![]() ![]() The aforementioned amber lens edit was part of a new federal safety regulation for 1970, which also mandated red reflectors at the rear. There was only one other visual change for 1970, as the side profile and rear design remained almost exactly as they were in 1969. The plate was surrounded by smaller, less notable veins. It had a central chrome area that was flat like a dinner plate. In 1970 the new wheel cover was updated to a flatter disc design. Mark III’s wheel covers for 1969 were Sixties-looking and fluted, with veining (like on the old Mark II). Nearby there was a new optional wheel cover design. In 1970 an amber section appeared and was placed vertically on the outside corner of the lens. On ‘69 models the lens was clear and lacked any amber tinting. The front clip of the Mark III remained largely untouched, save for an edit to the corner marker lenses. Though changes were required in a new model year, designers at Lincoln chose not to fettle the Mark III’s successful looks all that much. It would remain a trim package through 1971. It came with a vinyl roof as standard, a leather interior, and nicer carpeting. ![]() The Town Car name reappeared again, this time as an interior package for the Continental sedan. Alongside the revised 1970 Mark III at Lincoln dealers were the Continental coupe and pillared hardtop sedan. ![]()
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