1986 Lincoln Mark VII LSC review from North America

I have not replaced any drive-train components as yet, not even a u-joint.

That said,

I have replaced all the air ride bags recently.

I replaced the right front suspension sensor after an incident involving an animal.

I have replaced the air pump two or three times, I don't remember which.

I replaced the cooling system a couple of years ago (radiator, water pump, and hoses.)

The air conditioning has been converted to R134a.

The seats (leather) have been replaced twice, the last time (about a year ago) I had cloth inserts put in for comfort.

I can't remember how many times I have replaced the brake pads.

I had to replace the anti-lock module last December, it worked fine, but leaked badly.

The factory AM/FM/Cassette Premium Sound unit worked fine, but I have just replaced it with an AM/FM/Cassette/CD unit.

I purchased this car for the tow bill ($75.00) when it was brought in to my shop as a light rollover. I had originally intended it as a donor parts vehicle for a classic I have.

However, after about a year's spare time of work and lots of trips to wrecking and u-pull yards, this car went back on the road with a shiny new pearl white paint job and blue rag-top.

It does ride a bit stiff, but this also makes it handle better.

The seats are comfortable, but the back is difficult to get into for large people.

This is a really fun car to drive. My wife and I will keep it until it quits and then probably rebuild it...