1969 Lincoln Mark Series

Mark III Coupe

460ci 365hp

Automatic

9Y89A839481

Clear

Gasoline

A true classic survivor. Many people feel the Mark III is one of the most stylish U.S. cars built since World War II. An early example, this car's manufacture date was May 30, 1968, and it was sold by Spruill Motors, Inc., Great Bend, KS on June 21, 1968. I bought the car in 2012 from a man in Oregon. Don't know how many intervening owners there may have been. Beautiful Iris Metallic exterior (gray with lavender highlights). This is a factory color. (See pages 1-1 and 1-2 in the technical data manual). The color code is "S". Paint shows minor door dings and wear. The black vinyl top is excellent and the corners appear to be solid. The black cloth/vinyl interior is beautiful. The interior door panels are beginning to show wear and windows are intermittent. The seat motors work except the passenger seat back does not recline. Only one of the little red overhead lights works. This is a highly optioned car including radio with eight-track tape player, power antenna, cruise control, automatic headlight dimmer, tilt steering wheel, etc. in addition to the usual factory power equipment. The car is believed to be substantially original. Hood insulation appears to be original as is the trunk carpeting. Rust free. Drives smoothly; shifts smoothly; engine does not smoke. Blower fan works. A/C worked last summer. Don't know what it will do this summer. The passenger side exhaust manifold is probably cracked and the windshield washer reservoir and pump are missing. The windshield wipers are driven off the power steering pump and can be temperamental. The power steering pump is mounted on the crankshaft. These pumps use Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid. They often leak and I keep a drip pan under the car. Brakes have been rebuilt and exhaust system is new. Tires have 5,000 miles on them. Points and condenser have been replaced with Pertronix ignitor. Car is a half-century old and is offered "as is" with no warranty. Inspections before the auction ends are invited. Car was listed earlier and thought sold but buyer could not complete the deal. Car is located in Reno, NV. (775) 686-9322.