I drove a 1970 Mark ii across the country from Denver to Pittsburgh last may. Ruined all other cars for me for a while. This is the absolute peak way to travel. I came to realize the idea of this car was to throw a living room in a boat, add some wheels and put over 7.0 liters of engine in it and travel the way god intended. We it drove during peak pandemic times and the road was clear most of the way across the country. We averaged 80 mph and got it up to 102 driving through Purgatory Kansas. One of the most memorable times I've had. Love that car and I'm a diehard Gm Guy.
I miss the days when Ford guys hated and competed GM guys, it was the only game in town! Now it's a different world with Snowflakes driving their 'Alternative Lifestyle' Prius and other Gay cars! (Yes, I said 'Gay'!) Oh well, time marches on.
@G.W.McLintock Yes, I know. I’m correcting the presenter, as he said 428 and 429 were derived from the same casting. The 385 Block or Lima Block is the basis for all iterations of 429’s and 460’s. The 428’s are the last of the FE’s which was derived from the 332 Block, just as the 352’s, 390’s and 427’s.
Agreed , Well if I owned it i would not drive it in the rain that is for sure, it would be more like an event, Land Yachting, proper clothes, choice destination , etc.
One of the nicest most balanced cars I ever owned! One of my regrets in life was selling mine, someday I will get me another. This is a vehicle that you look back at & smile as you walk away from, absolutely a work of art. Thank you for the review, and the ride back to a time when cars had personalty.....
Had a 1971 from 1992 to 2005 (lost in Katrina). I got it with 17,000 miles and it was ultra reliable and at 70mph, it got 17.5 mpg. At 80, more like 12-13. Who ever gets this should be very happy for a long time. Bill, you are the BEST! Thank You Sir !!
by far the most beautiful car Lincoln ever produced...fell in love with the body style ever since I saw it in the movie The French Connection...just a really beautiful car, classy, lovely lines awesome
@@Tmuk2 gritty, dark , NYC cops Hackman and Schieder are awesome and ZERO pc politics...don't make 'em like that anymore, hence why hollywood is going the way of the dinosaur and good riddance
@@styldsteel1 I always thought the original Mark IV in 1972, before it was ruined by the big bumpers, was the best looking Mark, even better than the Mark III
I'm a Cadillac guy through and through, but this Lincoln is a hot machine. Easily the best Lincoln ever made- and that's saying something, since they made a lot of pretty great Lincolns over the years.
I'm 18 and work at a wawa. One of the regular customers recently bought one of these in perfect condition. Absolutely beautiful Car. The Customers name is also Bill!
My father owned a 1973 or 1975 Lincoln. Looked very similar to this vehicle. The only time I ever saw a tear from my father was when he crashed it. Forty years later and I still remember that day. Time flies by. Enjoy life because it truly does go by fast.
How so? Modern cars, even the cheapest ones, have technology, features, safety, efficiency, and reliability that wasn't possible in the not so distant past. How does that not increase the standard of living for all, compared with this 1969 Continental that only few could afford?
@@joelyons3713 Loans and leases were around then but, yes, not as common. More importantly, cheap cars are better than they have ever been and when given the choice people are CHOOSING not to buy a basic, affordable car and are taking leases and long term car loans. So manufacturers respond by making more product that people want. These are fundamentally based on consumer decisions so you can blame them .
@@joelyons3713 Also LOL @ 30 years. Cars back then had rust holes at year 4!! And they didn't least a fraction as long as today's cars mechanically. Yes is it easier to restore a 69 Continental than it will be to restore a 2019 Continental. Probably. But that doesn't conflict with any of the points I've already made.
@@kevin9c1 I agree they probably rusted easier, but like Bill here said, new cars have no soul. I’ve owned many old cars and they’ve all been daily drivers 2 of them Lincolns, and very reliable.
Now THIS is a Mark coupe. I like this much better than the Mark V you reviewed the other day. Better proportions without that massive front and rear overhangs and stupid 5 mph bumpers, better interior materials, no emissions and fuel economy choking controls. Beautiful car Bill!
Around 1980 a buddy of mine bought a 1969 Mark III, mint green exterior with dark green exterior from the original owner. The car was in mint condition. I liked it so much I was lucky to find a 1971 Mark III on a Lincoln dealer used car lot. This car was also in near mint condition. These were great personalized luxury cars. I read that the grille (comprising many pieces of die cast metal) cost $350 in 1968. That amount translates to $2,645 in today's dollars. I remember the stainless steel wheel covers on the '71 Mark III comprised seven pieces (I took on apart one time).
Bill, this was a wonderfully well-informed presentation. I am 66, and about 1972 when I was in college, I was thrilled to come home one day to find a Mark III in our driveway. I thought (dreamed?) that my Dad bought it, but it was only a test drive. He loved the car but thought it had a few too many miles on it, so he didn't buy it. Fast forward about 35 years and a close friend had a MINT example with ALL the paperwork since new. Happy to say that it is in my driveway now, and will never leave until they take the keys away.
Bill--what an incredible job of detail and history you put into this video. It's amazing 50 years old, and still rolling down the highway 85 miles an hour, smooth as silk. That mint green color was very elegant and classy back in the day!
One great item about new cars in those days, you could order just about any exterior, interior, roof treatment and pin striping color your heart desired, let alone numerous trim and power assist options. The first Mark III I saw was in the Summer of '68, a dark metallic blue with a tan leather interior. It stood out from anything else in my old Detroit neighborhood and rolled down the street like time stood still. Absolutely gorgeous.
Lee Iococca was in a hotel in canada , woke up in the middle of the night and phoned Eugene Bordinat with the Thunderbird Rolls Royce grill request. The 4 door Thunderbird was used as a platform because of it's wheelbase. My father had a beautiful black one and I loved it. Life long Lincoln Mercury fan.
My week isn't complete until I've heard a few of Bill's choice phrases: the weather is "hot humid, and shitty"; "They also sent a probe to Uranus"; "The cats are screwing with each other, and now they're going to come over and tag team me!" I never new car reviews could be so entertaining!
My grandfather had a dark green Mark III. I was a little boy then, though I especially remember those hubcaps, and its green leather seats. Thank you for this review.
My first car. I paid $1600 dollars for it 1979 with money I earned working in a fast food restaurant. Nobody wanted them. Gas guzzlers and gas shortages. It never got better than 7mpg, no matter how gentle I was. I do miss it so much!
I had a 71 Mark III and this is a great detailed video of this beautiful car. Parking was an "issue", gas was a "Super Big Gulp" but it got more "looks" than a supermodel.
Hi Bill. I own a 1970 Mk III that also has 13,000 miles on it. My father ordered the car new from our local Lincoln dealer here in Ontario Canada. The car is a bright blue with white interior. He ordered it with just about all options. I remember him saying it had baby calf white leather high back bucket seats in it. It has always been stored in a climate controlled building. My father installed a set of real wire wheels on it when it was new and the original hubcaps are in the trunk. Also nobody has ever sat in the back seat and the seat belts are still covered in the original plastic wrapping. I try and drive the car every summer for approximately 50 miles so I license it every year. I really enjoyed your storey on your 69 Mk III.
You should have demonstrated the rear windows that travel horizontally - just like the 67-70 Eldorado. I don't know why that feature didn't catch on more widely in the industry. I think a lot of fixed rear windows were more cost-cutting than safety.
They sometimes justified it by squeezing out an extra few inches of shoulder room, but horizontally opening windows would have freed up that space as well I was disappointed that they never made an opening opera window; those oval ones on the '72 T-Bird and Mark IV could easily have slid out of the way.
I love Bill's storytelling. A couple of additional facts for the 1969 year. Bill Russell wins his 11th and final NBA title before retiring. And a young Nolan Ryan and The late great Tom Seaver wins the chip for the Mets. But this car is beautiful. Especially that interior. It is just gorgeous inside. Great car Bill. Thanks for showing this one.
New guy on the block... Your Florida morning weather is fact.. To say the least Bill !!! From a snow bird ( S Florida N.I.B... I spend 4 to 5 moms on Chicago's Lakefront.... All of your videos are JUST SUPER GREAT..I have a lot of respect for you Bill.... WHY?... You are down to earth!!!! Being You... AGAIN BILL THANK YOU 😎👍📈💯.... Sencencerly.. Tom B. N.I.B./ & Chicago's Lakefront 😎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
My Parents had a white 1969 Mark III with a 460.... that was a kickass car! When I was 16 my and a buddy "stole" it one Saturday night for a joyride, but as I was pulling out of the driveway my Mom pulled around the corner foiling our plan! She screamed "get your ass in the house RIGHT NOW!!!" I Parked the car, and then me and my buddy ran away as fast as our Nike's would carry us!!! LOL!!!
Thank you for answering my prayers Bill!! Am a huge fan and currently restoring my grandfathers ‘69; was hoping you’d do one on the Mark III Thanks for making my day, week and month :)
Nice work Bill, this car's Elegance is indeed memorable, I'd like to see a fine example of a '69-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix, a unique car in GM's stable, fully boxed frame, 118 inch wheelbase, engine mounted a bit further back. These cars had outstanding ride quality, and were fully charming inside and out.
What a beautiful showboat of a car. Glorious! And so true what you said about drivers of these type of cars vs. the Lambos of the world. Thumbs up and big grins reciprocated and I love that, man.
22:43 Bill, you were right the first time. The transmission would be a C6. Someone may correct me, but I believe that was the only transmission ever offered with the 460 *in a passenger car*. All the sportier cars (Mustangs and Cougars) with 385-series engines and manual transmission options that I can think of would have gotten the 429, not the 460, which mostly went into big cars and Lincolns. Some of those 429s came with manual transmissions. By the time the C6 was replaced by a 4-speed auto (E40D) of similar torque capacity in the 1980s, the 460 was only offered in trucks.
Gorgeous car. Funny how it just as a plain-jane AM radio instead of something fancier. Philco was a famous maker of radios, especially in the 1930's. Ford owned Philco from about 1961 until '73.
my aunt and uncle were very successful and he was a Lincoln Guy and she a Caddy Girl. When a Mark III came out she went with an aqua green III. Too pretty and great fun
This man is the best on utube for car reviews. He is honest and tells it like it is. I like that he's not politically correct. Honestly he's the best he knows his s*** when it comes to cars in general. I've worked for General motors for over 30 years I love all cars not only the big three.
I owned a 1969 Mark III. The guy I got it from had put duel 4 bbl carbs on it. Nice quiet ride. At 70 mph the only sound you could hear, was the sound of your wallet shrinking. Loved the car because Elvis drove one. Loved the video, being a Canadian, I watched it in the back seat of my car!
Hi Bill I am a Caddy guy as I currently own a BEAUTIFUL 1990 Brougham....however this is indeed a Gorgeous American Classic and I Love it. Lincolns were beautiful, Cadillac better, but Lincolns a close second. Bill you never disappoint....your historical knowledge and funny as hell personality cannot be matched. BRAVO.. !!!!
Drove one of these through Mexico in 1974. Virtually unknown there at that time, but the buses passing the tankers on blind curves noticed it. Probably saved our lives. No problems really other than being a really nice boat. Fond memories.
Another good video those cars are truly under rated and still very affordable and that 460 can really hold its own in modern traffic keep them coming ✌️
Absolutely beautiful. I haven't seen one of these cars on the road in over 20 years !!! I did see one in a junkyard about 5 years ago that could have been saved ( no rust but it was hit in the rear and was missing the engine ) but the junkyard refused to sell it as a whole car.
The D and C on your amp gauge represents discharge and charge. Love your videos, and love looking at these wonderful classic cars. Far better than the over-priced trash that we drive now.
saw one of these 3 years ago here in Glasgow Scotland at a shopping centre car park...same colour but a light cream roof...managed to get a photo as it drove away.
1971 Mark 3 still was high compression while the 1971 Eldorado went to low compression. HIGH COMPRESSION RULES! These heavy vehicles need all the power they can get!
Dude if I was an Eskimo, I would buy ice from you. Your the best Auto Enterprising car guy on You Tube. Gee how many can back each awesome car with historical info.. I watch all your vids, but not necessarily for the auto's. Luv ya chatter.
Wonderful car, both this particular example and the Continental Mk III in general. I own the "donor car", a 1967 Thunderbird. Had it for almost 30 years and it has insanely high mileage. Most of the gadgets and bewilderingly complex electricals on it have worn out or needed replacement over the years but the body/chassis/build quality has survived 5+ decades in remarkable shape: it's still tight, rattle-free and feels substantial on the road with a ride no other car, classic or new, is able to match. These cars were deliciously over-engineered and impressively well made. The T-Bird origins are masterfully disguised. But if you know what to look for, you'll spot all the Ford parts: The glass (windshield, side glass, roof panel, backlight) and the roof panel stampings are Thunderbird (all sheetmetal below the belt is new). The interior looks totally unique but also shares lots of parts with the T-Bird: stamped metal bits like the glove box and passenger side instrument panel, stamped metal accent trim on the door armrests, visors, garnish, metal dash vents and the 5 positions for the instruments of course replicated the "plug-in points" of the Thunderbird, which had instruments in the same locations. Under the skin there was even more commonality. Lee Iacocca was the King of Kitsch and Emperor of Engineering Economy. His effective approach to profitability worked best while he was at Ford. At Chrysler, he overdid it a bit with the endless K-Car variants...
I could listen to you for hours, man. Love how you talk. You remind me so much of a good old friend of mine. Love your sense of humor too. And your videos are infallible. Excellent stuff. Top notch.
i wish i could move down there so i can enjoy the weather. you got frank cannons car. I'm surprised lee iacocca didn't make mk3 front drive i mean he created dodge aries in 1980s.
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I drove a 1970 Mark ii across the country from Denver to Pittsburgh last may. Ruined all other cars for me for a while. This is the absolute peak way to travel. I came to realize the idea of this car was to throw a living room in a boat, add some wheels and put over 7.0 liters of engine in it and travel the way god intended. We it drove during peak pandemic times and the road was clear most of the way across the country. We averaged 80 mph and got it up to 102 driving through Purgatory Kansas. One of the most memorable times I've had. Love that car and I'm a diehard Gm Guy.
The early Mark III engines were hand built using selected fits, 69’ and most of 70’.
Correction, 428 was FE Block.
I miss the days when Ford guys hated and competed GM guys, it was the only game in town! Now it's a different world with Snowflakes driving their 'Alternative Lifestyle' Prius and other Gay cars! (Yes, I said 'Gay'!) Oh well, time marches on.
@G.W.McLintock Yes, I know.
I’m correcting the presenter, as he said 428 and 429 were derived from the same casting.
The 385 Block or Lima Block is the basis for all iterations of 429’s and 460’s.
The 428’s are the last of the FE’s which was derived from the 332 Block, just as the 352’s, 390’s and 427’s.
Curious your average MPG
“Whenever a bird craps on the car, I sit on the front porch and eat a plate of wings to show them what I’m capable of”
That's weird but ok
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How can such a preserved example even exist? Amazing.
amazing indeed.
Rich collectors that don't drive em much..
@@richardmorris7063 This is true.
Agreed , Well if I owned it i would not drive it in the rain that is for sure, it would be more like an event, Land Yachting, proper clothes, choice destination , etc.
@@radioguy1620 land yachting?
One of the nicest most balanced cars I ever owned! One of my regrets in life was selling mine, someday I will get me another. This is a vehicle that you look back at & smile as you walk away from, absolutely a work of art. Thank you for the review, and the ride back to a time when cars had personalty.....
I was driven around every day by Dad in this exact model in the 70s, when I was 14.
Speaking of vehicles having a soul, this channel overall has one hell of an awesome soul. These videos never get old.
Had a 1971 from 1992 to 2005 (lost in Katrina). I got it with 17,000 miles and it was ultra reliable and at 70mph, it got 17.5 mpg. At 80, more like 12-13. Who ever gets this should be very happy for a long time.
Bill, you are the BEST! Thank You Sir !!
Oh no that's real shame sad to see nice car like this lost.
My dad restored Lincoln's for 15 years and I still think the Mark 3 is the most beautiful Lincoln they came up with.
by far the most beautiful car Lincoln ever produced...fell in love with the body style ever since I saw it in the movie The French Connection...just a really beautiful car, classy, lovely lines awesome
Great film, might have to watch that again
@@Tmuk2 gritty, dark , NYC cops Hackman and Schieder are awesome and ZERO pc politics...don't make 'em like that anymore, hence why hollywood is going the way of the dinosaur and good riddance
The Mark V by far was the most stately, sharp, crisp lined Mark produced. But the quality of this car was better.
@@styldsteel1 I always thought the original Mark IV in 1972, before it was ruined by the big bumpers, was the best looking Mark, even better than the Mark III
I'm a Cadillac guy through and through, but this Lincoln is a hot machine. Easily the best Lincoln ever made- and that's saying something, since they made a lot of pretty great Lincolns over the years.
The best Lincoln ever made? Well, what about the Lincoln Model K, original Continental, Continental Mark II, or the suicide door Continentals?
I’m a Caddy guy too! There is no better luxury!
Cadillacs handle better
“Because Autohaus is run, you know more or less like the Gestapo.” 🤣
When your with Bill, you’re in for a thrill!
Brutally efficient
Doesn't Peter run Autohaus? Isn't he German? If he is....Then it would kinda figure.
Someone had to say it.🤣 I'm just kidding and all.
@@DeKrampus - I may be wrong, but I think Peter is Austrian. Same thing basically.
But Dalton stays in the back and just does his thing! Got the best job in the place
@@drivedb7 Peter kommt aus Österreich, da gibt es einen großen Unterschied!
I'm 18 and work at a wawa. One of the regular customers recently bought one of these in perfect condition. Absolutely beautiful Car. The Customers name is also Bill!
The real star of the French Connection movie filmed in New Fuckin-York
You get your visa calm down
He really awesome car
After all these years I just recently found out Columbos' first name was Frank. Never paid attention to it before.
My first R rated movie. Serpico followed soon after. What a time.
My father owned a 1973 or 1975 Lincoln. Looked very similar to this vehicle. The only time I ever saw a tear from my father was when he crashed it. Forty years later and I still remember that day. Time flies by. Enjoy life because it truly does go by fast.
In my opinion, the car industry clearly shows the steady decline in our standard of living, this car is 100 times better than anything built today.
How so? Modern cars, even the cheapest ones, have technology, features, safety, efficiency, and reliability that wasn't possible in the not so distant past. How does that not increase the standard of living for all, compared with this 1969 Continental that only few could afford?
Back then people owned their cars, now we just make payments on them, and new cars can’t last 30 + years like these did.
@@joelyons3713 Loans and leases were around then but, yes, not as common. More importantly, cheap cars are better than they have ever been and when given the choice people are CHOOSING not to buy a basic, affordable car and are taking leases and long term car loans. So manufacturers respond by making more product that people want. These are fundamentally based on consumer decisions so you can blame them .
@@joelyons3713 Also LOL @ 30 years. Cars back then had rust holes at year 4!! And they didn't least a fraction as long as today's cars mechanically. Yes is it easier to restore a 69 Continental than it will be to restore a 2019 Continental. Probably. But that doesn't conflict with any of the points I've already made.
@@kevin9c1 I agree they probably rusted easier, but like Bill here said, new cars have no soul. I’ve owned many old cars and they’ve all been daily drivers 2 of them Lincolns, and very reliable.
Now THIS is a Mark coupe. I like this much better than the Mark V you reviewed the other day. Better proportions without that massive front and rear overhangs and stupid 5 mph bumpers, better interior materials, no emissions and fuel economy choking controls. Beautiful car Bill!
Same and way better build quality you can tell it straight away.
Love the history recap of the car's year to set the mood
Around 1980 a buddy of mine bought a 1969 Mark III, mint green exterior with dark green exterior from the original owner. The car was in mint condition. I liked it so much I was lucky to find a 1971 Mark III on a Lincoln dealer used car lot. This car was also in near mint condition. These were great personalized luxury cars. I read that the grille (comprising many pieces of die cast metal) cost $350 in 1968. That amount translates to $2,645 in today's dollars. I remember the stainless steel wheel covers on the '71 Mark III comprised seven pieces (I took on apart one time).
Bill, this was a wonderfully well-informed presentation. I am 66, and about 1972 when I was in college, I was thrilled to come home one day to find a Mark III in our driveway. I thought (dreamed?) that my Dad bought it, but it was only a test drive. He loved the car but thought it had a few too many miles on it, so he didn't buy it. Fast forward about 35 years and a close friend had a MINT example with ALL the paperwork since new. Happy to say that it is in my driveway now, and will never leave until they take the keys away.
I love hearing Michael Savage give car reviews!
Savage! I bet him and Bill would get along great!
Good ear
Holy crap!🤣🤣
Bill is one of the best, down to earth sales narrators I’ve heard in a long time. It was a pleasure! I hate flies too lol.
Bill--what an incredible job of detail and history you put into this video. It's amazing 50 years old, and still rolling down the highway 85 miles an hour, smooth as silk. That mint green color was very elegant and classy back in the day!
When I first rode in the Mark3 I fell in love. Hi the Cartier clock was a fabulous touch
One great item about new cars in those days, you could order just about any exterior, interior, roof treatment and pin striping color your heart desired, let alone numerous trim and power assist options. The first Mark III I saw was in the Summer of '68, a dark metallic blue with a tan leather interior. It stood out from anything else in my old Detroit neighborhood and rolled down the street like time stood still. Absolutely gorgeous.
My favorite Lincoln, shared a platform with my dream car, 68 Thunderbird.
4 door or 2 door?
The Mark III shared the platform with the 4-door Thunderbird.
Lee Iococca was in a hotel in canada , woke up in the middle of the night and phoned Eugene Bordinat with the Thunderbird Rolls Royce grill request. The 4 door Thunderbird was used as a platform because of it's wheelbase. My father had a beautiful black one and I loved it. Life long Lincoln Mercury fan.
My week isn't complete until I've heard a few of Bill's choice phrases: the weather is "hot humid, and shitty"; "They also sent a probe to Uranus"; "The cats are screwing with each other, and now they're going to come over and tag team me!" I never new car reviews could be so entertaining!
My grandfather had a dark green Mark III. I was a little boy then, though I especially remember those hubcaps, and its green leather seats. Thank you for this review.
My first car. I paid $1600 dollars for it 1979 with money I earned working in a fast food restaurant. Nobody wanted them. Gas guzzlers and gas shortages. It never got better than 7mpg, no matter how gentle I was. I do miss it so much!
Bill with that eternal optimism about the weather.
*sigh.
I had a 71 Mark III and this is a great detailed video of this beautiful car. Parking was an "issue", gas was a "Super Big Gulp" but it got more "looks" than a supermodel.
26:00 Your Canadians, There going to be Chipper as hell back here.......Perfect timing Bill
They're.
Hi Bill. I own a 1970 Mk III that also has 13,000 miles on it. My father ordered the car new from our local Lincoln dealer here in Ontario Canada. The car is a bright blue with white interior. He ordered it with just about all options. I remember him saying it had baby calf
white leather high back bucket seats in it. It has always been stored in a climate controlled building. My father installed a set of real wire wheels on it when it was new and the original hubcaps are in the trunk. Also nobody has ever sat in the back seat and the seat belts are still covered in the original plastic wrapping. I try and drive the car every summer for approximately 50 miles so I license it every year. I really enjoyed your storey on your 69 Mk III.
these reviews are the best. funny and informative and sincere. please keep up the great work
You should have demonstrated the rear windows that travel horizontally - just like the 67-70 Eldorado. I don't know why that feature didn't catch on more widely in the industry. I think a lot of fixed rear windows were more cost-cutting than safety.
They sometimes justified it by squeezing out an extra few inches of shoulder room, but horizontally opening windows would have freed up that space as well I was disappointed that they never made an opening opera window; those oval ones on the '72 T-Bird and Mark IV could easily have slid out of the way.
It's crazy that whenever I have homework to do, Bill uploads lol
It's a conspiracy - I get a text when you're starting.
@@curiouscars9282 Jesus f'ing christ Bill
@@curiouscars9282 Creepy....you're a peeping Bill.
@@dennisburt2410 that 🐈 looked you up. They have access to tactical observational satellites 🛰
Absolutely LOVE Jensen Interceptors!!
69 is a fun number for numerous reasons, but great year for cars
The perfect Italian mafia car
Yeah! Ya could fit Benny, Vinny & Carmine in the trunk.
LOVE, your info on trends and such of the time of Auto history. Thank You for that and hope to see more.🙄
This vid tops all, Bill. Amazing car and amazing commentary. Keep it coming!!!
I love Bill's storytelling. A couple of additional facts for the 1969 year. Bill Russell wins his 11th and final NBA title before retiring. And a young Nolan Ryan and The late great Tom Seaver wins the chip for the Mets. But this car is beautiful. Especially that interior. It is just gorgeous inside. Great car Bill. Thanks for showing this one.
The Mick hangs up his cleats during spring training in 1969. And Joe Willie guarantees Super Bowl 3 for Gang Green!
New guy on the block... Your Florida morning weather is fact.. To say the least Bill !!! From a snow bird ( S Florida N.I.B... I spend 4 to 5 moms on Chicago's Lakefront.... All of your videos are JUST SUPER GREAT..I have a lot of respect for you Bill.... WHY?... You are down to earth!!!! Being You... AGAIN BILL THANK YOU 😎👍📈💯....
Sencencerly.. Tom B. N.I.B./ & Chicago's Lakefront 😎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
These Mark III's rivaled anything out there for their short run and this is coming from a PURE GM guy....LOVE THESE🔥🔥🔥
My Dad (RIP) sold Caddys for 40 yrs but drove these, He had this exact model too.
I love the history lessons that come along with Bill's reviews!👍
A true automobile. Fine example. Awesome video as usual Billy.
Love your videos, your a natural comedian and great story teller
Great job Bill
My Parents had a white 1969 Mark III with a 460.... that was a kickass car! When I was 16 my and a buddy "stole" it one Saturday night for a joyride, but as I was pulling out of the driveway my Mom pulled around the corner foiling our plan! She screamed "get your ass in the house RIGHT NOW!!!" I Parked the car, and then me and my buddy ran away as fast as our Nike's would carry us!!! LOL!!!
Thank you for answering my prayers Bill!! Am a huge fan and currently restoring my grandfathers ‘69; was hoping you’d do one on the Mark III
Thanks for making my day, week and month :)
This example is totally THE best Ford you have ever showed us. Stunning quality automobile.
Nice work Bill, this car's Elegance is indeed memorable, I'd like to see a fine example of a '69-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix, a unique car in GM's stable, fully boxed frame, 118 inch wheelbase, engine mounted a bit further back. These cars had outstanding ride quality, and were fully charming inside and out.
What a beautiful showboat of a car. Glorious! And so true what you said about drivers of these type of cars vs. the Lambos of the world. Thumbs up and big grins reciprocated and I love that, man.
That was one hell of a great video! I learned a lot, and I just love this car! Thanks!
22:43 Bill, you were right the first time. The transmission would be a C6. Someone may correct me, but I believe that was the only transmission ever offered with the 460 *in a passenger car*. All the sportier cars (Mustangs and Cougars) with 385-series engines and manual transmission options that I can think of would have gotten the 429, not the 460, which mostly went into big cars and Lincolns. Some of those 429s came with manual transmissions. By the time the C6 was replaced by a 4-speed auto (E40D) of similar torque capacity in the 1980s, the 460 was only offered in trucks.
Gorgeous car. Funny how it just as a plain-jane AM radio instead of something fancier. Philco was a famous maker of radios, especially in the 1930's. Ford owned Philco from about 1961 until '73.
Your "stupid little asides" are part of your charm. Keep em coming.
Bill your amount of car knowledge and history is mind blowing! Always enjoy watching and listening your vids !!
came for the car stayed for the stories 😂 everytime
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my aunt and uncle were very successful and he was a Lincoln Guy and she a Caddy Girl. When a Mark III came out she went with an aqua green III. Too pretty and great fun
It's like a brand new car from 1969 amazing.
This man is the best on utube for car reviews. He is honest and tells it like it is. I like that he's not politically correct. Honestly he's the best he knows his s*** when it comes to cars in general. I've worked for General motors for over 30 years I love all cars not only the big three.
I remember my uncle having one and even as a small child the impression that was made on me has last a life time. That back seat was humongous.
I love your videos, and I appreciate your history lessons
I owned a 1969 Mark III. The guy I got it from had put duel 4 bbl carbs on it. Nice quiet ride. At 70 mph the only sound you could hear, was the sound of your wallet shrinking. Loved the car because Elvis drove one. Loved the video, being a Canadian, I watched it in the back seat of my car!
Hi Bill I am a Caddy guy as I currently own a BEAUTIFUL 1990 Brougham....however this is indeed a Gorgeous American Classic and I Love it. Lincolns were beautiful, Cadillac better, but Lincolns a close second. Bill you never disappoint....your historical knowledge and funny as hell personality cannot be matched. BRAVO.. !!!!
My mom had this car in mint condition until 78 and we got the mark 5 and in 1980 we got a mark 6 I've always loved lincoln
GREAT review, Bill. Thank you. It looks like it still has the glovebox coke mirror, too! A definite bonus for you Floridians :)
Thanks!
Bill, loving your commentaries, i find i would watch you review a lawn mower if you did one.
Thanks keep doing it. 👍
The Mark III is my favorite of the series.
Drove one of these through Mexico in 1974. Virtually unknown there at that time, but the buses passing the tankers on blind curves noticed it. Probably saved our lives. No problems really other than being a really nice boat. Fond memories.
Another good video those cars are truly under rated and still very affordable and that 460 can really hold its own in modern traffic keep them coming ✌️
You are so educated in your craft and just overall You’re like a walking encyclopedia it’s amazing
Absolutely beautiful. I haven't seen one of these cars on the road in over 20 years !!! I did see one in a junkyard about 5 years ago that could have been saved ( no rust but it was hit in the rear and was missing the engine ) but the junkyard refused to sell it as a whole car.
what a great time capsule! i was not born till a few years latter. but my mom loved her 5.0 town car from 80s ! thanks for reviewing this classic 👌
I’ve been waiting for you to review a Mark III! 😻 I love these cars.
You are a joy to listen to Bill, a fan from Australia
GA is getting warm too bill! Hell I think we hit 82 Saturday 3/27. This is another beautiful car!
I greatly enjoyed watching the entire presentation wow.
Looking forward in watching more!
I owned a 77 thunderbird in mid 80’s and loved it!
Beautiful classic car ❤
Yesterday I saw an old land yacht on the road and it warmed my heart . I believe it was a '70s to early 80s model
The D and C on your amp gauge represents discharge and charge. Love your videos, and love looking at these wonderful classic cars. Far better than the over-priced trash that we drive now.
Some people are so lucky to own such a car. What thrill it must be to drive it on a long trip. Pure luxury.
Fantastic, entertaining review, with a few laughs... What a beautiful car!!!
Very nice ride! I love the forgotten cars like this. They were the epitome of class and ride for their time.
saw one of these 3 years ago here in Glasgow Scotland at a shopping centre car park...same colour but a light cream roof...managed to get a photo as it drove away.
1971 Mark 3 still was high compression while the 1971 Eldorado went to low compression. HIGH COMPRESSION RULES! These heavy vehicles need all the power they can get!
You have a gift for finding really awesome vehicles. What a gorgeous time capsule.
Everybody appreciate these cars. Always got thumbs up in NJ. Especially the police officers. Everybody has a nostalgia for these
Dude if I was an Eskimo, I would buy ice from you. Your the best Auto Enterprising car guy on You Tube. Gee how many can back each awesome car with historical info.. I watch all your vids, but not necessarily for the auto's. Luv ya chatter.
I just love this car. Unbelievable condition. Thanks for the great content.
Wonderful car, both this particular example and the Continental Mk III in general. I own the "donor car", a 1967 Thunderbird. Had it for almost 30 years and it has insanely high mileage. Most of the gadgets and bewilderingly complex electricals on it have worn out or needed replacement over the years but the body/chassis/build quality has survived 5+ decades in remarkable shape: it's still tight, rattle-free and feels substantial on the road with a ride no other car, classic or new, is able to match. These cars were deliciously over-engineered and impressively well made. The T-Bird origins are masterfully disguised. But if you know what to look for, you'll spot all the Ford parts: The glass (windshield, side glass, roof panel, backlight) and the roof panel stampings are Thunderbird (all sheetmetal below the belt is new). The interior looks totally unique but also shares lots of parts with the T-Bird: stamped metal bits like the glove box and passenger side instrument panel, stamped metal accent trim on the door armrests, visors, garnish, metal dash vents and the 5 positions for the instruments of course replicated the "plug-in points" of the Thunderbird, which had instruments in the same locations. Under the skin there was even more commonality. Lee Iacocca was the King of Kitsch and Emperor of Engineering Economy. His effective approach to profitability worked best while he was at Ford. At Chrysler, he overdid it a bit with the endless K-Car variants...
Thank you bill
I knew someone in Denver with this same car and colors It could get off the line no problem. What a beautiful car.
I am russian man 1969 -y born ...Thank you United States for beautyfull timeless classic cars !!!
Thanks,, that is a beautiful car. I've always loved that generation Continentals.
Your Presentations are excellent.
I really hope you find a Cimarron someday to do an episode on!
The odd thing about Cimarron's is everyone I talked to that owned one in the 80s absolutely loved it
@@califdad4 As a former Cimarron owner myself, I can confirm they were great cars.
@@brutalWorksSanDiego I thought they were pretty nice: but many people like to talk negative about them, and they never drove or rode in one
@@califdad4 : " I despise lobster; that's why I've never tried it."
Yup.
I could listen to you for hours, man. Love how you talk. You remind me so much of a good old friend of mine. Love your sense of humor too. And your videos are infallible. Excellent stuff. Top notch.
i wish i could move down there so i can enjoy the weather. you got frank cannons car. I'm surprised lee iacocca didn't make mk3 front drive i mean he created dodge aries in 1980s.
Love the cars you show!! some really nice examples.
I own a 1970 Mark lll. Bought it in 1985 and intend on keeping it till I drop !!! Good thing I’m 56 now as I can enjoy it another 25-30 years! Lolol