This Lincoln Continental Mark III (1969-1971) got away, but there are more like it here.

1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

N No Reserve
Sold for $22,000 on 3/21/23comments-icon93Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

This 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III is powered by a 460ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in Medium Blue Metallic over blue upholstery. Equipment includes a vinyl roof, power steering, power brakes, concealed headlights, and variable-speed windshield wipers in addition to a power-adjustable split front bench, power windows, power locks, woodgrain trim, an 8-Track stereo, and a Cartier clock. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2022, and subsequent service reportedly included an oil change and replacing the tires and mufflers. This Mark III is now offered at no reserve with an owner’s manual, a build sheet, 8-Track tapes, and a clean Oregon title.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The car is finished in Medium Blue Metallic (Q) and equipped with a black vinyl roof. The pillarless hardtop coupe features vacuum-activated concealed quad headlights, a stylized spare-tire shape with Continental lettering on the trunk lid, and a bright grille, bumpers, and trim. The selling dealer notes that the right rear quarter panel was repainted prior to 1987.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Steel 15″ wheels are fitted with turbine-style covers and wrapped in 235/75 Cooper Trendsetter SE tires that are said to have been installed under current ownership. A full-size spare is stored in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering and power brakes.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The split front bench features power adjustments for both occupants and is trimmed in blue (2BC) leather, while faux wood and blue vinyl trim accent the steering wheel, dashboard, and doors. Equipment includes power windows, power locks, variable-speed windshield wipers, overhead-console-mounted warning lights, and an 8-Track stereo. The air conditioning does not work.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and an analog Cartier clock. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles, approximately 150 of which were added by the selling dealer.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The 460ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 365 horsepower. Service under current ownership is said to include replacing the mufflers and performing an oil change.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a C6 three-speed automatic transmission.

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

The vehicle warranty number decodes to show that the car is a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III two-door hardtop built at the Wixom, Michigan plant and powered by a 460ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor. The data tag shown above decodes as follows:

  • Body 65A – Two-door hardtop body style
  • Color Q – Medium Blue Metallic
  • Trim 2BC – Blue upholstery
  • Date 02T – June 2nd, 1969 scheduled build date
  • DSO 54 – Seattle ordering district
  • Axle 4 – 2.80:1 conventional rear axle
  • Trans. U – C6 automatic transmission

No Reserve: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

A build sheet will accompany the car along with an owner’s manual and 8-Track tapes.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $22,000 by Petermining
Auction Ended March 21, 2023 at 2:37PM PT
Bids 18
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BaT Essentials

Location: Portland, Oregon 97217
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 9Y89A907416
  • 28k Miles Shown
  • 460ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Medium Blue Metallic Paint
  • Blue Upholstery
  • 15" Steel Wheels w/Turbine-Style Covers
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Power-Adjustable Split Front Bench
  • Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
  • Cartier Clock
  • Vacuum-Activated Concealed Headlights
  • 8-Track Stereo
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: $0
Lot #101597