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Lincoln Continental (1978)
for sale

Price: US $1,000.00

Description:

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1978 Lincoln Continental
All Original Factory Options and Runs Like New!!
6.6L V8 402 ci
Metallic Gold with Beige Cloth Interior
Lots of extras included!

VIN:
8Y81S895831
PRICE REDUCED** The original owner purchased this Lincoln in Wyoming where it lived for most of its life. After the owner passed away, it went to his family in Colorado who kept it in a barn untouched for many years. We purchased the car in 2011 and have only put 3k miles on it in the past 4.5 years. It has been kept in our garage and is only driven during nice weather. A recent costly pet emergency that ended in tragedy is forcing us to sell.
This car is all original - it's like a time capsule from the 70's. We have the original build sheet, the original owner's manual, and even the original space saver spare tire and canister. It has been babied and stored all it's life. It runs like new, quiet and smooth - starting without issue every time. The ride is like floating above the road. The transmission shifts are almost undetectable. The doors and trunk open and close as if they are new - no sag or rubbing. The factory 8 track player still works (comes with a set of refurbished 1970's music 8-tracks). The original Cartier analog clock still keeps accurate time. There are tons of extras included.
They don't make them like this anymore. A real attention getter and conversation starter - everywhere we take it, we get compliments. Enter it in a show or use it to commute to work. Whatever you choose, you will be riding in a dependable vehicle that is both comfortable and stylish.
Specs
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- 116k original miles (the odometer only has 5 digits so anything over 99k will roll over and give the appearance the car has less than it actually does; keep this in mind when viewing other vehicles like this of similar age.)
- Rear- wheel drive
- Automatic 3-speed transmission
- 3.11 axle ratio
- 6.6L/402 ci, advertised horsepower: 166 hp, Torque: 319 lb-ft
- Length: 233 in (19.4 feet), wheelbase: 127.2 in (10.6 feet)
- Curb weight: 4850 lbs
Exterior
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- Straight body and frame; original metallic gold paint in excellent condition (see below for specifics); undercarriage is barely broken in
- The vinyl top was replaced in 2006 and is in like new condition
- All chrome trim pieces are present and in excellent condition
- Tires are in very good condition with plenty of tread
- Transmission is clean and strong and shifts perfectly
- All glass is clear with little to no chips
- Hydraulic headlight covers function perfectly
Interior
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- Power seats
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Cruise control
- Cartier analog clock still keeps accurate time
- AM/FM radio with 8-track tape player works (refurbished 8-track tapes included)
- Automatic seat back release when door(s) open for easy rear seat access
- Cigar lighter for the driver and three additional cigarette lighters for the passengers
- Individually controlled opera lights for the rear passengers
- Original seat cloth is in excellent condition with no tears (there is one pin sized ink stain on passenger front seat and one button cover on driver's seat is worn along edges)
Drivetrain/Engine
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- Matching numbers car; it has not been molested or modified during its lifetime
- Full tune up; spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel filter, air filter, etc.; meticulous records kept
- New cooling system components including radiator, heater core, thermostat, hoses and clamps
- New shocks
- New brakes
- New battery cables with modern battery
- Oil change with new filter performed every fall since we've owned it regardless of mileage
Misc.
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- Clean and clear title
- Full-size spare tire with matching trunk carpet cover
- Original space-saving spare tire with inflator bottle
- Passenger side mirror added from a donor '78 Lincoln Continental
- Meticulous records
Extras included
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- complete set of official Ford 1978 Shop Manuals (Volume 1 Chassis, Volume 2 Engine, Volume 3 Electrical and Volume 4 Body as well as a Service Specifications manual)
- 2 vintage 1970's cup holders (one gold, one grey)
- set of 6 refurbished vintage 8-track tapes (Frank Sinatra, BeeGees, Billy Joel, KC and the Sunshine Band, Mitch Miller and Neil Diamond)
- extra trim pieces included are: front turn signal/parking light lamp, Continental insignia, chrome trim pieces and an entire tail light assembly (we pulled extra pieces off a donor Lincoln that we thought might be hard to find and kept them on hand just in case we should ever need them)
- original build sheet from 1978
- original space saver spare tire with inflator canister
- Dr. ColorChip automotive paint chip repair system
- several sets of keys on original Ford/Lincoln key blanks
Things that need attention
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- A/C works but needs to be converted to new system before it can be recharged
- Electric radio antenna does not raise/lower (although the switch and motor run)
- Headliner has several small holes (although it does not sag and all edges are in tact)
- Just a few small dings and/or scratches and some chips inherent with the original paint on a car this age; given it is 37 years old - it is in excellent condition; you have to be pretty close up to see the chips; the most noticeable blemishes are pictured above in the last photos of the group above and include: a small plum sized dent in the lower front bumper, some small corrosion marks along the back window where vinyl top and body meet, approximately 6 long scratch on front quarter panel just above passenger side turn signal; chips on driver's side door along top edge by trim; small holes in headliner
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS CAN BE SUPPLIED UPON REQUEST - DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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This vehicle is being sold as-is. No representations or standard warranties are made by seller, nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. Every effort has been made to accurately and fairly describe this vehicle to you. This is a used vehicle and has typical scratches, dings or minor wear and tear inherent with the year and mechanical parts are subject to fail.
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