Driver's and Passenger's seat Autoglide system. Tilt the seat back forward and the seat power glides forward - Standard
6 way memory seats for two drivers (sets seat position, steerring wheel, radio, external mirrors)
- Standard
10 spoke directional chrome wheels
- Standard
Puddle lamps built into the rear view mirrors
- Standard
LED directional signals built into the rear view mirrors
- Standard
ABS four wheel disc brakes
- Standard. You already mentioned ABS
Keyless entry system with programmable personal combination
- Standard
Programmable tilt down back up mirrors
- Standard - Only the passenger side mirror titls down, and it's not even programmable to an angle that works for different drivers.
On board diagnostic system
- A trip computer, onboard diagnostics it does not make. Just because it tells you a door is ajar or a light is out, it's not really a "Diagnostic"
Air ride load leveling suspension
- Standard
Mirrors: all auto dimming, heated outside mirrors, auto dip in reverse
- Standard. But only Inside rearview and Driver's side. Passenger side is not auto dimming. And again, only passenger side mirror "dips"
Headlights: auto on/off HID Gas Discharge
- Auto On/OffStandard on higher end cars since the 70's. I remember having that feature on my 76 Coupe DeVille.
- Standard
-Standard
Steering: variable ratio with two driver memory tilt/telescope column
- Standard
Tri-Coat Toreador Red Paint
And of course all the creature goodies such as cruise control, climate control, leather, heated seats, etc.
- Standard
A LIST OF FIRSTS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY:
First use of Ford 4.6 Liter DOHC Modular engine in 1993, this is the same engine that went into the Mustang Cobra in 1996
Again, you're mistaken
The first production vehicle to contain both a high and a low-pressure gas discharge lighting system. Its distinctive high-intensity discharge (HID or high-pressure) front headlights produced 2.7 times more light than standard halogen bulbs and its low-pressure neon gas rear lighting made the car visible to vehicles following miles down the highway. A 48-inch neon tube across the rear of the Mark VIII improved both the visibility and the reaction time of the center high-mounted brake lamp
Auto industry's first use of "puddle lamps"
- Wrong
Auto industry's first use of integral directional signals in rearview mirrors
- Wrong
Auto industry's first use of a neon tail lamp for added security
First car to lower itself at highway speeds for improved stability and economy
- WRONG!
MODIFICATIONS:
Numerous modifications including an upgraded specially programmed chip that dramatically increases performance
What moron decided to go with a "chip" on an OBD II computer, when a tune is a lot easier? And cheaper, in the long run? And what other modifications are you talking about?
Larger MAF and specially modified cold air box to keep out hot engine air and allow cooler outside air to enter the engine
Why? The stock MAF is 80mm! You'll NEVER over range that MAF without boost on the 4.6
New high performance shock absorbers and bushings
High performance? And who are these shocks made by?
Yay! And they'll have to be replaced after the car's beens sitting for so long
Suspension enhancements to improve handling
Such as...
APPEARANCE:
New OEM Mark VIII LSC floor mats
LSC Collector's Edition shiny wood shifter handle (replaced stock leather shifter)
LSC Collector's Edition shiny wood center console surround (replaced stock satin finish wood)
Tri-Coat Toreador Red Paint with tinted clear coat. The car positively glows in the sunlight
OTHER INFO:
This car has been pampered and garage kept all it's life.
Maybe you should actually drive the damned thing and learn something about it.
It has been polished monthly with Zaino Show Car Polish, usiing only DF Concours towels
The finish on this car literally looks wet at all times.
It is only hand washed, it is NEVER taken to a commercial car wash where it could be scratched by the equipment
The undercarriage is cleaned regularly
The engine is cleaned and detailed every month. It is cleaner than the day it came from the factoy.
WHAT YOU GET WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT CAR:
Complete maintenance records along with all receipts
Complete record of receipts of all purchases for the car such as windshield wipers, oil, everything ever bought for it
Copies of all car show entry window stickers, dash plaques, and other show documentation
Photo of all trophies won by this car (optional)
Ford maintenance manuals (two huge books)
Ford maintenance CD
Ford training and diagnostic manuals
Dealer brochures and literature
Copies of magazine articles about the car
Miscellaneous items such as Lincoln coasters, card holders, and other Lincoln and Mark VIII related collector's items
An extra set of radiator top dust covers that were only used for shows, never driven, always papmered
An extra specially reinforced AC blend door. In the unlikely event the present door ceases to work (no heat) this door will last forever!
An extra trunk lip guard
Many other extra maintenance, performance, and appearance items.
Not included but shown in the above photos is the emergency tool kit,
- What tool kit? The Mark VIII was NEVER shipped with an emergency tool kit!
