1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Chassis: OY89A853603

Multiple Award Winner

1990- Western National Meet – Lincoln Elliston H. Bell, Founders Trophy (Best of Show)

1994- Western National Meet – William Clay Ford Trophy, Awarded to the Best Senior Continental Mark II or 1969 – 1971 Continental Mark III

 In September 1965, fresh from the success of the Mustang, Lee Iacocca authorized Ford’s Advance Design Office to initiate a new project that would similarly result in a two-door personal car, but this time for the luxury sector. Debuting in mid-1968, the resulting Continental Mark III was a stand-alone flagship luxury model for Ford’s Lincoln division. The car’s defining physical characteristics – a long hood, short rear deck with continental spare tire treatment and a new grille that bore more than a passing resemblance to Rolls-Royce style – were all cues directly issued by Iacocca.

The Mark III was an instant success with buyers and by 1970, the model had received minor aesthetic upgrades like new wheel covers, concealed windshield wipers, a Cartier clock and genuine walnut veneers on the instrument panel, steering wheel and door trim. The Mark III also offered a technical innovation with its computer-controlled Sure-Track rear brake system, a precursor to anti-lock brakes that was developed by Kelsey-Hayes. Additionally, it was the first American car to offer steel-belted radial tires as a standard feature. The budding rivalry in the personal luxury car segment prompted Motor Trend  to compare the Mark III and the Cadillac Eldorado in a test dubbed “King of the Hill,” a challenge that the Lincoln won comfortably.

This is one of the top Lincoln Mark III’s finished in Dark Maroon with Black interior.