1973 Lincoln Mark IV

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

In September 1965, fresh off the massive success of the Mustang, Ford President Lee Iacocca authorized Ford’s Advance Design Office to create a two-door personal car for the luxury sector. The coupe received a long hood, a tall Rolls-Royce-style grille, and short rear deck, with an integrated continental spare tire that was ordered by Iacocca himself.  

Continuing into the 1970s, the third-generation Mark IV (1972-1976) grew in size over its Continental Mark III predecessor, gaining three inches in wheelbase, seven inches in overall length, and three inches in width. Like the Mark III, the Mark IV shared its chassis with the Ford Thunderbird but received its own bodywork, which included sharp-edged fenders and hidden headlamps.

All Mark IVs were equipped with a vinyl roof, and the third-generation Mark introduced a rear side window, marketed as an "opera window.” The feature remained through the Mark VI, which was discontinued after 1983. Interestingly, the Lincoln Mark IV’s Continental spare tire trunk lid was for looks only; in fact, the spare tire is stored immediately behind the rear seat. 

Highlights 

• Two-owner car 

• Finished in Gold Moondust Metallic paint over cream colored leather interior 

• Powered by a 460 cubic-inch V8 rated at 208 horsepower and 338 lb-ft torque

• Hidden headlights 

• Rolls-Royce style grille

• The chassis number (3Y89A926716) decodes as: 

  • 3 – 1973 model year 

  • Y – Wixom (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 89 – 2-door hardtop 

  • A – V8 460 4 bbl carb 

  • 926716 – Production number  

• This 1973 Lincoln Mark IV is offered with the five-digit odometer showing 40,667 miles at the time of listing, believed by the consigner to be original 

• Original MSRP: $8,774 (or $62,085 today) 

Features 

• Rear wheel drive, two-door luxury coupe 

• 100 mph speedometer 

• Low Fuel and Door Ajar warning lights 

• AM/FM radio 

• Fold-down rear seat armrest 

• Continental spare tire trunk lid 

• Front Suspension: Independent ball joint with coil springs  

• Rear Suspension: Coil link 

• Kenda Kenetica Radial 235/75 R15 105S whitewall tires 

• Wheelbase: 120.4 inches 

• Overall length: 223.3 inches  

• Width: 79.8 inches 

• Height: 53.4 inches  

• Weight: 5,064 pounds   

Known Imperfections 

• Black pieces of passenger side door/fender trim missing 

• Paint chips on taillight housing 

• Mild wear on the front fenders, just behind the wheel on both sides 

• Expected mild corrosion on the underside 

• Car has been sitting for an extended period so carb could use adjustment and fresh fuel 

Included 

• Two additional sets of Lincoln wheel covers 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Two sets of keys 

• 1973 owner’s manual 

• Emissions Systems Warranty and maintenance schedule 

• Warranty Facts Booklet 

• Premium Oil pamphlet 

• 1975 Lincoln brochure 

• 1976 Lincoln-Mercury brochure  

• 1976 Continental brochure 

• Car Buying Made Easy: 1973 edition 

Ownership History 

This 1973 Lincoln Mark IV was purchased new from Avon Lincoln-Mercury in Rochester, Michigan, and has had only two owners in its 51 years. The consigner has owned it for 20 years and has consistently garaged it in an airplane hangar. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 Email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com