Marking the Lincoln Mark III
Meaning "cut" in the French language, coupe is one of the body
styles of cars and vehicles. It has a close-coupled interior
that offers two seats or 2 + 2 seating. The latter means that
there is space for two people in the front and two more in the
rear as well. Starting the 1960s, the term coupe has been used
exclusively to fixed-roof models. If one would go back in
history, you would see that the term itself had been used during
the 1950s to refer to convertible models and this term, coupe,
was used as "convertible coupes" when referring to that type of
vehicle. Of course, there have been many variations with regards
to this car body style. There are automobile makers who offer
these sporting two doors, four doors, or even five doors for
hatchback coupes.
One coupe that is running under the Lincoln brand and name is
the Lincoln Mark III. It is Lincoln's personal luxury coupe that
was sold in the United States and the rest of North American
starting from 1969 up until 1971. The name of this vehicle has
brought about confusion for there have been two cars that also
held the same name, well, almost. There is the Continental Mark
III, and another one from Lincoln.
During the design and production stage of the Lincoln Mark III,
it was intended so as to be able to compete with the Cadillac El
Dorado which held a new front wheel drive. The Lincoln Mark III,
upon introduction, made its way at the top end of the personal
luxury car market. It was priced higher and better appointed.
This vehicle shared some features that were just like its
competitor, the Cadillac El Dorado. Both vehicles were actually
based on the underpinnings of another car in the same parent
company's range. Also, both coupes held mechanical and engine
components that were very much identical. On the other hand, the
Lincoln Mark III was still unique for it exuded a more massive,
taller, and heavier aura and look. It was actually almost 300
pounds heavier than the Cadillac El Dorado.
The Lincoln Mark III
was unmistakably a Lincoln. The styling was done with the
Lincoln design in mind. It was square, was more upright looking,
had the typical Lincoln grille, had smooth doors to cover its
headlights, and held the typical Continental fake spare-tire
bulge on the rear deck.
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