1971 saw the Golden Anniversary for the Lincoln marquee and the third and final year of Mark III production. Sales were better than ever, at 27,091 and was almost equal to the Eldorado's. As a true luxury car the Mark III was lavishly equipped. Everything was power: steering, brakes, windows, headlamps, and both front seats. The instrument panel and trim panels on the doors featured simulated wood accents in either English Oak or East-Indian Rosewood. Other options included leather interior, air conditioning, further power adjustments for the front seats, a variety of radios and 8-track tape players, tinted glass, power locks and all the rest. A limited slip differential could also be ordered, as could anti-lock brakes, called "Sure Trak". Cruise control was also an option. Finally, an automatic headlamp dimmer that dimmed the headlights for oncoming cars without driver intervention was available. Little changed from the 1970 model; tinted glass became standard, as did automatic climate-controlled air conditioning and Sure Trak anti-lock brakes. High-back seats became standard, and a rare special-order floor console was made available. This particular car is a 45,000 original mile, 3 owner car that has been meticulously maintained all of its life. Originally sold here in St. Louis the car was owned for the first Finished in its original color of light goldenrod yellow, the exterior of this car is in fantastic condition. It appears to be all original with no touch ups or repaints. The original vinyl top is equally as nice with no bubbling underneath or tears to the vinyl. The front and rear chrome bumpers still have a great shine to them and show no areas of pitting or damage. The doors shut tight and with ease and have good gaps all around them. All of the glass is in good condition with no chips or cracks to be found. The interior of the car is in equally great condition and finished in its original color pattern. Everything is original and works, including the power seats, windows, headlamps, brakes, and even the power mirrors. All the gauges in the beautiful wood finished dashboard work perfectly, the only instrument that is currently inoperable is the Cartier branded clock. This car is also equipped with cruise control. The only spot of wear we have found inside is to the top of the steering wheel center where there is some slight wear. Under the hood the 460 c.i. V8 runs as smoothly as the day it was built, delivering every bit of the 365 hp it always has through the C6 automatic transmission. The engine is well detailed and everything is factory stock. The car goes down the road smoothly, shifts perfectly and is a pleasure to drive. The car is equipped with cruise control and does work with no problems. The wheels have been upgraded to chrome wires that look great and are wrapped with newer white wall radial tires. The original hubcaps come with the car in the trunk as well as a full size spare, jack and floor mats. This is a fantastic Mark III that is nearly as nice today as it was when it rolled off of the showroom floor here in St. Louis. The car has always been garage kept and well cared for. The VIN # is 1Y89A859689 and the vehicle is being sold on a clean Missouri title. The odometer currently reads 45,682 miles which is original for the car.