1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III test drive at road speeds and freeway speeds. 460 V8 with 365 horsepower. Video ends with a look under the hood with the engine running.
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@trucking6046 жыл бұрын
They were actually rated at 365 hp. As well as 500 lb ft of torque. Don't know if that's an exhaust leak or loud mufflers, but I'd replace the exhaust system with something nice and quiet, those cars were supposed to ride silent.
@Silkmaster42005 жыл бұрын
460 ci (7.5 L) V8 One of the best Big Block Ford ever built. My uncle had 76 Lincoln Continental coupe. It had 750 double pumper Holly. Originally came from the factory. The fastest he had up too. Is 135 MPH. All stock. It will spin the highest gear without losing power. Instead gain speed. C6 transmission 3 speed. Torque monster Big Block lol. Also the toughest Big Block he said. The cars he had anyway lol
@mkp38243 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. My dad's wasn't loud like that.
@dawson6746 ай бұрын
They were rated at 365 gross hp and 500 gross lb ft of torque, meaning the engine produced that on an engine stand with no accessories attached to it. In 1972 they switched to measuring in net HP, which measured the engine with all of the accessories hooked up. Measuring by net hp decreases the gross hp by about 15-25%. So in reality these engines made in the upper 200 net hp range (if they weren’t underrated which I’ve heard) which was still very respectable. And you’re right about the exhaust, my ‘71 is whisper quiet unless I really get on it. It’s got such a nice low growl to it at idle too.
@trucking6046 ай бұрын
@@dawson674 Yes they did change from gross to net in 1972, but they also dropped the compression drastically in 1972. The 1971 had 10 1/2 to 1, in 1972 it went down to around 8.2 to 1, so even if the rating system hadn’t changed power would still be down in 1972.
@mr.owatson91502 жыл бұрын
PRICELESS! Wish I had my father's. It was the same color but with a sunroof.
@russford3988 Жыл бұрын
The real star ⭐️ of the French Connection (movie)
@mkp38243 жыл бұрын
My dad had a 1971 Mark III. Such a nice car! The issue with the windows is common.
@chrisrodriquez26395 жыл бұрын
It sounds like a tractor! not a Continental. Fix that noise. Otherwise a very good example of a well maintained Classic. The early Mark series were and still are some of the most beautiful cars in America ever designed. I would have to include the 1967 Eldorado in this league too.
@johanbrand86013 жыл бұрын
Watching this video is like driving this dream classic myself. Thank you for uploading.
@michaelreyes76413 жыл бұрын
Love how the clock itself uses roman numerals on this luxurious muscle!!
@trucking6046 жыл бұрын
Exhaust leak to loud. Those cars were supposed to be silent.
@warringtonfaust10883 жыл бұрын
I remember my father had one in '69, maroon with black top (weren't they all). Perfectly silent. I remember thinking "how can anything be wrong in the world when you have a car like this". One thing I learned later; the front sheet metal is entirely welded together. Difficult repairs.
@yambo593 жыл бұрын
yeah exhaust is waay too loud, im 61 and rode in a few of these and they and most cars of this type back then were really quiet as they were supposed to be. Sounds like someone put an aftermarket set of turbo mufflers or something on it. I had a '63 Buick Lesabre that was ten times quieter than this. Runs good though.
@jeffneis553 Жыл бұрын
The Cartier clock's were know for problems you can get new guts for it. Windows were problems too especially back ones that slid into roof.
@davidtweedy80364 жыл бұрын
I have this very car but mine is incredibly quiet! This sounds like it needs exhaust repair!
@MS-wb5mf2 жыл бұрын
My parents had one, it had mufflers and suppressors; if yours is loud something is very wrong.
@smoothoperator7023 Жыл бұрын
Its 2023- gotta keep up with the times! 🤷♂️😆
@ed94924 жыл бұрын
The basis for "The Car" car.
@williamdixon19926 ай бұрын
You mean the Continental Mark 3 dont you? I have only seen 1 other Continental that color. I worked for the Mercury dealeeship we had a customer with a Mark 3 that color. You have a beautiful Mark 3. They had more pickup than later Marks.
@j-man6993 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Some of the 71s got the left over 460 Police Interceptor motors. 425HP!!! You WANT that sound and look for the Dove-C heads as the indicator.
@swilliams92136 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car!!! What exhaust are you running? It's loud but has such a nice low rumble!!! I'm considering running this on my 69
@brianjohnson16226 жыл бұрын
nice drive, thnks. pure American muscle!
@Jolland4 жыл бұрын
I would love one.
@mr.nmoney35543 жыл бұрын
Pre emission regulation Mark 3 are awesome if ford did a re issue and made it black or navy blue i would be first in line
@paulthomasshepherd51564 жыл бұрын
Need video on how to operate dash controls.
@seand27115 жыл бұрын
Did you replace the vinyl top? If so who did you use?
@jeffneis553 Жыл бұрын
Horribly noisy mufflers, get this corrected car is suppose to be whisper quiet. Sounds like a freight train.
@j-man6993 жыл бұрын
Why would you have to rebuild a double balanced engine?
@turbocontinental6 ай бұрын
No! Not Lincoln! It’s a Continental! Lincoln never sold the Mark III as Lincolns! See original brochures! You won’t find "Lincoln“ name but Continental. Of course we all know they are Lincolns. But again, they never where sold as Lincolns! Greetings from a Continental Mark III owner in Germany