FS: 1993...only 3,000 miles

[KStromberg]

Dude, this reminds me of archaeologists finding a mummy in a tomb. It almost gives me the chills looking at this hidden treasure that is basically brand new. Someone could refresh this car easily and have a brand new Mark VIII. :thumbsup:

 

[tbirddmnd]

With 10 hours 20 minutes to go it's at $7,000. Hopefully someone here can pick it up and give it the care it deserves to bring the time capsule to the present. And then enjoy it for the rarity it is.

ADDED: The seller also has a 1985 C4 Corvette with just under 11,000 miles in roughly the same dusty condition, and asking price of $16,900 or "Make Offer". There is one question with someone asking about the Mark at the bottom of the C4 listing:

<< Q: If I were to assume that this car came from the same garage as the Mark VIII would I be correct? I wish I could follow the progress of the Mark VIII after it is purchased. Any plans on washing this one? Jul-18-12

A: HI, YOU WOULD BE CORRECT. AND YES WE HAVE ALREADY WASHED THE CORVETTE. WE DID NOT HAVE THE SAME LUCK WITH STARTING THE VETTE HOWEVER, IT TURNS OVER BUT WON'T FIRE. WE ARE GOING TO DROP THE GAS TANK AND CLEAN IT AND INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP. I WANT IT TO BE RUNNING. WHEN I WALKED INTO THE GARAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME I DIDN'T PAY ANY ATTENTION TO THE LINCOLN. BUT THEN I OPENED THE DOOR AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I WAS SEEING. IT WAS BRAND NEW INSIDE INCLUDING THE NEW CAR SMELL. I WAS SMITTEN BY IT. I WON'T LET ANYONE TOUCH IT BUT I LOVE SHOWING IT OFF, EXTERIOR DIRT AND ALL. WE HAVE BEEN BOMBARDED WITH REQUESTS FOR US TO WASH THE LINCOLN BUT THAT WILL BE THE JOB OF THE NEXT OWNER. THANKS FOR LOOKING. HAROLD >>

The bottom of the Mark listing has some interesting questions too.

 

[beerdog]

Why would they wash the vette but not the lincoln? Sounds fishy.

 

[tbirddmnd]

I would think they were going to do the same to the Mark but got to the Corvette first and they didn't get the results they wanted so they left the Mark alone?

In any case it's a little project for someone to bring to life.

 

[aidanahunter]

Why must the salesman respond in all caps to every question he receives? He must be hard of hearing.

 

[driller]

Winning bid was posted with less than 7 minutes to go at $7,600.

 

[Mad1stGen]

So when are you picking it up JP ?

From what I could find out about that car, it's been a dealer demo car in 1993. I believe the guy that put the 3k miles on it either owned that dealership or had close ties to it.
It's very well possible that the car was never titled to the private individual. Essentially, the new owner will be the first owner of this Mark VIII.

 

[driller]

Wasn't me.

If you look at the bid history details, I'd say the car is being flipped. The winning bidder has 8 bids the last 30 days on 3 different vehicles - this Lincoln, a Nissan and a Jaguar.

'Fess up Jeremi. :fart

 

[tbirddmnd]

I wish it were one of you guys or someone here, who could treat it the right way and do wonderful things to it.

 

[beerdog]

not much room to flip it for a profit.

 

[steve]

if so then it should come with the factory warranty

It's very well possible that the car was never titled to the private individual. Essentially, the new owner will be the first owner of this Mark VIII.

 

[Mad1stGen]

if so then it should come with the factory warranty

If that were the case, the car would get totalled the minute something would go wrong i.e. no parts

Hopefully the car is all cleaned up by now

 

[budpytko]

I see it's back on ebay again....

 

[beerdog]

post a link. I do not see it.

 

[budpytko]

It sold..... first try was a fraud.

 

[beerdog]

Hwo do you know?

 

[budpytko]

It said so on the 2nd try...... meaning the so-called buyer was a fraud. Not the seller.