Vehicle Description
One look at this long black 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car, and
you know the boss has arrived. It's a well-preserved car with the
best color combo, a loaded A/C interior, a big V8 under the hood,
and an affordable price. It's good to be the boss.
Lincoln has always been a premium nameplate, but not all of them
were created equal. The Town Car trim on the Continental was the
range-topping package. This one is particularly striking with a
gloss black finish neatly complemented by the full black vinyl roof
in the correct valino grain. Concealed headlights, opera windows,
and a Roll-Royce style grille give this an international luxury
flair that lives up to the Continental name. And of course, there's
the brightwork. It has all of its pieces complete - from the big
bumpers, to the turbine-style wheel covers, to the little guards
over the parking lights. We all love the razor-sharp fender creases
that are accented by the trim line running from parking light to
taillight. It's true full-size artistry on wheels.
You might have noticed the brown pinstripe on the exterior, and we
love how that's a hint to the saddle leather interior. This is
original to the car, and since it has only averaged less than 1,200
miles annually, there has been little time to wear it in. Like a
true '70s luxury machine, the pillow-top design is just as comfy as
it looks. There are even armrests, front and rear, for true
individual luxury. This one came straight from the factory with
premium items like a power seat, power windows, and cruise control.
And they all work exactly as it should in this well-preserved Town
Car. But if you really want to understand the level of care that
has gone into this Lincoln, just look at the dashboard. Beyond just
the amazing condition of the wood paneling, this one still has its
8-track stereo in working order! In fact, there is one key modern
piece that you won't see, but it can be felt. The air conditioning
has been upgraded to cold-blowing R134a.
With a luxury car so well preserved inside and out, you better
believe it has the original motor in the engine bay. Ford's 400
cubic-inch powerplant is related to the high performance Cleveland
V8s that went into legendary muscle cars. But in this larger
displacement, it was refined to deliver the necessary torque to
move this large sedan in quiet comfort. This has been nicely
maintained so it looks great and fires up on command. Plus, there
has even been a recent investment in new tires, shocks, and
muffler. While this is the perfect car for the drive-in (after all,
its interior is more comfortable than any movie theater seat),
there's much more to this sedan. It has power steering, front disc
brakes, and a three-speed automatic transmission. This is the kind
of luxury that can easily take you in comfort to car shows as far
away as you want.
This is a terrific color package on an iconic classic, and best of
all, it still has all the luxury features you'd want in a modern
car. So don't miss out on this deal, call today!