Lincoln Continental Mark III (1969)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 211 photos
  • Video
• Classic Analytics evaluation from May 2021 with a grade of 3+ available
• Last service in 2025
• Original delivery documents from 1969, including the Registered Owner Plan and Ford Owner Card, are available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1969
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 7.5-liter V8 with quad carburetors, 365 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Leather, green
• TÜV valid through 05/2027, H license plate
• Features:
  • Leather interior
  • Air conditioning (automatic temperature control)
  • Four power windows
  • Power steering
  • Brake booster
  • Cruise control
  • Radio (standard)
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel
  • Clock
  • Black vinyl headliner
  • Tinted windows with wedge
  • Steel rims with hubcaps
  • Original jack

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is white, and the roof is covered with black vinyl
• The body is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
• The vehicle has a dent with paint chipping on the front left fender, a cracked turn signal lens on the front right, and scratches on the rear left wheel well
• There is surface rust on the vehicle
• The left side sill was rusted through and was repaired in February 2021
• There is no known accident damage

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in green leather
• The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of wear due to age
• All features are in working order, with the exception of the cruise control and the rear left window

Technical

• The vehicle is registered with an H license plate and seasonal registration (03–10)
• The engine is original and has not been overhauled
• The engine runs smoothly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• The cruise control does not work
• The rear left window does not work
• During the HU inspection in 05/2025, a minor defect—an oil-soaked engine—was identified
• The 05/2025 vehicle inspection report notes early signs of corrosion on the front left, front right, and rear brake lines
• Last service: 2025

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: unknown
• Since 03/2019: current owner (Germany)
• 07/2016 to 03/2019: Owner in Germany
• April 2008: Sold to an automobile and transportation museum in Vilnius (Lithuania); imported via Klaipėda in March 2008
• August 2007: Ohio Certificate of Title (USA)
• February 1969: Delivered by Cappel Motors, New Philadelphia, Ohio (USA)
• Documented mileage: 08/2007 94,104 miles, 09/2016 98,783 miles, 05/2021 101,731 miles, 05/2025 odometer reading 4,731, current odometer reading 5,019

Service History

• No service record book available
• 2025: Last service
• 05/2025 at odometer reading 4,731: Annual inspection with emissions test, TÜV Rheinland, result: minor defects
• 02/2021 at odometer reading 1,572: Repair of the rusted-through and improperly repaired left frame crossmember with new metal panels, cavity preservation, and corrosion protection; steering linkage replaced; underbody protection applied; headlight test; general inspection preparation and general inspection (TÜV Süd), Automobile Genieser GmbH, Bad Dürkheim
• 06/2020: Dual-pipe exhaust system made of aluminized steel for the Mark III purchased from Waldron’s Exhaust (USA)
• From 2019, according to the owner’s work log:
  • Trunk lock and trunk seal replaced
  • Defective exhaust manifold replaced; manifold gaskets replaced
  • Valve cover gaskets replaced
  • Fuel tank restored; fuel cap replaced
  • Underbody protection replaced
  • Old trailer hitch and associated components removed
  • Air ducts cleaned
  • Window regulator motors repaired
  • Rear end restored
  • Battery and cables replaced
  • Exhaust system replaced
  • Transmission oil pan gasket, transmission oil filter, and shift shaft seal replaced
• Fuel pump replaced

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Parts I and II (08/2024)
• TÜV Rheinland vehicle inspection report (05/2025)
• Valuation Report: classic-analytics Professional-Check, Huppertz & Kollegen Engineering and Appraisal Office (05/2021)
• Valuation Report by Classic Data, Günter Reichert Engineering Office (09/2016)
• Invoice from Automobile Genieser GmbH (02/2021)
• Invoice from Waldron’s Exhaust (06/2020)
• Handwritten work log by the owner (from 2019)
• Ohio Certificate of Title (08/2007)
• Lithuanian customs and purchase documents (2008)
• Continental Mark III Registered Owner's Manual with Registered Owner Plan and Ford Owner Card (1969)
• Ford Build Sheet

Summary

For sale is a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III in white with a black vinyl roof. The vehicle was delivered in February 1969 in Ohio (USA) and has been registered in Germany since 2016. The original 7.5-liter V8 is paired with an automatic transmission. The car has H-plates and seasonal license plates, as well as a TÜV inspection valid through May 2027. The body is well-maintained with age-related signs of wear and light surface rust; the interior is in very good condition. The cruise control and the rear left window do not work. The HU inspection in May 2025 revealed an oil-soaked engine and incipient corrosion on the brake lines. Two appraisal reports with a grade of 3+ and documentation dating back to 1969 are available. The car is suitable for enthusiasts of large American coupes who are prepared to work on the carburetor and engine performance.