[{"id": 16616084, "authorName": "CobraVic11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobravic11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any Mark is a good Mark ! Old man's mustang just better in every way, nay sayers you'll get old one day and then you'll know. Glwta", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1737209008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16616087, "authorName": "CobraVic11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobravic11/", "bidAmount": 1970, "content": "$1,970 bid placed by CobraVic11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737209047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16616146, "authorName": "SilverSliver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silversliver/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by SilverSliver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737209775, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16616201, "authorName": "Justification", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justification/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really like this car, and it was made the year I was born.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737210417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16616229, "authorName": "Craven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "High compression, big not bloated and luxury without baroque. The eve of Malaise was a lovely sunset. Whew", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1737210766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16616312, "authorName": "tokeekee18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tokeekee18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A/C ? Not working ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737211731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16616753, "authorName": "ninavich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninavich/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have the rest of the steering wheel?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1737216163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16617347, "authorName": "Paschal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paschal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is proof we landed on the moon. I just love it.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737221235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16617510, "authorName": "Boerne1735", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a/c ? cruise congtrol working?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737222500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16618198, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ninavich thanks for the inquiry, no I do not. Didn\u2019t have chance to source one, though eBay has a wide selection! Rim blow horn still functions as it should!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737226136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16618222, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<a href="https://bringatrailer.com/member/boerne1735/" rel="ugc">@Boerne1735</a> thanks for the question! Cold here in the Carolinas haven\u2019t tried it, AC compressor clutch still spins freely most likely needs a charge up! Cruise control not sure I can try when I drive it again! Speed switch on dash lights up as it should!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737226269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16618522, "authorName": "rivers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivers1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 36, Sure-Track, I have Jan. '71, Gourmet food magazine framed double sided because the back cover of the magazine has a full-page ad for the Continentals and it advertised the \"innovations such as Sure-Track, the computerized anti-skid braking system\". Lot of technology in 1970.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1737228153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622407, "authorName": "Animal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/animal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Check the rocker panels for cocaine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737294594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622540, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous Medium Gold Metallic over Medium Brown leather low mileage beauty \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737296935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622562, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d love this car for throwing the golf sticks in the trunk and driving to the course, watching all the other players either struggling to get their bag in and out of a current sedan/coupe, or hoisting them up into the back of a ridiculously huge SUV. Then popping the trunk or the Mark III and casually swing out my golf bag a la Uncle Buck, not having enen touched the two 24s of beer, portable generator, 9.9 HP Evinrude outboard, 5 days camping gear/food with tent and Coleman stove, and a Marshall guitar amp and Les Paul guitar.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1737297214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16622820, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Animal . . . Big thanks for starting my Sunday morning with a big smile!\ud83d\ude03", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737300351, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16623872, "authorName": "Gilessadd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilessadd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bondgraham absolute quality comment!! A real beauty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737310337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16625347, "authorName": "Animal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/animal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one just like it. Replaced the vacuum pods for the headlights twice (once because the covers were iced over when I pulled the light switch - word to the wise)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737319423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16627986, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bondgraham you got that right! Can use it as a hotel on a road trip!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737381021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16627991, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Animal these headlights work as they should, never seen ice since she has been garage kept. Must be in the tundra somewhere! Thanks for the note!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737381104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16628000, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Updates to all bidders here! Talked with Marti Auto Works- they do indeed have the original dealer delivery invoice for this Mark III in their possession. They are happy to ship it to the new owner!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737381266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16645231, "authorName": "againstbetterjudgment", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/againstbetterjudgment/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Sweetest of Lincoln Coupes! Wondering what is the backstory on steering wheel cover/pad (pic 28) - what happened/do you have/have you tried to source one? Preferable to repair than to replace with an aftermarket steering wheel....\r\n\r\nMy dad had 3 or 4 of these in the 1980s - fun fact - those taillight indicators on the top of the center of the rear seat...? I believe those moved the actual light from the tail lights via fiber optic cable! In 1970! This must have been one of the first applications of fiber optics in a vehicle...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737562714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16645637, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@againstbetterjudgement I will take a video of the indicator lights working next time. I\u2019m down at the garage. As far as the steering wheel cover, I was going to source on eBay and ran out of time before I got posted and Bring a Trailer. There\u2019s quite a few eBay source from.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737565701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16645758, "authorName": "OCEquestrian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocequestrian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Front bumper is askew...compare front left and front right photos...Pic #2 versus pic #8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737566593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16652699, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OCEquestrian I believe the shadow from the sun in that picture is why the bumper looks far off. I was able to go to the car today and take some measurements for you. Please see below!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737595940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16653191, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737602449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16670616, "authorName": "JackSweny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacksweny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Always catch my eye from 1967 to 70s what a beauty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737761834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16670702, "authorName": "JackSweny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacksweny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish I saw this one earlier so i could put in a few bids but I'm in other auctions now :-/ Would drive her to the FL Keys and then back to MA in a heart beat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737762257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16671287, "authorName": "GFC2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfc2019/", "bidAmount": 8725, "content": "$8,725 bid placed by GFC2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737766059, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16671413, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JackSweny can never have too many!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737767668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16671521, "authorName": "commissoje", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commissoje/", "bidAmount": 9015, "content": "$9,015 bid placed by commissoje", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737768933, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16672679, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning! I will make myself available for any questions as we enter the final hours of bidding! Great chance to own a well-cared for Mark III, best of luck to all bidders!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737811347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672768, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember these as having an alternative use. During the fuel shortages, they can be turned into a mini fuel storage facility from which to dispense fuel to lesser cars... I know at least one guy who did that.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737812820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672770, "authorName": "Jspringmaniv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jspringmaniv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking Mark! Is there any rust or paint bubbles in the lower front fenders, lower rear quarter panels, rockers or where the vinyl top meets the body? Does the clock work? Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737812854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672833, "authorName": "GFC2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfc2019/", "bidAmount": 9275, "content": "$9,275 bid placed by GFC2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737814006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16672845, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jspringmaniv I can take close up pictures when I\u2019m down at the garage in a few hours! No bubbles bottom of fenders all clean! Cartier clock ticks away as it should.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737814200, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672887, "authorName": "commissoje", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commissoje/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by commissoje", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737814824, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16672941, "authorName": "mynsbgr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mynsbgr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad there aren't more security cameras at the airport...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737815621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673003, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynsbgr Should\u2019ve seen this boat driving up the spiral ramp to the top of the parking deck!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737816516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673074, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the underhood-specifations plaque there? It\u2019s not pictured. It seems that more often than not on Mark III listings that the plaque is not pictured. It\u2019s a special and noteworthy item on these proper Lincolns. Especially here when horsepower was very noteworthy and still noted on the plaque. \r\nThat\u2019s my rant. At any rate, plaque-or-no-plaque, this ICON will go to a bidder with good taste. \r\n@Ifabrizi, - I would buy a ticket to see a proper yacht like this being supremely hustled up a spiral parking ramp. Just like in the old movies and shows.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737817291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673134, "authorName": "esusun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esusun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "super nice car , and very well presented auction", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737817926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673441, "authorName": "Jspringmaniv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jspringmaniv/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Jspringmaniv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737820891, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16673451, "authorName": "Jspringmaniv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jspringmaniv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Working Cartier clock!!!! Im in! Bid placed", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737820968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673456, "authorName": "BigDiehl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdiehl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any rust present? Any evidence of rust under the vinyl top? Do you have the steering wheel center?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737820988, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673752, "authorName": "GFC2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gfc2019/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ifabrizi - did you see the question about the plaque? Can you comment? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737823204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673987, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for the delay! Rear quarter bottom rocker and front fender \nTag that says Lincoln- no specs must\u2019ve came off it looks like. Should be below that one? Terrible service at metal garage taking forever to upload photos", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737825327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673993, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Center of wheel, wheel pad, no. Been trying to source one stopped the search when it went to auction. eBay, best bet!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737825357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674294, "authorName": "joeveto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeveto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mynsbgr LOL yours might be comment of the week for me. Thanks for the laugh.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737827743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674322, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joeveto definitely a great one!! Great place for pictures!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737827954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674566, "authorName": "lfabrizi (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lfabrizi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Down to the wire! Good luck!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737829098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674574, "authorName": "Cwbryson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwbryson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first car in 1997. I had the speedometer about where the 7 (ones place) is indicated on the odometer. \r\n\r\nIf the red zone stops at 120, maybe you are back to good if get it off the clock.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737829137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674589, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 1/25/25 at $11,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737829200, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16674597, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No surprise. Nice old Marklll", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737829231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16675010, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For being the high bidder, @Jspringmaniv has earned the right to make a final offer to @seller in our offer portal. If this results in a sale, we will update the listing to \"sold\" and show the final sale price. Please note that this is only an option for the high bidder.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737831203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16676518, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s the shelter and operating costs that keep the values down on these wonderful old boats", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737838240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16679159, "authorName": "Glider1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glider1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a boat; a yacht.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737893397, "type": "comment"}]