1972 Lincoln Mark IV review from Germany
"The Mark IV from 1972-76 is one of the last true cars built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Door Armrests begin to crack.
- Right exhaust manifold replaced due to a crack.
- Several rubber parts replaced due to age.
- A-arm bushings worn.
- A/C discharges over time.
General comments?
I bought this dream on a vacation trip to Michigan and had it transported to Germany, where I live.
The car still looks like new after 32 years and the previous owner cared well for it. You can look at every detail of this beautiful car and see with how much love and quality it was made. No plastic parts on body, everything is very solid. The car is truly heavy due to the bulk of steel used to build it, but when you drive it, it is not comparable to anything else.
The big 460 engine is service-friendly and service parts are economical in price, its fuel consumption is not. Performance is not bad for such a heavyweight, but also not spectacular (except for a top speed of over 120 mph!)
The Mark IV has a lot of space in its passenger compartment and a lot of convenience features are provided.
I am most impressed, that the car is still original inside and out after 32 years now. No rust anywhere (and believe me, I used an endoscope to look everywhere)! Ford has done a great job. I feel very sorry, that cars like this never will be built again. But I am sure it will be one of tomorrow's classics.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 460 Ford V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2005 |