1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV in Rose Diamond & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

the women of the 70s that drove these,....u could call it be4 they got outta the car, would be wearing pink lipstick and black mascara, white nail polish around a fistful of diamond rings...maybe like the girls in the casino movie........

Niiice!

Is it real wood?

Man!!!!! That’s a sweet ride and that color 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

Great car just out of curiosity does Humberto have a mark II you could video cause he seems to have a lot of these great cars thanks Lou keep it up

This car's engine was a lot quieter than it sounds on the video. Sounds like it has an exhaust leak in the system or a warped manifold should not sound like this at all! I am surprised that this guy who has a shop that specializes in classic cars and is a fan of the Continental brand would allow such a beautiful classic car like the Mark IV to sound like a Tractor! That is shameful!

You would need some theme music riding in that beauty

hey lou what are all those wires under the dash , don t look neet. sounds like a exhaust leak.

Frank Matthews drove this car!! It was his favorite vehicle he owned!

Lou thanks again for a forgotten memory when we had luxury cars and not so called luxury truck barges of today! Beautiful car!

. Nothing more American than a 72 Lincoln mark 4

I love it!!!!!!!!!

Lou makes me kind of embarrassed to be an old car guy - there's so much about every vehicle he does that he just doesn't know or misses entirely - nuances of equipment, availability, styling, design, etc., etc. Then he forgets what the owner has already told him. I do appreciate getting a look at these vehicles but wow. Makes me yearn for another Dennis Gage video - also sometimes lacking knowledge but he's somehow managed to finagle himself into some pretty impressive collections (damn why don't I have that gig?), and we at least get to see the cars move - at 20 mph.

That idle sound is beautiful . What a fine car !

This car makes me home sick for my 1973 Mark IV l miss that car 😣😣

The color is gorgeous and distinctive especially with all the browns, yellows and greens during that era.

Just about the most classy, prestigious and beautiful cars ever produced. The '72 had a full size grille before they (feds) made Lincoln run the bumper straight across shortening the grille.

Amazing!

I have a 1976 Mark IV with the dual exhaust, 50,000 original miles, red exterior and white vinyl top. I am thinking about putting a 72' grill on the front, and a 72/73' rear bumper on because the 5mph bumper really ruins it in my opinion! Great video, thank you so much for this.

GORGEOUS CAR, HOWEVER THAT EXHAUST SOUND SUCKS. THAT 460 SHOULD SOUND LIKE A LOW POWERFULL TONE NOT CLANKY LIKE THAT SOUNDS. YOU NEED TO SHOP AROUND FOR A BETTER SET OF EXHAUST SYSTEM OTHER THAN THAT ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS CAR I'D BE EXTREAMLY PROUD TO HAVE THAT SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY

The car "Cannon" drove

Lima baby

The car sounds like its cammed, am I the only one that thinks/hears that?? Such a beauty.. 190hp..lol And TWICE THE TORQUE!! I'm into modding, I would make that car haul ass with that big block..

Just picked up contenantal Mark v

Need help bringing it back to life loaded 460 mother all complete

My Grandfather used to have a 1957 Chevy Convertible in that exact same color

Production of the 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV was 48,591 which was a huge increase over the Mark III. The 1972 Thunderbird was almost exactly the same car but came with a 429 V-8 standard (400 V-8 in early production), the 460 V-8 as an option, and minus the unique Lincoln grill and rear hump. The Mark IV, Thunderbird, and standard Continental were all built together at Wixom Assembly. Sadly the real wood interior trim of the Mark III was replaced with plastic wood tone... overall build quality was still very good but not as high as the Mark III. The 1972 model came in a staggering 23 paint colors, 5 vinyl roof colors, and either cloth or leather upholstery in several colors. Just for comparison, a 2020 Tesla Model S offers only 5 exterior paint choices and a couple interior trim choices. The front bumper guard was optional at $19.19 and the opera windows were a $81.84 option. The front grill of the 1972 model is not interchangeable with the 1973 to 1976 models. For 1973 the Mark IV offered its first luxury group in Silver, and the 4 Designer Series Models were introduced in 1976.

Lincoln MKS are such classy cars. I wish they still made them.

This car belongs to a museum.

wow...have seen a lot of Marks over the years (I'm old) but never one this color...usually they are dark colors or maybe white...this is spectacular. dude looks like the kind of guy to be driving a Mark

it is the most beatiful car in the world it is my favorite car i remember frank cannon tums upp

The Lincoln Continental Mark IV 1972, was a real gem, during its heydays, back in the early 70s and it was a real competitor, to the Cadillac Eldorado of that same time period. With all the complete options you could’ve easily purchased this car for only $9000, which was a lot of money back in 1972. What i like about this particular model is the fact, that it really features some of does ThunderBird lines to it. Hence, the Lincoln Continental 1972 offered a beautiful front grill that resembled somewhat to the Rolls Royce, like you said and the body was also assembled, on the same ThunderBird platform, from the Ford factory! Once again, Lou, you’ve really surpassed yourself, in this other terrific episode of your car story. Just keep at her and thanks again, Lou. It’s always a renewed pleasure. Johnny, Montréal, Canada!👍💖

6mpg city 8-10mpg highway. IMHO best looking car ever.

Lou, you're annoying. Are you really a car guy?

You were mistaken about the Opera Window: There was an Opera Window DELETE Option. In it's place was the Lincoln Star on, I think, the inside and outside. (I have the 1972 Sale Brochure). The opera window was standard. I have never seen a 1972 w/o one.

The 460 ci engine began to get strangled by emission standards by 1972, thus the drop in the horsepower.

Sweet ride....

The only year Mark IV that looked balanced, not overblown. I have never seen this one in this color.

The color is beautiful but the idol sounds like it has an engine lope in it I,had a 72 and was pretty copper and white wish I never sold it. Anyway the engine, should idol smoothly I had 180,00056. Miles on it and still running smoothly and every thing still working even the tape player.

This Car inspired me to get my private investigator license And develope a penchant for fine wine & exquisite but healthy dining and fine pipe Tabaco

Love It..! Thank You 😍🤗😀👍

One of the most beautiful cars, ever.
And Humberto, honestly looks like he could guest-star on the Sopranos.
I'd buy this car from him.

Ok so I’m not a HUGE car guy but I love this car, plus that’s my grandpa ( Humberto) and as of now when I make this comment he owns a second shop now

Interesting its not a documented color for 72. And also the AM/ FM 8 track was not a 72 option. In 1972 you had your choice of an AM 8 track or an AM/FM radio only.

Absolutely gorgeous car ,the hood is 50 feet long .....lol ....beautiful., beautiful car !!!

Beautiful color and the deep grille! I only wish the Mk IV had been as well built as the Mk III.

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That car says to me either a pimp or a mobster is behind the wheel, bags of coke, guns, or body is in the trunk.

Thanks, UMBERTO & Lou & Crew(s): nice Classic “ Continental “…….. Interestingly, spent five (?) visiting & overnighting in Carpentersville… 1990s, Daughter, before She moving into Chicago ( Wrigleyville,😁 !!)…ps:: maybe a Classic Update on **Mr. UMBERTO *& Vehicles ….? .?