1975 Lincoln Continental Town Car introduction and review

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2021
  • Here is my 1975 Lincoln Continental Town Car that we call "Miss Vida."
    She is large, and in charge and floats down the road.
    460 V8, 4 Barrel, C6 Auto. 2.5 Tones, and darn near 20 feet long.
    Check out the driving review. • 1975 Lincoln Continent...
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  • @chriswade319
    @chriswade319 Před 3 lety +11

    You've got a gem, an experience the younger generation will never understand or appreciate. Beautiful piece of history, Thanks for sharing

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      So very true. Thankfully I much appreciate older cars and try my hardest to educate and keep them alive.

  • @markdempsey9099
    @markdempsey9099 Před 3 lety +24

    One of my favorite land yachts and in a great color

  • @frankiecrocker
    @frankiecrocker Před 3 lety +5

    FYI, they're called opera windows, not portholes, and they're for style, the passengers' convenience and comfort. It's amazing how people drove these cars with such ease, I learned to drive in my father's 1975 Ford LTD.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah I have no idea why I called them Portholes in this video as I always call them opera windows. O well. It really is amazing, but other than its the size of the titanic it is very easy to drive.

    • @frankiecrocker
      @frankiecrocker Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage heck yeah, even women drove those behemoth station wagons with a dozen screaming kids in the back! Just 4 people riding in that Lincoln is social distancing!
      Keep up the great videos Gary!

  • @alitheretrokid
    @alitheretrokid Před 3 lety +4

    I wish cars were still as colorful as they used to be. Now all interiors are grey, black, white, or beige.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      I absolutely agree. I understand its not cost effective these days but its such a shame.

  • @billymcmanus9642
    @billymcmanus9642 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a triple black 1978 Lincoln continental Town car edition. My aunt gave to me. My absolute favorite car. They called it the Canadian vehicle. They only drove when driving to Canada from Massachusetts back in the late 1970s to see my uncle's family or when they drove to Florida. They bought it brand new just for those road trips. Other than that it was covered in their garage. When she gave it to me in 1993 it only had 28 thousand miles on it and still drive like new. Miss that car. It was show room condition inside & out and everything worked. I was the man back then 18 years old who owned a Lincoln 🤣 my door ashtray doors did the same thing. The springs are gone so they stayed open. I put super glue on both corners of each of them put painters tape on them so they can dry closed next day peeling the tape off problem solved. Painters tape won't leave a mark easy to peel off without out undoing it. Beautiful car hope you still have it

  • @orbiterL
    @orbiterL Před 3 lety +3

    Very good car. The trunk can hold two bodies or one big Mexican with the deck lid closed! And it has lots of gun storage places inside!

  • @fritzrl
    @fritzrl Před 3 lety +4

    Had exactly the same car, green inside and out -- except that the upholstery in mine was army-blanket wool. Used it as a commuter, and never, ever had problems with people brake-checking me, cutting in front, tailgating, or passing too closely. The car's sheer bulk was its major advantage. I called her the Green Queen, and she'll live long in memory.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Oh wow neat. Nowadays it seems people aren't as worried about the sure mass of this thing. I've been cut off a few times, and its not fun.

  • @mrw417
    @mrw417 Před 3 lety +3

    In high school I had a yellow one. It leaked nearly everywhere, but was a dream to drive and I still have fond memories.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      They are amazing to drive. Just drive from gas station to gas station

  • @6709ify
    @6709ify Před 3 lety +2

    I have one that's 2 years newer than this one; a 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe. The Town Coupes are incredibly rare and I've wanted one forever. Mine has a fair amount of rust on it but I do plan on doing a full frame-off rotisserie better-than-new restoration to it. It's my baby!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Town coupes are really interesting cars. Best of luck with the Restoration!

    • @6709ify
      @6709ify Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage I love it! Rides and feels just as nice as the 4 door version but just with 2 gigantic doors instead of 4 smaller ones. I love vintage luxury cars like these! Nothing feels like an old Cadillac or an old Lincoln. Smoothest riding cars I’ve ever driven!

  • @blainederouen9977
    @blainederouen9977 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for showing off that beautiful Lincoln. My parents owned a 1975 Lincoln Continental (not the Town Car), it didn't have the vent windows nor the opera lamps. My mother didn't want leather interior. So we didn't sink into those plush leather seats. That car rode like a dream. They traded it in just before my 15th birthday in 1979. Doesn't mean I didn't drive it on the back country roads. There was a 400 under the hood. I think that car got about 12 mpg.

  • @DSP1968
    @DSP1968 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for sharing this video of your car. I've had one - a '78 -- and looked after two of these when they were new for my grandparents. A tip for your mini-vent windows: Ford used to make mini-vent lubricant that is placed in the molding channel which is attached to the vent glass to help it slide up and down. Hard to find, but you can use silicone lubricant for that task. It's a good idea to keep them lubricated, as if they start binding, the molding will become detached and you'll have a nice little problem on your hands. I bought a '73 Marquis Brougham a few years ago and the prior owner didn't know this trick! Luckily I was able to find NOS glass, but that's got to be hard to find these days.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching! How very interesting and thank you for the advice, I will definitely do that!

  • @davidfrania8990
    @davidfrania8990 Před 3 lety +7

    I know exactly what you mean about that jade green everywhere. Back in those days I had a Thunderbird in the exact same color and I loved it! Have fun with Miss Vida!!!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah its just wild. Thanks! I definitely do, its such a pleasure to drive!

  • @socalltd
    @socalltd Před 3 lety +3

    Hope the paint comes back as best as possible. . The auto parking brake release has a small manual handle next to the park pedal, also vacuum assisted and
    Its part of a connivance pkg in 73 with the visor mirror, trunk release, auto seat release on 2 doors and left and right remote side mirrors. The smokers windows are called
    "power mini vent" first in '73 . Both options were for the LTD brougham, Marquis brougham, Continental Town car and Mark IV.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +3

      How interesting. thanks for the info! Love knowing detailed info like that!

  • @ref4044
    @ref4044 Před 3 lety +1

    Had a 1975 Continental Town Coupe' back in the day. Exactly like this - all jade green. In 1975 Lincoln really make a major push to overcome "the other luxury car" in terms of styling, interior, and luxury appointments. DETAILS. 1975 was the most luxurious they ever offered in the 1970's. (Unfortunately due to either costs or "resting on their laurels" as the years went on things were either removed or parts sourced from the generic Ford parts bin) Details are important on a luxury car. Oh...and MPG. I got 7.3 as an average. Took it back to the dealership and they put it on the diagnostics - yes up to specs for a 1975 460....then again I never wasted any time going someplace. LOL Great review. Brought back a lot of good memories. The 1975 TC was to this day the most luxurious car I ever had - and that includes the MK IV I had before it and the MK V I had after it..

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 2 lety

      Nice! Its funny since I have several other Luxury vehicles of different generations and of different countries and the Lincoln just did differently. I just love this car! And I average around 8 mpg myself.

  • @slicksnewonenow
    @slicksnewonenow Před 10 měsíci +1

    EXCELLENT and very rare color scheme... and even more rare because of the leather interior!
    It's magnificent.

  • @CC_Top_Solutions
    @CC_Top_Solutions Před 3 lety +4

    You can bring that paint back with an electric orbital buffer and some Meguiars cutting compound. I bought my buffer, pads and compound at Harbor Freight and they work GREAT! I love your car!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      I am planning on using a lite cutting compound and seeing what all I can do to the paint. I'll make an episode of it.

    • @CC_Top_Solutions
      @CC_Top_Solutions Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage Looking forward to watching it!

  • @cudaus1
    @cudaus1 Před 3 lety +2

    Over the years I have had many Towne Cars. My wife worked at Ford Engineering in Dearborn. We got the employee discount. Great cars and a great color on yours. The Towne Cars never die!

  • @user-my5et7hs1s
    @user-my5et7hs1s Před rokem +1

    Very nice car .I owned 1 1976 looked like your beautiful 1975. For your low fuel warning, there is a low fuel " relay box behind the old owners placket. Take the glove box out and look up, comes out with 2 nuts. Lube the lock gears in the door panel, another of times with lack of usage and age the rubber boots get caught in the gear the rod. 1978 and1979 have different lock motor. Good luck and enjoy. I am glad to see another young person enjoying . I also have a 1979 Collector Serior towncar and love it.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you so much for the information!!!!

  • @dcformee123
    @dcformee123 Před 3 lety +13

    I think that little mirror extra mirror wasn't for just looking at your face I think it was for powdering your nose lol it was the 70s

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      True. Still its a very cool touch that I love.

    • @DSP1968
      @DSP1968 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage that mirror was part of the Town Car option package.

    • @drewlinglv
      @drewlinglv Před 3 lety +1

      I thought it was for ladies to fix the back of their hair -- takes two mirrors.

    • @tomfrazier1103
      @tomfrazier1103 Před 3 lety +1

      These were a common amenity in old luxury cars, even after the passing of the fitted drinks cabinet.

    • @slicksnewonenow
      @slicksnewonenow Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lincolns since the Sixties always had a hand mirror in the glove compartment.

  • @wadeguidry6675
    @wadeguidry6675 Před 3 lety +4

    I generally dont like 4 door cars, but this is one I love. My friends mom had a maroon colored one and I liked riding in it. I remember that greenish glow of the dashboard lights, I thought it was really cool.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Yeah the green glow of the dash is just great.

    • @wadeguidry6675
      @wadeguidry6675 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage I'm 53 and the last time I rode in that car was in the late 70s. That glowing dash is all I really remember, so it definitely made an impression on me. I'm so glad you showed it in your video. Reminds me of my youth, lol.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      @@wadeguidry6675 How cool!

    • @mrw417
      @mrw417 Před 3 lety

      They did make a 2-door. About the same size as this beast, but with two super long doors instead of four. When I had my yellow 75 Continental (in the late 80s) I once pulled into a gas station next to a lady driving a Coupe in the exact same yellow. We did a thorough mutual admiration tour of our respective yachts while filling up.

  • @jtralongo1
    @jtralongo1 Před 3 lety +3

    I've owned a few of these. The most notorious issue is the power seat switch shorting out and catching fire. Be sure to check all the wiring and that there isn't resistance building up on the power passenger seat. Great car. Great color.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! I have definitely heard about that and am keeping my eye on it for sure!

    • @jtralongo1
      @jtralongo1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@CarysGarage If your good with electronics, you can always rewire it so that it doesn't constantly get current, like the radio or wipers, the switch will only work with ignition on.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jtralongo1definitely a great idea, I will have to look into that. I don't leave it parked with the battery connected since I have a draw I am still working on sorting out.

    • @jtralongo1
      @jtralongo1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@CarysGarage Believe it or not, that digital clock can draw down a weak battery in just a few days. Other places to look is the rear door lighters (sometimes they are pushed down just enough to set off current flow).

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      @@jtralongo1 doing many test on it the only thing I can find is the Digital clock is pulling a little bit and thats the only thing that is drawing. no lighters.

  • @rustynailmendlesohn8710
    @rustynailmendlesohn8710 Před 3 lety +4

    My gawd you are one handsome dude. And FYI, those oval windows back in the day were called "opera windows". Nice vid. Edited because previous poster already called you out on that opera window thing. Sorry

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Yeah idk why I called them portholes. Sometimes when I film I get a bit scatter brained.

    • @rustynailmendlesohn8710
      @rustynailmendlesohn8710 Před 3 lety +2

      @@CarysGarage It's all good. My grandma had a 76 in a dark red with velour seats when she bought it in late 1975. New cars back then came out in previous year in the Fall. Brought back memories. Again, nice vid. Take care

  • @rrad8106
    @rrad8106 Před 3 lety +3

    You have a rare find there! I LOVE that age and model of Lincoln, and have owned several that I bought off sand lots in Florida with dreams of restoration. They were mostly electrical and mechanical disasters, though. It's wonderful to see one in such great shape and with some marvelous potential!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      That is why I had to have it. It is nice enough to enjoy and needs just enough work that I don't feel bad about putting miles on it.

  • @EnglishLearnersHere
    @EnglishLearnersHere Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, Cary! Marissa Balidoy here. Learned a lot from your awesome video!

  • @mikefordguy3364
    @mikefordguy3364 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice ride. My first car was a 1970 Mercury Monterey. Same green color. 390 engine but not loaded up with all the power options like your continental. Enjoy your find and have fun with it!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Very cool!! I for sure will. I enjoy it very much.

  • @seand2711
    @seand2711 Před 3 lety +4

    They are not port hole windows, they are called opera windows.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Very true, I always call them opera windows but here I called them port hole windows. Not sure why I did that.

  • @williamfluck148
    @williamfluck148 Před 3 lety +2

    I really like the green all over, especially the gauges at night. I looked at a green Lincoln like this back in 76 awesome colors, good luck with your ride, never give that up, never. Be Safe.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks. I plan to hold onto this one for a long time.

  • @carwashadamcooper1538
    @carwashadamcooper1538 Před 3 lety +2

    There was one of these, exactly this car in a scrapyard in Philadelphia about two years ago. I really wanted it, but had no place to put it.
    I hope someone saved it.

  • @shanelucas3159
    @shanelucas3159 Před 2 lety +1

    Definitely a nice car, sure hope to find a big car like that that will just float down the road!

  • @tomfrazier1103
    @tomfrazier1103 Před 3 lety +4

    The North Korean regime has one of these '74-75 cars. I saw footage of the funeral cortege when the last guy shuffled his coil, and this car was in it. I think it's a black one, or a dark color. Communist rulers have always seemed to favour American luxury cars. Having recently seen the clip of his funeral, it is a black longer limousine. Did Lincoln still make a factory limo in the mid '70s? It was not a 1980s prom limo length but longer than the "Normal" length of these cars at the high tide of American car size. Saw the clip again, it is a black limousine, a smidge longer than the usual 74-5s, not a prom nite stretch.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      How interesting. Yeah they definitely do especially when you compare them to what they would have from over there. Don't get me wrong I want a commie car really bad!! But hey the American luxury barges were next level.

    • @timothyhh
      @timothyhh Před 3 lety +1

      I think NoKo has some 70s era Volvo 200s in their fleet too. If I remember correctly they ordered them from Volvo, took delivery of them, then never paid for them.

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey man! Awesome review of one classic big ol' green gal right there. Miss Vida is certainly calling some shots, kid. When you went over those railroad tracks I had a feeling it was eerily like what the gangsters experienced as they drove over dead rivals in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn back in the day lol ;). And your floppy skater sneaks and tubesocks? Awesome! Just like mine, little bro :). Keep up the great reviews, JV Johnny

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, I really appreciate it! Hey the shoes are comfy. lol

  • @jverrelli1
    @jverrelli1 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely beautiful, love it

  • @xrmerkur
    @xrmerkur Před 3 lety +3

    Congratulations on owning an estate on wheels. The opera windows were such a signature look for Continental from the 1970’s - 1983. My Mark VI was the last series to feature the opera window. I really enjoyed watching your review of this gigantic land yacht. My garage is not so big so owning a baby Lincoln fits perfectly. Please keep up the great content, it’s inspiring me to get out there and record newer videos of my classic. Spring is practically here now. Enjoy your classic!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks. It is such a wonderful car and I enjoy owning it. I tell people that I didn't buy a car rather I bought a zip code. Overall its hard to get a ride like that, only other car I have that comes close is my Bentley but thats totally different story. Also thanks for the kind words about my content! I've been trying to keep up the content flow and projects. I have plenty to keep me busy and make videos on.

    • @xrmerkur
      @xrmerkur Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage definitely a conversation piece everywhere you go; car wash, stop signs, traffic lights, gas station, grocery store and virtually anywhere you park. you gotta be a real people person to own all that metal.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      @@xrmerkur ain't that the truth. After owning Citroëns and other odd cars I've become rather use to it. I wonder sometimes what people think when they see a young guy driving a car like this. Im sure the thought that I borrowed it from my grandmother comes into play lol

    • @xrmerkur
      @xrmerkur Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage haha! they will eventually realize you’re preserving American History. If anything where ever there thoughts wonder respect is the end result.

    • @christopherhale5445
      @christopherhale5445 Před 3 lety +1

      The 70s were great times for couches on wheels.....those seats weren't just for driving and riding...haha......its a time and era gone.....only a hand full of 8 tracks......these cars and some old friends can bring them back.....nothing like the ride of a old school 70s luxury barge

  • @steves4639
    @steves4639 Před 3 lety +2

    never knew about the glovebox mirror, and i pride myself on arcane and useless car trivia lol...thats the kinda thing that normally would disappear over the years. yea man that is a LOT of green inside...but looks to be in great shape. how could you not have a good time driving that thing around...glad it survived and that you are keeping it going

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      I am the same way. I love odd useless info and I had no idea that mirror was a thing. When I found it in the glovebox I was pretty amazed! And thanks, I really enjoy driving it around. Its going to be nice when I get it looking better!

  • @tomwebber9377
    @tomwebber9377 Před 3 lety

    I remember these coming out and my father wanting one. He bought an Olds Toronado because it was a little bit cooler, less a 'dad' car, but he loved these. So big. Just so very big.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Oh wow. Hey a Toronado would be pretty cool too.

  • @TheHavrelandtExperiment
    @TheHavrelandtExperiment Před 3 lety +2

    Jeezus, I remember looking at a Continental just like this way back in 1995 in Laramie Wy, green on green and all, on a used car lot for $300. Gawd I miss cheap these cars used to be.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah the times of cheap cheap boats are pretty much no more unfortunately.

  • @ralphhayes3242
    @ralphhayes3242 Před 3 lety +3

    Had a '74 back in early 80's great car never failed to start even on the coldest day here in Ohio as long as you could put gas in it you were in for a great ride.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +3

      Nice! Yeah keeping gas in it can be a pain for sure.

    • @dcformee123
      @dcformee123 Před 3 lety +1

      And run premium only premium unleaded

    • @Dallas_K
      @Dallas_K Před 3 lety

      I had one. 10 gas stations per mile. Smoothest ride ever.

  • @brianhechinger6726
    @brianhechinger6726 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice vid. I had a ‘77 Continental 4-door very similar but with the newer grille and no opera windows. Replace your door strikers, the plastic sleeves are broken off of them causing the loud “click-clack” when the doors open. Also, there should be a short metal lever up under the dash next to the parking brake that releases it without using the vacuum assist. My 77 had one. Cheers

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      I have ordered a new door striker for both front doors. The drivers one is missing the entire plastic sleeve. Thankfully they were super cheap. Yeah there is a little lever next to the parking brake pedal to release it, but thankfully the vacuum release still works.

    • @brianhechinger6726
      @brianhechinger6726 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage good to hear.

  • @robertcushman7002
    @robertcushman7002 Před 10 měsíci +1

    love your videos, and above all your knowledge!
    cheers 👍 🍻 👏 ✌️ 🥂 👍 🍻

  • @teNpac47
    @teNpac47 Před 3 lety +2

    Ah yes, of all the American automaker Land Yachts being made during that time the Lincoln's were one of my fav's, up there with Cadillac!!!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yes they are brilliant. Cadillac is next on my list of vehicles I want.

  • @KoldingDenmark
    @KoldingDenmark Před 3 lety +3

    Always loved these triple green sedans.
    05:58 An easy fix on the ashtray is to disconnect the spring, and it won't open unless you do it manually. The little plastic thing, which holds it down, is hard to come by.
    06:38 If you want to protect this trim, don't turn the wheel with a flat hand.

  • @tyharm1
    @tyharm1 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful Continental!

  • @Caddyboy56
    @Caddyboy56 Před 2 lety

    Sir I can see you are extremely obsessed about the size and just about everything else on your vehicle you purchased. Great that you want to fix it up! I can recall these types of luxury cars on the road brand new! We enjoyed them as much as your generation enjoys todays SUVS. Miss those hide away headlights and rolls-royce inspired grill.

  • @fungalspore
    @fungalspore Před 3 lety +1

    enjoyed the video, well done. I have LTC 2000....LUV it...

  • @javahedz
    @javahedz Před 3 lety +1

    This was my favorite Lincoln ever, in my favorite green ever! Bring ‘er back to original glory!!

    • @nygelmiller5293
      @nygelmiller5293 Před 3 lety +1

      To javahedz from Nygel Miller, Yes, I do love the colour, and it's nice that cars match inside sometimes - it's just too strong a SHADE of green for outside, AND inside! And that roof lining is such a strong shade, that is just no respite! I would rather tell someone where all the diamonds are hidden, than be made to travel in that car - even if it IS a Lincoln! (Perhaps this a SHADE of"Lincoln Green" ?

    • @javahedz
      @javahedz Před 3 lety

      @@nygelmiller5293 LOL!! 😜

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      I for sure will. I plan to get it repainted so it will look sharp.

  • @itsalwayssomething57
    @itsalwayssomething57 Před 3 lety +1

    I love that Green! beautiful car

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. As do we. It's such a great car

  • @davidallen5776
    @davidallen5776 Před 2 lety +1

    And Lincoln kept its girth until after 1979! I commend them for that!

  • @flilguy
    @flilguy Před 3 lety +1

    My parents had a 1974 Lincoln Continental Town Car. The cars were similar. Glad your model still had the ribbon speedometer. Ours had a lighted mirror on the passenger side sun visor. I can't remember if the drivers side had a lighted mirror. Ours had a little bit different dash board. Our clock was a dial clock the same size as the other instruments. I don't think ours had the automatic parking brake release. The horn control was inside of the steering wheel. I took my drivers license test in that car. I accidently squeezed the steering wheel too tight and the horn wheel went off in the middle of my driving test. I told the instructor I forgot the horn control was in the steering of this car and he went ahead and passed me.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      The Ribbon speedo is one of my favorite aspects of the car! Thats funny about the horn! Did you have to parallel park that thing??

    • @flilguy
      @flilguy Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage I had to do up hill and down hill parking. That is why I don't remember the parking brake being different. Although I have always had a bad habit of forgetting to release my parking brake when I use it. No parallel parking in1985 for the test. Yeah the driver's ed car was a Dodge Caravan. We had a big snow storm during the last part of driver ed. We covered parallel parking and changing tires in the class room.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      @@flilguy how wild!

  • @cloud819
    @cloud819 Před 3 lety +2

    Such a cool car.

  • @deanmustard3304
    @deanmustard3304 Před 3 lety +6

    DUE LOVE THE THE LINCOLNS AND THIS IS A GOOD EXAMPLE

  • @cluricaun78
    @cluricaun78 Před 3 lety

    Awesome car, awesome video, thanks for making it :)

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm going to make some more videos here soon with the Lincoln since everybody really likes it!

  • @andymantoronto
    @andymantoronto Před 3 lety +1

    LOVE the car!

  • @erickort1987
    @erickort1987 Před 3 lety +2

    i have a buddy thats 6`9 he owned 75 lincoln,we we would cram 7 ppl in it and go booze cruzin in it,we sat comfotably in the back seat with 4 ppl in back seat

  • @goldbergje
    @goldbergje Před 3 lety +3

    My mother's last car was a '76 Town Car Coupe. I'm trying to remember what the gas mileage was. It couldn't have been that great.:)

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Town coupes are really neat. No matter what they just like to drink fuel.

    • @oceankite7442
      @oceankite7442 Před 3 lety

      I’m from Australia and I’m looking to purchase a 1975 town coupe, hope I do win the auction

  • @ecast1500
    @ecast1500 Před 3 lety +1

    a rolling boat, My dad had one would drive it back and forth to Vegas

  • @LoveSoLost
    @LoveSoLost Před 3 lety +3

    It's like a living room on wheels; get mini chandelier's in the backseat like Snoop Dogg.
    Those side LED's are DOPE!
    POWER SMOKING WINDOW!?!?!?! dead

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      It is more comfy than my actual living room. Damn the seats are good.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Well gotta have the power smoking window so you don't have to open the entire thing. Lol.

  • @TyyeahBStoo
    @TyyeahBStoo Před 3 lety +1

    I saw one just like that one same year and color in Daytona Beach Fl 👍

  • @murattaylan9602
    @murattaylan9602 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful car.

  • @jimmorris1002
    @jimmorris1002 Před 2 lety +1

    Our family had a 1976 Lincoln Towncar; however, I cannot remember the differene(s) between a 1975 and a 1976. We drove from Evansville, Indiana to Los Angeles in our Town Car, and we were not at all fatigued.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 2 lety

      How cool. I can imagine it was a great comfortable ride. I can't wait to take this one on a road trip

    • @jimmorris1002
      @jimmorris1002 Před 2 lety

      What was/were the difference(s) of the 1975 and the 1976?

  • @2packs4sure
    @2packs4sure Před 3 lety +2

    Another project that needs doing is the door latch striker bushings so the doors close properly..

  • @christopherhale5445
    @christopherhale5445 Před 3 lety

    I hope u keep it....i love mine.....they really are the pinnacle of gad dadious....luxury.....really cant be duplicated.....i give Ford a hats off for holding the torch for this kind of car all the way to 2011...with the panther cars........u got urself a gift there.....cherish it...dont be that guy setting on the porch 20 years from now telling some guy that u should have hung on to it......

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah I agree with you there. I plan to keep my hands on this one for a long time! I have wanted a car like this for such a long time and never was able to make it happen till I found this one. I plan to make it that much nicer and just enjoy it for a long time to come.

    • @christopherhale5445
      @christopherhale5445 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CarysGarage you can reach out to me privately at christopherhale83@gmail.com. we can talk car shop there....or via cell

  • @nickharrison4246
    @nickharrison4246 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful

  • @bellvnv2000
    @bellvnv2000 Před rokem

    I miss my 79 Lincoln 😭😭😭

  • @michaelwoolsey3886
    @michaelwoolsey3886 Před 3 lety +1

    I love all of the DONUTS that the local crazies have been burning, in that parking lot!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Yeah empty parking lots tend to attract such things around here.

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety +1

    Your Lincoln Continental Town Car is equipped with the Jade Luxury Group trim option.

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 Před 3 lety

    Man that exterior has patina. Interior is beautiful

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed I was surprised by that myself. The interior is what sold me on the car. I would rather freshen up paint and body stuff than do interior refresh. The southwest is less than kind to paint work but in due time ill make it pretty again. For now its a fantastic driver that I can enjoy.

  • @terjetytland884
    @terjetytland884 Před 3 lety +1

    Great car. I have the blue version.

  • @gregorymogle9898
    @gregorymogle9898 Před 3 lety +1

    I was waiting for the body reference . . . :)

  • @datsun210
    @datsun210 Před 3 lety +3

    I guarantee you there is roof rust aplenty underneath the vinyl top.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +3

      From what I can tell the metal is solid underneath the top. So if there is any its hopefully minimal. But well see when I get the top off.

  • @robertfoster6070
    @robertfoster6070 Před 3 lety +1

    Reminds me of Media Player visualisation of sound where it describes itself as, "Green is not your enemy"

  • @FvGa
    @FvGa Před 3 lety +1

    Smoking windows, YES PLEASE! What's behind the wall in the trunk? I like ur style, u should ask random ppl with cool cars to review them.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      That is what I am starting to do! I've been talking to different people about reviewing there vehicles, and I am going to start doing driving reviews with a Gopro stuck to the passenger window as I drive.

  • @sirfoot3940
    @sirfoot3940 Před rokem

    I’ve got one FOR SALE @ 8.5k underbody coating, original bumper to bumper, “ custom “ green paint, 8-track works, road ready, only driven in sunny weather meaning no snow or rain use. Garage kept, custom air shocks due to 20” rims that were on it but comes with original hub caps. Hood ornament in tact. All power features working seats, clock, antenna,…etc. in Indiana. “Eyes” are open during park but close while running unless lights are activated, then opens when needed.

  • @Chris_Troxler
    @Chris_Troxler Před 3 lety

    I have a 75 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe. Black/red combo. Love it, but I hit a deer with it.😭 I'll get it repaired soon.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Dang that sucks. Glad to hear you'll get it fixed.

  • @jfro5867
    @jfro5867 Před 3 lety +2

    As bad as it sounds (2 1/2 tons), many modern large SUV’s are that sort of weight nowadays. Looks great IMO.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Very true. And thank you!

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage and some of them don't get much better gas mileage either.

  • @phillip6500
    @phillip6500 Před 3 lety

    Oh I bought a 66 Dodge Cornet 500
    with a 383 for $50 and put an transmission in for a $ 100 with help from my friend John! Cheep cheep cheep.

  • @petergoldberg6293
    @petergoldberg6293 Před 3 lety +1

    What an awesome car. I really need to get myself one of the 70s Lincoln’s. I have a 2008 Mercury grand Marquis. Very similar floaty ride don’t feel bumps. It was garage queen from old lady 17,000 miles when I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. Still looks like new. Where did you get your Lincoln. Having a hard time tracking one down.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow that sounds amazing! There is nothing like driving a big sedan! I found this one on Craigslist one day out of the blue. I had been looking for some time for a 70s land barge with little success and then this one showed up. I am so pleased I was able to get it.

  • @jamesjames3525
    @jamesjames3525 Před 3 lety +2

    These cars were made to make the owner feel important!. Today they just wants you to blend!.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      So so true! It was such a different time.

  • @hildablanco1591
    @hildablanco1591 Před 3 lety +1

    Restore it to perfection its worth it

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      All in due time it will be brought back to its former glory.

  • @dcformee123
    @dcformee123 Před 3 lety +2

    You know Tokyo or Hankook sells a white wall tire that will fit that big Lincoln Town Car that can take the wait in a white wall and it would look much nicer than black walls on that Lincoln. They're not made for blackwalls that's for sure?

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      I totally agree. I have a friend at a tire shop in town that is going to help me get a set of nice white walls that are made for these older heavy cars. Im looking forward to getting a set for it!

    • @dcformee123
      @dcformee123 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage look for tires with a load range maximum. You don't want the standard load range you want the maximum load range those are kind of tricky to find in a white wall anymore? Like I said a Hankook and Toyo Tires in a white wall in a P 235 75 R15 I'm pretty sure that's what you're takes?

    • @dcformee123
      @dcformee123 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage you do need to keep on the waxing get you some rubbing compound and rub it out and then wax it with some mother's Carnauba wax you want the carnuba wax that's the good stuff? And then get you some Armor All do the top really good cuz the car doesn't look too bad could come around somewhat the paint the interior looks nice I get rid of that can gas cover and try to get you one and green I'm pretty sure you can order them if not green get a black one they would look a whole lot better than when you get your white walls or no look really nice

    • @dcformee123
      @dcformee123 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage also did you know the 460 was an option on that year the regular engine size would been the 400 modified something I don't know if you knew

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      @@dcformee123 you are misinformed, the 460 engine was standard equipment. In 1977 the 400 engine was used in California and high-altitude areas but the 460 was still standard in 49 states. In 1978 the 400 became standard with the 460 optional but in 1979 the 400 was the only engine available.

  • @Sirvalorsax
    @Sirvalorsax Před 3 lety +2

    I would love to see this in a candy green

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      When cleaned and Polished the paint very nearly is.

  • @auntbarbara5576
    @auntbarbara5576 Před 3 lety

    Aunt Barbara adores you!

  • @ozarksailor2714
    @ozarksailor2714 Před 3 lety +1

    Neat

  • @hamadmirza7325
    @hamadmirza7325 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Cary for making wonderful review of Lincoln Continental 1975 so im wondering have u ever driven old Cadillac Fleetwood 1970s?

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I have driven many different Cadillacs but not a 70's Fleetwood. I would love to!

    • @hamadmirza7325
      @hamadmirza7325 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage which kind of Cadillacs did u drive it?

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      @@hamadmirza7325 I've all in all Driven a 58 Eldorado Brougham, I owned and drove a couple times a 62 Series 62 6 window. 64 coupe, 68 sedan, 81 fleetwood, 85 seville diesel ( I want a diesel), several 90-91 Broughams, 93 fleetwood.

    • @hamadmirza7325
      @hamadmirza7325 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage Wow u r so lucky bro in driving of different Cadillac models so im wondering as per ur experience in driving both old Cadillacs and Lincoln Continental 1975 so which one of them u feel most comfortable in terms of soft power steering, soft cushion seating and smooth suspension?

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      It is very hard to compare and say which I like better. I would really like to drive a mid 70's Fleetwood and get a good comparison. From the Cadillac's I have driven they are both so cushy and comfortable.

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s Real imitation wood

  • @dimviesel
    @dimviesel Před 3 lety +1

    😍

  • @beaminscott
    @beaminscott Před 3 lety +1

    A stunning example of elegance in the 70's. A little volume on Steve Miller and it may cover the exhaust (I agree, not right for the car).

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      I need to get more 8 tracks for the player. This summer I'm going to get a exhaust put on it and tone it down then use these mufflers on my truck.

    • @beaminscott
      @beaminscott Před 3 lety +2

      The opera windows and integrated vent windows are nice touches that should have never been discontinued IMHO.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      I totally agree!

  • @garysandiego
    @garysandiego Před 3 lety +1

    I do like a green interior....

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. You would have to to drive it, lol

    • @garysandiego
      @garysandiego Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage I’m up for that!

  • @marksayers3721
    @marksayers3721 Před 3 lety +1

    You should look into joining the Lincoln and continental owners club

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Is there much advantage with the Club? I've been a member of different owners clubs off and on for years.

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage great source for information and parts.

  • @MarkEspinola
    @MarkEspinola Před rokem +1

    That so-called 'land barge' will give a far better ride then the dinky 'green' uncomfortable, toy cars on the road today.

  • @nygelmiller5293
    @nygelmiller5293 Před 3 lety

    I recently I am a Lincoln addict! There's nothing like a Lincoln! However, I do admit THIS Lincoln has defeated me! The exterior is a nice colour, the interior is a nice colour but PLEASE, not together! I would have to get the seats died black, there would STILL be enough green!

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      Yeah the green does get a bit overwhelming with how much there is. But my other half loves Green so its all good.

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      Infidel, that car is equipped with the Jade luxury group!

  • @AWSum-uf4ri
    @AWSum-uf4ri Před 3 lety +2

    Aw man

  • @shugahcaine4137
    @shugahcaine4137 Před 3 lety +1

    Is that Vida Bohem from Too Wong Foo?

  • @vernonhudspeth4389
    @vernonhudspeth4389 Před 2 lety

    I had a 79 Lincoln Town car just like this but it was a 79 and it was a gold color I miss it had a little dent up in the front but I still drove it that thing drove everywhere it cost me about what 300 and some dollars that was back in the old days from you can get $100 a car in the last year and then you go buy another one anyway they'll know nothing about that nowadays them hundred dollar cars or $1,000 cars now but anyway bring back memory Lane

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Před 3 lety +2

    White walls all around please

  • @kippaseo8027
    @kippaseo8027 Před 3 lety +1

    That is one of the most ghastly and vulgar beasts I have ever seen in my life! I'll bet it's not as fuel efficient as my Camry? Lol Not saying that it would fix the pain issues but I have been able to make some pretty tired and faded looking paint With good old fashioned nu Finnish car Polish In the Orange bottle. If you can find the paste in the can that's even better but pretty hard to find of late. I have used it the entire life of my 21 year old Camry Which has spent its life park in the direct South Florida Sun in still shines and is as glossy as when she was brand new. I can't wait to see the update videos on that big barge And I totally agree that that is an awesome color Both inside and out.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks and good to know. Yeah best fuel mileage so far is 9.2mpg. But hey its great to drive.

    • @Dallas_K
      @Dallas_K Před 3 lety

      I had one, a 1977. 10 gas stations per mile was the average fuel economy.

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před 3 lety

      @@Dallas_K I had a 77 and a 79 and never bothered with miles per gallon, just miles per gas tank full which was about 200.

  • @berylwhite2983
    @berylwhite2983 Před 3 lety +1

    Mine had the rim blow any place you touch around the steering wheel what operate the horn. And if you if you flip the turn signal out the steering wheel would become telescopic. The one thing I hated the most was the covers over the headlights you would wash the car during the day and forget to clean the headlights. I love the climate control on it. It also had one other feature I just have to think about that the petals would move back and forth does anyone else remember that it had a buzzer on the seat if you didn't fasten the seat belt it would Buzz as long as you sitting in it

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      How cool. I've known a couple of people with Rim blow steering wheels, really cool but a real pain to fix when it breaks.

    • @berylwhite2983
      @berylwhite2983 Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage so true mine broke one time and every time you hit a bump the horn went off.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety

      @@berylwhite2983 well that would get annoying fairly quick

  • @dr.barrycohn5461
    @dr.barrycohn5461 Před 3 lety +1

    It's not a town car, it's a city block car. The paint is in ok shape, huh?

  • @stevetaxpayer6664
    @stevetaxpayer6664 Před 2 lety

    that care needed a warning light for wind shear.

  • @kd1s
    @kd1s Před 3 lety +1

    One thing I wish they'd do now that they're tripping over themselves to electrify cars is bring back the old body styles. Me I'd want one of those only electric. Or a 1950 Cadillac. Imagine all the comforts but electrified. Wouldn't it be awesome.

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +1

      That would be very interesting for sure!

    • @kd1s
      @kd1s Před 3 lety

      @@CarysGarage yeah it would. I wonder how much it'd cost to build them again.

    • @Caddyboy56
      @Caddyboy56 Před 2 lety

      Came across your comment Sir, the auto market in this country would shut down. Couldn't keep up with demand because you are not alone in your profound idea.

  • @hildablanco1591
    @hildablanco1591 Před 3 lety +2

    It can also tow ten thousand pounds

    • @CarysGarage
      @CarysGarage  Před 3 lety +2

      Funny thing is that i'm sure this car could tow better than my Suburban.