Vehicle Description
All the great big personality of the 1970s without the drab
earthtone color pallet. This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V is a
well-preserved cruiser that you can pick up for less than just
about any other example of classic luxury around. This kind of
iconic value goes quickly around here!
The Continental has always been a great American luxury car with a
TON of vintage sheetmetal. This style Mark V was longer, wider, and
lower than its predecessors. The hood alone looks like it could
have its own horizon. Luxury was a guarantee with features like the
razor-sharp fender creases, Rolls-Royce style grille, and 1970s
cool flat front hidden headlights. Out back, the deck lid features
the Continental's trademark spare tire hump/continental kit. The
white paint is believed to be original to the car, and it still has
a showroom level of shine. Lasting four decades with this
outstanding luster means a lifetime of great care and little
exposure to the elements. So, the kind of luxury you expected from
Lincoln in '79 remains today. The opulence is also in the details,
like the opera window in the middle of the half vinyl roof. And the
way that Wedgewood Blue vinyl coordinates with the protective
rubber strip and pinstriping is a masterstroke.
Inside, the leather seating complements the exterior perfectly. The
blue is a nice matching shade for the accessory color. Plus, the
doors, dash, and headliner continue this great blue theme. It's
joined by some tasteful wood trim to really give it a premium
atmosphere. The interior is large enough to comfortably seat six
people, and up front you can fold down the armrests for the choice
of independent luxury. As expected with a true premium cruiser,
this one comes with power everything - power windows, power door
locks, and power front seats. And there is factory air
conditioning. This one is so loaded, it even has the rare sunroof
option.
Ford's smooth and refined 400 cubic-inch V8 provides effortless
performance in the Continental. It has good horsepower, but the
real story is the torque that's about enough to pull a boat. Of
course you will likely never want to tow a yacht in this beautiful
big bodied car, but it's this kind of available strength that allow
you to smoothly and quickly cruise away from the stoplight. Fans of
originality will love how the big blue Ford engine looks factory
correct - right down to the decals - and it does show signs of
being the original powerplant. While this is the perfect car for
the drive-in (after all, it's more comfortable than any movie
theater seat,) there's much more to the Mark V. It has a
three-speed C6 automatic transmission, power steering, and disc
brakes at all four wheels. This means you can effortlessly ride in
classic comfort near or far.
Complete with owner's manual, this Continental Mark V is vintage
luxury in a complete package and offered at a value price. The only
way you'll be disappointed is if you don't act quick enough to get
this classic cruiser in your garage. Call today!!!