“Whenever a bird craps on the car, I sit on the front porch and eat a plate of wings to show them what I’m capable of”

@seanwilson9315

3 жыл бұрын

That's weird but ok

@florinvid

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍

I drove a 1970 Mark ii across the country from Denver to Pittsburgh last may. Ruined all other cars for me for a while. This is the absolute peak way to travel. I came to realize the idea of this car was to throw a living room in a boat, add some wheels and put over 7.0 liters of engine in it and travel the way god intended. We it drove during peak pandemic times and the road was clear most of the way across the country. We averaged 80 mph and got it up to 102 driving through Purgatory Kansas. One of the most memorable times I've had. Love that car and I'm a diehard Gm Guy.

@Johnnycdrums

3 жыл бұрын

The early Mark III engines were hand built using selected fits, 69’ and most of 70’.

@Johnnycdrums

3 жыл бұрын

Correction, 428 was FE Block.

@MrMenefrego1

3 жыл бұрын

I miss the days when Ford guys hated and competed GM guys, it was the only game in town! Now it's a different world with Snowflakes driving their 'Alternative Lifestyle' Prius and other Gay cars! (Yes, I said 'Gay'!) Oh well, time marches on.

@Johnnycdrums

3 жыл бұрын

@G.W.McLintock Yes, I know. I’m correcting the presenter, as he said 428 and 429 were derived from the same casting. The 385 Block or Lima Block is the basis for all iterations of 429’s and 460’s. The 428’s are the last of the FE’s which was derived from the 332 Block, just as the 352’s, 390’s and 427’s.

@austinfrazier7325

3 жыл бұрын

Curious your average MPG

How can such a preserved example even exist? Amazing.

@ranekeisenkralle8265

3 жыл бұрын

amazing indeed.

@richardmorris7063

3 жыл бұрын

Rich collectors that don't drive em much..

@lastwhtknight3002

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardmorris7063 This is true.

@radioguy1620

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed , Well if I owned it i would not drive it in the rain that is for sure, it would be more like an event, Land Yachting, proper clothes, choice destination , etc.

@therevx5225

3 жыл бұрын

@@radioguy1620 land yachting?

My dad restored Lincoln's for 15 years and I still think the Mark 3 is the most beautiful Lincoln they came up with.

Speaking of vehicles having a soul, this channel overall has one hell of an awesome soul. These videos never get old.

One of the nicest most balanced cars I ever owned! One of my regrets in life was selling mine, someday I will get me another. This is a vehicle that you look back at & smile as you walk away from, absolutely a work of art. Thank you for the review, and the ride back to a time when cars had personalty.....

@lastwhtknight3002

3 жыл бұрын

I was driven around every day by Dad in this exact model in the 70s, when I was 14.

I'm 18 and work at a wawa. One of the regular customers recently bought one of these in perfect condition. Absolutely beautiful Car. The Customers name is also Bill!

Had a 1971 from 1992 to 2005 (lost in Katrina). I got it with 17,000 miles and it was ultra reliable and at 70mph, it got 17.5 mpg. At 80, more like 12-13. Who ever gets this should be very happy for a long time. Bill, you are the BEST! Thank You Sir !!

@V8_screw_electric_cars

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no that's real shame sad to see nice car like this lost.

The real star of the French Connection movie filmed in New Fuckin-York

@V8_screw_electric_cars

3 жыл бұрын

You get your visa calm down

@philiphoward1731

3 жыл бұрын

He really awesome car

@rong805

2 жыл бұрын

After all these years I just recently found out Columbos' first name was Frank. Never paid attention to it before.

@bertbecker7532

4 ай бұрын

My first R rated movie. Serpico followed soon after. What a time.

“Because Autohaus is run, you know more or less like the Gestapo.” 🤣 When your with Bill, you’re in for a thrill!

@paulie-Gualtieri.

3 жыл бұрын

Brutally efficient

@DeKrampus

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't Peter run Autohaus? Isn't he German? If he is....Then it would kinda figure. Someone had to say it.🤣 I'm just kidding and all.

@drivedb7

3 жыл бұрын

@@DeKrampus - I may be wrong, but I think Peter is Austrian. Same thing basically.

@pauli6043

3 жыл бұрын

But Dalton stays in the back and just does his thing! Got the best job in the place

@billace90

3 жыл бұрын

@@drivedb7 Peter kommt aus Österreich, da gibt es einen großen Unterschied!

by far the most beautiful car Lincoln ever produced...fell in love with the body style ever since I saw it in the movie The French Connection...just a really beautiful car, classy, lovely lines awesome

@Tmuk2

3 жыл бұрын

Great film, might have to watch that again

@BlacKnightRising

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tmuk2 gritty, dark , NYC cops Hackman and Schieder are awesome and ZERO pc politics...don't make 'em like that anymore, hence why hollywood is going the way of the dinosaur and good riddance

@styldsteel1

3 жыл бұрын

The Mark V by far was the most stately, sharp, crisp lined Mark produced. But the quality of this car was better.

@califdad4

2 жыл бұрын

@@styldsteel1 I always thought the original Mark IV in 1972, before it was ruined by the big bumpers, was the best looking Mark, even better than the Mark III

Now THIS is a Mark coupe. I like this much better than the Mark V you reviewed the other day. Better proportions without that massive front and rear overhangs and stupid 5 mph bumpers, better interior materials, no emissions and fuel economy choking controls. Beautiful car Bill!

@V8_screw_electric_cars

3 жыл бұрын

Same and way better build quality you can tell it straight away.

Around 1980 a buddy of mine bought a 1969 Mark III, mint green exterior with dark green exterior from the original owner. The car was in mint condition. I liked it so much I was lucky to find a 1971 Mark III on a Lincoln dealer used car lot. This car was also in near mint condition. These were great personalized luxury cars. I read that the grille (comprising many pieces of die cast metal) cost $350 in 1968. That amount translates to $2,645 in today's dollars. I remember the stainless steel wheel covers on the '71 Mark III comprised seven pieces (I took on apart one time).

I'm a Cadillac guy through and through, but this Lincoln is a hot machine. Easily the best Lincoln ever made- and that's saying something, since they made a lot of pretty great Lincolns over the years.

@SpockvsMcCoy

3 жыл бұрын

The best Lincoln ever made? Well, what about the Lincoln Model K, original Continental, Continental Mark II, or the suicide door Continentals?

@davidfusco6600

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Caddy guy too! There is no better luxury!

@califdad4

3 жыл бұрын

Cadillacs handle better

Love the history recap of the car's year to set the mood

Bill, this was a wonderfully well-informed presentation. I am 66, and about 1972 when I was in college, I was thrilled to come home one day to find a Mark III in our driveway. I thought (dreamed?) that my Dad bought it, but it was only a test drive. He loved the car but thought it had a few too many miles on it, so he didn't buy it. Fast forward about 35 years and a close friend had a MINT example with ALL the paperwork since new. Happy to say that it is in my driveway now, and will never leave until they take the keys away.

My father owned a 1973 or 1975 Lincoln. Looked very similar to this vehicle. The only time I ever saw a tear from my father was when he crashed it. Forty years later and I still remember that day. Time flies by. Enjoy life because it truly does go by fast.

In my opinion, the car industry clearly shows the steady decline in our standard of living, this car is 100 times better than anything built today.

@kevin9c1

3 жыл бұрын

How so? Modern cars, even the cheapest ones, have technology, features, safety, efficiency, and reliability that wasn't possible in the not so distant past. How does that not increase the standard of living for all, compared with this 1969 Continental that only few could afford?

@joelyons3713

3 жыл бұрын

Back then people owned their cars, now we just make payments on them, and new cars can’t last 30 + years like these did.

@kevin9c1

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelyons3713 Loans and leases were around then but, yes, not as common. More importantly, cheap cars are better than they have ever been and when given the choice people are CHOOSING not to buy a basic, affordable car and are taking leases and long term car loans. So manufacturers respond by making more product that people want. These are fundamentally based on consumer decisions so you can blame them .

@kevin9c1

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelyons3713 Also LOL @ 30 years. Cars back then had rust holes at year 4!! And they didn't least a fraction as long as today's cars mechanically. Yes is it easier to restore a 69 Continental than it will be to restore a 2019 Continental. Probably. But that doesn't conflict with any of the points I've already made.

@joelyons3713

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevin9c1 I agree they probably rusted easier, but like Bill here said, new cars have no soul. I’ve owned many old cars and they’ve all been daily drivers 2 of them Lincolns, and very reliable.

I love hearing Michael Savage give car reviews!

@kaohsiung99

3 жыл бұрын

Savage! I bet him and Bill would get along great!

@brianwaloweek6770

3 жыл бұрын

Good ear

@Chris_Troxler

2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap!🤣🤣

Bill--what an incredible job of detail and history you put into this video. It's amazing 50 years old, and still rolling down the highway 85 miles an hour, smooth as silk. That mint green color was very elegant and classy back in the day!

Bill is one of the best, down to earth sales narrators I’ve heard in a long time. It was a pleasure! I hate flies too lol.

69 is a fun number for numerous reasons, but great year for cars

One great item about new cars in those days, you could order just about any exterior, interior, roof treatment and pin striping color your heart desired, let alone numerous trim and power assist options. The first Mark III I saw was in the Summer of '68, a dark metallic blue with a tan leather interior. It stood out from anything else in my old Detroit neighborhood and rolled down the street like time stood still. Absolutely gorgeous.

came for the car stayed for the stories 😂 everytime

@stephendibari5010

3 жыл бұрын

💯

26:00 Your Canadians, There going to be Chipper as hell back here.......Perfect timing Bill

@bobjohnson205

3 жыл бұрын

They're.

perfect car in the perfect color combo. love it. cali-fucking-fornia

My week isn't complete until I've heard a few of Bill's choice phrases: the weather is "hot humid, and shitty"; "They also sent a probe to Uranus"; "The cats are screwing with each other, and now they're going to come over and tag team me!" I never new car reviews could be so entertaining!

The perfect Italian mafia car

@billolsen4360

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Ya could fit Benny, Vinny & Carmine in the trunk.

Absolutely LOVE Jensen Interceptors!!

Lee Iococca was in a hotel in canada , woke up in the middle of the night and phoned Eugene Bordinat with the Thunderbird Rolls Royce grill request. The 4 door Thunderbird was used as a platform because of it's wheelbase. My father had a beautiful black one and I loved it. Life long Lincoln Mercury fan.

Hi Bill. I own a 1970 Mk III that also has 13,000 miles on it. My father ordered the car new from our local Lincoln dealer here in Ontario Canada. The car is a bright blue with white interior. He ordered it with just about all options. I remember him saying it had baby calf white leather high back bucket seats in it. It has always been stored in a climate controlled building. My father installed a set of real wire wheels on it when it was new and the original hubcaps are in the trunk. Also nobody has ever sat in the back seat and the seat belts are still covered in the original plastic wrapping. I try and drive the car every summer for approximately 50 miles so I license it every year. I really enjoyed your storey on your 69 Mk III.

My favorite Lincoln, shared a platform with my dream car, 68 Thunderbird.

@robertpace901

3 жыл бұрын

4 door or 2 door?

@sooverit5529

3 жыл бұрын

The Mark III shared the platform with the 4-door Thunderbird.

Bill with that eternal optimism about the weather.

@chrishall9697

3 жыл бұрын

*sigh.

My grandfather had a dark green Mark III. I was a little boy then, though I especially remember those hubcaps, and its green leather seats. Thank you for this review.

I had a 71 Mark III and this is a great detailed video of this beautiful car. Parking was an "issue", gas was a "Super Big Gulp" but it got more "looks" than a supermodel.

These Mark III's rivaled anything out there for their short run and this is coming from a PURE GM guy....LOVE THESE🔥🔥🔥

@lastwhtknight3002

3 жыл бұрын

My Dad (RIP) sold Caddys for 40 yrs but drove these, He had this exact model too.

This vid tops all, Bill. Amazing car and amazing commentary. Keep it coming!!!

It's crazy that whenever I have homework to do, Bill uploads lol

@curiouscars9282

3 жыл бұрын

It's a conspiracy - I get a text when you're starting.

@patrickbateman3728

3 жыл бұрын

@@curiouscars9282 Jesus f'ing christ Bill

@dennisburt2410

3 жыл бұрын

@@curiouscars9282 Creepy....you're a peeping Bill.

@nathanlewis5682

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennisburt2410 that 🐈 looked you up. They have access to tactical observational satellites 🛰

these reviews are the best. funny and informative and sincere. please keep up the great work

I love the history lessons that come along with Bill's reviews!👍

You should have demonstrated the rear windows that travel horizontally - just like the 67-70 Eldorado. I don't know why that feature didn't catch on more widely in the industry. I think a lot of fixed rear windows were more cost-cutting than safety.

@pcno2832

3 жыл бұрын

They sometimes justified it by squeezing out an extra few inches of shoulder room, but horizontally opening windows would have freed up that space as well I was disappointed that they never made an opening opera window; those oval ones on the '72 T-Bird and Mark IV could easily have slid out of the way.

I love Bill's storytelling. A couple of additional facts for the 1969 year. Bill Russell wins his 11th and final NBA title before retiring. And a young Nolan Ryan and The late great Tom Seaver wins the chip for the Mets. But this car is beautiful. Especially that interior. It is just gorgeous inside. Great car Bill. Thanks for showing this one.

@jerseyoldschool

3 жыл бұрын

The Mick hangs up his cleats during spring training in 1969. And Joe Willie guarantees Super Bowl 3 for Gang Green!

This is the most satisfying 43 minutes on the Internet. I've rarely wanted to just go out cruising (and burning hydrocarbons), more.

When I first rode in the Mark3 I fell in love. Hi the Cartier clock was a fabulous touch

LOVE, your info on trends and such of the time of Auto history. Thank You for that and hope to see more.🙄

That was one hell of a great video! I learned a lot, and I just love this car! Thanks!

Bill your amount of car knowledge and history is mind blowing! Always enjoy watching and listening your vids !!

My first car. I paid $1600 dollars for it 1979 with money I earned working in a fast food restaurant. Nobody wanted them. Gas guzzlers and gas shortages. It never got better than 7mpg, no matter how gentle I was. I do miss it so much!

Gorgeous car. Funny how it just as a plain-jane AM radio instead of something fancier. Philco was a famous maker of radios, especially in the 1930's. Ford owned Philco from about 1961 until '73.

Thank you for answering my prayers Bill!! Am a huge fan and currently restoring my grandfathers ‘69; was hoping you’d do one on the Mark III Thanks for making my day, week and month :)

My Parents had a white 1969 Mark III with a 460.... that was a kickass car! When I was 16 my and a buddy "stole" it one Saturday night for a joyride, but as I was pulling out of the driveway my Mom pulled around the corner foiling our plan! She screamed "get your ass in the house RIGHT NOW!!!" I Parked the car, and then me and my buddy ran away as fast as our Nike's would carry us!!! LOL!!!

Love the cars you show!! some really nice examples.

what a great time capsule! i was not born till a few years latter. but my mom loved her 5.0 town car from 80s ! thanks for reviewing this classic 👌

Love your videos, your a natural comedian and great story teller

It's like a brand new car from 1969 amazing.

Your "stupid little asides" are part of your charm. Keep em coming.

You have a gift for finding really awesome vehicles. What a gorgeous time capsule.

I’ve been waiting for you to review a Mark III! 😻 I love these cars.

A true automobile. Fine example. Awesome video as usual Billy.

You are a joy to listen to Bill, a fan from Australia

You are so educated in your craft and just overall You’re like a walking encyclopedia it’s amazing

my aunt and uncle were very successful and he was a Lincoln Guy and she a Caddy Girl. When a Mark III came out she went with an aqua green III. Too pretty and great fun

This example is totally THE best Ford you have ever showed us. Stunning quality automobile.

I greatly enjoyed watching the entire presentation wow. Looking forward in watching more! I owned a 77 thunderbird in mid 80’s and loved it!

I love your videos, and I appreciate your history lessons

What a beautiful showboat of a car. Glorious! And so true what you said about drivers of these type of cars vs. the Lambos of the world. Thumbs up and big grins reciprocated and I love that, man.

I remember my uncle having one and even as a small child the impression that was made on me has last a life time. That back seat was humongous.

I just love this car. Unbelievable condition. Thanks for the great content.

I owned a 1969 Mark III. The guy I got it from had put duel 4 bbl carbs on it. Nice quiet ride. At 70 mph the only sound you could hear, was the sound of your wallet shrinking. Loved the car because Elvis drove one. Loved the video, being a Canadian, I watched it in the back seat of my car!

Another good video those cars are truly under rated and still very affordable and that 460 can really hold its own in modern traffic keep them coming ✌️

Beautiful machine 😍! Love those Lincoln cars since I was a kid. Keep up the great work 👍.

Very nice ride! I love the forgotten cars like this. They were the epitome of class and ride for their time.

Fantastic, entertaining review, with a few laughs... What a beautiful car!!!

Nice work Bill, this car's Elegance is indeed memorable, I'd like to see a fine example of a '69-'72 Pontiac Grand Prix, a unique car in GM's stable, fully boxed frame, 118 inch wheelbase, engine mounted a bit further back. These cars had outstanding ride quality, and were fully charming inside and out.

GREAT review, Bill. Thank you. It looks like it still has the glovebox coke mirror, too! A definite bonus for you Floridians :)

Welcome back Bill! Sorry the weather is hot and humid, good review of a fantastic car. Glad the animals and birds are leaving you alone

I own a 1970 Mark lll. Bought it in 1985 and intend on keeping it till I drop !!! Good thing I’m 56 now as I can enjoy it another 25-30 years! Lolol

Absolutely beautiful. I haven't seen one of these cars on the road in over 20 years !!! I did see one in a junkyard about 5 years ago that could have been saved ( no rust but it was hit in the rear and was missing the engine ) but the junkyard refused to sell it as a whole car.

Hi Bill I am a Caddy guy as I currently own a BEAUTIFUL 1990 Brougham....however this is indeed a Gorgeous American Classic and I Love it. Lincolns were beautiful, Cadillac better, but Lincolns a close second. Bill you never disappoint....your historical knowledge and funny as hell personality cannot be matched. BRAVO.. !!!!

My mom had this car in mint condition until 78 and we got the mark 5 and in 1980 we got a mark 6 I've always loved lincoln

I have to say Bill, this upload is jammed packed with all the highlights of 1969! ( don’t think you missed anything) you have put an incredible effort into making a stellar video, one of your very best! Ps. Have to say the history on the car was also pretty special.

Best looking Mark ever built!! Wonderful color combo, solid engine. Timeless elegance. Greetings from Austria and thanks for showing 🇦🇹👍👌👌

Amazing machine. Thanks for sharing the video.

Dude if I was an Eskimo, I would buy ice from you. Your the best Auto Enterprising car guy on You Tube. Gee how many can back each awesome car with historical info.. I watch all your vids, but not necessarily for the auto's. Luv ya chatter.

New guy on the block... Your Florida morning weather is fact.. To say the least Bill !!! From a snow bird ( S Florida N.I.B... I spend 4 to 5 moms on Chicago's Lakefront.... All of your videos are JUST SUPER GREAT..I have a lot of respect for you Bill.... WHY?... You are down to earth!!!! Being You... AGAIN BILL THANK YOU 😎👍📈💯.... Sencencerly.. Tom B. N.I.B./ & Chicago's Lakefront 😎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Beautiful classic car ❤ Yesterday I saw an old land yacht on the road and it warmed my heart . I believe it was a '70s to early 80s model

Drove one of these through Mexico in 1974. Virtually unknown there at that time, but the buses passing the tankers on blind curves noticed it. Probably saved our lives. No problems really other than being a really nice boat. Fond memories.

Thanks,, that is a beautiful car. I've always loved that generation Continentals. Your Presentations are excellent.

Another Amazing video by BILL

thank you for the video! I really like your history parts. Greetings from Finland :)

I love how Bill grunts about the weather and the animals,man it's funny 😄 . Many times I rewinded videos just to hear him grunt.

Bill, loving your commentaries, i find i would watch you review a lawn mower if you did one. Thanks keep doing it. 👍

"The cats are screwing each other, then they're going to come over and tag-team me!" LOL!! Never change Bill, you have the same sense of humour as most Kiwi blokes in their late 20s, myself included. Love your work.

This man is the best on utube for car reviews. He is honest and tells it like it is. I like that he's not politically correct. Honestly he's the best he knows his s*** when it comes to cars in general. I've worked for General motors for over 30 years I love all cars not only the big three.

GA is getting warm too bill! Hell I think we hit 82 Saturday 3/27. This is another beautiful car!

Love you bill from upstate ny longtime fan, so enjoy watching ..

Top of the line gorgeous,whew!! Bill u are very informative u know your auto history,u are the man!!👍

Great job Bill

I've got an early 69 as well, my daily driver. Quite the clip here, I enjoyed it ! We just spent a couple weeks in Naples in December, Christmas. Very nice car here ! 😎👍

Actually the 56-57 Continental II was not a Lincoln, it was sold and newly branded under the Continental brand, which failed...it was Ford owned of course.