1973 Lincoln Mark IV Continental review from North America
"Titanic of 70's"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C clutch was bad when I bought it.
Window switches are a bit loose.
Other than that, everything looks good.
General comments?
I wasn't particularly looking for a Mark IV, but this car was too good to pass up. White with black top and white leather.
This car is unlike any other when it comes to style and design. On the highway it's just as quiet as my Lexus LS400 I recently sold. Power is just enough to get it going, and it feels fine on the highway with enough left to pass other cars.
AS a vehicle it makes no sense at all. For such a huge car, the interior is a bit small, and trunk space is not the biggest either, but who cares?
I also own a Mark VII and owned a Mark VIII at some point. Driving this car is just such a breeze. I enjoy being the only one on the road in such a unique car. Sadly, most people drive cars that all look the same and have no character, but their loss is my gain.
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| A magnificent example of lost American automotive luxury |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1973 |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.5 460 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
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| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
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| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27900 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus LS400 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2009 |