1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III “ Survivor ” in Burgundy & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of IL on 5-16-21.
We're looking at a 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III in Burgundy Paint. The car features the factory 460 CI V8 engine.
We’re talking with Humberto Garcia, Owner of Meadowdale Performance Garage, Inc. Humberto has had this car since 2020. He shares a Customer came in to service this car, and after the work was done, the Customer decided to sell it, so Humberto is now the proud Owner.
The company is located at 80 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 who repairs & restores cars. If you’re interested in restoring your car, call Humberto at the office # 1-847-783-0525. Or go to www.meadowdalegarage.com
ENJOY!

[@dlwatib]

I'm glad that land yacht went to someone who appreciates its original condition. This was the definition of a personal luxury vehicle in 1970. Still a very luxurious ride.

[@loucostabile]

You're right, still a nice luxury car today

[@randyluca6339]

I love when you do “Survivor Cars” Lou. That car is luxury on Wheels. Very classy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Fun when I find survivor cars :-) My pleasure sharing this "Very classy" car with you, Lou

[@sking2173]

‘70 and ‘71 were Ford’s proboscis years ... Whenever I see one of these Mark-Series Continentals, I can’t help but think of Fat-Frank Cannon !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and I'm glad this one bring back memories of Frank Cannon too :-) Lou

[@davestelling]

Not everyone will remember Cannon. But I do, lol... (!)

[@RustyCar]

I remember Frank Cannon! On TV, his cars always looked silvery blue with red interior. But I believe his cars were really all silver with red interior.

[@thomasshort1784]

@S King The '70 and '71 (in that order) are my favorite years of the Mark III. Not only have I always liked the exterior changes made to the '70 (examples: the hidden windshield wipers and the outside door mirror housing, honestly, I don't even mind the wheel covers used both years), my #1 favorite change made to the interior was replacing the fake wood (oakwood/rosewood, depending on trim color) of the '69 with genuine walnut veneer (also, for '70, that included adding the rectangular shaped inserts for the door trim and rear quarter trim panels).

[@thomasshort1784]

@@RustyCar In the first season, he had a '71 Mark III and these were the actual colors: Light Gray Metallic (order code=L), Black Cavalry Twill grain vinyl roof (order code=1) and Dark Red leather (order code=4D; it also had the Hi-Back Twin Comfort Lounge Seats and THAT'S how I know it was a '71), a $183.70 option (in 1971 dollars).

[@1955mouse]

one of the last original classic cruisers! thanx lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Top Cat, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cruiser" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

Best car to take to the Singles Club in the disco era. Beautiful leather. Beautiful couple.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@briansd2772]

This isn't a Continental Mark III. It's an "Humberto Mark III." His name is on it! What a beauty! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

NICE ! You're welcome Brian SD :-)

[@paulm6481]

Man the way that door shuts and the sound is amazing. This vehicle belongs to a museum.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing the details you notice, and high praise this one should be in a museum!

[@chriscarson1493]

Beautiful timeless design.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Not only is this is a Continental beauty, but as Humberto has demonstrated it's also quite the advanced technological marvel--the ventilation system, the cabin temperature sensor, the Sure-Track brakes, the fiber optics, etc! And that interior looks so sumptuous you must feel like you're sitting on a cloud even if you're not riding! Muchas gracias to you, Humberto, and his wife for taking all of us along for the ride! Who knew a Lazy Susan could be this much fun!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, You're right, a technology marvel in 1970. Also correct on rides like you're on a cloud. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

It has been a while since we've visited w/Humberto, and what a great reason to stop by. This Continental really looks great. You can tell it was well cared for, and will continue to be. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Nice to have him, and his wife, on the Channel again with another great Lincoln :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@RustyCar]

OMG! What a beautiful, luxury coupe Mark III. Glad to see & hear it’s at least 95% original/unrestored. I love a slight patina to original cars. I didn’t know that real wood was used on these. As was most late 1960’s cars on up, wood was usually a decal of sorts. Thanks Lou & Humberto for a luxury Tuesday ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty, High praise :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou

[@1royalpalm]

I love the color of that '70 Mk III. As a former owner of both a 1970 (dark blue exterior, white interior) Mk III and 1971 (pewter exterior, black interior) Mk III, I sure appreciate seeing this video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 1royalpalm, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thomasshort1784]

@Walt Darnall That color is Red Stardust Metallic (order code=59), which was $131.20 extra when new. Check out the manufacturer's sticker at 4:00 for confirmation.

[@1royalpalm]

@@thomasshort1784 I bought both of my Marks used, the '71 in 1981, the '70 a couple of years later. When I was shopping around (newspaper ads) for my '71 I looked at one that the owner said was champagne in color. It was a nice color, although I don't know if it was a stock Lincoln color. The other thing about the car I liked was that it had a power moon roof, which the owner told me was dealer installed. I passed on the car (can't recall the reason now) and bought my '71 Mark III from a Lincoln dealer used car lot as it had the best overall condition of all the Marks I had been looking at.

[@dilekkeklik7181]

Beautiful! The designs of each classic car are different from other classic cars designs ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@Kroeber38]

What a gorgeous car! Mark III and Mark IV are breathtakingly beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@debbiedunn4477]

This is just another gorgeous car! Being a "survivor" makes it just a bit more special. Spacious and luxurious!!

[@loucostabile]

"just another gorgeous car!" Here we go again..... :-)

[@nathandwyer7273]

Another wonderful video on a beautiful Lincoln, thank you Lou! Mr. Garcia made a great choice. In many ways, these were a template for later 70s domestic personal luxury cars. During the very first season of Cannon, actor William Conrad drove a silver Mark III, before switching to the Mark IV for the remainder of the series.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nathan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thanks for sharing TV trivia too, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

I can still remember the announcer's booming voice on the intro to each episode: "Cannon!" Easily found here on YT, I'm sure. Loved that show.

[@torqueflite4408]

It’s great to see unmolested survivors that have been lovingly maintained throughout the decades! And this Continental is a timeless classic that luckily is in the hands of someone like Humberto..👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Miguel, My pleasure sharing this car with you. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@thomasshort1784]

@Torqueflite440 I was born in 1982 but, had I been alive to buy a 1970 Mark III brand new, I would've special ordered it! If I had ordered one, my choice would've been: Bronze Stardust Metallic (a dark coppery brown; order code=89) w/ Ivory pinstripe (order code=5), Dark Brown vinyl roof (order code=7; starting with the 1970, vinyl roofs became standard on Mark IIIs) and either Light Gold (actually a warm champagne beige color; order code=2Y) or Dark Brown (order code=2Z) leather upholstery. High-metallic (reportedly using gold particles) glamour paints (called 'Stardust' and later 'Moondust' for the Lincoln Continental/Continental Mark III and 'Fire' for the Ford Thunderbird) were new for 1970 and were available in 4 colors: Olive Metallic (order code=O9 or 09, depending on publication source), Green Metallic (order code=I9 or 19, again, depending on source), Red (Lincoln) or Burgundy (Thunderbird) Metallic (order code=59; same color, despite name variations) and the aforementioned Bronze Metallic (order code=89).

[@JeffKing310]

I totally remember Umberto! He must be the world's foremost Lincoln Mark expert! Love this Mark III - great survivor. I agree with the other comments; the cars of the time, especially "personal luxury" cars, had great character. Thanks for documenting this one and sharing the Car Story.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to share one of Humberto's Lincolns with you, and you're right, He's the Guy for the Lincolns and does a great job representing the Brand :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@motorTranz]

These Lincolns were some of the greatest cars produced by FoMoCo. Well executed. A true gem this one! Thanks again Lou. Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy this "true gem" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@kevin7151]

Really great to see classic cars untouched. That Mark III is a real gem. Some nice technologies in a vehicle that is over 50 years old. Many thanks for making this automobile available for the viewers Humberto and Lou. Lastly, am really envious that you get to travel all around the country seeing these vehicles and meeting fellow car aficionados. Have a great July 4 weekend.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem". No reason to be envious, I'm sharing with you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@-suphur]

I've always liked those. Nice shape and great colour.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is one you like :-)

[@geoben1810]

I was 14 years old. Snow shoveling and Coke bottle return money wasn't going to be enough to buy one... But I was learning to drive in my father's '52, all original Dodge Club Coupe with the Fluid Drive transmission. Good memories, Rest in peace Dad.☺ 💖

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chevken1831]

That car looks like an absolute joy to drive.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@paulm6481]

Gorgeous classy vehicle. Lincoln needs a luxury coupe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & class of this car :-) A Lincoln luxury Coupe is a good idea, Lou

[@tippey2011]

Those Mark Lincolns of any year was my very favorite Lincoln. I have had Lincoln's but never a Mark. This is sure a great survivor and a piece of automotive history. I loved the colors and interior colors. It is rally neat that even though it has flaws from age he is keeping it original! Very awesome video Lou. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, You're right, this one is in amazing shape, clearly well cared for. Happy to read you enjoy the Mark Lincolns, and my pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@garyeagleson5634]

Hi Lou, what a beautiful 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark 3, not too many of those classic cars out on the road anymore. I love that luxurious interior & color, looks like a “sofa” inside a house. So smooth & very roomy with no need for a Hotel when on a date.😜Keep up the fantastic job Lou & stay safe & COOL out there my friend.🙏🏻❤️✌️💚👍😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you details you enjoy on this car :-) Appreciate the kind words my friend, Lou

[@damxgopak457]

Love luxobarge cars they were so much better built than the mainstream stuff.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you "Love luxobarge cars" :-)

[@patcurrie9888]

What a Lincoln! Attention to detail is all over this car, no automobile. The dash is beautiful with the beveling on wood and plastics, even above with the lights! The late 60s to early 70s burgundy was sweet, with perfect matched leather. Way to go Humberto!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Happy to read the details you see and enjoy on this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)

[@tct9mm151]

Amazing survivor!! Love the Cartier clock. Those beauties oozed class! Must've been like sitting on your couch driving down the highway.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, It was exactly like sitting on your couch on the highway :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@davidmacesr5672]

Tremendous piece of automotive History I wish we took as good care of our American history as I do our cars.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this "Tremendous piece of automotive History" :-)

[@jeantetreault132]

I totally agree with you, Lou. The Lincoln Continental Mark III 1970 is really outstanding and the front grill of that car really looks futuristic as well. In my recollection, i do remember seeing this same car model, in the movie entitled: The French Connection, with Gene Hackman, back in 1971. In fact, if you take the front part of this car and you compare it with any other more recent Lincoln Continental Town Car models, from the late 1980s, you’ll notice that they share the same characteristic features. A real dream car! Thank you, Lou. God bless you. Johnny, Montréal, Canada 👍❤️😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnny, High praise for this "real dream car!" :-) Blessings received, God bless you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Cool. The "French Connection" Lincoln.... Just 4866 lbs.... Exactly the same color as the movie car.... Just an amazing Lincoln ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, Thank you for sharing that bit of movie trivia. You're welcome, Lou

[@jamesfoster2850]

Lovely and classy - peak era for Lincoln (and for most US manufacturers then...). Always love the Mk111 appearance in the French Connection - the engine sounds are magnificent

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read "Lovely and classy - peak era for Lincoln (and for most US manufacturers then...). Always love the Mk111" :-) NICE! Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Wow what beautiful survivor I keep it 100% original looks a sounds healthy

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-)

[@threehorsesxxx5759]

Great cars had a few after years of engine stalls I figure out that carb over heating killed a lot of these. But all in all I love these cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse, Happy to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@geoben1810]

Yeah, these were what a classy, stylish, personal luxury car was, and is supposed to be. I was 15 years old in 1970, still too young to drive, (leagally) much less able to afford such a beautiful machine. She's a sweet old girl that needs a little TLC. I'm envious, Humberto is a lucky man. 👌

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts on this car, Lou

[@Blog4Justice]

As Jay Leno always says: "It's only original once." This peach of a Mark III could not have found a better custodian.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blog4Justice, Happy to share this "Peach" with you, and I agree Humberto is the right Care Taker for this car, Lou

[@jamesroper5470]

Humberto has one beautiful Lincoln.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@StepDownPalaandFTF110]

I am very happy to see another gorgeous Lincoln Continental mark 3 ^^

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you're happy seeing this one :-)

[@citibear57]

Back when American luxury cars were still king. I like the fact that there were no hood ornaments on the Mark III series. It gives the classic chrome grille a cleaner look. Also, I liked having several color choices for interiors, compared to today's typical black or gray. Blue, green, red/maroon, gold, etc. As always Lou, thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy this "American Luxury King" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gmoney1061]

A Mark 3 Continental? Awesome! Cadillacs and Lincolns, my kind of classy cars Lou! Thank you! 🥳👍🏾😎🤟🏾🤴🏾

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gmoney, Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@floydt2029]

Love this video, Thanks Humberto & Lou for you video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Floyd T, Happy to read you "Love this video" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RichardinNC1]

Never a Ford/Lincoln fan but I liked the Mark III and especially the early years of the Mark IV.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RichardinNC1, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@steelassault262]

Lou got to be a kid again, by riding in the back seat. :O That is a really neat survivor. The ride and interior looked so nice and comfortable, that it could be the ugliest car ever produced and people would still love it. The good news that it isn't ugly.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steel Assault, You're right, felt like a little kid in the back of the big Lincoln :-) Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou

[@richardsanders4624]

Excellent Video-Summery..Beautiful Lincoln..! I love them from UK 😍🤗🇺🇸🇬🇧👍 Thank You.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard from the UK, Happy to read you enjoy this video and looks of this Lincoln :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richardsanders4624]

@@loucostabile Thank You So Much Sir..! I Subscribed Just 😀👍 Love Lincoln's 🤩😘😀👍 Best Wishes Lou 🇺🇸🇬🇧 👍👍

[@MrTrack412]

Lou, I often go back and check to see if you replied to my comments! There are differences between you and other people who show cars the main two are that you make comments, but you also do a better job doing it! You are much appreciated.

[@loucostabile]

Jed, I enjoy interacting with the Viewers, and it's nice to be appreciated. Thank you, Lou

[@johnhull6363]

Dad had a 69, 460 car, silver grey metallic, 34k miles from 80 to 85

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

Those were the best 460s you could get with the highest output and torque. The leather was also the best you could get, though all top end GMs and Chryslers shared the same manufacturer. Just like in the 60s, Chrysler/Imperial was trying to match the styling of the Mark series, and Lincolns in general, as evident with the 67-68 Imperials, and 74-75 Imperial, which would become the 76-78 Ny Brougham. But this car came fully loaded with very few options. Result? An incredibly expensive car and relatively few were made. Nice to see a survivor/driver.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

That's A beautiful Mark III

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@sabba_dabba8649]

a real beauty, in such great shape

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car & the condition too :-)

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Lou my grandma had a 1979 model when I was a kid. It was dark blue. My grandmother and my mother and me used to go spend the week of Thanksgiving every year with my aunt and uncle that lived about 5 hours away. I took alot of naps in the backseat of that car as a kid, those seats were really comfortable. My grandma daily drove it for 19 years. In the winter of 98 the roads were icy and a car didn't get stopped in time and hit her in the passenger side door and then grandpa traded it 8n for her a new Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

@ 0:05 - now that's a horn

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@moisessan1]

Que preciosidad. Esos carros no son para usarse...son para adorarse!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Moises, Happy to read this car is to be loved :-) Lou

[@billace90]

What a car, Lou! It shows class! Pura clase, señor García, pura clase!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car of "class!" Billace 90 :-)

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Lou, Absolutely love the Lincoln Continental Mark III, I am such a big fan, constantly looking out for them at Mecum Auction. They have recently starting to go up in price sharply, beautiful lines absolutely gangster car. Loved the video. Cheers Louis 👍

[@loucostabile]

Goodday Louis, Happy to read you "Absolutely love the Lincoln Continental Mark III" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome. Cheers, Lou

[@gristlepounder]

I took my drivers test in that EXACT car! Did awesome burnouts! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi gristlepounder, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car you took your drivers test in :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Opp. I see you have subscribed. Thank you!

[@glenkepic3208]

Nice !! Kid working in a gas station (fz's....) in like '75. Father and son shop. Son, green T Bird, Father, same color Continental. Heck, they had a '62 or so Ford pickup with a 'jump box' loaded. Used it a few times. Same green finish. Even then, it was a doll. Like new old truck. btw, Brakes, tires, ...Great shop.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Ahhh, sounds like good memories :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

@@loucostabile Bittersweet but thanx, Lou.

[@danmartin633]

It has separate shoulder straps (not connected to the lap belt) I had forgotten that they used to do that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, Thank you for viewing & sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@thomasshort1784]

@Dan Martin It was the 1974 model year American cars that were first required to have the modern 3-point system (front seat only at the time).

[@larryfeeks6620]

Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Larry :-)

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou, how are you doing? Thank you, for a great video! This Continental really looks great & huge! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, I'm good when I'm around cars. Glad you enjoy this big Lincoln :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Humberto is back! I still remember being moved by what he found behind the dashboard of a different Continental he was restoring. It was a wonderful story. Lou, perhaps you could provide the link for the enjoyment of your followers here who haven't seen it? Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Yes he is :-) You're welcome. Here is the link for that video, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5C2YoWjhNiIr9k

[@MrTrack412]

A huge 460 Cubic Inch Engine!

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@bdpopeye]

8:48 It not a Concours it is a survivor! Excellent example of a orginal survivor! Thanks for posting Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy this "Excellent example" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@uwusmolbean]

Wow Wow Wee Just beautiful and amazing

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@HandsomeCat-we2dq]

Gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Handsome Cat, Happy to read "Gorgeous" :-) Lou

[@trainroomgary]

😎 Hi Guys: I purchased my first new car in 1970 - It was a Ford Mustang, this car was way above my pay grade. Very classic Lincoln - Like • The final assembly of this ride could have been Wixom, Michigan - Now a shopping center • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read you had a fun car as your 1st car, and happy to read this one brought memories. Cheers, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, ,s me too: buying a 1970 CORONET 500/Ralley Red/ Black,Vinyl / auto/383 TURQUOISE…. Not buying a SUPER OPTION OVER- loaded 1970 Challenger/RT/SE TRIPLe Green.(? A RARE one maybe) Interestingly, I had seen a 70 Superbird in downtown Lafayette Indiana before graduating PHARMACY School: & oway to long *& dramatic, plus Dealers still way to ***expensive (* esp HEMI,++): though I had special Ordered a 68 ROADRUNNER from big Plymouth Dealer there , and passed on Final Purchase…interestingly , the 70 Coromet lasted about 15 years in WARSAW Indiana ROAD SALT AREAS…….actually some Models( MARK III, IMPERIALS, ,DEVILLES) made much better protected, & “ some” better in Rust Belt uses:: Anyways good times.

[@joe6096]

This car is what happened when Lee Iacocca told Lincoln engineers he wanted a high performance Lincoln coupe that looked like a Thunderbird. This was Lee's idea and it was brilliant. It might be a "lazy Suzan" as he said but if you lay into the gas it will GO! At 4:55 - when you say "you can see your speed"...... that's actually the cruise control switch. And at 5:13 - that sensor screen is on every single car with automatic climate control since it was invented. The guy was kind of long winded in his explanation - it's the thermostat, just like your house HVAC has one where you set your furnace or air conditioner. To this day. If your car has automatic climate control, you have a thermostat sensor in the dash behind little slits or a vent screen. Even a 2022 Kia will have that somewhere in the dash if you look.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

A most spectacular car

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@BlacKnightRising]

wow what a beauty! I'm a muscle car fan and all for the most part but I've always loved the Mark IIIs', ever since I saw it in the movie, The French Connection, and Popeye Doyle was tearing it up looking for the drug-stash hehe wouldn't mind having a cruiser like that in my garage, THE nicest Lincoln ever built in my opinion, you can say it's a 'muscle-luxury-car' plus I'm a sucker for flip-up headlights!

[@loucostabile]

"THE nicest Lincoln ever built in my opinion" High praise :-)

[@eldontyrell4361]

Man these American luxury barges look so comfy. They’d be a tight fit on the roads here though :(

[@loucostabile]

You're right, they ride down the road like you're on a cloud :-)

[@thomasshort1784]

@@loucostabile That's when you KNOW you've got a comfortable ride!

[@fredkelbert1913]

Couldn’t help but notice some “rust bubbling” underneath the vinyl top at the base of the rear window. It should be repaired before it spreads, and this car could even be a good candidate for a full-body restoration! One of the nicest colour combinations for the Mark lll.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, Thanks for sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@danielulz1640]

Minor repairs, yes, but they're only original once!

[@thomasshort1784]

@Fred Kelbert The colors of this Mark III are: Red Stardust Metallic (order code=59; upon seeing this video, I immediately suspected it was), a $131.20 option, Black custom pinstripe (order code=1), Black vinyl roof (order code=1; vinyl roof was standard on the Mark III starting with the '70) and Dark Red leather (order code=2D), a $164.00 option. If you pay close attention, at 4:00, on the sticker (the same one with the manufacturer's date) you'll see the paint and interior trim codes, which indicate this.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car Simon :-) Lou

[@dwayneable6229]

Hi, very nice vehicle. I have one just like it but it’s light blue with dark blue vinyl top and interior. It belonged to my father-in-law. He brought it brand new and it’s been garage kept for the last 30 plus years. just had the carburettor rebuilt. All original one owner. It’s up for sale if anyone is interested. Very very nice car, 73k original miles. 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dwayne, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jwelchon2416]

KEEP IT ORIGIONAL!! The owner of the Ford dealership that employed my dad bought a Mark III new. The sticker was close to $10,000. People would stand jaws agape when looking at the sticker. $10,000 for a car was unfathomable!! I think 1970 was the last year for the high compression engine. You could burn rubber with it!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads Bosses car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@thomasshort1784]

@JWelchon The 1970 Mark III had an m.s.r.p. of $7,281.00 (in 1970 dollars and that was the starting price). In fact, it was Ford Motor Company's most expensive car for 1970, believe it or not! That was only $3.00 LESS than G.M.'s 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.

[@Stevenimich]

Damn! I’m jealous here! I have a 34K original mile 1981 Mercury Cougar XR7 that’s so well preserved, but these Lincoln’s…❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stevenimich Archangel, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

I bought a 2020 Ford Fusion with 2000 miles. I hope my car looks this good at 62,000 miles! Yes, I have four doors!

[@loucostabile]

I'm sure you're taking good care of your car. I'm sure it's going to look great at 62K miles.

[@gene978]

At one time I hunted for one of these using Auto Trader, and other publications. I drove all over looking at examples misrepresented. I finally gave up. Back when you could buy one for $5000 in really good conditions around 1990.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Thanks for sharing, and who knows, maybe you'll find that right car for you soon, Lou

[@marhharman5487]

the dream car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is a dream car :-)

[@g-a-i-l-]

Bee-U-Tee-Full. So what's to fix? I wanted to see the where oh where are the front head lights turn on. Another beautiful thing is the back of the front seats, their design and padding. The pointed front end ^ is nice too. So the lining over the driver's side is in need of a fix. If it was mine? I'd clean it up and thank God no one had their initials painted on the driver's door. Also a masterpiece of X design. Let me say the back seat wasn't that roomy. And in our group The Continental won over The Eldorado. However! In that year The Eldorado had that slick, where is it, trunk. His wife is lucky: Crack open the DP and hit the cruise control. Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gail, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing the details you enjoy, and you're welcome, Lou

[@g-a-i-l-]

@@loucostabile Sent it around to all of my Lincoln, Ford and UH-60 Blackhawk family. No initials on doors!

[@ClassicCarEnjoyer]

I have a mark III as well! Wonderful cars aren’t they, had to get a bigger garage to fit both of my cadilac deville and my Lincoln, big cars, almost like driving your living room around!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lincoln, Happy to read you have a nice car too. :-) Lou

[@eldontyrell4361]

Nice, I love American luxury cars. Hey Lou, can you try to feature more British luxury cars like Bristol, Jensen, Bentley, Rover, Riley, Alvis, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce etc, I especially like the post war ones from the 60’s/70’s/80’s/90’s for Bentley, Rolls and Bristol, Alvis and Riley peaked sooner after the war. I especially like your purple Rolls Royce (Phantom 3? Rippon brothers?) video. I don’t think you have any Rover cars on the channel, I don’t think they sold well in USA. Love the channel Lou, long timer watcher.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Eldon, Happy to read you "love American luxury cars" :-) Good news! if you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Rolls" or "My Car Story with Lou Aston" you'll some of the ones you've mentioned. Enjoy! Lou

[@williamhernandez9383]

Today I seen a green one with a red interior, you don't see that color combination in todays cars. The car I saw was a 1971 since I saw and ask the owner what year it was.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you saw one like this today :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@HandsomeCat-we2dq]

Stunning condition! Is the top original??? Crazy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Handsome Cat, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Very nice" :-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@edkelley1649]

Good job Lou.... was bumming today.... and your Studebaker video popt up...I smiled..... said .... THANK YOU LOU..... OK......SO COOL .....FULL GAUGES..... AWESOME. IM NOT A FORD GUY...BUT I'M A LINCOLN GUY NOW... THAT ENGINE......SMOOOOOOOTH! CHEERS GOD BLESS Y'ALL

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to read the videos are popping you up. You're comment pops me up too! Blessings received, and God Bless you too, Lou

[@edkelley1649]

@@loucostabile 😉😘

[@edkelley1649]

@@loucostabile Lou..... my high school car... gave to my son... im in process of restoring....I stopped...I need to get on it.....IF I GET DONE BY END 2022.. . WILL YOU TELL MY STORY..? THE LINK TO IT... I'VE OWNED FOR ALMOST 40 years now. CHEERS God bless y'all kzbin.info/aero/PLmZmIAbincUSTJHuOG_-3YHgu2w6mqGRj I don't know why it says leaving you tube.....lol...its safe.... maybe cause of duck duck......

[@edkelley1649]

@@loucostabile Stupid me. Its kzbin.info/door/lbMBHyJEd_AEhbntQPhNJQ

[@seansullivan4709]

The closest I got to owning one was my little Hot Wheels version. 😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Hot Wheels are FUN too :-) Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Very cool Lincoln. That accent, the big ol' Lincoln, a guy poking around his car..haha. Careful you don't end up in the trunk.. I know most viewers won't think that's funny. Sorry. How many bodies fit in the trunk?.. Nice surviver. Also cool that BB(? sorry if I got that wrong) is cool with the car obsession. Thank you for sharing Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this "very cool Lincoln" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kc0lif]

nice car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "nice car" chris l :-)

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Uncluttered classic design and unrestored. Doesn't get much better

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, High praise :-) Lou

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Awesome! Love those big Ol land yachts like that, nothing like them, no matter what make or whatever, any of those big cars from back in the day! They sure don’t make cars like that anymore, now they might be made in America, but all the materials are not American! What a doggone shame too! Anyways real good Lou, as always buddy! 🤘✌🏻! I had an Aunt, my Dad’s older sister, man she always had a big Lincoln or Mercury or something like that, cause she was always taking trips, always on the roads somewhere and she lived right close to where you’re at there Lou, in Glen Ellyn.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@loucostabile - yes sir you’re mighty welcomed buddy and thank you!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Beautiful car......just before the ugly impact bumpers.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of one, Lou

[@vitothepizzaguy7475]

Lovely

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Lovely" car :-) Lou

[@TripReviews]

Please, please keep this original! Don’t try to improve on the original beauty of the vehicle. If you’re building a car from a rusted out hulk of steel then that is great. But if a car is in this condition it is a crime to mess with it. A little rust around the wheels or that sort of thing then fix the issue and flash the paint in, keep it as original as possible. Cheers🍻🥂🇺🇸👍 edit: took my driving test in a 69 galaxie 500 with one of those rim horns, it didn’t work my father wouldn’t fix it figured it would be costly. On the test we passed some high school kids, the instructor at the end says the only problem I saw was when you passed those kids you should have tapped your horn to warn them you were there, I said I can’t, the horn is broken, showed him how it was supposed to work. He says ok, don’t worry you passed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read you enjoy this car as is :-) Cheers, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks….!, Anyways I took My Driver Test in a Model 1959 ** DODGE 9,Pass Wagon( Rear Facing seat,etc)auto/V8(?)/ps/PB ETC.( however we did not believe in Air Conditioning, **then::though I changed my mind for my new second New Car Order 1977 TA/ Hurst Hatch/SE LOADED , in Oct **1976)….main reason Imbought 1970 CORONET 383, was NO A/c( thouhg loaded otherwise)…..

[@MostlyBuicks]

Having never seen a trunk opened on a 1969-1971 MKIII before, I had always assumed the spare was encased in the trunk hump like they were in the 1956-57 MKII. I am a little disappointed. But yeah, I have always loved the looks of these MKIIIs. The MKIV and up really lost it appeal as far as I am concerned. Heck even Elvis had a MKII and a MKIII.

[@loucostabile]

Hi When Better Cars Are Built, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of the Mark III's :-) Sad to read disappointed on the trunk hump on this one :-( Lou

[@MostlyBuicks]

Heck no I would not restore it. I would drive it and enjoy the hell out of it.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@aldente2676]

Most of those I've seen were either jet black or silver. That red on red combination is the most attractive I've ever seen on one of those. Too bad, though, that FMC had to manufacture their luxury cars way overweight. They have had plenty of time to manufacture those M.E.L. blocks thin-cast, to start with, as well as to scale down other excesses. I would guess, they could have saved 1.000 pounds on each one of those, if they have had dedicated themselves towards it. Then again, since they had their own foundry in Dearborn Michigan, a survivalist mentality would have been obsolete to them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Al Dente, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johanbrand8601]

My dream.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johan, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@johanbrand8601]

@@loucostabile Lou, I love your channel and content very very much. One of my favourite channels. I can't wait for the next video.

[@mnbalfour1985]

Did the 1966 Buick Electra 225 four door hardtop ever come with the 360 hp 425 cubic inch V8 engine with the two four barrel carburettors, perhaps as an option when bought brand new?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, No idea. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can answer your question. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stevenminor2241]

EMBERTO,HOW ARE YOU DO YOU KNOW WE'RE I CAN FIND FAN STROUD,THANKS HOPE YOU SEE THIS MESSAGE.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven, I've sent a message to Humberto. Hope you find the right part for your car soon, Lou