Elvis 1969 Mark 3 iii Lincoln Continental featuring Little Sister.

Dedicated to the King. Elvis purchased a triple black 1969 Lincoln Mark 3 after his come back special in 68 he was known for his Caddies but also had the best Lincolns, these still rare pictures were taken by fans outside his LA home in 69 a rare pic of Elvis by himself no security. MGM made a movie in 1970 when Elvis started his Vegas concerts called Elvis that's the way it is. Seen here in his Mark 3 to start rehearsals. Elvis is beleived to have driven the car from 1968 to 1971. My Gold Mark 3 is dedicated to Elvis. Rock on E.

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[Nightbird]

Just curious..but did these cars come with Air Conditioning..and if they did..does it blow really strong and cold? I am looking for one of these to purchase but live in the hottest part of the USA so AC is a must sadly. Thanks if you reply!

[heymargaretlook]

@Nightbird - Well not all models had A/C the early ones 68 to 69 air was a option but later most had the choice of manual or automatic climate control these are text book figures from a 69 model - A thermometer would go from 120F to 65F within 10 min of starting. Don"t for get this is a new system in 69 a lot today don't work and if so would need upgrading to new gas. From a collectors point of view a Mark 111 with air is worth 10% more then one without - good luck

[guijaboard]

Is the gold Mark III in the video yours? I see the steering wheel on the right side. Is that correct? I have a Mark III and i would like to add a mirror to the right side. I need the mirror and the stainless strip for the door. Are these parts available where you are?

[heymargaretlook]

@guijaboard Oh yes it is and it is right hand drive sorry to say this conversion was done over 30 years ago by Buckens in Sydney long before I purchesed the car so I cant help you if could I surely would rock on man and good luck with your mark 3 cheers from Brisbane Australia.

[heymargaretlook]

@guijaboard <Mark 3 the hottest car on the planet

[Sulify7]

So just to verify once again,

The Lincoln he drove in "Thats the Way It Is" was a Mark 3?

Were there any special specs on it? Or was it regular specs? Thanks.

I hope to buy one just like he had...

[heymargaretlook]

@Sulify7 Yes it was one of the first Mark 3's which actually came out in late 1968 and sold as a 69 model by Lincoln. Elvis's mark 3 had all options like the seeing eye and hard top which were still options in 69 it was triple black, black interior, black paint and black hardtop. The early mark 3's had no head rests. Look forward to your post when you get it.

[5litreho]

The best looking Mark series Continental ever made!!!! Elvis had great taste in cars.

[Nightbird]

@heymargaretlook Thank you for your very informative reply..you are obviously a serious Lincoln collector! I love the way this car looks, and if I could find a triple black one (love my cars all black) for a reasonable price it would be fantastic. I bet the AC on these cars if working is better than in the new Lincolns. I recently test drove the last year of Town Car, and couldn't believe how weak & poor the AC was. My '82 Lincoln Mark VI's AC would freeze you in 5 minutes...lol. Thanks again!

[trankillodad]

I OWN A Lincoln MK3 and I like to find the trim and mirror fir the right Side door also.. By the way great video how did you get the MGM footage?

[Sulify7]

@heymargaretlook Interesting! Thanks for the info. I wonder how much they go for today in good condition. If not, it would be fun to fix one up! TCB