1971 Lincoln Mark III review from North America
"A lovely but mysterious lady"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car with the knowledge that it need lots of mechanical work. That said, I rebuilt the motor, trans and differential. I also completely rebuilt the front end and rear suspension, as well as a complete brake overhaul and a new wiring harness.
I then had my interior completely restored, and had a 10,000 dollar paint job and new vinyl top to top it all off.
Basically I almost did a complete frame off restoration.
After that, I've had no problems with it. Either I used good parts, or I'm just a good technician (I work for random Korean automaker #1 as a technician).
General comments?
My car is a black/black top with burgundy leather interior. It is the most sinister of all my other Lincolns (I own 7 other marks from the 70's).
It has the highest horsepower of all my other ones, and its just a blast to drive. Whenever I want to go sneaking around, I drive the black knight!!!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1971 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.5L 460 4V V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Mark V |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2009 |