Lincoln Mark Series Mark VI (1983)
for sale
Price: US $17,500.00
Price: US $17,500.00
Lincoln
Continental Mark VI
1983
Signature series - a time-warp
find!
This is a really
authentic, great condition Continental Mark VI coupe. The car is very original
in all aspects and is a rare and wonderful find. Although not necessarily considered
a collectable by purist standards, its sheer condition makes her
so.
This is a genuine 2 owner car that spent its whole life in Illinois but never
driven on salty roads and showing a very low 49, 000
miles.
Finished in optional Diamond
blue metallic with a silver cabriolet vinyl top and light blue/grey leather
interior. The complete combination was an optional extra with the high metallic
paint finish and the leather being an additional option over cloth seats.
This Lincoln has been recently gone over by a
local work-shop and everything is in good operating condition. All that
was required was a light tune-up. The last owner, 85 years of age, ensured the
oil was changed every 3, 000 miles without fail. Everything in the car works; from
windows, to seats, to lights, A/C (new compressor converted to 134A), heater, right down to the most insignificant little feature - including the exterior
opera lights! The car still has its original spare which appears to have never
been used!
The paint on the entire car is 100% original without any
respray in any part. The body is rust free. The underside is rust free albeit
with minor scale. The whole car is very straight, accident free and has never
had any body repair. This is evidenced by the original factory stickers and
markings on the inside edges and under the hood. For original paint, it is
stunning with a deep luster and shine. There are little nicks and minor chips
but nothing major and certainly nothing that needs repairing. It is very shiny, consistent and simply looks great from close and afar. Although not perfect, VERY impressive for a 30 year old car!
All rubber, glass and trim fixtures are in wonderful
condition without any signs of fading, marks or scratches. The alloy wheels are
in good condition without any scuffs or rashes and look excellent. The bumpers
and wheel arch mouldings are virtually prefect. The under-scuff chrome side mouldings are excellent and any marks you see in the pictures are the mirror reflection of the car-park asphalt.
The interior is absolutely fantastic! Finished in a light
blue/grey leather, she looks incredibly sharp. The dash is perfect without any
sun-fading or cracking. All the vinyl, faux wood and carpets are great. The
dash cluster is clean and straight but for slight tarnishing on the gold of the instruments (but hardly noticeable). The steering wheel is without a single crack. The
seats are in simply amazing presentation and condition, totally clean and
without even a scuff, scratch or thread pulled. This is surely the best
testament for a low mileage example. Carpets, door panels, handles, switches, knobs and every little item is excellent. The headliner is also very good. The
interior is without doubt a 9.5 out of 10. Just stunning.
The car all round is very original in all respects. Bear new
215/70 whitewalls sit on good condition factory alloy wheels. The car has its
original operating manual.
~~Overall, this Lincoln Continental Mark VI coupe is an
excellent unrestored and original example. Although not a show car
by true definition, it certainly ranks very high in its current collectible
condition. You could certainly drive her with pride as-is to your next Lincoln meet and attract
a lot of attention. It ranks a clear 9-out-of-10 driver condition and would
make a great low-cost investment for any 80s car collection.~~
Click HERE to see additional photos!
Click HERE to see additional photos!~~oo00oo~~
This
Lincoln is part
of a private collection. I am not a broker or retail-style car dealer; although
licensed, I am a professional car collector of some 30 years with
considerable experience and knowledge of British and European Cars. I have a
long standing reputation being associated with Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor
cars which I take seriously. I take a lot of pride in my cars and have fun
in collecting and restoring them. However, auctions are not a game so when
you place a bid or offer, and you are the winning bidder, please understand you
have entered a binding contract. You cannot bid and win the auction and
expect not to meet the terms and conditions. Bidding and/or winning does not
mean you are expecting me to “hold” the car until you have the opportunity to
inspect it. Any inspection contemplated should be undertaken BEFORE you bid or
make an offer and I openly welcome any potential buyer to come and personally
inspect the car. Once you bid or make an offer, you are doing so to buy
WITHOUT conditions. A $2, 000 deposit (non-refundable) is required within 24
hours of the close of the auction and payable by PayPal. The balance of
funds are required within 7 days of the close of the auction and must be
provided by cashier’s check or bank wire. I cannot accept PayPal for the
balance unless you are willing to meet the cost of transfer fees. Full payment
must be made (and payments cleared) before the title and/or the vehicle is
released. All payments are non-refundable. Payments as described above form an
important part of this purchase contract and so, if all the funds are not
received as outlined above, I reserve the right to terminate the transaction
without notice. If there has been any deposit or other part payments received
and I elect to terminate the contract, I reserve the right to keep any such
deposits or payments and resell the vehicle to another bidder or interested
party or re-list the vehicle at any time. I am happy to assist with shipping
arrangements on a national and worldwide basis but the winning bidder takes
full responsibility for pickup and/or shipping and at his cost.
As
a collector and experienced restorer of classic cars, I make every effort to
bring my cars to a very high standard. Unless specifically stated, the car is
not of show standard but of good quality driver condition. Please
understand, the very nature of these classics is such that it is not always
possible to attend to every single item, or perhaps I may have inadvertently
overlooked an item. Please note, fitted radio/stereo systems are usually
subject to upgrade by purchasers so I do not ensure operation of these.
Further, a feature or function that is working perfectly one moment, may decide
to play-up the next. After all, it is some 30 years old. For this reason it is
necessary for the following condition:
The
vehicle is being sold as-is/where-is with no warranty
expressed, written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are
made with reasonable judgment and all efforts are made to ensure fair
assessment and accuracy but they are for descriptive and identification
purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller
shall not be responsible for errors in description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein and makes no warranty in connection therewith.
No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, unforeseen imperfection, defect or damage. It is the responsibility of the
buyer to have satisfied himself as to the condition and value and to bid based
upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable
effort to disclose any known defects at the buyer’s request prior to the close
of the auction. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs
regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Being a classic car
in excess of 10 years of age, in most US states, the mileage may be
recorded as “exempt”. In this regard the seller makes no warranties as to the
accuracy of the mileage indicated or shown. I can hold the vehicle up to 30
days while you arrange shipping but you must immediately insure it. I will not
bear any responsibility for any additional costs including storage, transportation, or repair after the close of the auction. Whereas I am happy to
store the car in excess of 30 days from auction end, a cost of $35 per day
shall apply beyond 30 days of auction end. Also, you must remember that this is
a classic +/-30 year old vehicle, and while it is up to you, I do not recommend
that you just “hop in and drive it across the country”. At least, I have
never done that. I have always professionally transported the cars in
enclosed carriers from where I bought them to my home.
PLEASE;
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE TERMS, MESSGAE ME BEFORE YOU BID AS, RESPECTFULLY, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
update: 2015-08-11
Used |
“Excellent overall clean condition. Mechanically well maintained with recent services completed. Accident and rust free. Paint & finishings rank very high showing some age with minor nicks and marks but nothing major. Technically; in generally very good condition. All electrics; windows, seats, features and functions, in working condition. No "unknown" major defects, but with possible weaknesses as you should expect with any +/-30 year old classic. See item description for full details.” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1MRBP98F9DY660754 | Year: | 1983 |
Interior Color: | blue/grey leather | Make: | Lincoln |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Model: | Mark Series |
Transmission: | Automatic | Trim: | Mark VI |
Body Type: | Coupe | Engine: | 302 EFI V8 |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | Rear wheel drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Mileage: | 48,900 |
Options: | Leather Seats | Sub Model: | Mark VI |
Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats | Exterior Color: | Metallic blue |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline |