1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“For 1972, Continental introduces a new Mark. It stands alone in a world where individuality has all but disappeared.” Introduced as part of Lincoln’s Mark series, the new Continental Mark IV was designed during a period when Lincoln aimed to compete with Cadillac’s Eldorado. The luxury hardtop coupe featured a distinctive design with a long hood, short deck, and prominent grille, and one of its most recognizable features was the “Continental spare tire” hump on the trunk lid, a nod to the classic Continental models of the past.  

Under the hood, the 1972 Mark IV was powered by a robust 460 cubic-inch V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor, producing 224 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. It was mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. The interior of the Mark IV featured plush leather seats, woodgrain trim, and a host of luxury amenities such as power windows and seats, and an advanced (for its time) climate control system.  

While the automotive industry faced challenges in the early 1970s, the ’72 Mark IV remained a symbol of American luxury. As Lincoln’s brochure stated, “Continental Mark IV continues the family tradition of offering many luxury features and engineering advancements as standard equipment.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Maroon (2J) paint with white vinyl top over Maroon Leather (BD) upholstery 

• Powered by a 460 cu-in V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor rated at 224 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque  

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (2489A133968) decodes as:  

  • 2 – 1972 model year  

  • Y – Wixom (Michigan) assembly plant  

  • 89 – Two-door hardtop  

  • A – 460 cu-in V8 4bbl  

  • 905970 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, mirrors, and seat 

• Air conditioning/climate control system  

• Woodgrain trim on dash and doors  

• Philco AM/FM stereo  

• Cartier clock 

• Rear opera windows 

• Michelin Radial XH4 225/75R15 whitewall tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips and scuffs 

• Imperfections on white vinyl top 

• Scuffs on interior trim above the glove box 

• Clock does not work 

Included 

• Red rubber floor mats 

• Keys 

Ownership History

This 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.