1979 Lincoln Mark Series

Ranchero

6.6L

Automatic

9Y895732859

Clear

Gasoline

Up for sale is a very rare 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V "Coloma" Ranchero made by Caribou Motors. There were only 12 made total, as I have been told. Vehicle originally came from northern CA. For the last many years it has been owned by an elderly friend of mine, and stored indoors in Orange County, CA. Vehicle runs and drives good. Recent oil and filter, new fuel hoses and filter, new rear brake lines, cooling system flushed, new radiator hoses and coolant, and new valve cover gaskets. Engine is clean inside, showing good previous service over it's life. No discoloration or sludge. Tires are old, but roll round and are good for local use. Probably could use a good going over, greasing, etc. Will not come with a California smog, although it runs good enough to probably pass. Original catalytic converters are in place. Newer muffler and tailpipe, OEM style. Interior is serviceable with the exception of the seats, which need new leather. There is some fading and minor issues, but decent for an old car. Dash has a central crack in the pad. Good, clean glass all around. Side windows fit well. Power locks working. Most electrical items will need tested and some attention, possibly. Decent dash trim and gauges. Power antenna will need replaced. Exterior and dash lighting working fine. Headlight vacuum doors working good. Chassis is clean and floor pans are solid, as you would expect from a California car. No appreciable leaks from the drive line and clean chassis mechanicals. Roof above the windshield has some substantial rust holes/issues at the front, but does not leak into the interior. Most likely due to the top. The rear lower quarter panels need repaired or replaced due to lack of drains when the car was converted. Inside the spare tire access door in the bed is very clean and free of any rust. Comes with perfect rear, lower quarter panel patch panels (see photos). Steering wheel tilt mechanism seems a little loose.. Chrome and trim are decent to good, and look nice. Outside moldings have some dents and scratches around the wheel wells, but decent. Vehicle appears to have been originally burgundy and rose, but had been repainted at sometime soft white. The top of the vehicle above the pin stripe has been repainted at some time bright white. Paint in ok for it's age, with issues here and there. Usable, but could use a respray, really. Car appears two tone, white over cream. Looks good for a weekend cruiser. Working tailgate with hidden spare tire well. This is a very rare custom Lincoln and increasingly desirable. Don't miss out on a chance to own one of these rare Coloma's. After all, there were only 12 made... **************Needs general straight forward work/ restoration. It would be a considered a drivable project car with some mechanical freshening up************** Keep in mind this is a project/restoration project! Would make a great custom or hot rod! Selling this vehicle to help an elderly friend of mine who has stored it for many years. Make an offer we can't refuse... Waiting to the end of the auction will not affect our decision on price.. Be prepared to trailer/ship this vehicle. It is out of registration and has only been driven here and there on occasion to keep the fluids warm.. Please know the cost involved in shipping if you choose too before hand.. Do not buy the car and then back out do to shipping fees. This scenario has already cost us hundreds in lost fees due to uneducated bidders.. This car is very long and will not fit on any trailer that is less than 18 feet! The 16 foot Uhaul's will not work! PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS AND ASK ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS. SOLD "AS-IS", "WHERE-IS" WITH NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. DEPOSIT IS NON REFUNDABLE Comes with a clean California title. Last registration was 2013.