Garage Find! 1997 Lincoln Town Car Sitting 10 Years Will it start? 

Wash it, wax it and SELL IT! It looks great and will make an amazing daily for a lucky Panther Platform enthusiast like most of us are!! Great find and I’m glad that “Papa Bear” is refusing to work until you get him a nice desk with a large desk chair that also massages his hardworking back 😂🙏🏻💪🏻

Get it running and detailed and sell as is. Put a little money in it: new tires, plugs, oil, coolant, serpentine, fuel pump, fuel refresh, fix that light control. It will buff out nice enough. Its a nice Lincoln overall.

One of the most reliable cars ever made, only 56k is ridiculous too.

This Lincoln is not perfect but it is very nice. You shouldn't have a problem finding a new home for it.

I don't get why so many people fail on purchasing a car cover for cars that land in their garages for eons? My Grandmother wasn't a car person, but when her new 1954 Corvette Convertible was delivered & parked in her garage, she immediately covered it with old blankets, sheets & whatever she could find that was soft. That car was her biggest secret because she never told anyone she had it! It was resurrected 35 years later when they pulled it out by winches. All the rubber parts & tires were completely dry rotted, but other than that, the car was absolutely clean as a whistle & looked brand-new with the original 11 miles on the odometer! Later I was told one of her neighbors saw it in there & made her an offer. $1,500 & she accepted it.

Fix it and sell It ! You should have no problem selling a 56,000 mile car .

Anthony I think you should fix the car it's not even very very bad shape and just like all the rest you will get your money.❤

Hi Anthony and Papa bear 🐻 Sell them and offer them cheap as possible and watch all your project cars go.....😊have a great time selling 👍 say hello to your family.

Nice to see that you went back!

If anyone can bring this baby back to Life Anthony, its you. I would do the bare minimum with her and sell her as one of your Budget Offerings. She is nice enough for that I think. Missed you on this one Papa. Take Care Guys......

It's actually cleaner than I anticipated, especially the undercarriage. It's a nice color combo, great miles too. I'd get it running, do just what it needs with respect to it's operation, clean it and offer it at a decent price that someone needs it and would appreciate it. Making it better for themselves. Maybe do a "pair sale" with the lighter color one?

Dude... . I have owned SEVERAL of these Lincolns, new and used; that engine was BULLETPROOF, lol. It RUNS, I know it does!

I had a navy blue 1997 just like this, Signature Series. The only issues I EVER had was, at around 150k miles, the air suspension had issues, so I went to a junkyard and bought/replaced the air springs, then a few mos. later, the little compressor went bad so I replaced it, never had another issue with that; later, I had issues with the fuel pump. Those were the only problems I ever had with that car.

This is what you do. 😊 Shine her up don’t part it out.

What a potential find.... I can only imagine how this car will be once you and papa bear go thru it ... This can be a well priced classic for someone that is an enthusiast for this year Lincoln... All your cars come out nice after you give them the Anthony touch!

Like that blue color. Pretty nice car.

Anthony, I have a son his name is Nicholas. He’s driving that 05 Limited with the roof problem over the passenger rear door car has 250,000 miles on it. Been banged up a little bit so I know he’s definitely in the market for another Lincoln and he, loved my Jack Nicholas signature series 1996 that I had when he was about 14 years old I got rid of it and he was mad at me. He wanted me to save it for him. I always felt bad about that so I’m sure Nick would love that executive series Blue town car with that nice blue interior so keep the Vassello family on the back burner. We’re interested.

Great finds bro.

Nice! Put chrome rockers on it and that will cover the lower door dent! Pin Stripes, new whitewalls! Get her running and driving, clean it up, service fluids get A/C going , fix the dash and sell her! I love the color! Had one like it years ago but mine was a 1995!!

I ❤️ LOVE LINCOLN TOWN CARS

Bump the gas tank with a hammer to get the fuel pump working , i've seen it work many times on Ford products

A beautiful blue. Inside is great. 56K. A little dent? Fix it and sell it to someone who will appreciate that rare find. If I could get it, I would take it in second.

Get it running, bring out some shine, send it down the road! Skip the tires and full detail. Make a $2k profit and be done with it. Let the new owner sort out the rest! You have far more exquisite vehicles to focus on.

Love the color on this 97. Bring it back to life Anthony! This Lincoln has understated elegance. A buyer will find this car. Once it's fixed up and running, it will make a classy daily driver. if you need more help with this one, let me know. I will come up for a week and give you a hand. I really like this TC. - Jeff H.

First in! Nice

I love it - that blue leather and light blue is a great color combo. Get it running and send it onto the next caretaker (I'd have my checkbook out now if I could swing it!)

Too nice to part out. Wow NY Car, No Rust Very rare. Lucky they recommend SMC.

Give it the love it deserves. Maybe don't marry it, but at least get engaged! You rescued this car. Fix her up!

Get it running and sell, sell, sell .

My dad had one and loved it ,I would love to take him for a ride in it ,he’s 80 and I would love to put a smile on his face . I’m interested if you plan on selling it 👍🏻👍🏻

nice find, I'd drive that as my daily driver.

Trust me Anthony, I know how you feel. I flew from chicago to Pensacola,FL to buy a 97 Crown Vic police pack. It looked very clean in pics. In person, within 5 mins I had to walk away. I knew it needed alot. A bummer though

A lot of potential!!!! specially with that mileage.

Just before the body change. We had one like this for $2300 and it ran good.

Enjoyed this video and the previous one, thanks! Picking up my 2nd Town Car soon. A 94 Cartier with 30k something miles in black. Can't wait. Man, do I want a new set of those Michelin whitewalls.

Another steal Anthony are you keeping the 89 lincoln??? If so what would the price be?

I have a 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series myself. It has a moonroof, dual exhaust, and 16 inch wheels. It's my daily driver and I'll keeping it as long as I can.

Get it Road Ready, those cars still have many Fans and this one in particular looks great.

Honestly, I'm surprised you went back for it. I know you're not one to shy away from fixing up cars, but given the amount of cars you already have at the shop that still need work, I thought you'd let this one go. Nevertheless, I'm glad you picked it up. It'll be immaculate when it's finished.

Man, you took the words out of my mouth. Sinking Lincoln

You probably already know this but go in the trunk and bypass the fuel pump driver module. This can help break the fuel pump free after sitting so long. It's 50/50 but I have gotten several Panther platform cars to break free after sitting idle so long.

Fix it up, clean it up and make sure it's safe to drive and sell it as is! All in all, it's really a very pretty car and I think you could still get a decent price out of it!! The undercarriage is in really good shape!!! Although, I would want to fix that dashboard issue before listing it!!!

Oh yeah. Another beautiful ‘97!!

Another great find AG,I'm still amazed at how you come about these nice TownCars.I can't find any this nice in Texas.Theyte all beat to death or barely running,with younger people driving them every day,and don't even care about them. SAD...

This was a cool "barn finds-ish" project. Would be cool to see this thing cleaned up and running. Would make a good project car to pass on to someone else to decide if they want to drive it or perfect it as they go. Agreed -don't marry it or go too crazy with this one😁😁

Anthony, My Dad had an 89 as well JUST like the one you bought . His was light /ice blue, with navy top. Navy interior. Moonroof, loaded. That car turn heads . Very sharp .

Anthony, you need to expand and get a bigger building/lot for all these beauties.

These T/C were regularly used in NYC Black Car Limo - Pre - Uber. I have seen them running on orig motor passed 500,000 miles. you do need to change oil, old school every 3,000 miles. this one probably needs fresh gas after 10 years of stale .

My Grandfather had the same year, color, wheels but his was a Cartier. I hated washing those wheels but the 10.00 a wash helped... lol

The blue 97 would be a great driver quality car once it’s cleaned up and mechanically sound! The white 96 is beautiful.

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I think you got yourself a good deal. Shouldn't take much to bring it back

Anthony. If the bottom is rust free, I would do a fuel pump, drain crappy old gas, get it running. Sell it as is. I would consider it. Love your videos. Guess I missed out on that stunning 03 Park Avenue.

NO PAPA BEAR ? HELL I WOULDA GONE WITH YOU . DANG 🎉

I am so glad this one worked out (never would of thought it would happen from a random reddit post haha!), at least to this point. Id definitely say a good detail and some basic prep work could bring this one back to a sellable condition, the miles and low wear on the interior is obviously what saves it. Its possibly not one for the largest price tag/profit out of your collection but I do think this could be brought to a position where it could be sold to the right buyer who accepts it as is - there will be someone out there in our community I'm sure! Ill make sure to keep on scanning reddit, the TC community on there is fairly active.

All in all the car is in pretty nice shape look wise and I agree with others. It will make a great daily driver instead of another garage queen.

I'd do your full makeover on all mechanical stuff and not bother with looks so much to offer it as an "as is discounted special" that might night be fully detailed but has been fixed so that it is mechanically reliable so someone can save a bit on a low mileage car that isn't necessarily in mint physical condition. I think some of us would like to get some of these cars but can't quite afford the $20k-$30k price tag on a museum looking car. Or go all baller and do everything and I'm sure someone on RU-vid will still buy it. Also, waiting on the five hours of B roll footage that it took you to back up the trailer straight lol.

Beautiful blue. Needs a navy pinstripe to set it off.

Yes Lincoln just fantastic, after all these years, bike and bus here in WPB FL could be the price point for me, yet there will be others, thanks Anthony

It will be a great Lincoln to put some miles on. There are certain people that just want a fun car to drive everyday and are not collectors. Papa Bear is likely saying "why Anthony" even though he knows!

its a strong car I was gifted a 1997 Lincoln town car cartier maroon in and out . I love mine . 140,000 miles .

I missed the video yesterday…. I like that car. Asking my opinion, I would make it pass state inspection, new whitewall tires, detail it flip it.

I say clean it well, service it, & fix what's needed to get it running properly. Then sell it as-is for a decent profit. The cosmetic stuff is easy, especially since there's no rust and it's accident-free. Whoever buys this will get a fantastic & beautiful car.

I ❤ it, great color.

love it.

great video!

This will make a great daily driver for someone. Get it running and do some minimal things to it and sell it.

Hey Anthony, How are you guy, hopefully ok. That car is looking good underneath, too bad it has the dents, and I don't know about the thing on the dash by the head light switch, but getting running good then you will know what to do. The other beige Cartieris Super Cool, I wish I could afford it! Be Safe and Thanks For Sharing 👍🙂😺

Dam go easy on that ignition

Good video 😀

Put a half dark blue top on it. Get it running and cleaned up and sale it at your convenience at full price.

Fix the mechanical items, clean it up, pop out the dent, and she will make a profit for sure!!!!!

Make it presentable and flip it

Long Islanders Dislike being Referred to as New Yorkers where I Believe Anthony said where this Lincoln was Located During the Magnificent 1989 Town Car Video. P.S. I'd really like Anthony to add the 1989 to his Personal Collection !!! That 89 is the Last of the Mohicans !!!!

Anthony, don't have to go crazy. Clean it up and just do what it takes to get it running. Don't go overboard. Then sell it to me. Thanks, Bret in Boston

I love the car and colors and think it is a good candidate for the SMC touch. However running and driving it would make a great driver car for someone needing that sort of vehicle. I would consider it strongly for myself.

These were very popular cars back in the day and still see them occasionally on the road today. A testament to their quality. This car has low mileage , what looks to be a clean leather interior, except for that little issue with the driver's side dash. The would make a great entry level car for someone interested in getting started in the old car hobby. The Lincoln and Continential Owners Club would be a good resource for anyone so interested.

hope you can save the blue 97!! love the wheels on it..love the color...I think it's worth giving some love to!

Defiantly a little frustrating for sure to have another car to sort. I would sell it off to someone that has time to make it a gem again. Good luck friend

Except for the damage on the right side, it's a very clean car. The undercarriage seems to be in great condition. This isn't the 87 Brougham that you put back together. This is a 97 Town Car with a little under 56k miles on it. If it doesn't need major mechanical repairs, I'd dress it up and sell it like any other of your great offerings.

I think there is a market for it all fixed up.

Glad to see you got another immaculate.Car a car to put up for ever.Ready to wathank you once again.Anthony you are doing a great job out there

Cool.

Put it in the Hertz fleet people would love to rent that thing

Part 2 yippee

Anthony, just do what it takes to get it going, clean it up and sell it to me. I'm not going to cry about a ding or two and a few chips and sell it to me. Thanks Bret in Boston

Voting with the get it mechanically right, clean it up and offer it to someone who will take it to the next level for a reasonable price...good rescue!

Flip it Anthony.

I agree with many other commentators on the fact that this is a beautiful car that certainly deserves to be saved.

Clean the old girl up and give her some love, she's worth it.

Saludos! Buen video 😮

"CAHS EVERYWEAH" -Anthony

Nice “Quick” flip car for you guys

Nice coler

I'm interested in a daily driver like this one. If she runs well, the plastic intake manifold gets replaced and there are no other major problems or oil leaks, let me know. I can do the tires and brakes and even the detailing. It would be traveling between Plattsburgh, NY and Ocala, FL.

Chrome rocker trim and that dent would be covered up , cleaning it up get it driving and sell it as is it would make a great daily for someone.

Try a '95, '96, or '97 Signature Series Lincoln Town Car too if u are interested in that at all so as now.

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I would get it running, fix the janky light switch, polish it up and sell it!

Wash, wax, fuel pump (maybe tank too if necessary?), intake and sell. It'll be a reliable daily for someone