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04/01/2025 9:06 am
Automodello issued two Lincoln Continental Mark's, the MK III and the MK V. 1st issued was the Mark III, released in 2014 as a '71. It was offered in several colors. The model was reissued in 2017 as 1970 & 1971 versions. The Mark V was released in 2019 in a few colors as well. The MK II has always been a favorite style of mine. I recall attending the Detroit Auto Show in the late 60's when I saw my first Mark III, it was love at first sight for this 8-9 yr old.
The 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III Hardtop Coupe. A Limited Edition, #008 of 100 - Celebrating 100 Years of the Lincoln Motor Car 1917-2017 - Platinum Edition in White
The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Hardtop Coupe. A Limited Edition, #080 of 175 - Diamond Jubilee Edition in Diamond Blue
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
04/01/2025 9:37 am
Very nice models. The MK. III is my favorite Lincoln.
04/01/2025 12:48 pm
Both gorgeous. My ex neighbor, Paul has a '70 Mark III, white, black top, black interior. It looks like it just left the showroom. It rarely left the garage. He recently moved away, but I do still see him from time to time.
04/01/2025 2:35 pm
I had a 1979 for about 15 years. By '79, it was definitely underpowered, but what a showboat! This model is identical to it save for a Dove Gray top and interior. Model by BoS:
04/01/2025 2:45 pm
I would love to have the MK III, but again I say a static model way over priced in my opinion. Wish the mints had made one. Mom had a 70, I eventually bought 2 later models, 1986 MK III in a stunning gold, base model. Traded up for a 90 model Bill Blass edition in Green. Enjoyed both models and sometimes I think that it would be nice to still have one or the other.
04/01/2025 3:33 pm
I had the bronze Mark III for a time but sold it because it had so many issues. I bought it at a good price second hand but the flaws always bugged me. I'd like to have one again someday if I could find one at a decent price and in mint condition.
05/01/2025 12:54 am
nice models although I dont have either. Like Mark I'd grab a 78 if I could find a mint copy. Pretty much every one I've seen has at least the hood ornament missing. Great pics, thanks JohnI had the bronze Mark III for a time but sold it because it had so many issues. I bought it at a good price second hand but the flaws always bugged me. I'd like to have one again someday if I could find one at a decent price and in mint condition.
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