47k Mile 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The Mark V Continental is the pinnacle of luxury in the ’70s. The car has enormous proportions and interior details to match. The seller notes this example has a functioning factory Cartier clock (chronometer) and excessively comfortable seats. Standard features for the Mark V included shag carpets and automatic climate control. There are loads of trim variations for these cars. Pucci, Givenchy, and Cartier all had their own editions of the car. This 47k mile Mark V is listed on craigslist in Redding, California for $12,500. Thanks to numskal for the tip.
This example is finished in baby blue with a beige vinyl top. The exterior appears to be in great condition with no apparent damage throughout. The seller notes that the car has been garage-kept which explains its like-new condition. The car features functional fender vents and a simulated spare tire carrier.
The interior is a color-matched baby blue throughout. The seats are finished in “Supple Pillow” leather which continues to the door panels. The interior appears to be in excellent condition considering the age of the car. Short shag carpeting covers the Mark V’s floor pans. The dash and steering wheel are finished in blue vinyl with wood accents. The cabin is roomy and ultra-luxurious, even by today’s standards.
A 400ci V8 sends power to the front wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. The engine is said to have received a basic service recently. The seller also notes they installed new tires and a new exhaust. The car is clearly in terrific condition and needs no work. With only 47k miles, it has a ton of life left in it and the newest owner could easily drive and enjoy it without worry. If you are interested in owning this bold blue Mark V contact the owner via craigslist before it’s gone.
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Comments
Nobody does robin 🐦 egg blue, like the Ford Motor Company.
Whenever I see one of these in the flesh, it reinforces just how l-o-n-g they are, specifically the hood. And just how cramped the interior is, relatively speaking. That said, they are quite the impressive sight and an example of their time. Cruise in style. Like Stan says, lots of Fords in this color in their day.
Anyone else remember meeting these on the freeway and seeing that piece of plastic trim flapping up and down in front of the grill? Ford finally fastened it down with a big plastic rivet if I recall correctly.
TESTING, for some reason my response has been blocked.
Truly a LAND YACHT. But the Faux convertible top and the 400 engine (only one available in79) are not as appealing as 78 MARKS and TOWN CARS. Happy Thanksgiving to ALL Barn Finders! I’m off to VERSAILLES 🏰 😉 in my Town Car! 🤣
I’m more interested in the ’40 Deluxe in the garage.
This car is the rarest of ALL the Mark V’s. It is the only one that was equipped with a 400ci V-8 engine, and front wheel drive. What a find!
It’s rear wheel drive, and why Ford didn’t stick a 460 in these, I’ll never know. The 400 is a slug in a car this big.
The 400 was in response to the second gas crunch. I was 14 when this car was made, but I seem to remember that the big V-8s were bad publicity, so they were dropped. I don’t remember if new emissions requirements also killed these engines.
Ford dropped the 460 in passenger cars, after 1978. And the article clearly states that the 400 provides power “to the front wheels.” 😳