Few of us would ever stumble upon the idea to trim our car with stone of all things – let alone one as heavy as granite. Nonetheless, this 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV was built to impress, and it is now up for grabs with – you guessed it – a granite cabin.
We hear that Hollywood Coach Builders produced only around a dozen of these vehicles back in the 1970s, out of which only two are believed to survive to these days. Whatever rumors may say, one thing is certain: it’s a rare collector’s item.
Also, like any self-respecting Hollywood star ride from the ‘70s, it is a certified head-turner. The front end flaunts a grille that looks like it belongs on a Rolls-Royce of the same era. The headlights are round but encased in square chrome housings. The front fenders are extended past the front bumper, the suspension is about as low as a Mark IV would have it go, and the wheels boast a silvery finish along with whitewall tires.
As striking as the Bugazzi is from the front end, the rear truly steals the spotlight with its leather-trimmed roof section, intricately adorned spare wheel holder and reshaped bodywork. If the original Lincoln (see video) had a certain elegance to it, the tuned ride is nothing short of ostentatious.
And if that’s not enough bling for you, wait till you see the granite interior. The stone lines all the door panels, the transmission tunnel and the rear console, among other things. The leather trim looks surprisingly fresh for a vehicle that’s over 50 years old, but that’s because the seller had it replaced before the auction.
Power for the Mark IV comes from a 7.5-liter eight-cylinder engine linked to the wheels through a Chevrolet Corvette C6 automatic. The output and the mileage are undisclosed.
Mecum will try to sell this ’70s-era oddity in March.
