My 20 something year old daughter once told me " you're friend who has a car like your Lincoln stopped over" She thought that our Mark III was similar to his "64 GTO. Haah, kids nowadaze.
young people don't care about that, as long as it has apple car play or god knows what else. All kind of things we old folks don't know how to use, plus we don't care about what makes them tick. I have noticed when you do show up in something like this, all young boys are in awe about them.
Yes! There’s another channel I watch out of Florida that reviews awesome cars, but with too much satire and profanity. I only keep coming back because the cars are so great, and the commentary is very interesting. But I don’t care for the profanity.
Nana had class and style, My pops loved smoking people off the line at stop lights in the Mark III especially Buick 225 Electras that was the GM equivalent of the mark III.
@@lilibethdoherty295 The GM equivalent to that car was the Cadillac Eldorado. Lincoln was the top model made by Ford and Cadillac was the top line made by GM
@@tomsreviews238 My Dad always put the posi -traction Diff. and the Torque of the 460 to good use racing buicks and chevy's at stop lights the Mark III was not just class and luxury it was a powerhouse too!
Being British, I never really appreciated American cars as I was growing up. But I'm so glad these cars exist and now find it fascinating to see all the advanced features these cars had and this particular example is such a wonderful peace of history from a time when America was truly great. Only one thing missing from this video - no car video is complete without the car being driven.
Good to hear from a Brit. 👍 I like learning (from here in the states) about British & other European cars myself when I can. From what I've heard, a lot of British cars in those decades gone by had problematic electrical systems. If it had Lucas fuel injection, that's a fun, (not), can of worms to get into fixing. On the other hand, in the '50s, '60s ,& '70s, a lot of European automakers had a different theory on number of gears in manual gearboxes, ratios in the gearbox, and rear differential ratios too,, from American cars, & I see why some Europeans were critical of American cars if they learned to drive in Europe.
Amen. Story has it that Lido had a sleepless night in Europe when he came up with an idea of slapping a Rolls Royce grille on a Thunderbird and the rest is history. He went on to work his magic with the Maverick, Mustang 2, and yes the Granada/Monarch. He had a hand in the fox platform in the planning stages. I wonder what position Ford would be in today had Henry Ford 2 allowed Lee Iacocca to do whatever he wanted - one is with an engine sourced from Honda and of course the mini-van concept. Hmm
One very important system to look at on any 68-71 Mark III are the drain tubes for the rear vent cavity which drains water from the cavity to the underside of car via some flexible bellow style hoses in the trunk on either side of the spare tire. Once these hoses rot which 99% of them do, depending on the horizontal attitude of the car the water will either drain to the trunk or worse yet under the carpet and often into the wiring track under the passenger side. I found this out after not being able to get the musty odor out of my car which entailed removing the complete interior in order for the water to evaporate and air out the carpet. Because replacement hoses were not available back in 2003 I used some flexible pool hose and replica hoses may be now available for purchase from Lincoln Land in Clearwater FL. With 500 ft lbs of torque the Mark III is a tire melting monster. There is even a fully dressed Mark III on you tube that runs mid 10's in the 1/4 with a modified 460. I love my 71 MarkIII.
The MK III's are awesome, but what a horrible and easily fixable problem to be completely unaware of. I read that the early 460's from 1969 to early 1970 were built using selected fits, which substantially increased the 365 rated horsepower.
Chrysler used a similar rear-window/trunk area fresh air system in 1967 (the only year) and it had large drain tubes in the trunk as well. I suspect the general idea of aquaducting water thru a vehicle was determined to be not a good idea.
A John Deere 7000 series corn planter dry fertilizer tube is almost a perfect fit, you will only need to use an adaptor at the bottom. Under 20 dollars at any John Deere dealer.
I love these full sized cars. Thay have tons of space under the hood and are a pure joy to work on, as you don't have to disassemble the whole thing to change one accessory part.
Although these cars were built on the same chassis as the T-Bird, Lincoln did a much better job with the same base. It was meant to be a limited production run of 3 and maybe 4 yrs. at the most. My Dad bought one brand new in 1970, it was his last car before he passed away. These were elegant cars in their time,... understated luxury, The interiors were warm and inviting and were very comfortable . The Heating and AC systems were excellent. For such a large heavy car the handling was exceptional for the time and the brakes were powerful and easily controlled. Two wheel ABS brakes were available and worked. These were better cars than the Cadillac Eldorado, less plastic, and much more class. Few cars of the time had a full set of gauges, but the Mark III did. I am always surprised and disappointed that these cars have never been given the respect, status, and value that I feel they deserve among car collectors.
Unfortunately you must understand that barely anyone remembers the past even as far as 1969. it is a sad world, all forgetting the past within days thanks to whatever google tells them about the past. I had a 1906 Oldsmobile Sedanette that worked brilliantly, a 1930 Hudson, 1915 Chevrolet royal mail roadster, a Nash 1941, and my first automobile a Cadillac 1953 business Coupé in Crystal green irid.
@@vulekv93 Kitschy? As I said, in their time, their luxury was understated. Compared to many Cadillacs and others, the interiors had a minimum of chrome and glitter and the quality of the materials used were better as well. I am curious what you consider to be tasteful yet understated.
Having driven both, I prefer the '69-'71 Cadillac Coupes for overall driveability, including acceleration, cornering, and general road feel. The Lincolns had a quieter, smoother ride though.
Warning! Restomod crowd, stay clear of this pristine 1969 Lincoln Mark III. I am fed up of seeing "Time Capsule" cars being butchered with non OEM parts. Well deserved "thumbs up" on your rare and original MK III.
Sorry, no. These cars, with a modern crate motor and updated brakes are the equal of any riceburning luxury car of 2021. And by the way, shitcan that stupid crank-connected fan for a nice big thermostat controlled electric.
Great video. My dad had a gas station in the 60's and 70's and even though we were strictly a GM family I always admired the styling and interior on these particular Lincolns.
I must say this 1969 Mark 111 is in unbelievably great condition ❤️❤️❤️ I love how heavy those vintage cars are, not like today's junk. I love the long nose of these older cars, and the ornaments on the nose
I owned a '71, nowhere near this nice. The '69 was the best because the engines were quite a bit stronger than the 70 and especially '71. The specs books don't reflect this; FoMoCo didn't want to release the car and then keep showing an HP drop on paper, so they understated the power rating for '69 especially. I took the back of the interior apart to work on the power windows; the car was built like a cathedral, with about that much consideration for what things weighed.
Dream car right there. Also fun fact, a Rolls-Royce in the sixties cost around 8k for the base, this Lincoln and Cadillac were up there with Rolls, but they screwed themselves over in the 80s by cheaping out.
RR made two models in 1969, the Silver Shadow was the cheapest and started at $20k up to $29k. Not sure where you got your numbers. When it was launched in 1965, the Silver Shadow cost an impossibly steep $19,700, or about three times as much as a contemporary Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
Hi, Victory. The least-expensive Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in 1969 was 8K POUNDS, which was close to $20K US. Brought forward in time: my 1978 Silver Shadow II (also the least-expensive Rolls by a fair margin) just nudged $70K brand new while the contemporary Continental Mark V (NOT the least-expensive Lincoln) had a base MSRP of $12K. The special limited edition Mark V Diamond Jubilee, the most expensive car ever sold by Lincoln, had an astronomical MSRP of $21K. Fun fact: Even into the 1980s the MSRPs of American luxury cars failed to break the $20K barrier. At the beginning of the decade, the highest-priced American car you could buy was the hand-built 1981 Chrysler Imperial, at what was then considered the eye-watering base MSRP of $18,300)
They didn't just build cars back then, they made movable art. My first car was a 63 Impala (Not new, im not old lol) and although basic compared to most designs of cars back then it was incredible. One finger ability to turn with power steering, stars in the headliner, pillar-less windows, A heater that was enough to heat a home, floor vents that didn't let water in but cool air.
I would not recommend removing the spring for the headlight covers. They were designed to open by default in the event you lose vacuum air. If you're driving down the highway with your headlights on and lose vacuum, the headlamp covers will close and you will not have the use of your headlights. It could be very dangerous. Also, if you disconnect your air-conditioning unit your windshield defrosters will not operate properly.
The air conditioning helps them perform better by pulling humidify out of the air. Again how well that helps will vary depending on your climate and how clean you keep your inside glass.
Adam, thank you for sharing such a wonderfully preserved example of a 1969 Mark lll. These cars were just the epitome of a personal luxury vehicle and the "brain -child" of Lee Iacocca. Built alongside Thunderbird's in the Wixom Assembly Plant, the fit and finish was top notch. What an era! Your videos are great, please keep 'em coming!
These were not considered Mob cars when new. That lovely nomenclature started with the 1974 Lincoln Sedans with the chromium railroad tie bumpers, opera windows and coach lights. The sales brochure for the Mark iii looks like a resent day Ralph Lauren catalog.....the '69 was the highest quality of the 3 years with metal dash inlays and vents. The turbine hubcaps looked great. The wipers were also exposed on the '69 ( hidden on the 70 and 71) Gorgeous example right off the brochure.
You said the El Dorado has a nice engine and transmission it does. Not nearly as nice not even close to as nice as a 365 hp 500 ft.² pounds of torque 460 in.³ 385 engine family Ford. That’s one of the finest motors ever made by anyone at any time. A lot of people don’t know about that motor..Canted valve arrangement cylinder heads on that with the quench chamber that motor is turning over 10 to 1 compression and they put dish pistons in the mid-1972 fun fact if that motor isn’t at LEAST 400 Hp .. on a dyno.. I’ll eat my left boot…in Macy’s Window.. on Sunday morning
Absolutely gorgeous Adam! The Mark lll was something really special. I prefer the '70 and '71 cars the best as the wipers were recessed below the hood...kind of cleans up the look. This is what I call a Hot Rod Lincoln!
A long time ago, I mean 30 + years ago, I had the opportunity to buy that 4 door suicide door T bird used for a song and a dance. This interior harkens back to that car. It was brown, and I regret not buying it now, looking back. There was something about very late 60s into very early 70s ford luxury interiors that are very special.
Those t-birds were very cool 😎 My roommate at college had one in the early 80's. We had no problem going through the snow during the Michigan winters...she was a beast
Very informative. I enjoyed watching that. When I was a teenager I loved the Mark 3. I now own a Mark V. When I retured from the airline industry I moved from S. Florida to Oregon. I drove the Mark V. No issues! First class comfort.
What a B E A U T I F U L car! Always liked these Lincoln's. I still have my first brand new vehicle; a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; a poor man's Licoln/Cadillac.
My Dad had one of these cars when I was in High School. As you said the fit and finish was incredible. And those door catches! Oh the stories and memories I have! To this day still my favorite car of all time! So lucky to have gotten to experience it. He later had 2 Mark IV. The hoods that went on for ever. HeHe.
Your vehicles are gorgeous. Myself and many, many others have always appreciated the individual character, beauty and excitement of American designed cars, but until I began viewing your offerings, I never truly realized just how beautiful and richly detailed the interiors of many of these cars were. This is likely because I have mostly only casually viewed these classic cars from the exterior, but never took the opportunity for a closer look. It's also worth mentioning that few were likely in as pristine condition as those of yours that I've seen. Thanks for presenting these museum quality design and engineering marvels for those of us who grew up surrounded by them, and ultimately watched them all but disappear.
The Mark III was one of the best styled cars of all time... And it was a stroke of genius on Iaccoca's part... He told the Styling Department to "put a Rolls Royce grill on a Thunderbird"... Unfortunately, that was about the time that the TRUE styling started to wane in all makes. Iaccoca's brilliant idea led to a boatload of cheapening cost through "badge engineering" and once unique car models essentially just became "trim levels" of the same basic body. I guess it even worse now... All we get to choose from is who's shade of Silver we like better...or so it seems.
Agreed. But the Mark II, even with its $10,000 price tag, put FoMoCo in further in the red with every car delivered. GM did even worse with their $13K El Dorado Brougham
Furthermore, they are real beast to maintain. They sold very few of them and while the build quality and materials for them were excellent, there are no replacement parts basically anymore.
Thank you! When I was a kid, the Lincoln MK III and the Cadillac El Dorado were the most attractive domestic coupes. I never knew that there was so much attention to detail. My friend Jim Farley is now CEO of Ford Motor Company.
Wow! Such a gorgeous car! I remember these when they were new, and they were real head turners! And hey, what do you know? They still are! I also remember Ford's Flow Thru Ventilation System. In 1966 my Dad bought a brand new Ford Galaxie 500 four door hardtop that had it, and I can still remember that hushed whooshing sound it made when you activated it. I am really enjoying these remarkable cars you're sharing with us...Thanks so much!
I loved those Lincolns when i was a teenager back in the 60's and 70's I owned a 95 continental it had the 4.6 32 valves nice but the electronics were lousy but the engine ran great I can that's your baby you take good care of it young man I drive a 2006 GTO at 67 it's fast enough for this old man
Thanks for the great and detailed walk around. What a terrific automobile. My uncle had a silver / black / black that I fell in love with many decades ago. One of my dream cars to own one day!
I did a high school newspaper road test of this car. My parents had two contemporary Mercedes sedans. The Mark III was enormous in comparison but it was a pretty good driver and beautifully quiet inside.
Great presentation Adam, and done with so much class. I'm so glad you're also not a fan of loud exhaust systems. I really miss deep pile carpeting, 12" rear view mirrors and hood ornaments on cars though.
Bought a clean '69 in 1977 in Pasadena California, while on vacation from my gig on the Alaska Pipeline. At 26 I had waaay too much money. Had the car driven to Seattle and shipped to Anchorage. Flew to Anchorage on arrival, drove to Valdeeez. Eerily silent, smooth and effortless. Driving across the plateau toward Glen allen, toolin' along, Portland Oregon on the radio, blissed out. Pair of headlights in the far distance, AST flashes roof lights as we reach hailing distance. I look at the speedo I'm doing 115. No stop, just slowed a bit.
I have a 1971 continental mark III . you pulled out some good things we forgot a few good things. The 69 started in June 1968. Early productions did not have headrest. And the reason they went for the dash steering column was because of the federal government have a locking column to help prevent theft. 69 and 70 the bottom of the hood was painted the same color as the car 71 it is not. It was also the first car to come from the factory with radial tires. All the trim is made of stainless steel. It also was available with A very early type a rear antilock brakes. Power trunk release is also vacuum operated. And yes the 70 and 71 used real wood and it does hold up very well. Back in 2017 my mark was on the cover of continental comments.
Best car channel. Period. Your knowledge, the thorough and detailed overview, service tips, and more, are outstanding. Excellent job, Adam. Your channel deserves to have a lot more subscribers. I have done my part, and I recommend other viewers of this channel to do likewise. Happy New Year to you!
Now that's my kind of car, and my kind of review. Thoroughly enjoyed the detailed look at this masterpiece you have. As an aside, i find it interesting that Ford put the electronic eye for the dimmer on the exterior of the car!
When these came out, they were called "Mafia Staff Cars." Lee Iacoca supposedly said, "The car buffs won't like it, but the people with money will." The man knew his customer.
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There was a movie several years back about the race to perfect and patent intermittent wipers. And the car it was demonstrated on was a Mark III and it was stunning on the big screen!
Excellent video I have a 71 Mark 3 I bought off the original owner about 10 years ago. It is a amazingly well built although complex car. You taught me a few things about mine thanks keep up the good work
Great detailed review! My uncle had a 1970 Mark III and it was in metallic brown / black vinyl roof. Loved that car! Loved the way the back windows didn't go down... they went back into the roof! Very cool! By the way... you may know already.... the a/c was on all the time to help defog, lower the humidity in the cabin. One of the best vehicles Ford ever made! One last thing, when Ford went to "hidden wipers" in 1970, and redesigned the cowl, I believe they went to electric wipers... no more hydraulic power steering pump wipers. The 69's are pure, but I really like the 1970/71's .. with the cleaner hood-line. Thanks again!
Mark III is my favorite classic "personal luxury" car. I also love the Mark V and thirdly MarkIV. Quality dropped after the Mark III but still quite the imposing vehicles.
I can't believe how gorgeous this car of yours is! Just spectacular and your attention to detail and the amount of knowledge you possess about it is truly impressive! I learned to drive on a 65 Thunderbird which had similar features like vacuum locks and wipers and so forth but it always worked, it was a great car. But that you have all the documentation is great, and the color combination is just gorgeous! Where do you find these beauties? And PS, I really like the more square look of the Mark III more than the IV, which is just a matter of taste, but it's very "powerful" looking.
I can't imagine the neck snapping torque this high-compression 460 is capable of producing. I had a 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville (455) that we did a lot of bolt on mods, and we upgraded to a better head casting and we were getting an 8:38 ET in the 1/8 mile and a 60-foot time of 1.78 seconds. Bet this 460 will rock and roll.
As an owner of a Bonneville with a 455 and a 98 Oldmobile with their 455 and also a Ford with a 460 I can testify that the 460 had pretty good torque but it was blown away by any of the GM 400's. It was slow compared to any of its contemporaries. I can only describe it as adequate. My Olds pulled out of the slot like a dragster and you could barely keep it straight till it got into third. The Ford 460 never demonstrated anything like that.
Wow this car is gorgeous! My first car was a 70 Mk III, that I bought in 79 when I was 17 years old. I paid only $1600 for it, money I earned working at a fast food place. Nobody wanted them because of gas prices. It never got over 7mpg!
Such a beautiful and excellent designed dashboard and the controls are unique and the way things were designed are so different than before or after the time of the building of the car!
1967 Thunderbird headlamp vacuum motors actually had the spring forcing the doors closed if there was a leak, but 1968/69 and Mark III had the spring forcing the doors open for safety. I like the no-spring idea.
Hi Adam, I used to own one of the very first Mark III models (the 1968 1/2 as some call it). Got it around 2002 when I was finishing college, and it was in decent condition. Kept it for a year. The car was dark blue with black vinyl roof and black leather interior. I remember it had a different interior than yours - smaller, more intricate seat designs with no headrests, and a simpler, less attractive steering wheel with walnut trim and the rim blow horn. To turn it on, I had to crank the ignition key while holding the gear selector between park and reverse. The 460 engine could still haul ass even after all those years! Only thing that bothered me about driving it was the high padded dashboard which obstructed the view of the road for me, and I could not adjust the seat any higher (I am 5’8”). I really like the color combo of your car in maroon interior and exterior. I think these cars look really nice in bright colors.
Hi there. Loving that Mark 3, especially the color combo. I have a 70 Mark 3 and was just wondering how you got the hood ornament on. I have a hood ornament which i got in Hawaii about 30 years ago and want to put it on, but a bit scared of doing damage.
Bring it to a reputable local body shop. NOT a chain store like Maaco! My Mk III had a hood ornament that was installed perfectly by the previous owner. I didn't even know it wasn't factory, until I learned it wasn't. It's an awesome touch to an awesome car!
Thank you for sharing these excellent classic cars with us. I remember them all very well. I was a child that loved cars and I would know every car make and model year and spec. (Well for the most part lol). I must say I was looking forward to your drive in this car but I guess you had some reason to not go for a spin.
Great review of a beautiful car. What's the name of that book you got all those stats from? Edit: Ordered it on eBay, it's called The Encyclopedia of American Cars by the Consumer Guide Editors, published in 2007.
Sounds over the top to me. I'd use premium only, and if hearing a knock, then use an additive or race fuel. My '63 Coupe De Ville runs like a top on Premium with the 390 high compression I rebuilt years ago. Before storing for the winter, I use fresh Premium with Sta-Bil. As for his 160 degree thermostat, not the best idea, engines have proved to last longer with stock - the old cast iron blocks need to warm up well (not hot) for long life.
That is beautiful and a car that stands out among others, even other Lincolns. But I have to go with the 1972 Mark IV as my personal favorite. I know you'll be enjoying yours. Thanks for the tour.
In the very early '80s I bought a nice '71 Lincoln MKIII from a local dealer's used car lot. The car was a dream to drive. I bought the '71 as a buddy of mine had a '69 MKIII, and I really liked the styling. I took out a membership to the Lincoln Continental Owner's Club, and read an article about how to get more low-end torque by switching to a smaller ported aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold. This also would knock off about 25 pounds of weight off the engine. The manifold installation made a noticeable difference in low end acceleration due to increase air/fuel mixture flow. I also liked to keep my ignition timing advance for more power; hence I had to mix 101 Octane Booster with my gas. Lastly, I read an article saying that the multi-piece die cast grill cost Lincoln $350 back in 1968. That would translate to almost $3,000 in September 2022 dollars.
SO, it you look the car over very carefully you won't find the name "Lincoln" on it. Like the Mark II before it, it's a Continental Mark III. I have a '71 Continental Mark III and ID on the door tag says Product of Ford Motor Company.
Lovely specimen. Truly special. Congrats. FMC liked to use vacuum lines. Our 197x Merc Montego (Torino type) used vacuum hoses to operate the A/C controls. It had a bunch of black tubes with stripes in colors for ID. I remember putting in a stereo and wiggled around those tubes for access. (There is a slight possibility I might be mistaken. It might be another car. That was a looooooong time ago.) Even in the 70s with all the early inefficient emissions controls, the smaller 351C moved that 5000 lb car pretty quickly! I remember having fun driving it as a kid. IMO, those FMC cars with the smaller trunks and giant noses were the last in a (very long car design fashion?) history going back to the Duesenbergs and old limousines. You could build a small house on those giant hoods.
Hello Adam, Sir I have Enjoyed your CZcams Channel, quite the trip down memory lane as I was an ASE Master Technician starting out at a SOHIO-BP Procare repair shop about the time you were starting kindergarten,those were challenging times attempting correct driveability problems that the factory and dealership weren't able to rectify, I so very glad when Computer Controls especially OBD II became standard by law so manufacturers like Ford were forced to make their vehicles easier to diagnose without have to hook up a BOB (Break Out Box) to get any Live Data (so called live). I know You have a slight GM bias, however I believe anyone who repaired Vehicles for a living especially back in the day did as they seemed to be built with the Idea that someone would have to repair them !I worked as a Lead Technician on a Diagnostic- Drivability-Electrical Team at One of the Largest Volume Chevrolet Dealerships in Virginia for 20 Years until Back problems caused me to go.on Disability about 5 years ago. Scott Winters RK Chevrolet Virginia Beach.
Love this car! Thanks for the video! Your warning about the shift lever is valid. My dad's 71 F100/150 backed him into a brick wall. Some metal garbage cans kept it from breaking his legs. Unluckily he must have reached out by reflex and his wrist was crushed.
The first thing that came to mind was the movie "The French Connection" The second thing that came to mind was an "aircraft carrier" because of the hood. Must be fun to change the power steering pump... Sweet car.
Nice colour combination for this personal luxury car, and it’s in very good condition for a 69. I also enjoyed listening to your detailed report too, despite all those irritating commercials. As a side note, this particular make and model was featured in the 1968 John Wayne film, “Hellfighters.”
In watching this video, it was purchased or sent to the dealer on my 10th birthday. I thought that was interesting. I worked at a Ford dealership in the late 70’s, there was an older man that owned one just like that except it was a blue with a white top and interior and a 70. Keep up the good videos.
Wow, amazingly beautiful car. Young people today have no idea what works of art cars used to be.
My 20 something year old daughter once told me " you're friend who has a car like your Lincoln stopped over" She thought that our Mark III was similar to his "64 GTO. Haah, kids nowadaze.
Totally Agree !!!
@@rdlykryk4384 It's sad, Rdly! My Dad's housekeeper walked by the front of my Mark III and said "What year Cadillac is that?"
young people don't care about that, as long as it has apple car play or god knows what else. All kind of things we old folks don't know how to use, plus we don't care about what makes them tick. I have noticed when you do show up in something like this, all young boys are in awe about them.
@@basvanderhoek9293 a lot of people my age love the classic cars we just can't really afford to actually own one lmao
What a refreshing change to hear a youtube video start "Hello Everyone" - instead of the oh so predictable "Hey Guys, Whats's Up." Great car too!
Yes! There’s another channel I watch out of Florida that reviews awesome cars, but with too much satire and profanity. I only keep coming back because the cars are so great, and the commentary is very interesting. But I don’t care for the profanity.
Its seems like haven't been listening to "hello everyone, this is yooour daily dose of internet" lately 😂
I like this guy. He lets the car be the star. No manufactured quirky behavior.
Next video he could try the Paul Hogan intro, 'G'day viewers. '
It's the little things that count....
My grandma had that car. Same color. Leadfoot granny got a few tickets in it.
Go Granny Go!
Nana had class and style, My pops loved smoking people off the line at stop lights in the Mark III especially Buick 225 Electras that was the GM equivalent of the mark III.
Cool, the same car in the French Connection
As you describe it, the granny from Wendy's commercial of the 80's comes to my mind. Where's the beef🙂
@@lilibethdoherty295 The GM equivalent to that car was the Cadillac Eldorado. Lincoln was the top model made by Ford and Cadillac was the top line made by GM
@@tomsreviews238 My Dad always put the posi -traction Diff. and the Torque of the 460 to good use racing buicks and chevy's at stop lights the Mark III was not just class and luxury it was a powerhouse too!
Being British, I never really appreciated American cars as I was growing up. But I'm so glad these cars exist and now find it fascinating to see all the advanced features these cars had and this particular example is such a wonderful peace of history from a time when America was truly great.
Only one thing missing from this video - no car video is complete without the car being driven.
MAGA
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Rare classic car & automotive history: how many classics do you own?
Good to hear from a Brit. 👍 I like learning (from here in the states) about British & other European cars myself when I can. From what I've heard, a lot of British cars in those decades gone by had problematic electrical systems. If it had Lucas fuel injection, that's a fun, (not), can of worms to get into fixing. On the other hand, in the '50s, '60s ,& '70s, a lot of European automakers had a different theory on number of gears in manual gearboxes, ratios in the gearbox, and rear differential ratios too,, from American cars, & I see why some Europeans were critical of American cars if they learned to drive in Europe.
Being scotch, I want what i never had: a big, slow, lazy V8 with cushy suspension for those “buttery smooth british roads”
Have to say THANK YOU to Mr. Lee Iacocca for these beautiful MARK III's. Your car lives on!
Amen. Story has it that Lido had a sleepless night in Europe when he came up with an idea of slapping a Rolls Royce grille on a Thunderbird and the rest is history. He went on to work his magic with the Maverick, Mustang 2, and yes the Granada/Monarch. He had a hand in the fox platform in the planning stages. I wonder what position Ford would be in today had Henry Ford 2 allowed Lee Iacocca to do whatever he wanted - one is with an engine sourced from Honda and of course the mini-van concept. Hmm
@@chadhaire1711 Yes they were, but they sold well. Right cars at the right time. Lee did the same with K cars at Chrysler.
@@markjohnston3502 1987 K Car! That's what we used in Driver's Ed class for practice driving around town & the nearby country roads!
@@markjohnston3502 Ford usually fires you for doing a great job!
They actually thought that it slowed down the assembly line!
One very important system to look at on any 68-71 Mark III are the drain tubes for the rear vent cavity which drains water from the cavity to the underside of car via some flexible bellow style hoses in the trunk on either side of the spare tire. Once these hoses rot which 99% of them do, depending on the horizontal attitude of the car the water will either drain to the trunk or worse yet under the carpet and often into the wiring track under the passenger side.
I found this out after not being able to get the musty odor out of my car which entailed removing the complete interior in order for the water to evaporate and air out the carpet.
Because replacement hoses were not available back in 2003 I used some flexible pool hose and replica hoses may be now available for purchase from Lincoln Land in Clearwater FL.
With 500 ft lbs of torque the Mark III is a tire melting monster. There is even a fully dressed Mark III on you tube that runs mid 10's in the 1/4 with a modified 460. I love my 71 MarkIII.
The MK III's are awesome, but what a horrible and easily fixable problem to be completely unaware of.
I read that the early 460's from 1969 to early 1970 were built using selected fits, which substantially increased the 365 rated horsepower.
They say the 500 engine is a good drag racing engine when built for high rpm’s.
Sorry, but I'm not entirely understanding what area the tubes are draining the water from....can you specify? thanks.
Chrysler used a similar rear-window/trunk area fresh air system in 1967 (the only year) and it had large drain tubes in the trunk as well. I suspect the general idea of aquaducting water thru a vehicle was determined to be not a good idea.
A John Deere 7000 series corn planter dry fertilizer tube is almost a perfect fit, you will only need to use an adaptor at the bottom. Under 20 dollars at any John Deere dealer.
Oh how I loved these cars back in the day. Their styling is still timeless.
I love these full sized cars. Thay have tons of space under the hood and are a pure joy to work on, as you don't have to disassemble the whole thing to change one accessory part.
Although these cars were built on the same chassis as the T-Bird, Lincoln did a much better job with the same base. It was meant to be a limited production run of 3 and maybe 4 yrs. at the most. My Dad bought one brand new in 1970, it was his last car before he passed away. These were elegant cars in their time,... understated luxury, The interiors were warm and inviting and were very comfortable . The Heating and AC systems were excellent. For such a large heavy car the handling was exceptional for the time and the brakes were powerful and easily controlled. Two wheel ABS brakes were available and worked. These were better cars than the Cadillac Eldorado, less plastic, and much more class. Few cars of the time had a full set of gauges, but the Mark III did.
I am always surprised and disappointed that these cars have never been given the respect, status, and value that I feel they deserve among car collectors.
Unfortunately you must understand that barely anyone remembers the past even as far as 1969. it is a sad world, all forgetting the past within days thanks to whatever google tells them about the past.
I had a 1906 Oldsmobile Sedanette that worked brilliantly, a 1930 Hudson, 1915 Chevrolet royal mail roadster, a Nash 1941, and my first automobile a Cadillac 1953 business Coupé in Crystal green irid.
Understated luxury, are you high? Maybe compared to Cadillac of that era, I love those cars, but they are kitschy as fuck.
@@vulekv93 Kitschy? As I said, in their time, their luxury was understated. Compared to many Cadillacs and others, the interiors had a minimum of chrome and glitter and the quality of the materials used were better as well.
I am curious what you consider to be tasteful yet understated.
Having driven both, I prefer the '69-'71 Cadillac Coupes for overall driveability, including acceleration, cornering, and general road feel.
The Lincolns had a quieter, smoother ride though.
I read somewhere recently that the Lincolns handle the best of all the BIG luxury cars.
Massive machine, gorgeous paint and a big engine. That hood is incredible. I remember the big, big cars.
Simply fantastic. Thank you for the tour and for taking care of this beauty.
Warning!
Restomod crowd, stay clear of this pristine 1969 Lincoln Mark III.
I am fed up of seeing "Time Capsule" cars being butchered with non OEM parts.
Well deserved "thumbs up" on your rare and original MK III.
MOST DEFINITELY! 👍
Amen to that.
Yes So True !
Sorry, no. These cars, with a modern crate motor and updated brakes are the equal of any riceburning luxury car of 2021. And by the way, shitcan that stupid crank-connected fan for a nice big thermostat controlled electric.
Great video. My dad had a gas station in the 60's and 70's and even though we were strictly a GM family I always admired the styling and interior on these particular Lincolns.
Ooh, you DEVIL! But you do have good taste though!
I must say this 1969 Mark 111 is in unbelievably great condition ❤️❤️❤️
I love how heavy those vintage cars are, not like today's junk. I love the long nose of these older cars, and the ornaments on the nose
I owned a '71, nowhere near this nice. The '69 was the best because the engines were quite a bit stronger than the 70 and especially '71. The specs books don't reflect this; FoMoCo didn't want to release the car and then keep showing an HP drop on paper, so they understated the power rating for '69 especially. I took the back of the interior apart to work on the power windows; the car was built like a cathedral, with about that much consideration for what things weighed.
I loved these Lincolns when they came out and I still love them today what a classy car! I love that color combo on that 69.That is one cool car.
Yup, burgundy is a CLASS color and great match for a classic car!
Dream car right there. Also fun fact, a Rolls-Royce in the sixties cost around 8k for the base, this Lincoln and Cadillac were up there with Rolls, but they screwed themselves over in the 80s by cheaping out.
RR made two models in 1969, the Silver Shadow was the cheapest and started at $20k up to $29k. Not sure where you got your numbers. When it was launched in 1965, the Silver Shadow cost an impossibly steep $19,700, or about three times as much as a contemporary Cadillac Sedan de Ville.
Hi, Victory. The least-expensive Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow in 1969 was 8K POUNDS, which was close to $20K US. Brought forward in time: my 1978 Silver Shadow II (also the least-expensive Rolls by a fair margin) just nudged $70K brand new while the contemporary Continental Mark V (NOT the least-expensive Lincoln) had a base MSRP of $12K. The special limited edition Mark V Diamond Jubilee, the most expensive car ever sold by Lincoln, had an astronomical MSRP of $21K. Fun fact: Even into the 1980s the MSRPs of American luxury cars failed to break the $20K barrier. At the beginning of the decade, the highest-priced American car you could buy was the hand-built 1981 Chrysler Imperial, at what was then considered the eye-watering base MSRP of $18,300)
Of course one cannot forget the Cadillac Allante, that sold for close to 60 grand in 1987 model year. :)
@@bobtepedino5661Lincoln Continental Mark VI was $24,000 In 1980
@@betsyduane3461 Base MSRP was $16,700
They didn't just build cars back then, they made movable art. My first car was a 63 Impala (Not new, im not old lol) and although basic compared to most designs of cars back then it was incredible. One finger ability to turn with power steering, stars in the headliner, pillar-less windows, A heater that was enough to heat a home, floor vents that didn't let water in but cool air.
The cars on the road behind are positively boring in comparison to this stunner. Absolutely love this car and it's originality
I would not recommend removing the spring for the headlight covers. They were designed to open by default in the event you lose vacuum air. If you're driving down the highway with your headlights on and lose vacuum, the headlamp covers will close and you will not have the use of your headlights. It could be very dangerous. Also, if you disconnect your air-conditioning unit your windshield defrosters will not operate properly.
There were many cars that didn't have A/C at all, and they still had windshield defrost.
The air conditioning helps them perform better by pulling humidify out of the air. Again how well that helps will vary depending on your climate and how clean you keep your inside glass.
@@ryanhawkins1235 True. And defrost and 'defog' are two different functions.
@@redpine8665 YES, BUT IT WAS NOT DEHUMIDIFIED AIR....CAR FULL OF PEOPLE WAS A PROBLEM...BEEN THERE
@@log05mus TAKE IT DEEP HAROLD HOLMES!
Adam, thank you for sharing such a wonderfully preserved example of a 1969 Mark lll. These cars were just the epitome of a personal luxury vehicle and the "brain -child" of Lee Iacocca. Built alongside Thunderbird's in the Wixom Assembly Plant, the fit and finish was top notch. What an era! Your videos are great, please keep 'em coming!
Well informed and very detailed. Thank you for this!
Your Mark III is stunning BTW 😊
My opinion this is the Best looking Mark ever made, classic look.
Remember the French Connection.
Thanks for all your posts.
These were not considered Mob cars when new. That lovely nomenclature started with the 1974 Lincoln Sedans with the chromium railroad tie bumpers, opera windows and coach lights. The sales brochure for the Mark iii looks like a resent day Ralph Lauren catalog.....the '69 was the highest quality of the 3 years with metal dash inlays and vents. The turbine hubcaps looked great. The wipers were also exposed on the '69 ( hidden on the 70 and 71) Gorgeous example right off the brochure.
Let’s just say that if one lived in that neighborhood in ‘69 and drove that car, one was not likely declaring all of their income. 😜
You said the El Dorado has a nice engine and transmission it does. Not nearly as nice not even close to as nice as a 365 hp 500 ft.² pounds of torque 460 in.³ 385 engine family Ford. That’s one of the finest motors ever made by anyone at any time. A lot of people don’t know about that motor..Canted valve arrangement cylinder heads on that with the quench chamber that motor is turning over 10 to 1 compression and they put dish pistons in the mid-1972 fun fact if that motor isn’t at LEAST 400 Hp .. on a dyno.. I’ll eat my left boot…in Macy’s Window.. on Sunday morning
I was gonna say that… stuff too.. I knew all that
Absolutely gorgeous Adam! The Mark lll was something really special. I prefer the '70 and '71 cars the best as the wipers were recessed below the hood...kind of cleans up the look. This is what I call a Hot Rod Lincoln!
A long time ago, I mean 30 + years ago, I had the opportunity to buy that 4 door suicide door T bird used for a song and a dance. This interior harkens back to that car. It was brown, and I regret not buying it now, looking back. There was something about very late 60s into very early 70s ford luxury interiors that are very special.
Those t-birds were very cool 😎
My roommate at college had one in the early 80's. We had no problem going through the snow during the Michigan winters...she was a beast
@@stuartb9323 YES!
Thank you for your in-depth knowledge on the cars you feature. This is truly a nice car. I find your collection of cars really impressive.
Very informative. I enjoyed watching that. When I was a teenager I loved the Mark 3. I now own a Mark V. When I retured from the airline industry I moved from S. Florida to Oregon. I drove the Mark V. No issues! First class comfort.
What a B E A U T I F U L car! Always liked these Lincoln's. I still have my first brand new vehicle; a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; a poor man's Licoln/Cadillac.
YOU are very knowledgeable on the 69 MARK III DIFFERENCES FOR 70 @ 71
My Dad had one of these cars when I was in High School. As you said the fit and finish was incredible. And those door catches! Oh the stories and memories I have! To this day still my favorite car of all time! So lucky to have gotten to experience it. He later had 2 Mark IV. The hoods that went on for ever. HeHe.
Your vehicles are gorgeous. Myself and many, many others have always appreciated the individual character, beauty and excitement of American designed cars, but until I began viewing your offerings, I never truly realized just how beautiful and richly detailed the interiors of many of these cars were. This is likely because I have mostly only casually viewed these classic cars from the exterior, but never took the opportunity for a closer look. It's also worth mentioning that few were likely in as pristine condition as those of yours that I've seen. Thanks for presenting these museum quality design and engineering marvels for those of us who grew up surrounded by them, and ultimately watched them all but disappear.
Thx! They’re great
The Mark III was one of the best styled cars of all time... And it was a stroke of genius on Iaccoca's part... He told the Styling Department to "put a Rolls Royce grill on a Thunderbird"...
Unfortunately, that was about the time that the TRUE styling started to wane in all makes.
Iaccoca's brilliant idea led to a boatload of cheapening cost through "badge engineering" and once unique car models essentially just became "trim levels" of the same basic body.
I guess it even worse now... All we get to choose from is who's shade of Silver we like better...or so it seems.
My all time favorite is the Mark II. The ones Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra owned. Best style ever.
Agreed. But the Mark II, even with its $10,000 price tag, put FoMoCo in further in the red with every car delivered. GM did even worse with their $13K El Dorado Brougham
Furthermore, they are real beast to maintain. They sold very few of them and while the build quality and materials for them were excellent, there are no replacement parts basically anymore.
Better them than Jon Voight.
That is one of the most beautiful car interiors I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you! When I was a kid, the Lincoln MK III and the Cadillac El Dorado were the most attractive domestic coupes. I never knew that there was so much attention to detail. My friend Jim Farley is now CEO of Ford Motor Company.
Wow! Such a gorgeous car! I remember these when they were new, and they were real head turners! And hey, what do you know? They still are! I also remember Ford's Flow Thru Ventilation System. In 1966 my Dad bought a brand new Ford Galaxie 500 four door hardtop that had it, and I can still remember that hushed whooshing sound it made when you activated it. I am really enjoying these remarkable cars you're sharing with us...Thanks so much!
Thx!
I loved those Lincolns when i was a teenager back in the 60's and 70's I owned a 95 continental it had the 4.6 32 valves nice but the electronics were lousy but the engine ran great I can that's your baby you take good care of it young man I drive a 2006 GTO at 67 it's fast enough for this old man
Thanks for the great and detailed walk around. What a terrific automobile. My uncle had a silver / black / black that I fell in love with many decades ago. One of my dream cars to own one day!
I did a high school newspaper road test of this car. My parents had two contemporary Mercedes sedans. The Mark III was enormous in comparison but it was a pretty good driver and beautifully quiet inside.
Great presentation Adam, and done with so much class. I'm so glad you're also not a fan of loud exhaust systems. I really miss deep pile carpeting, 12" rear view mirrors and hood ornaments on cars though.
I'm no fan of loud exhaust either, especially on a car like this.
A home run of Ford style! Inside & out. Best of your fleet I've seen so far. Great color combo too!
Bought a clean '69 in 1977 in Pasadena California, while on vacation from my gig on the Alaska Pipeline. At 26 I had waaay too much money. Had the car driven to Seattle and shipped to Anchorage. Flew to Anchorage on arrival, drove to Valdeeez. Eerily silent, smooth and effortless. Driving across the plateau toward Glen allen, toolin' along, Portland Oregon on the radio, blissed out. Pair of headlights in the far distance, AST flashes roof lights as we reach hailing distance. I look at the speedo I'm doing 115. No stop, just slowed a bit.
This car is mind blowing ! Probably one of the best examples I have ever seen. Loaded with options too.
GORGEOUS!! When will car designers ever learn to bring back a LUXURIOUS CAR not a LUXURIOUS Truck only.
I have a 1971 continental mark III . you pulled out some good things we forgot a few good things. The 69 started in June 1968. Early productions did not have headrest. And the reason they went for the dash steering column was because of the federal government have a locking column to help prevent theft. 69 and 70 the bottom of the hood was painted the same color as the car 71 it is not. It was also the first car to come from the factory with radial tires. All the trim is made of stainless steel. It also was available with A very early type a rear antilock brakes. Power trunk release is also vacuum operated. And yes the 70 and 71 used real wood and it does hold up very well. Back in 2017 my mark was on the cover of continental comments.
Your presentations are extremely informative and accurate. I have a 1971 MARK III.
Best car channel. Period. Your knowledge, the thorough and detailed overview, service tips, and more, are outstanding. Excellent job, Adam. Your channel deserves to have a lot more subscribers. I have done my part, and I recommend other viewers of this channel to do likewise. Happy New Year to you!
Thx Mike!
And that 460cid 4v was a mover. This car was fast,also.
Now that's my kind of car, and my kind of review. Thoroughly enjoyed the detailed look at this masterpiece you have. As an aside, i find it interesting that Ford put the electronic eye for the dimmer on the exterior of the car!
These were beautiful Lincolns. I had a car detailing business back then and it was a pleasure working on these cars. Gorgeous interiors.
When these came out, they were called "Mafia Staff Cars." Lee Iacoca supposedly said, "The car buffs won't like it, but the people with money will." The man knew his customer.
These are the cars that men have wet dreams over. Astoundingly beautiful
@Dustin Sadik ❤
Barry, perfectly described.
To you
No need to have dreams, with a back seat like that, the ladies took over the duties of the dreams!
Haa haa the ladies took over the duties of more than the dreams, the ladies took over everything and if Putin hadn't helped out - Hillary would have been POTUS!
It looks like a metro Detroit neighborhood! Amazing video
I was thinking the same thing.
looks like nice brick houses
Connniecut plates? I doubt it being from the D...having lived there
I am enjoying your channel so much. To see all these vehicles, and explanation of their technology and operations. It’s awesome.
Thx!
This is my favorite CZcams channel. I thought I was the only one who loves these 70s huge cars.
There was a movie several years back about the race to perfect and patent intermittent wipers. And the car it was demonstrated on was a Mark III and it was stunning on the big screen!
Flash of Genius
@@KMcNally117 Yes! Thank you.
Another great video -- of a beautiful car!
Excellent video I have a 71 Mark 3 I bought off the original owner about 10 years ago. It is a amazingly well built although complex car. You taught me a few things about mine thanks keep up the good work
Great detailed review! My uncle had a 1970 Mark III and it was in metallic brown / black vinyl roof. Loved that car! Loved the way the back windows didn't go down... they went back into the roof! Very cool! By the way... you may know already.... the a/c was on all the time to help defog, lower the humidity in the cabin. One of the best vehicles Ford ever made! One last thing, when Ford went to "hidden wipers" in 1970, and redesigned the cowl, I believe they went to electric wipers... no more hydraulic power steering pump wipers. The 69's are pure, but I really like the 1970/71's .. with the cleaner hood-line. Thanks again!
You are right also about the steering wheels being different, they were.
Mark III is my favorite classic "personal luxury" car. I also love the Mark V and thirdly MarkIV. Quality dropped after the Mark III but still quite the imposing vehicles.
i have two cars, a1969 coronet an a 2007 mkz.1969 was probably the pnnacle of auto making in the U.S. good video, love the lincolin
I like that you refer to the books and such when discussing your cars. Nice touch.
Man, if only I could go back in time with $8000 in my pocket... this is such a beautiful car.
I can't believe how gorgeous this car of yours is! Just spectacular and your attention to detail and the amount of knowledge you possess about it is truly impressive! I learned to drive on a 65 Thunderbird which had similar features like vacuum locks and wipers and so forth but it always worked, it was a great car. But that you have all the documentation is great, and the color combination is just gorgeous! Where do you find these beauties? And PS, I really like the more square look of the Mark III more than the IV, which is just a matter of taste, but it's very "powerful" looking.
That's a cold piece of work right there.
The Steering Wheel is huge!!!! AC still works!! That’s quality right there!!
I can't imagine the neck snapping torque this high-compression 460 is capable of producing. I had a 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville (455) that we did a lot of bolt on mods, and we upgraded to a better head casting and we were getting an 8:38 ET in the 1/8 mile and a 60-foot time of 1.78 seconds. Bet this 460 will rock and roll.
As an owner of a Bonneville with a 455 and a 98 Oldmobile with their 455 and also a Ford with a 460 I can testify that the 460 had pretty good torque but it was blown away by any of the GM 400's. It was slow compared to any of its contemporaries. I can only describe it as adequate. My Olds pulled out of the slot like a dragster and you could barely keep it straight till it got into third. The Ford 460 never demonstrated anything like that.
Although Lincoln was channeling Rolls-Royce’s grill with their Mark3, it outdid them in their execution.
I love this channel, just good facts, no hype. Very well done indeed.
Nice :). I miss the 60’s, 70’s. I never thought I’d see these old cars in such original condition again in my life.
Fine , fine , machine
now thats special.
Wow this car is gorgeous! My first car was a 70 Mk III, that I bought in 79 when I was 17 years old. I paid only $1600 for it, money I earned working at a fast food place. Nobody wanted them because of gas prices. It never got over 7mpg!
Such a beautiful and excellent designed dashboard and the controls are unique and the way things were designed are so different than before or after the time of the building of the car!
23:40 Useful headlight door fact
1967 Thunderbird headlamp vacuum motors actually had the spring forcing the doors closed if there was a leak, but 1968/69 and Mark III had the spring forcing the doors open for safety. I like the no-spring idea.
Those are the days when cars had style , as opposed to the computerized graphic look alike clones of today.
The CHROME makes a HUGE difference in styling! That's why newer cars are so BORING.
Hi Adam, I used to own one of the very first Mark III models (the 1968 1/2 as some call it). Got it around 2002 when I was finishing college, and it was in decent condition. Kept it for a year.
The car was dark blue with black vinyl roof and black leather interior. I remember it had a different interior than yours - smaller, more intricate seat designs with no headrests, and a simpler, less attractive steering wheel with walnut trim and the rim blow horn.
To turn it on, I had to crank the ignition key while holding the gear selector between park and reverse. The 460 engine could still haul ass even after all those years! Only thing that bothered me about driving it was the high padded dashboard which obstructed the view of the road for me, and I could not adjust the seat any higher (I am 5’8”).
I really like the color combo of your car in maroon interior and exterior. I think these cars look really nice in bright colors.
What beautiful Lincoln! It's in amazing condition.
Hi there. Loving that Mark 3, especially the color combo. I have a 70 Mark 3 and was just wondering how you got the hood ornament on. I have a hood ornament which i got in Hawaii about 30 years ago and want to put it on, but a bit scared of doing damage.
Bring it to a reputable local body shop. NOT a chain store like Maaco! My Mk III had a hood ornament that was installed perfectly by the previous owner. I didn't even know it wasn't factory, until I learned it wasn't. It's an awesome touch to an awesome car!
@@kenk7451 Cheers thanks for the tip. I love this car and a Hood ornament will just set it off.
I’m impressed. The Continental had some very impressive features for its time. Almost ahead of it’s time.
Very nice presentation of a beautiful Lincoln!
Thank you for sharing these excellent classic cars with us. I remember them all very well. I was a child that loved cars and I would know every car make and model year and spec. (Well for the most part lol). I must say I was looking forward to your drive in this car but I guess you had some reason to not go for a spin.
Great review of a beautiful car. What's the name of that book you got all those stats from? Edit: Ordered it on eBay, it's called The Encyclopedia of American Cars by the Consumer Guide Editors, published in 2007.
I like the fuel chemistry you use to keep the 460 alive.
Sounds over the top to me. I'd use premium only, and if hearing a knock, then use an additive or race fuel. My '63 Coupe De Ville runs like a top on Premium with the 390 high compression I rebuilt years ago. Before storing for the winter, I use fresh Premium with Sta-Bil. As for his 160 degree thermostat, not the best idea, engines have proved to last longer with stock - the old cast iron blocks need to warm up well (not hot) for long life.
That is beautiful and a car that stands out among others, even other Lincolns. But I have to go with the 1972 Mark IV as my personal favorite. I know you'll be enjoying yours. Thanks for the tour.
In the very early '80s I bought a nice '71 Lincoln MKIII from a local dealer's used car lot. The car was a dream to drive. I bought the '71 as a buddy of mine had a '69 MKIII, and I really liked the styling. I took out a membership to the Lincoln Continental Owner's Club, and read an article about how to get more low-end torque by switching to a smaller ported aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold. This also would knock off about 25 pounds of weight off the engine. The manifold installation made a noticeable difference in low end acceleration due to increase air/fuel mixture flow. I also liked to keep my ignition timing advance for more power; hence I had to mix 101 Octane Booster with my gas. Lastly, I read an article saying that the multi-piece die cast grill cost Lincoln $350 back in 1968. That would translate to almost $3,000 in September 2022 dollars.
SO, it you look the car over very carefully you won't find the name "Lincoln" on it. Like the Mark II before it, it's a Continental Mark III. I have a '71 Continental Mark III and ID on the door tag says Product of Ford Motor Company.
Lovely specimen. Truly special. Congrats. FMC liked to use vacuum lines. Our 197x Merc Montego (Torino type) used vacuum hoses to operate the A/C controls. It had a bunch of black tubes with stripes in colors for ID. I remember putting in a stereo and wiggled around those tubes for access. (There is a slight possibility I might be mistaken. It might be another car. That was a looooooong time ago.) Even in the 70s with all the early inefficient emissions controls, the smaller 351C moved that 5000 lb car pretty quickly! I remember having fun driving it as a kid. IMO, those FMC cars with the smaller trunks and giant noses were the last in a (very long car design fashion?) history going back to the Duesenbergs and old limousines. You could build a small house on those giant hoods.
Beautiful car. I've always been a Lincoln fan and have a '67 Coupe, so the 60s clamshells/slab sides and the Mark III are top of my list.
Hello Adam, Sir I have Enjoyed your CZcams Channel, quite the trip down memory lane as I was an ASE Master Technician starting out at a SOHIO-BP Procare repair shop about the time you were starting kindergarten,those were challenging times attempting correct driveability problems that the factory and dealership weren't able to rectify, I so very glad when Computer Controls especially OBD II became standard by law so manufacturers like Ford were forced to make their vehicles easier to diagnose without have to hook up a BOB (Break Out Box) to get any Live Data (so called live). I know You have a slight GM bias, however I believe anyone who repaired Vehicles for a living especially back in the day did as they seemed to be built with the Idea that someone would have to repair them !I worked as a Lead Technician on a Diagnostic- Drivability-Electrical Team at One of the Largest Volume Chevrolet Dealerships in Virginia for 20 Years until Back problems caused me to go.on Disability about 5 years ago. Scott Winters RK Chevrolet Virginia Beach.
Love this car! Thanks for the video! Your warning about the shift lever is valid. My dad's 71 F100/150 backed him into a brick wall. Some metal garbage cans kept it from breaking his legs. Unluckily he must have reached out by reflex and his wrist was crushed.
Truly a work of art. Thank you so much for sharing my friend..
Absolutely stunning. I remember the days. We had no mafia in our town, just people with class and money.
ahahahahaahahahahahahahare you sure that where you lived there was no mafia? Where did you live? In heaven??AHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH
The first thing that came to mind was the movie "The French Connection" The second thing that came to mind was an "aircraft carrier" because of the hood. Must be fun to change the power steering pump... Sweet car.
The 1967-71 thunderbird and 68-70 Mark's are some of the most elegant cars Ford built.
Dad's '69 T-Bird had those great round idiot lights up high too. As a kid I loved watching them !
Nice colour combination for this personal luxury car, and it’s in very good condition for a 69. I also enjoyed listening to your detailed report too, despite all those irritating commercials. As a side note, this particular make and model was featured in the 1968 John Wayne film, “Hellfighters.”
In watching this video, it was purchased or sent to the dealer on my 10th birthday. I thought that was interesting. I worked at a Ford dealership in the late 70’s, there was an older man that owned one just like that except it was a blue with a white top and interior and a 70. Keep up the good videos.