Lincoln Mark V

Oct 2, 2023  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

22K Mile Survivor: 1978 Lincoln Mark V

The last time that I covered a Lincoln Continental Mark V, such as this 1978 subject from Loch Haven, Pennsylvania, I was a bit disparaging, something that I will not do this time. Late ’70s cars are far from… more»

May 17, 2023  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V

If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky.  Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»

Oct 12, 2022  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Gold Chains Version: 1978 Lincoln Mark V

I sorta stepped in it when I covered this 1971 Lincoln Mark III  two weeks ago. I stated, “the Mark IV which was kind of OK at first but then it developed into a porcine, underpowered, disco-duck of a… more»

Aug 27, 2022  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Get The Mix-Tapes Out: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series Edition

Aerodynamic what? This 1979 Lincoln Mark V is about as streamlined as a brick. You know what? Nobody cared about that in the era, because the point of such a car was to show command and control. Any air… more»

Apr 26, 2022  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Mark V

Like your favorite pair of old shoes – the ones that you’ve had forever and have more wrinkles than they should and your spouse won’t let you wear them in public – that’s sort of the situation with this… more»

Apr 7, 2022  •  For Sale  •  42 Comments

Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V

Some things automotive, and otherwise, leave me speechless (though usually not for long). A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is generally not the type of automobile that’s going to cause me a nervous and jerky reaction. This example…well it… more»

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