Vehicle Description
You won't find many rides that capture the styling sensibilities of
their era as ably as this 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V does. A
seriously cool ride sporting a great exterior color, it's a
veritable rolling homage to the flash and flamboyance of the late
'70s. Some well-focused structural work was performed just a few
years back to help strengthen it for the future and the magnetic
curb appeal of this roomy cruiser is undeniable.
Coming in at a full 230 inches - that's just short of 20 feet - the
Mark V has the distinction of being the longest coupe ever to leave
a Ford assembly line. It's an awesome sight to behold - its length
makes an immediate impact on you, and you can't help but think that
it must have been a bold declaration to the effect that, "Gas
prices are soaring and fuel will soon be scarce, but for now, you
shall cruise in comfort!" This attention magnet is clad in a
tranquil blue shade that's an effective counterpoint to the flash
of its exterior and is in pretty strong shape, as well. There are
some great visual features on display here - it's hard to get much
cooler than an opera window and the one here is surrounded by vinyl
that was replaced not long ago, so it's looking its best. Step up
to the front of the car and you'll see a pair of well-aligned
hidden headlights straddling a stately center grille and a
high-standing hood ornament over a nice straight bumper. Journey to
the back of the car by way of its lengthy front fenders and
generously proportioned doors and you'll be greeted with an awesome
vinyl covered accent on the deck lid that matches the color of the
roof above. This is one stylish vehicle.
The blue cloth interior inside the doors is also a great visual
representative of its time. Both the extra-wide front buckets and
rear bench seat feature tuck and roll surfaces reminiscent of a
well-padded sofa, with no tears to be found, though some upholstery
cleaner will likely pay some dividends here. The dash area sports
some nice-looking woodgrain accents and a pad across the top that
shows no major issues, even after all these years, and an AM radio
sits at the center with an 8-track player just underneath to
provide a proper late '70s audio vibe. The air conditioning is
blowing with plenty of conviction to fill the sizable cabin with
cool air to keep you and your passengers comfortable. As you'd
expect from the proportions of the cabin, there's no shortage of
legroom in back. Even with the full-sized spare tucked inside,
there's also all kinds of room in the trunk.
Underneath the considerable hood a sizable 460 cubic inch V8 sits
in an engine bay whose own tape measure worthy dimensions leave the
powerplant with plenty of room between the shock towers. Though
everything inside remains in stock configuration, the components
look surprisingly fresh - both the air cleaner and valve covers
sport a vibrant blue and the hoses and wiring look to be in good
shape. The outsized big block teams with a 3-speed automatic
transmission to provide just the low-effort driving experience
you'd want in a lengthy cruiser like this. Power steering makes
navigating this land yacht a breeze, while power disc brakes at all
four corners provide it with dependable stops as it cruises on its
set of 15" stock Lincoln rims, wrapped with American Classic
whitewall radials with a fitting, era-appropriate look.
This 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V represents the chance to own
an iconic car that stood nobly by to provide luxury as an entire
automotive era drew to a close. Call today!