Far less expensive than the Mark II, the Mark III was derived from the Ford Thunderbird, sharing its chassis and wheelbase. One of the most advanced American vehicles of the time, the Mark III was fitted with full power equipment, full instrumentation, air conditioning, and was one of the first vehicles offered with an optional sunroof and anti-lock brakes. Many features of the exterior design of the Mark III was adopted by the Lincoln Continental for 1970, influencing Lincoln design through the end of the decade.
