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ONLYTONY

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I found a guy that has 3 sets of CE ignots in orginal cases. Two sets have the serial # tag, And one set does not. Of course they don't match my serial #. He's asking $450.00 per set. Having a set of ignots for my CE would be nice,but without the tag would they be an asset? He also has the certificates of authenticity. Any info would be helpful. Thanks TONYyyy
 
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steve

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ONLYTONY said:
I found a guy that has 3 sets of CE ignots in orginal cases. Two sets have the serial # tag, And one set does not. Of course they don't match my serial #. He's asking $450.00 per set. Having a set of ignots for my CE would be nice,but without the tag would they be an asset? He also has the certificates of authenticity. Any info would be helpful. Thanks TONYyyy
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that set in the photo is not the Mark VIII CE set, there is not even a Mark VIII ingot:

this is the CE set

 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
If you really wanted a set I am sure you can have the VIN tag replicated. The value of the set is the silver, then the collectability.

Right now silver is $32.68 per o/z, i think each ingot is 1.2 oz of silver, so the value in silver is $313.73. Then the collectability is what ever someone is willing to pay for a set. There were 1326 CE made, then there were a few extra sets floating around. So at most i say there were 1500 sets made. Not very rare but not that many up for sale. With the price of silver right now $450 is not a bad asking price.
The value of the set is in the silver, don't think not having the VIN # tag will add or take away much at all. And like i said you can probably have the VIN tag made up.
 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
tixer said:
Odd. both of my Lincolns' VINs begin with "1LN"
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The first 3 digits are the world manufacturer code. All Lincolns that are sold as complete vehicles start with "1LN."


CE VIN data http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/lincolntech/technical/collectoreditiondata.html

The fourth VIN digit is the vehicle restraint system. The shop manual says cars with active safety belts, air bags in both positions are "L." Most VIN numbers submitted to the club so far have L in this position. My 1998 has VIN has F in this position. No definition for this letter is given.


Digit 5 to 7 indicate the vehicle line series and body type. M91 is the Mark VIII, while M92 is the Mark VIII LSC. All 1995 LSC's and early 1996 LSC's are designated M91. The only way to tell if you have an LSC is to see if it has the Euro-perforated seats, true dual exhausts, chrome directional wheels and says LSC on back. The 1996 LSC's also have HID headlamps standard, as may have a few 1995's.


Digit 8 is the engine code. It is V for the 4.6 liter EFI 4 valve per cylinder eight cylinder engine that is found only in the Mark VIII.


Digit 9 is the check digit code, whatever that is. This is some sort of verification code for Ford. There is probably some formula to generate this digit from the rest of the numbers.


Digit 10 is the model year code.

P =1993

R= 1994

S=1995

T= 1996 ( one Diamond Anniversary edition has been recorded with an L )

V=1997

W =1998

Digit 11 is the assembly plant. It is always Y for the Mark VIII's, which were all made in the Wixom, Michigan assembly plant.
 
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