Standard Equipment of the 1971 Mark III


  • 460 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine
  • SelectShift Automatic Transmission
  • Power Steering
  • Power Front Disc Brakes
  • Power Windows
  • Automatic Temperature Control Air Conditioner New for '71
  • Concealed Dual Headlamps
  • Automatic Parking Brake Release
  • Locking, Theft-Deterrent Steering Column
  • Triple-Note Horns
  • Reversible Keys/Keyless Locking
  • Remote Control Left Hand Sideview Mirror
  • Ventless Side Windows
  • Front and Rear Side Marker Lights - Flash with Turn Signals
  • Folding Center Armrests - Front and Rear
  • Concealed Windshield Wipers
  • Electric Windshield Washers, Coordinated to Wipers
  • Front Seat 3-Point Seat and Shoulder Belt Restraint System
  • Carpeted Luggage Compartment
  • Visor-Mounted Vanity Mirror
  • Deep Cut-Pile Carpeting
  • Door Closing Assist Straps
  • 3-Spoke Rim-Blow Steering Wheel
  • Custom Pin Stripes
  • Warning and Reminder Lights for Seat Belt, Dual Brake System, Low Fuel, Headlamp Doors
  • Interior Lights - Door Courtesy, Glove Box, Ashtray, Rear Seat Reading Lights
  • Air-Injected Exhaust Emission Control System
  • Tinted Glass - All Windows New for '71
  • Hi-Back Twin Comfort Lounge Seats with 2-Way Power New for '71
  • Cartier Electronic Chronometer
  • Automatic Seat Back Release
  • Spare Tire Cover
  • Dual Exhaust System
  • Hydraulic Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
  • Vinyl Roof
  • Header Console Mounted Warning Lights
  • Rear Lamp Monitoring System
  • Sure-Track Brake System
  • Genuine Walnut Veneer on Instrument Panel, Steering Wheel Spokes, Door and Rear Quarter Trim Panels
  • Power Ventilation with Air Extractor Passages Below Rear Window
  • Dual Hydraulic Brake System
  • Backup Lights
  • Non-Reversing Odometer
  • Energy-Absorbing Steering Column and Steering Wheel
  • Energy-Absorbing Instrument Panel with Padding
  • Padded Sun Visors
  • Michelin Black Sidewall 215-15 Radial-Ply Tires

One of the Mark IIIs most attractive features came standard: the classic Continental deck lid left little doubt about what's ahead of you on the road.

Sure-Track electronic braking system was a standard feature on all 1971 Mark IIIs. Almost considered a requirement on cars today, it was quite novel back then. The computer-controlled system was capable of actuating and releasing the brakes at a rate of 4 cycles per second.

The Continental Mark III was one of the best-equipped cars on the road in standard from. The padded instrument panel featured genuine walnut veneer trim. Automatic Temperature Control was to left of steering column; the Cartier electronic chronometer, a Mark III exclusive, is mounted in third pod from left. The Three-Spoke Rim-Blow Steering Wheel, also standard, allowed driver to sound horns by squeezing inside rim. Optional equipment shown includes Automatic Speed Control, with on-off switch mounted under panel to left of steering wheel; and AM/FM Stereo Radio, which featured four speakers for unbelievable stereo sound.

Optional 1971 Mark III Equipment


  • Rear Window Defogger ($31.50)
  • Automatic Headlight Dimmer ($51.20)
  • Power Deck Lid Release ($46)
  • Power Door Locks ($49.90)
  • Moondust Metallic Paint ($131.20)
  • Six-Way Power Split Bench Front Seats ($183.70) (Both sides power)
  • Six-Way Power Split Bench Front Seats (Both sides power)with Manual Passenger Recliner ($242.70)
  • Rear Window Defroster ($85.30)
  • Cross Country Ride Package ($17.10) (Consists of higher rate springs and shock absorbers)
  • Speed Control ($94.50)
  • AM Radio ($161.40)
  • AM/FM Stereo Radio ($306.90)
  • AM Radio/Stereo Tape System ($301.70)
  • Leather Seat Trim ($183.70)
  • Tilt Steering Wheel ($72.20)
  • Power-Operated Sunroof ($459.10)
  • Appearance Protection Group ($38.90)
  • Bodyside Protection Molding ($33.25)
  • Michelin White Band 215-15 Radial-Ply Tires ($30)
  • Front Bucket Seats with Center Console ($75.97) (Special order only - very few ordered)

Everything about Gerald´s 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville, 1967 Eldorado,1967 DeVille and 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III

1971 Mark III Options

A list of standard and optional equipment available for the Mark III...

Here is a list of all the options and the standard equipment the 1971 Mark III came with
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