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In September of 1965, Lee Iacocca authorized Ford's Advance Design Office to begin work on a new project for a two-door personal luxury car. The result of their work, the Continental Mark III, made its debut in mid-1968. The vehicle had a long hood, short rear deck with continental spare tire treatment and a new grille. The car was an immediate success with buyers, and by 1970 the model had received minor aesthetic upgrades like new wheel covers, concealed windshield wipers, a Cartier clock and walnut veneers on the instrument panel, steering wheel and door trim.
The Mark III brought with it many technical innovations including a computer-controlled Sure-Track rear brake system, which was a precursor to anti-lock brakes that was developed by Kelsey-Hayes. The Mark III was the first American car to offer steel-belted radial tires as a standard feature.
This Mark III wears its original mechanical components and cosmetic trim. The paint is mostly original and the vinyl hardtop remains in good condition. Currently, the odometer reads only 15,300 miles. Powering the car is a 460 cubic-inch overhead valve V-8 delivering 365 horsepower. There are four-wheel drum brakes and a Select-Shift 3-Speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission.
In 2007, the car was acquired by its current owner.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The vehicle was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $37,400 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011
The Mark III brought with it many technical innovations including a computer-controlled Sure-Track rear brake system, which was a precursor to anti-lock brakes that was developed by Kelsey-Hayes. The Mark III was the first American car to offer steel-belted radial tires as a standard feature.
This Mark III wears its original mechanical components and cosmetic trim. The paint is mostly original and the vinyl hardtop remains in good condition. Currently, the odometer reads only 15,300 miles. Powering the car is a 460 cubic-inch overhead valve V-8 delivering 365 horsepower. There are four-wheel drum brakes and a Select-Shift 3-Speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission.
In 2007, the car was acquired by its current owner.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The vehicle was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $37,400 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2011
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $45,000
Sale Price :
USD $37,400
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Continental Mark III
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Chassis#: 0y89a848780 Sold for USD$34,100 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Chassis#: 0y89a840679 Sold for USD$27,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Chassis#: 0y89a840679 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$15,400 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$11,550 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$45,100 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Chassis#: 0Y89A851061 Sold for USD$11,550 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$41,800 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Lincoln Mark III Sold for USD$18,000 2020 GAA : November 2020 | |
1970 LINCOLN MARK III 2 DR COUPE Chassis#: 0Y89A855386 Sold for USD$16,960 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Chassis#: 0Y89A841906 Sold for USD$7,500 2019 Dan Kruse Classics : Permian Basin | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Sedan Chassis#: 90Y82A8258123 Sold for USD$2,800 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$26,400 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | |
1970 Lincoln Continental MkIII Convertible Sold for USD$4,950 2018 Mecum : Portland | |
1970 Lincoln Continential Sold for USD$11,550 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Sold for USD$9,250 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1970 Lincoln Mark III Sold for USD$22,000 2017 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Lincoln Mark III Sold for USD$300 2016 Silver Auction - Vancouver/Portland | |
1970 Lincoln Mark III Sold for USD$15,000 2016 Silver Auction - Reno |
Lincoln Continental Mark IIIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $30,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $17,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $19,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $6,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | ||||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $4,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continential | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $9,000 | |||
1970 LINCOLN MARK III | 2016 McCormick's # 61 | $7,200 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Coupe | 2016 Mecum Portland | $4,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Coupe | 2016 Mecum Portland | $4,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $5,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $14,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $14,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Mark III Coupe 460 CI, Automatic | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | $11,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Mark III Coupe | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | $11,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Mark III | 2013 Mecum Auctions Dallas 2013 | $7,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $13,000 | |||
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark II Two Door | 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center | $3,750 | |||
1970 Lincoln Mark III | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | ||||
1970 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK III SERIES N | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $4,400 |
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