically and it is all done automatically without any user intervention. Add some weight to the trunk, and the system raises the car to the correct trim height. Remove weight and the car vents to the correct trim height. This is not the same system as used in 90+ Town Cars. Lastly, this car has the optional factory JBL premium audio group with a 140-watt amplifier and 12 speakers placed for the optimal acoustic reproduction. WOW! Factory owner’s manual, two sets of proper Lincoln keys and all of the service/parts receipts since I have owned the car will be included with the purchase. This car will not disappoint. If I do not get a fair price for the car, I am more than satisfied to keep it. The car is happy to sit in my climate-controlled garage when not in use and only gets out on perfect days. I have priced the car fairly, in my opinion. I have no desire to list it for some sky high sum when it is not realistic, but I will also not entertain lowball offers. As with all cars, I feel like it is time to move on to the next project. I have left my mark on this one and someone deserves to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I have been a Lincoln & Continental Owners Club member for many years and I am always on the hunt for the next beautiful Lincoln. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Inspections are welcomed and encouraged. Car is sold AS-IS. Buyer is responsible for shipping or personal pickup. Clear title is in hand and ready to deliver. Thanks for looking!A couple other notes, the AutoCheck report is incorrect in reporting three owners. The car was originally titled to the family business in Englewood, CO. In 2003, the business was sold off and the owners transferred the car into their individual names. I have the Colorado title for the car that will also be included. I am the second owner of this vehicle. The AutoCheck report also lists that I did not register the car until May 2014. This is true, however, I purchased and took delivery in the fall of 2013. The car is far too nice to drive in inclement weather so it remained in my garage until there was no more salt on the roads. All of the sales documents are available to the buyer as well.DO NOT contact me if you are wanting to "assist" in selling the car or offers to sell the car through consignment. This is a private sale and will remain so. Also, I am not interested in shipping quotes or further solicitation on transport. This is the buyer's responsibility. Thanks.