Saw this on my way back from Minneapolis. Tempted to purchase it, but it would not be minimalism. That being said, redoing the interior with white leopard print would be awesome:
That looks like a mid 70s Mercury Marquis Coupe. (Could be a Lincoln though, my recollection of the hood ornaments is a bit fuzzy these days.)
Good car, came with that 351, or the 400 ci. engine, about a ton of BALLS when properly tuned. Could fit about 8 people comfortably, and the engine is pretty easy to work on.
I would highly recommend acquiring. The body looks to be in fantastic shape, and even if the engine requires a complete rebuild, that is not terribly pricey.
One thing that I would definately add though would be this: http://www.zazzle.com/image007_i_love_my_carbon_footprint_bumper_sticker-128048206830779871
My guess would be a 72 - 73 Lincoln - the rectangular hood ornament, the grill and the opera windows. Don't forget that 1971 was the gas crunch/pollution controls cutoff year. 1972 engines were anemic compared to their 1971 equivalents.
A classy man like the Captain in a classy white suit needs a REALLY classy car. My pick, if we're going to stay with post-WWII Lincolns, would be a '62 with suicide doors. And here's the perfect one for the Captain - a black convertible with a white top and black interior. I can see the Captain cruising in it, with a cigar of course. (Naturally, it has a lighter and an ash tray!)
Cap, break out the long folding green and buy 'er. How can anybody who calls himself "Captain" not have a boat? That lux-o-barge is the Queen Mary my man.
And think of how many Strong, Independent, Sassy blondes and brunettes you can tool around with in it. Why, you could christen her Mayflower on account of all the Puritans who come across in it. >:-)
Looks similar to my 1971 Lincoln. 460 engine. Reliable, smooth ride. Drinks lots of gas. A bit of a bitch to start in the winter unless it is plugged in.
Buy it! It would go perfectly with the white polyester suit.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a mid 70s Mercury Marquis Coupe. (Could be a Lincoln though, my recollection of the hood ornaments is a bit fuzzy these days.)
ReplyDeleteGood car, came with that 351, or the 400 ci. engine, about a ton of BALLS when properly tuned. Could fit about 8 people comfortably, and the engine is pretty easy to work on.
I would highly recommend acquiring. The body looks to be in fantastic shape, and even if the engine requires a complete rebuild, that is not terribly pricey.
One thing that I would definately add though would be this:
http://www.zazzle.com/image007_i_love_my_carbon_footprint_bumper_sticker-128048206830779871
My guess would be a 72 - 73 Lincoln - the rectangular hood ornament, the grill and the opera windows. Don't forget that 1971 was the gas crunch/pollution controls cutoff year. 1972 engines were anemic compared to their 1971 equivalents.
ReplyDeleteA classy man like the Captain in a classy white suit needs a REALLY classy car. My pick, if we're going to stay with post-WWII Lincolns, would be a '62 with suicide doors. And here's the perfect one for the Captain - a black convertible with a white top and black interior. I can see the Captain cruising in it, with a cigar of course. (Naturally, it has a lighter and an ash tray!)
http://www.pjsautoworld.com/1960cars/1962%20Lincoln%20Continental%20convertible%20.htm
http://www.pjsautoworld.com/1960cars/1962%20Lincoln%20Continental%20convertible%207069.JPG
Oh, look at that front overhang. Surely a car looking like as glorious as that can't possibly have proletarian front wheel drive?
ReplyDeleteHoly crap. I'd forgotten how flippin' big the American land yachts could get. Can't see the road closer than 50ft ahead of you with that...
ReplyDeleteAnd captain, revise your thinking on minimalism. You could LIVE in that thing. Get a small, "teardrop trailer" to tow and you are all set.
But you need a big arsed set of horns for the front.
All,
ReplyDeleteThe Cap'n has found a PRISTINE condition Gen-U-Wine Lincoln MKV (Produced between 1977 - 79)
See pictures to support claim here: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Lincoln+Mk+V&qpvt=Lincoln+Mk+V&FORM=IGRE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Continental_Mark_V
Cap, break out the long folding green and buy 'er. How can anybody who calls himself "Captain" not have a boat? That lux-o-barge is the Queen Mary my man.
And think of how many Strong, Independent, Sassy blondes and brunettes you can tool around with in it. Why, you could christen her Mayflower on account of all the Puritans who come across in it. >:-)
Sweet find.
Looks similar to my 1971 Lincoln. 460 engine. Reliable, smooth ride. Drinks lots of gas. A bit of a bitch to start in the winter unless it is plugged in.
ReplyDeleteI drove a 79 Lincoln continental in highschool. That car was sweet.
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