1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

It was almost called the “Lancelot.” Instead, Ford president Lee Iacocca named it the Mark III, the spiritual successor to the handcrafted Continental Mark II of the 1950s.

Fresh from the success of the Mustang, in September 1965 Iacocca authorized Ford’s Advance Design Office to create a two-door personal car, but this time for the luxury sector. The car’s design with a long hood, Rolls-Royce like grille, and short rear deck with integrated continental spare tire was ordered by Iacocca.

The Mark III was an instant success with buyers. “We brought out the Mark III in April 1968, and in its very first year it outsold the Cadillac Eldorado, which had been our long-range goal,” Lee Iacocca wrote in his autobiography. By 1970 the model had received minor upgrades like new wheel covers, concealed windshield wipers, a Cartier clock, and genuine walnut veneers on the instrument panel, steering wheel, and door trim. The Mark III also offered the pioneering computer-controlled Sure-Track anti-lock rear brake system.

This low-mile 1970 Continental Mark III defines what Lincoln called “The final step up.”

Highlights

• Offered with 29,097 miles which is believed original

• 460 cu-in V8 with 365 horsepower, largest Ford engine ever offered

• Select-Shift Three-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Dark Brown (Code R) with matching vinyl top

• Medium Brown leather interior

• Sure-Track anti-lock rear brake system

• The chassis number (0Y89A849498) decodes as:

  • 0 – Model Year 1970

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan assembly plant

  • 89 – Mark III two-door hardtop

  • A ­– 460 cu-in V8

  • 849498 – Sequential assembly number starting at 800001

Features

• Concealed dual headlamps

• Concealed windshield wipers

• Cartier electric chronometer

• Genuine walnut interior veneers

• Power steering

• Power brakes with front discs

• Power windows

• Shipping Weight: 4,675 pounds

• Vehicle Length: 216 inches

• Wheelbase: 117.2 inches

Known Imperfections

• Generally good condition for a vehicle of this age; however, the car is reported to have been stored for 20 years and rarely used before that time. It is in good running condition, but additional work may be needed to make it safe and roadworthy.

• The air conditioning will need a recharge

• Appears to have been repainted or partially repainted

Included

• Spare tire

• Jack

Ownership History

This 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III is offered from the estate of a Wisconsin collector with no known prior ownership history.