[{"id": 8823834, "authorName": "Freddie13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freddie13/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Freddie13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655331202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8823865, "authorName": "dakotasales", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dakotasales/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by dakotasales", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655331359, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8823875, "authorName": "CENTECEQUIPMENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centecequipment/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by CENTECEQUIPMENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655331410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8824221, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LSLC. Last Square Lincoln Coupe.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655333990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8824581, "authorName": "Todd1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd1969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi! Any full photo of the drivers seat available? Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655338600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8824583, "authorName": "Todd1969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/todd1969/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Todd1969", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655338616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8824870, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655343472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8824890, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why does the Marti Report say \"Dark Red Cloth Twin Comfort Lounge Seats\"?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655343920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8824894, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655343994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8824926, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "never noticed that before, I will check into it in the morning. thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655344453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8825490, "authorName": "loop1941", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loop1941/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "134 horse power - is that correct? I mean who looked at that vehicle and thought \u201cwhat\u2019s it weigh, 4000lbs, yep, a buck 34 oughta do it\u201d lol \u2026 that interior is so good. I want to take this thing on a roadie lol \u2026 GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655356129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8825588, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I couldn't quite get these cars with such low horsepower ratings. A heavy car like this should have at least 50% more horsepower.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655362782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8825882, "authorName": "CENTECEQUIPMENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centecequipment/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Possible to post a start & drive video please? Also...does radio and power antenna function ok?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655381985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826042, "authorName": "OnlyBlackCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyblackcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ - sign o' the times circa 1982\r\nEasily remedied thanks to the 5.0L aftermarket available today if one is so-inclined.\r\nSeeing as you are a german car fan - a similar year SL only made around 150 horsepower.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655384240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826085, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 232 lb-ft of torque (far more important than horsepower in a car like this) wasn't horrible for the time, especially since the overdrive automatic offered a bit of noticeable off-the-line \"snap\" since they were able to use that 3.08 rear gear. (That doesn't seem especially racy to the quarter-mile crowd used to ratios in the high 3s or low 4s, but compared to the 2.79 or higher gears they were using with the three-speed autos in the late '70s, a marked improvement.)\r\n\r\nSeeing this design gives people an idea of what a jaw-dropper the Mark VII was when it came out a couple of years later. From boxy-to-the-extreme, to aero-to-the-extreme.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655384719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826221, "authorName": "gregorylv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregorylv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Notice the horn function on the turn signal stalk. Not one of Ford's better ideas. But the interior of this one makes up for that!\r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655386229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826261, "authorName": "yellowc7vert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yellowc7vert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Generally not my kind of car but these days, anything with only 2 doors is exciting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655386561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826409, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "antenna works perfectly. Radio a little static, intermittent, on the weaker stations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655388188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8826558, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gregorylv\n\"Notice the horn function on the turn signal stalk. Not one of Ford\u2019s better ideas.\"\n\nI remember when my father got a new company car for 1979, the new Ford LTD (first of the Panther platform), and it had that horn positioning. \n\nAs was common then, and now, he didn't bother reading through the owner's manual when he first picked up the car. The first timme he went to honk the conventional way by pressing on the center of the steering wheel, nothing happened. He thought it was a defect, until he was chatting with a co-worker who had gotten the same car and told him about the horn button being on the end of the signal stalk. I don't think he ever got used to it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655389695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8827076, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OnlyBlackCars True but at least the SL-Classes in 1982 were lighter than these cars. I guess these cars were built for comfort and a smooth ride rather than performance.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1655394569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828250, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655401571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828336, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655401904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828419, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655402201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8828453, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655402304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8829905, "authorName": "CENTECEQUIPMENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centecequipment/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the videos!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655408085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8829908, "authorName": "CENTECEQUIPMENT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/centecequipment/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by CENTECEQUIPMENT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655408093, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8833663, "authorName": "bentleyboy11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyboy11/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by bentleyboy11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655436010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8835169, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seats appear to be 100% original Lincoln, leather, seats, Not sure why Marti report shows cloth seats. Maybe the dealer changed out or report is in error of some kind?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655479370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8838846, "authorName": "Joemagic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemagic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "love that body style. !!! CURIOUS why with so LOW MILES are there so many stone chips on the front end ????", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655497578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8839455, "authorName": "surf77side", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surf77side/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the Mark VI and this one is a fine example. Only thing that always stops me from buying one is that super-high dashboard common on 1980s Lincolns. I owned a Mark III with a similarly tall dashboard and it made driving stressful for me having an obstructed view of the road.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655500678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8840983, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure about the stone chips, was a Florida car indefinitely, there was some health issues and car sat 14 years. I went through all the fluids etc. to get it into fine running condition. As for as the dash, I am 6'2\" it seems fine to me, Regarding the dash I really like the digital dash delete option. Much more pleasant to see real gauges, and the clock works perfectly", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1655515755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841112, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might be a better pic of window sicker, showing instrument panel electronic delete", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655517692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8841794, "authorName": "MichaelDn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaeldn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To say true mileage unknown is a bit disingenuous when the car fax refers to last reported mileage of 101,583", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655551400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8842224, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey seller - great looking car! Can you confirm the length and width, thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655560174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8843137, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MichaelDn This was the car fax I printed when receiving the car. it shows the high mileage in 1983, I figured it was an error. This is the first I've seen of the recent car fax. Was told by seller it was a 4,000 mile car. it certainly does not appear to be over 100,000 miles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655570707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8843177, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@davidlex00 length is 201.2 inches or 16.76 feet. Width is 73.6 inches, 6.13'", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655571081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8843655, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks Jim!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655573917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8846998, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "somebody asked about the AC, in the contact seller comment. It works perfectly, I thought i showed temperature gun in one of the videos. and the rear seats look like they have never been sat in.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655597166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8859753, "authorName": "Luzitas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luzitas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the car been smogged recently", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655768969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8859876, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the car has not been smogged recently. I will check into that in the morning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655770600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8860873, "authorName": "Peterdg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterdg/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Peterdg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655795278, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8861774, "authorName": "Jussi55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jussi55/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the length is 216\" and width 78.1\".", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655822254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8866640, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh how I wanted one of these in the Fall of 1989 when I was bitten by the Lincoln bug and was driving around dealerships looking at 84-87 Town Cars, there I was, this 23 year old kid who wanted a Lincoln. I went to one local dealer after they called me to see an 88 TC with 40k on it (above my price range) and there was an 83 Mark VI sitting there with these same Lacey spoke turbine wheels and white exterior and red interior, 50k miles, retired Judges car already sold! I was like \"I wish you had called me on this\" it had the digital dash too which I must admit I am partial to. I ended up getting a light blue 85 Town Car with a dark blue interior with 80k miles. I loved these cars and owned more of them as the years went by. The appeal of the design is undeniable and this color combination and option level is very appealing. Those are the original factory floor mats too. Driven, but not abused is my take on this but lets be clear-it does have over 100k miles on it. Someone will end up with a great driver to enjoy cruising with in nice weather. Reliable and cheap to keep on the road, not much really breaks or goes wrong with these cars. GLWTA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655848236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867556, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I took it to get smogged today, it failed, too rich. Took to the mechanic he will make adjustments tomorrow and I will hopefully have the smog cert. by end of auction. I will follow up and make sure it passes. I have it registered with my LLC out of state so they smog cert wasn't an issue, may not be to out of state buyers as well. But I will take care of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655857488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8867705, "authorName": "Luzitas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luzitas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the info on the smog, I am in California so the smog would be an issue", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655859540, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869357, "authorName": "OnlyBlackCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyblackcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a quick note to say that I sold this seller my beloved Black/Black 1989 Lincoln Town Car awhile back here on BaT, and felt him to be extremely fair and pleasant in all of our exchanges. We've become friends and his personal collection of unique American classics is both large as well as impressive; I love his taste.\r\n\r\nWhat's even more amazing is that he is married; someday he'll have to tell me the secret of getting away with having as many cars as he does!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655908471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869406, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "26 horsepower per liter. Ouch.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655909031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869437, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655909350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8869466, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OnlyBlackCars thanks for the compliment, it has been, my, pleasure knowing you. The secret is, every time I get an additional car, I put an oversized bow on the hood and tell my wife the car is for her. It doesn't really work but she appreciates the humor.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655909611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869744, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looks like more than an adjustment to make pass for smog. I am going to hold off on any further repairs. I have already put over $6000 into it to get it into great running condition.\r\nit starts and runs wonderfully. if it doesn't meet reserve I will look into it further and keep the car it is a joy to drive. I don't know if I posted previously it sat for 10-14 years according to the dealer I bought it from, so it needed some attention, which I provided.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655912143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869773, "authorName": "OnlyBlackCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyblackcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This whole 'smog' conversation is only for certain people and only if they live in California. For almost everyone this is a non-issue.\n\nLove those hidden headlights. How is their operation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655912396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8869910, "authorName": "johnnydVette12345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnydvette12345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought an 82 Bill Blass Mark VI here last year ; triple white. There was an odometer discrepancy bit it seemed it was under 100K miles. It needed a headlight switch as the headlight would go on by themselves when the car was shut off. Very strange. Strong 302 V8. Not a speed demon, but a nice cruiser.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655913647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870074, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The head lights work perfectly", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655915260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870115, "authorName": "trippy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trippy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@1996MBZ speed limit was only 55, and going 60+ was sure to get a ticket. Didn't need horsepower", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655915555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870322, "authorName": "tyresmoker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tyresmoker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ignition control module was such a common failure in the 302 of this era, they used to sell them in Kmart...Had an '82 GT back in the day that used to go through them every 6 months...!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655917179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870563, "authorName": "OCEquestrian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocequestrian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car and very well maintained car but IMHO its a 104,300 mi vehicle based on paint chips/condition and wear on leather seats.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1655918130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8870656, "authorName": "Freddie13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freddie13/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by Freddie13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655918543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8870668, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by davidlex00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655918574, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8870692, "authorName": "Freddie13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/freddie13/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by Freddie13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655918666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871009, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655919854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871057, "authorName": "Jimpete (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimpete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This nice cruiser will be sold today, good luck to all.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655920035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8871565, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by davidlex00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655922075, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871612, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655922306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8871874, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by davidlex00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655923344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8873026, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trippy That's is very true. Great point right there.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655928169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8873192, "authorName": "simongadban", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simongadban/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by simongadban", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655928856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8873317, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by davidlex00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655929287, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8873412, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/22/22 for $11,500 to davidlex00", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655929686, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8873420, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy. Nice driver. Enjot", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1655929711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8873446, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks trees!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655929827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8873454, "authorName": "davidlex00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidlex00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@simon - if you are ever in Atlanta, come on by for a drive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1655929854, "type": "comment"}]