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1976 Lincoln Continental MKIV Bill Blass Edition Registration Number: OAJ 152P Date Of First...
Registration Number: OAJ 152P
Date Of First Registration In The UK;23/08/1989
Declared Manufactured: 1976
Vin Number: 6Y89A904512
Engine Number: 6Y89A904512 (Not Checked)
MOT Expiry: No Current Mot
V5C Present Listing 4 Former Keepers Since 1989
Current Mileage Shown: 86,744 Miles
7000 CC shown on V5C (Although this should be 7500cc)
Blue
LHD
Will be tax exempt in 2017
The Lincoln Continental was produced by the Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company with production starting in 1939 and continuing on and off until present day. The Continental MK IV was available between 1972-1976 and is distinguished by hidden headlights and the "Continental spare tyre" trunklid.
This car is a Limited Designer Edition Bill Blass that was available only in dark blue with cream vinyl roof "Normande Grain" and complimented with a dark blue leather interior with cream accents.
The Designer Series also incorporated signature Opera side windows. Fitted with Ford's 7.5L 460 Cubic Inch V8 Engine (The V5C states 7000cc but figures are commonly inputted incorrectly with imported vehicles) and a three speed column shift automatic gearbox.
By repute the vehicle was owned by Exxon Oil and was maintained in Saudi Arabia by them before it came to the UK in 1989.
The drivers side electric window drive cog has failed, replacements are readily available.
The vehicle is sold with the spare parts listed in the condition report and various American accessories.
Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
Sold for £5,000
Estimated at £4,500 - £5,500
The overall condition of the car is very good with only minor rust bubbles showing on N/S/R arch, and front wing lowers O/S the worst area. The drivers window cog is damaged and therefore not working. N/S/F tyre Ameri Tech 4 good tread some cracking to sidewall. N/S/R tyre El Dorado good tread. O/S/F tyre Ameri Tech 4 outer edge worn but legal. O/S/R tyre Ameri Tech 4 good tread. The underside of the vehicle appears very sound but is heavily coated in wax oil. All panels are remarkably straight for a vehicle of its age. All chrome is slightly pitted. Drivers electric window is not operating. Brief list of spare parts included: Quantity of belts fan, auxiliary, box containing various exhaust gaskets, pair of new shock absorbers, 1 x ball joint new, set of new spark plugs, pair of used headlights, bag containing exhaust mountings, caps valves etc. Used U J and water outlet. MOT history as follows: 2016 @ 86698 2015 @ 86659 2014 @ 86321 2013 @ 86202 2012 @ 86159 2011 @ 85665 2010 @ 85412 2009 @ 84933 2008 @ 84679 2007 @ 84446 2006 @ 84200 2005 @ 83699 2004 @ 83463 2003 @ 83160 2002 @ 82695 2001 @ 82062 2000 @ 81768 1999 @ 81768 1998 missing 1997 missing 1996 @ 78130 1995 @ 75874 1994 @ 70607 1993 @ 65980 1992 @ 60439 No further MOT history.
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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 25th Mar, 2017
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