27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop, which in 1979 (the year the seller’s car was built) accounted for only 17% of Continental production. We’re told this one is largely original and has just 27,000 miles on the odometer. If you like these full-size luxury cars (and can afford the gasoline), does this one float your boat?
Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln Division produced nearly 190,000 vehicles in 1979 of which about half carried Continental badging. This survivor-quality coupe is one of 16,000 or so that were built in ’79 as most buyers preferred the convenience of a 4-door model. These vehicles were mostly unchanged from the prior year except that the 460 cubic inch V8 had been replaced by a 400 to squeeze a few more miles per gallon out of the big vehicles.
The seller (who may be a dealer) says the low mileage on the auto is documented. The dark blue paint on the exterior is from the day the Lincoln was built, with a nice contrasting white vinyl top and light blue leather interior. Mostly low-resolution photos were used for the listing, so they don’t do the car the justice it might deserve.
It appears this is a one-owner vehicle, and it stayed in the garage far more than it was out and about. Everything seems to work as it should and the jack has never been on the ground. We’re told the big beast runs and drives smoothly and the seller is willing to consider trades. The asking price is $15,950 here on craigslist and the Continental can be found in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Thanks, T.J., for another great tip!
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As a Founding Member of the GREAT AMERICAN LAND YACHT SOCIETY, 😉 I hereby declare this a MONUMENT to the Devine Decadence and OTT excessive chromed! At this price, it is definitely a Bon Marche!
Whatever that all means? Well said! I remember these when new.If you wanted total a ride,Lincoln had it! I was working for Chrysler Plymouth in 79 then went to Cadillac.Opened my first shop in 85 and serviced quite a few of these.Last of the Mohicans! 400 V8 with a 2BBL.
Angel and Frog. Where are you? 😅 🤣 🚢 🍾 🥂
I owned 3 in my lifetime. Dove gray gray leather, white blue leather and white with red velour. The white/red was a disappointment. Ultra low miles sat in a backyard of the owners daughter when he went into a nursing home because her boyfriend wanted the garage to work on his project.
You know the rest of the story as Paul Harvey would say.
Well Frog, that red and white story is doubly sad. The car and the owner having to end up in a care facility. Unfortunately so many seniors end wonderful lives in those facilities. I spent 3 months in one for rehab after a surgery in 2018. What I saw there was definitely depressing. Few ever had visitors and some couldn’t even feed themselves. Two died while I was there. I hope that the owners daughter at least visited him regularly. But have the feeling the boyfriend was her main interest. 😔
Frog….I left another post as a response regarding aging. It somehow went down as an original post. If you come back, scroll down. Another sad story 😞
Angel, if you come out here, check my response to your questions on the 78 GRAND MARQUIS section! Beware of what you ask! 😅 🤣 😂
The 400 was standard starting in 1978, with the 460 optional. For 1979, only the 400 was offered.
Nice car, but those OEM wire wheel covers look like JCWhitney items.
CC Fisher agree. Some factory turbine wheels would make this Lincoln perfect
Turbine wheels made this car pop. I hav 2 sets of aluminum rims and center caps that look awesome when buffed and polished.
Gorgeous, I wish I could buy it!
Nicholas, I too wish I could buy it. Even worse I once owned a 78 Town Coupe and unfortunately sold it due to health problems. But now I am fortunate enough to have a beautiful low mileage 2007 Town Car Signature Limited. The last gasp of traditional American Luxury sedans. This one won’t get away!
I owned several Lincoln Town cars also Rick W. I used them for personal use and for livery services. When the last Town cars were produced I lost interest.
My dad had this car, except dark blue with dark blue vinyl top. It did have the turbine wheels. Big car, even for a two door.
Is that a GM full size harrison a/c compressor? What’s it doin in a Ford?
Too many 460 powered Lincolns still out there. Hard pass on the grandma motor.
@ 233″ length, be sure you have enough garage!
That’s a lot of car for sure. Love the appearance inside and out. If you can’t drive a more door then here’s your ride. Town Coupe wouldn’t be around too much longer.
It’s a Town Coupe’ pronounced Koo-Pay.
https://youtu.be/WlYpKmgrmqg?si=4PQ1USf_cbh2AgGi
Years ago, I recall a story about how China ( usually caring for senior family members), could not handle the costs of caring for an aging population and hoped that they would die a Timely Death! The Times are a changin. And Frankly, I DO Give a Damn.
460 effortless low rpm torque, ten mpg. 400 straining, 9mpg.