[Kenz]

Didn't know the 6's rear windows went down. Looks like they go down just enough for a smoke. Probably an ash tray and lighter in the back somewhere given the time.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Probably an ash tray and lighter in the back

Yes, and as an option a mini fridge!

 

[Derphound01]

Heck I'd be happy if they were just pop-out vents.

Pop-out quarter windows is a popular modification on the older 3-door Volkswagens. Someone with more time and patience than I have could probably make it work on a MN12.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Someone did, there’s an old old thread where an athlete or something from the 90s had the rear windows converted to pop open, the picture links have been dead since before I was here so there’s not much useful info on how it was done though.

I wish these cars were hardtops, the big three used to pride themselves on that bodystyle but since the 1980s the only manufacturers that still make them are Mercedes and Bentley.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Actually I think it'll go for $11,111.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Did you all read the Carfax? It did get several registration renewals without being driven - apparently.

 

[Vicinity]

Wouldnt that indicate the car was outdoors?

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

Wouldnt that indicate the car was outdoors?

Well, sorry, I didn't express myself well.

There aren't any mileage updates on those registration events. So I meant "without being driven a lot".

My point was: why would they maintain the registration at all over the course of several years, if they're practically never driving it?

 

[Kenz]

why would they maintain the registration at all over the course of several years, if they're practically never driving it?

Sounds like something an elderly person would do. Keep their car they bought back in the day on the road, and rarely take it out of the garage.. Maybe it really was the car that salesmen talk about...... "got driven by an old lady to church on Sunday" LOL.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

 

[Big Scott]

274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition

Current Bid

USD $32,000

274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector's Edition

Bid for the chance to own a 274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #108,084.

bringatrailer.com

 

[Vicinity]

Hate to distract, but man those silver ingots with the Mark are dope

 

[XR7-4.6]

reserve not met? Dumb seller

 

[Kenz]

Looks like Fast 4.0 wins the bet with $12,750 as his guess. I did not expect it to hit 15 grand! If it is anything like Ebay motors; it probably didn't really sell anyway because some dumbass bid more than they can spend

 

[Vicinity]

If it were Ebay, then it goes down the second to last bidder, unless that was cascading. Maybe they saw the positive feedback in the comments, and adjust the reserve. I'm not sure if they're allowed to do that, BAT is pretty new afaik. There was also a Ford Authority article about that posting, in praise

 

[Kenz]

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274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition

Current Bid

USD $32,000

274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector's Edition

Bid for the chance to own a 274-Mile 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #108,084.

bringatrailer.com

 

[T6Rocket]

What is that cable running under the back of the Lincoln? That's where I want to see my factory wiring - exposed to rain, snow and salt. And then there's that huge "tray", lol! Who designed that car?

Al

 

[Derphound01]

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I cannot believe they were optimistic (dumb) enough to set a reserve higher than $15,250. SuperCoupes in near-mint condition don't go for that much.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

I cannot believe they were optimistic (dumb) enough to set a reserve higher than $15,250.

Depends. You'd have to wonder what their objective is.

Sell fast? Get visibility for their dealership? ...

Just saying. Some of those BAT auctions just seem to be a way to gauge interest, without actual intention to sell.

 

[XR7-4.6]

Depends. You'd have to wonder what their objective is.

Sell fast? Get visibility for their dealership? ...

Just saying. Some of those BAT auctions just seem to be a way to gauge interest, without actual intention to sell.

I don’t think the results from obscenely high reserves accurately gauges interest, high bidder may not have had intention to buy at $15k either, might have just been pressing the button in frustration when they realized it was a BS auction. The dickweed seller probably set the reserve the same as the sticker price.