Sitting in the parking lot a movie star was waiting for my camera.
The only thing that I didn't like about her, was the modern wheels, but I suppose that it's a mission to find the original wire spoked wheels.
One can probably fit 3 of the small modern cars into the size of this babe.
This is a Continental Coupe with a powerful V8 engine from the Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Division. I do not know the exact year of this particular car's manufacture, but I estimate it to fall into the late 60s, or early 70s.
The Continental Mark III is a personal luxury car marketed by Lincoln from 1969–1971 model years. The namesake successor of the 1956–1957 Continental Mark II, the Mark III again served as the flagship vehicle of Ford Motor Company. Offered as a two-door hardtop coupe, the Mark III was noted for its hidden headlights, rear spare-tire trunk bulge recalling the Mark II and its Rolls-Royce styled grille.
The Mark III was developed as a direct competitor to the Cadillac Eldorado, creating a three-decade market rivalry between the Continental Mark series and the Eldorado.
I took the photos of the car on the day that we went out to have a look at some UFO clouds on the mountains and if you are into UFO clouds, then you can see them in my recent post HERE
A fuller photo of this one below is placed at the end of this post.
Check out the quality interior of this car.
Standard equipment included power steering, brakes, windows, vacuum-activated concealed headlamps, and [CORRECT NAME IS: Twin Comfort Lounge Seats with 2-way power standard and 6-way power with or without the optional passenger seat recliner option.] split bench electrically adjustable front seats. The instrument panel and trim panels on the doors featured simulated wood appliques in either English Oak or East-Indian Rosewood for 1969 models. For 1970–71 models, genuine walnut was used for the interior wood accents. After a few months, a Cartier-branded clock became standard equipment. The upholstery was either the standard vinyl with cloth inserts or the optional leather [and over the years, both low back and high back front seats were available.]
Several celebrities like Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell and James Brown owned a Continental Mark III and the car also starred in many movies, most notably the one that I have seen; The Italian Job.
You can see the movie titles in the Source
Finally, here's a full version of the second photo.
One can never know what one can encounter on a foray out on the farms and I have found many exceptional items for my camera to share with you over the years. I am mainly a nature man when I am out there, but when I find something exceptional, then I don't hesitate to share it. We are fortunate to have abundant landscapes, wildlife, fauna and flora and all else here, plus of course the mountains and the sea. But every now and then something manmade, like sculptures, art or classic cars will grab my attention.
It also helps me to keep my posts interesting, as the same old, same old becomes a tedious affair. In fact, we are popping out again in 30 minutes time and let's hope that I can find something great to show you.
I hope that you have enjoyed the pictures and the story.
And That's All Friends.
Photos by Zac Smith, except the source cited one-All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.
