I Bought the PINNACLE of 1990s V8 American Luxury for Just $2,000: The 1996 Lincoln Town Car!

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  • @TFLclassics
    @TFLclassics  ปีที่แล้ว +19

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    • @SunnynPhilly
      @SunnynPhilly ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool Car!!! I keep going back and forth between a 96 Buick Park Ave ultra and a town car. In Colorado can you register it as a classic car if it’s 25+ years old. I have a 97’ Lexus Land Cruiser registered as a classic in Texas.
      It would be so funny to have a video of you chauffeuring the TFL guys ( Roman, Andre, Nathan and Tommy) to Casa Bonita in the Town car. I would greatly appreciate a Casa Bonita TFL review 🤙

    • @brendanao
      @brendanao ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@SunnynPhilly I have had both and the Park Ave feels faster but the Town Car is a more comfortable ride. It just depends on what you want most. Both are a good choice.

    • @Starscreamf15
      @Starscreamf15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your trunk lock will not open with the ignition key, which is what you were trying to do. You should have gotten 2 keys with this Town car, but it seems you didn't. Until you get a new key made for your trunk lock you will need to use the inside release button. I'm not sure how you couldn't feel that the tumblers were wrong for the key you were using and the size of the ignition key was too big for the lock.
      Anyway, enjoy that Towncar, my BF and I are restifying a 96 Continental Diamond Anniversary edition. It has the same motor and a very similar interior. The 1996 Lincoln Continentals (all the years that body style) seem to be a fairly rare car now. Google them, they are so wicked looking. I know the one my BF has, in our experience, is the only one we've ever seen. That's his car, I drive a 99 Lincoln Navigator 4x4. Lincolns rock.

    • @Starscreamf15
      @Starscreamf15 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@brendanaoI had a 1992 Buck Park Avenue Ultra and that thing was fast. That supercharger worked great. The interior on that lovely ride was so, so comfortable. I think I could have lived in that beast if I had to..I no longer have it and I do miss it. My one and only Buick and it made me a Buick fan.

    • @shekharmoona544
      @shekharmoona544 ปีที่แล้ว

      For a second I thought it was a Bill Blass emblem.

  • @williamegler8771
    @williamegler8771 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I am German and I admit I have a bias towards German vehicles and since coming to the US I have driven them exclusively.
    My wife's aunt passed away and left her a very similar vehicle.
    We flew from Milwaukee Wisconsin to Flagstaff Arizona to pick it up and drive it home.
    Although it was almost fifteen years old it didn't even have 30K miles.
    It was in near-showroom condition and prior to driving it back we had a complete inspection done at the local Lincoln/Mercury dealership and the only things it needed were a new battery and tires.
    I was prepared to criticize the driving experience but in reality it was it was an outstanding Highway Cruiser. It was incredibly comfortable and quiet smooth riding and climate control shrugged off the 110 degree temperatures. It would cruise that 80 mph in almost complete silence and got 24 miles per gallon. I thought we'd sell it when we got home but we still have it all these years later and we use it as a summer Cruiser

    • @issyparrish
      @issyparrish ปีที่แล้ว +7

      great story William

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ah yes, glad you got to drive one n see why these are preferred to anything else sold then n today.. Your comment is written in gold for those who say they prefer a Lexus..lol You being German n not only liking this car but actually keeping it will give them haters a stroke..

    • @nathanwood3860
      @nathanwood3860 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      American v8 luxury cats from the 80s or 90s are some of the best first cars

    • @nathanwood3860
      @nathanwood3860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *cars

    • @KenzertYT
      @KenzertYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now cut the exhaust off and remove the hood :)

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Probably more comfortable to drive in the real world than pretty much any new car made today.

    • @lonwaslien104
      @lonwaslien104 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why is it more comfortable to drive?

    • @meowexotics6516
      @meowexotics6516 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ​@@lonwaslien104 big leather seats that are essentially couch's and the softest worst handling suspension you have ever seen

    • @sidefx996
      @sidefx996 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@lonwaslien104 Because 99.9% of normal people's daily commute isn't a road course and new cars are idiotically made to pull numbers in a magazine article. In the meantime, none of them ride down the road like a cloud like these big body on frame cars did.

    • @ddg2256
      @ddg2256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've heard the Genisis G90 drives like an old American luxury land yacht

    • @sidefx996
      @sidefx996 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ddg2256 Really? I know back in the day my uncle's LS430 felt like it was floating on air.

  • @wynwoodklimes9758
    @wynwoodklimes9758 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I put 363k miles on my 94.. my 97 tows my 4500 lb pontoon boat.. wife's 03 Cartier saved her life in heavy head on crash, current 03 has 245k on it with minimal repairs and everything works.. cheap and easy to fix, comfortable and reliable.. I'm 6' and filipina wife is 4'9".. adjustable pedals are great!!

  • @Creating_Space
    @Creating_Space ปีที่แล้ว +174

    you guys should do a budget restoration series on it.

    • @quinnschmidt956
      @quinnschmidt956 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There is a nice supercharger kit for the panthers. That would be a fun build to watch

    • @floridaman7
      @floridaman7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They would never do that. These videos are cheap to produce and dont take any time.

    • @kaibuergisser7803
      @kaibuergisser7803 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ong

    • @Expressionistix
      @Expressionistix ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You'll never see this car again on this channel.

    • @sterlingcity
      @sterlingcity ปีที่แล้ว

      yep

  • @joshpeterson7241
    @joshpeterson7241 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love my 93 Signature Jack Nicklus Edition! I Paid $500 for it over 5 1/2 years ago, and have put 32k miles on it since I bought it. Reliable, cheap to repair, comfortable, great car! It's not in the best condition, but for $500, I can't complain.

    • @dougsmith6262
      @dougsmith6262 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Looks aside, something reliable for $500 is still a damn good deal.

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude. Do you have the green interior?

    • @ShannonSnavely
      @ShannonSnavely 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen had same one

  • @jamescraig4479
    @jamescraig4479 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    A new headliner, vinyl roof repairs, a really good detailing... and this car will look fabulous!

  • @TheCoyote808
    @TheCoyote808 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The thing with the American style full size sedans of yesteryear is they are exceptionally well suited to American roads and highways. Softly sprung with soft shocks, tires with a lot of sidewall, and big squishy seats makes for the experience perfect for the open road.
    Edit: Heck, they're well suited to the average american driver too. No idea what a performance car is supposed to do, so slap a V8 in it, give it really long gearing so it cruises at 75 down the highway at 25MPG, and give it enough space for a hockey team. Should be good, right? That's luxury and performance!

    • @MercOne
      @MercOne ปีที่แล้ว +11

      All those reasons are why the American luxury car brands were run out of the business. Lifeless steering, terrible braking, dangerous handling, flat back breaking seats for long drives. When luxury car buyers figured out that you can have road worthiness and a good ride with better seats, better quality, buyers left these old clunkers in droves. Look at a 1990 LS400 vs this thing. Other than room the Lincoln has nothing on the Lexus.

    • @user-tb7rn1il3q
      @user-tb7rn1il3q ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These were the cars that induced vomiting and motion sickness. I’ll take my firm riding modern car over this any day.

    • @infernoking7504
      @infernoking7504 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MercOne bruh stfu you can upgrade them to be much better than any lexas

    • @whitegoodman7465
      @whitegoodman7465 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MercOne No one in their right mind would choose a ls400 over a town car of that same generation. The LS was quicker, thats it. Shittier ride quality, smaller trunk and interior space, about the same in reliability, etc..now the ls430 is a different breed, that thing is pure luxury, looks like a civic but pure luxury on the inside. LS400 was bland af.

    • @whitegoodman7465
      @whitegoodman7465 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@user-tb7rn1il3q If you get motion sickness from a fckn 210hp car cause the way it handles...thats on you.

  • @deanwebb4291
    @deanwebb4291 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I owned a 95 Town Car and really miss it. I have drove lots of these new vehicles and never have found that comfort in anything. I wish they would build a true luxury car again

    • @albertpintor3522
      @albertpintor3522 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Luxury seems to be huge touchscreens these days instead of better seats

    • @MrZdvy
      @MrZdvy ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@albertpintor3522 Seats made of concrete are called ‘comfortable’ nowadays😖😪🙏

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrZdvy Yep, they sent us back to the stone age, for profits..

  • @noranlexer8108
    @noranlexer8108 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    These ARE the best cars Ford ever made, Had a 99 Grand Marquis, and adored it. Drove a 1997 LTC Cartier once, I still have never driven a better riding car.

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen, us who got to experience these cars know there's still can't be beat..

  • @mike53051
    @mike53051 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The Towncar was always one of my dreams to own. Sadly the price was just too expensive. The best I could do was a Mercury Grand Marquis. I remember the Cartier was a beautiful vehicle back in the day.

    • @juggstar5613
      @juggstar5613 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Grand Marquis kicks ass, too💯

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love these cars. Beautiful, classic American luxury. Roomy, plush comfort, soft ride, quiet, smooth. You just can't get cars like this any longer. I've never cared for the tacky add-on luxury packages though like the Cartier.

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't care about the flash but the older cartiers had even more plush seats. I love them.

  • @infinity3jif
    @infinity3jif ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The Town Car may have been for older people but it sure did win this young man over 'lol' I bought my 1996 Signature Series at the age of 25. That was the smoothest riding car. I only paid $500 for it because it had a bad intake. Ten years later it's still in the family, I gave it to my dad about 5 years ago, the clock reads 373k but I had to get another vehicle with the 4.6L which is a 2008 CVPI

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, you did right sir, i bought my first Panther around 19 or 20yrs old, would change them for nothing sold after these.. i drive a 09 P71, check mine out if you want to take the time, modding mine to run.. These 2v cars are sweet sounding, torquey lil v8s..

    • @kcstein5956
      @kcstein5956 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@P71ScrewHeadTorque? I want what cam you have or what amphetamine you're on 😂

  • @franknew9001
    @franknew9001 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have been driving a Lincoln since 1986. My current daily driver is a 2002 Town Car that I bought in 2007. It's too bad that Lincoln stopped making the Town Car after the 2011 model year. 😢😢

  • @joemccarthy4532
    @joemccarthy4532 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My younger wife has had a 1991 Lincoln Town Car , then 2 1996 LTC and now a 1997 LTC CARTIER ,her choice and FAVORITE car as a daily driver with the rare chrome 16 inch rims and moon roof car look BRAND NEW . We also bought her a 2019 CORVETTE she LOVES both these cars . Happy Wife Happy Life

  • @kevthedeuce8455
    @kevthedeuce8455 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got a 1997 with 90k miles on it for 600 bucks at an impound auction. i got an absolute steal. it was garage kept by an old lady since it was new with zero rust. just alot of dry rotted stuff is all.. ive got a 2018 f150 coyote v8 and this is my daily driver/beater and i absolutely love driving this over my truck around town honestly and of course keeping miles off of my newer truck..

  • @Maleekus
    @Maleekus ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just bought one too! They really are unmatched for comfort

  • @johnhelle6926
    @johnhelle6926 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just bought a 96 Cartier Town Car with 47k original miles. It's sticker price is almost 46k dollars. It super comfortable. My 72 Mark IV is as comfortable. Great cars!!!

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sell me one of those two bro..

    • @luckyhaskins69
      @luckyhaskins69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      78 eldorado barritz and a 97 sig tc. dig

  • @jimlorenzen5782
    @jimlorenzen5782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My neighbor bought one. Of these new in 1995 and I bought it from him in 2004 when he bought another new one. He maintained it by the book with Mobile 1 5w 30 with new filter at every oil change. Most of his driving was highway so it had 150,000 miles on it. The only problem he had was with the EATC Control Head which was replaced. Not long after I took it over, I replaced the air springs with new ones and about two years after that, the Valve Seals needed to be replaced. Aside from normal wear items like oil, tires, shocks and transmission service with new filters as per Owner's Manual, that's been all it has needed. It now has 195,000 and still has the original exhaust system, starter and up until last week, the original alternator. The leather interior is still in excellent condition. AND, I never have to add oil between oil changes. The clear coat over the paint started flaking off a couple of years ago and considering the car's overall condition, what's available to replace it with and that we are now in our mid seventies, we have decided to get it repainted.
    I found an extremely well cared for '95 Cartier Series the same color as the one in the video with 136,000 and picked it up for my wife about 10 years ago and it has given the same trouble free service as the first one. Given our age, I think that we probably will never have to replace these Lincolns nor do we really want to.
    If a car like these suit your needs, or you want to get into the Collector Car Hobby, find a well taken care of 90's Town Car and enjoy!

  • @GimmemuhReparations
    @GimmemuhReparations ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I bought that exact car in 2008 for $2000. Everybody laughed at it, but it was an awesome car and I should have kept it.

  • @jdrules23
    @jdrules23 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These used run around nyc with 500k miles+. I knew a few people who used these in taxi services. Loved these panthers.

  • @johneli495
    @johneli495 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember driving the Town Car and the Fleetwood back in the 90s. Beautiful cars with floaty ride. Great highway cruisers. Automobile journalists are partly to blame for the end of these sort of cars. They taught people to hate these cars

  • @caseyat88
    @caseyat88 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Both sets of my grandparents had these town cars. I remember it being so smooth compared to our 2nd gen Caravan😅. They now drive the Cadillac and Lincoln midsized crossovers.
    Thanks for keeping memories alive and going thru these older "historic" vehicles!

  • @ryanfinley3304
    @ryanfinley3304 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father had 3 1st generation town cars, 1 2nd generation
    And 5 third generation. When he passed we paid extra for a Lincoln hearse the funeral home only had Cadillac hearse they knew my father they were glad to do it 😊

  • @barrybrittain6157
    @barrybrittain6157 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You got a good deal there! I prefer the regular hardtop roof myself, but it's definitely something I'm gonna seek after, I've always wanted a Lincoln Town Car too! My dad once rented a 1981 Town Car, it was brand new! We went on holidays to BC that year! It was my first time riding in one, I'll never forget it! It was a navy blue exterior with a navy blue velour interior! BEAUTIFUL CAR! I was hooked on the full size luxury V8 cars after that wonderful experience, both the Ford and GMs are tops in my book! If I had to choose between a Town Car and a Cadillac Fleetwood, I'd have a hard time deciding! Hopefully someday I'll have enough money so that I could afford both!😊

  • @kevindoxey
    @kevindoxey ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I had a 97 Cartier. These cars are the best! Every time I got in it to drive it was a wonderful experience!

    • @seanthegod4585
      @seanthegod4585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's cool.

    • @cr8982
      @cr8982 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prove it

    • @Romanus-
      @Romanus- 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why did you sell it?

  • @stig120212
    @stig120212 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    yesssssssssssssss! anyone over the age of 40 knows what an incredible classic and beast this car was!!

  • @donmac7780
    @donmac7780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lincoln Town Cars always had a legendary floaty ride, you would never feel any road imperfections.

  • @lesstyranny2695
    @lesstyranny2695 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was my wifes first car almost 20 years ago... paid $400 for it. Engine knocked alittle and it caught fire once due to a frozen caliper that we barely put out ... BUT it got her around for a couple years, floated down the road like a cloud and was great for making stories!

  • @chillout2109
    @chillout2109 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I worked in a Lincoln dealership when i was younger when these were new. Beautiful cars.

  • @johnnyohness
    @johnnyohness ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a 90 and still gave my 93 that just turned 90K. It's a rare dark blue with all blue leather int. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned The dark blue with vogue whitewalls really makes it have a nautical POP. It's all original and in MINT condition and I baby the hell out of it. My white 90 had the presidential roof on it with a smaller limo rear window. It was a gorgeous car, but those thick padded roofs tend to get porus as they age causing body rust. To change the roof is hella expensive. The 90 got car of the year but there was a lot to be desired comparing it's 5.0 to the 4.6. The 4.6 is much faster and has dual exhaust. The 90 didn't. The 90 had a borrowed antilock system for the brakes from Mercedes and was a nightmare when it failed to repair. On the other hand when looking at the town cars from 90 to 97 you will see that the early ones had all kinds of exterior trim pieces that little by little were deleted every two years by 97 the cars were so stripped and plain they looked like fleet cars. Just compare the front bumpers and grill from the 90 to the 97. Ford is famous for this. They figure the public isn't that sharp. If you can find a promo 91 that still has all the exterior goodies you have the best of both worlds with the 4.6 engine.

  • @jojipowell2546
    @jojipowell2546 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My father had a 1993 Lincoln Continental Executive edition that was amazing. From riding two hours to the grandparents' house in NY or 8 hours visiting family in NC, I have to say it was very comfortable and quiet. Easily fell asleep during those rudes because of the comfort.

  • @siegalcenter
    @siegalcenter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got Town Car 2003 and it's an amazing car. I dreamed about it almost all of my life. Thanks god nobody thinks like me. Rear-wheel drive, full body on frame, rear air suspension, leather everywhere etc - it makes Town Cars best American used car on the market. It's very common philosophy in the past which unfortunately is already forgotten here. Now I dream about some personal luxury coupe, but Lincoln Mark VIII and Buick Riviera had their own issues. And they are too old of course. So, looks like this dream has no chance to become reality. But at least we have these ideal Town Cars. Thank you for the video!

  • @daniellima2973
    @daniellima2973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I moved to America in1994 this car was so beautiful to me. The epitome of American automobile

  • @thomasbuckner6923
    @thomasbuckner6923 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve had my 97 signature series for over 5 years now and don’t plan on getting rid of it! Such a comfortable driving experience!!

    • @luckyhaskins69
      @luckyhaskins69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i also have the 97 signature series. love it. daily driver but summer only.
      amazing car

  • @carlos64030
    @carlos64030 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've always LOOOOOVED the 2nd gen Town Car! My parents had one. It's a huge car, but I've always thought the front legroom is kinda cramped for taller people. A guy I used to work with back in the 90s had the best looking one I've ever seen. It was a light metallic blue color with a white top and it had the silver diamond spoke mesh style wheels. Such a beautiful car, and if I could find one identical to it in pristine condition, yeah, I would more than likely buy it.

  • @jasonrunyon2663
    @jasonrunyon2663 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss these type of cars! These type cars as well as the Fleetwoods were so classy!!

  • @siuguy80
    @siuguy80 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had 4 of these over the decades, there was nothing better for comfort and reliability. Finally replaced my 2007 last fall with a suburban

  • @realgtasacramentodashcam7292
    @realgtasacramentodashcam7292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I remember sitting in a 1990 Continental at the Detroit auto show for an extended period of time. My dad said people were giving me dirty looks because I wasn't getting out, so I am all in on your seat assessment.

  • @joewiese4174
    @joewiese4174 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These cars are a big reason for the saying. "They just dont make em like that anymore." Durable, dependable, comfy, and an experience all their own to drive. It is so unfortunate that America went from an icon builder to an icon killer.

  • @TheUnsureFox
    @TheUnsureFox ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The back emblem is indeed the Cartier emblem. 😎
    I have owned two of these, both 96’s, over the past ten years. They are wonderful, fine-riding cars.

    • @nickcate9377
      @nickcate9377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have also owned a Cartier edition LTC. I believe that the gold outline on the trunk emblem is part of the Cartier trim. However I think that the design on the emblem is the letters L T C laid on top of each other stylistically. I think that LTC insignia was on all Town car trims, only outlined in gold for a Cartier package maybe?

  • @paulncvic
    @paulncvic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The pinnacle of reliability as well. Amazing design and endurance. Like a faithful friend. They were too good 😢

  • @pinonnut
    @pinonnut ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When the new model came out my friend RAN to the dealership and bought that exact car in ur video. The most comphy car.

  • @Electra225
    @Electra225 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very much enjoyed this video on your Town Car! I have been looking at these cars for several months now. Subscribed and a thumbs up here!

  • @robertgarrett1593
    @robertgarrett1593 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lincoln Town Car has Always been my FAVORITE car

  • @phroskies
    @phroskies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember buying a 92 crown vic in 2010 from an old lady who drove it only to the nearby grocery store of < 2 miles and back. When i bought it, it only had 10,000 miles and got it for only $4,000. Best car I ever had, and I own an RX 330 still.

  • @rufusbailey1746
    @rufusbailey1746 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You need the oval key…that era always came with two keys, one for the doors & trunk and a second for the ignition

    • @johnnyrocket4357
      @johnnyrocket4357 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was looking for someone to point this out. Yeah, either that or use the numeric code on the keypad.

    • @dtg816
      @dtg816 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ignition and door key are the same "square" key. "Oval" key is for trunk only.

  • @bobfox2733
    @bobfox2733 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The leaf litter in the windshield cowl should be cleared out it cause water leaks inside the cabin

  • @shanejoyce1666
    @shanejoyce1666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the Cartier symbol on the trunk. I had a car just like this years ago. The color is called light parchment metallic. Its a tri coat pearlescent paint. A pain to touch up. It takes multiple coats to cover up the chip. I have a last year Town Car now. A white signature limited. Has 78,500 miles right now. Love Town Cars.

  • @42luke93
    @42luke93 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got to drive my grandpa’s town car all of last summer when we went on vacation. I miss every moment of that and driving that wonderful old school American Sedan!
    Would accelerate at under 1.5 RPM!

  • @michaeljansen3653
    @michaeljansen3653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE my 2005 Town Car Signature L, the first year Lincoln used "Signature" on all their Town Cars. Before 2005, "Signature" was for the higher trim cars. This model is equivalent to the former top-of-the-line Cartier and is also in the hard-to-find factory 6" stretch "L" version that came out in the 2000s.
    I bought it from a Lincoln dealer in San Antonio in 2007. Only 17K miles, in new condition, always in Texas, and sold for half of its new sticker price in 2005. Even the body color sounds luxurious…French Silk.
    It has what is no longer available on almost all newer cars...a full frame, a solid and naturally-aspirated V8, a cassette player (being an audiophile, my cassettes sound like CDs), a CD player and changer, and NO DISTRACTING screen on the dash.
    It has the increased horsepower 239 HP 4.6L V8 that came out in the 2000s, yet easily gets 27 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG in town. No troublesome multivalve, turbocharged, or supercharged setup.
    I appreciate an interior and ride that isolates you with a smooth ride and library silence. The seats are more "Europeanized" than the cushy ones in the second-generation Town Car, meaning they are firmer and not as plush. Lincoln added a rear Watts suspension starting in ’98 that was borrowed from the Jaguar division they owned at the time and went to rack and pinion steering in 2003 along with a refined front suspension and a further stiffened frame.
    Easy to work on and parts are both durable and inexpensive compared to today’s vehicles.
    I am keeping this. Always garaged and currently only 157K miles. I want nothing to do with most newer cars. Why pay much more for much less?
    If I wanted the ride of a “performance car”, I would buy roller skates or ride my racing bicycle. Sometimes it is just nice to get away from the noise and stress, be comfortable, and decompress.

  • @theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589
    @theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a gorgeous car! I drove my grandmother's 1999 Grand Marquis until just a few years ago. It's a step down from the Towncar, but what a quiet, comfortable, powerful, reliable car. You did well with this one!

  • @pernell4351
    @pernell4351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice car I have a friend that has my wife’s grandfather Lincoln Continental 1996 and he just re-done the headliner and the ragtop he got the car in 2008 with 45,000 miles on it for 3500 now he got just around 95000 miles

  • @RonnN-gf8tm
    @RonnN-gf8tm ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had a red 91' Town car Signature series 4.6 V8. All leather seats digital dash power everything..still have the original Lincoln keys..298.000kms

  • @adamwilling2457
    @adamwilling2457 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a 2004 Town Car signature series. I love it. Had to get a/c repaired and replace the interior door handles. That's about it. Has 99k miles on it.

  • @quinnschmidt956
    @quinnschmidt956 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I drive an 06 towncar for work. Bought it in March of 22 and put on just over 30k on it. Great road trip car.

  • @NYWF
    @NYWF ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing deal that you got for 2K! It is in nice condition and seems strange that the only real wear it shows is the headliner- makes you wonder how it got in that condition.... Enjoy it and remember what America once was capable of building in the automotive industry.

    • @DevinWofford
      @DevinWofford ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d assume smoke
      Or ember burns

  • @TheLunchKing0426
    @TheLunchKing0426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first car is a 1993 towncar. Its mint with only 120k miles runs like a dream

  • @franzschutz9833
    @franzschutz9833 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get nostalgic. Had one '94 in the Dominican Republic in a similar condition to yours. The most wonderful and smoothest driving experience ever, even if it wasn't the best car because of its age, but it was also a real tank in traffic which got very much respect. I literally owe my life to the 2nd Town Car ('06). Head-on collision at about 40 mph on impact. I only had a small scratch on my hand while even the gearbox broke apart.

  • @wesdoobner7521
    @wesdoobner7521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started driving my granddad's old 2004 Grand Marquis while my 2008 Accord V6 coupe was in the shop for the 100k timing belt swap. Now I drive the Mercury 90% of the time even though I have the Accord back.

  • @DCAZPER
    @DCAZPER ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a Cartier emblem. The Cartier emblem was different from the Towncar as well as the embroidered seats. Those cars had power trunk releases as well the soft close trunk. Cartier is top of the line ❤

  • @dgreen3135
    @dgreen3135 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandparents both had matching baby blue town cars like this one

  • @explorervango880
    @explorervango880 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a 1999 XJ8. Also a large luxury car, but a little sportier. Enjoying the Jaguar as my summer car to save the miles on my 4x4 truck extending its lifespan, but I’m missing my Mustangs.

  • @mygogo64
    @mygogo64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 99 Cartier the same colour as this I only paid $400 for with 200,000 km and still had the factory cell phone
    Just bought a 2000 Signature series in mint condition paid $3000 for
    Love these cars

  • @robertearlecoppola2991
    @robertearlecoppola2991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just picked up a 1988 white on white a few weeks ago. I always wanted one as a kid (my grandfather always drove a town car) I finally but the bullet and bought one.

  • @DanielCordone73
    @DanielCordone73 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Grateful for all the unique and interesting cars that Brendan shows us, but honestly not many of his purchases fit his personality, but this Lincoln though, is bang on, I hope you keep it for a long time!

  • @jugandoclasicos
    @jugandoclasicos ปีที่แล้ว +2

    back when cars was made with passion and love

  • @QuantumImperfections
    @QuantumImperfections ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had an '03 (as a 23 yr old) and all of my friends thought I was ridiculous until they sat in the thing and realized how comfortable and reliable it was long term. I've since sold it and gone through two other vehicles (2012 Lincoln MKS & 2021 Mazda CX-9 - which were both great) but I'm actually in the process of looking for a low mile town car. I miss my huge V8 and being the fastest town car to ever exist!

  • @THEsatanicDucky
    @THEsatanicDucky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talking about putting a friend in the truck is hilarious to me because ive done that so many time back in the day 🤣 😂

  • @nickcate9377
    @nickcate9377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice buy on the LTC! I have owned one myself and they are great riding, quite and comfortable cars for sure. You can't beat the value for money on these things. They beg to be a part of any smaller budget collection.
    I think you should tidy up that one. But be on the lookout for a little nicer one. If you're going to have an LTC in your fleet, you got to have the moonroof! Definitely a must, it makes it just right 👍
    I would also look for a better color. You will spend a bit more. But so worth the money. Then when you find the better LTC, you can sell this one.

  • @SouthsideKidd550
    @SouthsideKidd550 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anthony and Papa Bear at Specialty Motor Cars would be happy to see this one be restored.

  • @Thecarexchangepodcast
    @Thecarexchangepodcast ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We buy those panther platform sedans in often even with insanely low miles owned by grandpa garaged it’s entire life they’re still getting around 4K wholesale,
    So underrated . Just gas guzzlers

  • @Harpo.jr70
    @Harpo.jr70 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drive. 2003 Grand Marquis, have it 10 years, My father gifted me this car, it was his 5 th and final Grand Marquis, big cars ride so nice, hard to beat.4 .6 V8.

  • @NickMyers1
    @NickMyers1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A top of the Line town car in Orthopedic Beige. Awesome. What a great car. I own a half dozen of these.
    1996 was a changeover year from seperate trunk key to all one use key. Your car is missing the separate trunk key.
    You can program a couple of remotes as well.
    Keep an eye on your intake. Don’t run it low on coolant or oil and it’ll run forever. Enjoy!

  • @vancity_coaster
    @vancity_coaster ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought the last year of town car from 2011 to fix up and sell, but I enjoyed it and many people saw why when we drove for a bit. Used as much gas as my f 150 but hey🤙🏼

  • @rickwilliams9350
    @rickwilliams9350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great car and great buy. I have a 2006 Merc Grand Marquis with the same engine. These engines will commonly go over 300 K miles. I love my Merc and have had very little trouble over my 135 k i have driven it since new. Thanks for the video, Rick WA state USA.

  • @o.g2824
    @o.g2824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look here am being honest this car is better than alot of new vehicles that is making right now, I never says all but it's better than alot of cars trust me

  • @josephcampana5577
    @josephcampana5577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got yourself a diamond in the rough. 👍 I drove Lincoln Town cars for years. First as a limos(the last one was 102” stretch) then after just town car for airport runs. I now for my personal car have a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis with only 167,000 miles on her.
    Thanks for sharing your video.

  • @jamescarrington5521
    @jamescarrington5521 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yeah, and at one point, part of their slogan was, "Travel Well." Indeed! There IS no other luxury sedan within these model years that is any better. As far as the luxurious seating areas, these Lincolns were actually SECOND in the comfort arena; my 1990 Buick Electra/Park Avenue, along with my old 1987 Chrysler New Yorker, had much more comfortable seats, with their soft, fluffy, La-Z-Boy seating style.
    I MISS THESE CARS!!

  • @cjrod9443
    @cjrod9443 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been looking for one for the past few weeks. Can't wait to see what you plan to do with it. Great car

  • @edwincooke879
    @edwincooke879 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 1994 Executive Series with plush velour. Very comfortable. Miss that Town Car.

  • @randyvanheusden732
    @randyvanheusden732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my 1996 town car and need to give it up, but it has been a great car. The engine and transmission run great. The car needs a little bit of extra care. I hate to let it go.

  • @BoardwalkBullies
    @BoardwalkBullies ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The 4.6L was first introduced in the crown Victoria (1990.5) the town car was actually the only car of the 3 panthers to still have the 5.0 in the new body style.

  • @kennordsfan1494
    @kennordsfan1494 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow so many features like my 1995 Lincoln Continental I do have the 4.6 litre engine but mine is the dual cam 32valve which was put in the Mustang as the Cobra in 1995 to 1996. A lot of the same feature but not as fancy and with 65,000 KMS or about 38,000 miles it is a dream to drive. These cars with the 4.6 will run forever if looked after though.

  • @faugrad
    @faugrad ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of the smoothest riding cars next to a Rolls Royce.

  • @johnpezzullo9644
    @johnpezzullo9644 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These were Gorgeous and well built Cars. Only Cadillac and Lincoln offered such great Vehicles like this. I miss them so much today, Nothing comes close. :(

  • @chazmccarthy
    @chazmccarthy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The trunk won't open because it has a specific trunk key! I owned a 1990 town car, it had a round key that only worked for the trunk.

  • @thomasvoncasselman3026
    @thomasvoncasselman3026 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been driving this beauty's since 1975 to the present

  • @ArunSudama-ur2cd
    @ArunSudama-ur2cd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here was, I thought I was the only one to appreciate TownCar, Cadillac DTS

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would road trip a big old American car any day over all the mass produced generic SUVs we see today. These cars just naturally make me feel chilled out and prefer cruising instead of rushing to my destination. They are, funny enough, decent on fuel and easy to repair and oh so comfy.

  • @buddywayne1
    @buddywayne1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2003 Town Car. I absolutely love that car. It is without a doubt, the smoothest, quietest car I've ever experienced. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.

  • @jamesdotson4264
    @jamesdotson4264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My uncle had one. When I was a kid. It was the first car that I learned to work on.

    • @4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt
      @4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I remember my grandfather bought one but I never liked riding in it because it always stank like farts 💨. My grandfather had the worst smelling gas !!!!

  • @darylkik777
    @darylkik777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drove a 1996 Signature Series that was like new inside and out. Loved that car especially the 1995-1997 had the best dash, headlights, and minor trim. Your missing a giant rounded off metal key that would work for your trunk. The symbol you asked about on the trunk must be part of that dealer package, mine had the Lincoln symbol. I knew every inch of that car and until I was hit I never planned on getting rid of it. Very nice, plus it a Lincoln Town Car.

  • @GTFORDMAN
    @GTFORDMAN ปีที่แล้ว +5

    these will be sought after collectables very soon!
    first it was the 60's & 70's Mustangs that weren't worth much but are now a hot commodity
    now Fox Body's are going up very quickly!
    very Soon after will be the 80's & 90's V8 Thunderbirds, V8 Crown Vics and these Lincolns!
    don't wait till the prices go up grab them now!

  • @cetera06
    @cetera06 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful car! The best luxury soft driving of the 90s!

  • @pghsquid
    @pghsquid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any of the "Panther" Fords (Grand Marquis, Crown Victoria and Town Car) are great buys! Quite a few available in retiree areas!

  • @maxdm1583
    @maxdm1583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got the last year Cartier L in 3rd gen with sunroof and factory rain sensing windshield on 80k miles. The one and only True North American Luxury I ever want!

  • @enzojh3035
    @enzojh3035 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope you keep it for a long time! Beautiful car.

  • @kevins4426
    @kevins4426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can't beat the ride, a Lincoln town car gives you!

  • @treesnmoguls
    @treesnmoguls ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a limo driver for a while in the 90's, I drove these cars extensively. My father always bought Grand Marquis which are the same engine and chassis. He never wanted to pay the Lincoln price (pretty much the same car). While not so quick off the line, you can cruise as fast as you want and DRIVE EITHER CAR FOR HOURS without tiring!

    • @alb12345672
      @alb12345672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still driving a 98 MGM. The rust will reap it in soon :(. Ride and performance is arguably better than stuff sitting on showroom floors.

    • @davidfrania8990
      @davidfrania8990 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Dad's last car was a 98 Grand Marquis LS in Wedgewood Blue with a light gray interior and those lacy spoke aluminum wheels they offered back then. That was such a sweet ride and we sold it when he passed. Now I wish I would have kept it because it only had 38,000 miles on it at the time (2006)...I barely put 10,000 miles on a car in a year, so I'm sure it would still be going strong today. Those cars were pretty much bullet proof!

    • @alb12345672
      @alb12345672 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidfrania8990 Mine is tan/tan LS. Every feature but air suspension. I have teardrop wheels. Yeah, for sure it would have bee riding great today - mine has a bit over 200K. Most of the repairs though were from rust. The trans cable snapped because it rotted out. Cheap fixes though. I replaced an A/C part today, $30.