1986 Mark Cross Conv. Surprise Purchase

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1986 Mark Cross Conv. Surprise Purchase

Postby grey86conv » Tue May 10, 2011 12:29 pm

I'm new to the K-car experience and need some advice. I just purchased a 1986 Lebaron Conv.Turbo and to my surprise, it turns out to be a Mark Cross model. I really don't know if this special edition is any more valuable then a standard model, but it's nice to have a special edition car and the car is in very good condition (body wise), but does need some mechanical work.. The seller told me???, he was willed this car from his grandfather and had no need for it. So he supposedly didn't know anything about the Mark Cross model, so he sold it kind of cheap. Could anyone tell me if there is really any additional value or collectiblity to the Mark Cross edition, would modifying the car bring the value down. Thanks
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Re: 1986 Mark Cross Conv. Surprise Purchase

Postby K-CAR_WAGON » Tue May 10, 2011 5:54 pm

The Mark Cross was the more upscale and expensive version (mostly a more expensive interior). The Town & Country Mark Cross Convertible is relatively rare and more collectible than some of the other models; the regular Mark Cross is not so rare. Drastic modifications that can not be easily reversed will probably reduce its value.

Here is a couple of links with some information.

(See Description under 1986 with production information.)
http://www.allpar.com/model/superk.html


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1983-1986 ... rtible.htm

http://www.lincolnversailles.com/kcars/ ... eBaron.pdf
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Re: 1986 Mark Cross Conv. Surprise Purchase

Postby nszotovich » Tue May 10, 2011 8:21 pm

If your car has the two tone gray Mark Cross interior it is rarer than the tan one. There does not seem to be any significant value difference at this point in time, but who knows what trend will happen in the future. For now it is all about condition.
Welcome to the club! Please , we would love to see some photos when your ready.
All the best with your new LeBaron,
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