Vehicle Description
1979 Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental was a series of mid-sized and full-sized
luxury cars produced by Lincoln, a division of the American
automaker Ford Motor Company. The model line was introduced
following the construction of a personal vehicle for Edsel Ford,
who commissioned a coach built 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr convertible,
developed as a vacation vehicle to attract potential Lincoln
buyers. In what would give the model line its name, the exterior
was given European "continental" styling elements, including a
rear-mounted spare tire. Along with the creation of the personal
luxury car segment, the Lincoln Continental marked the zenith of
several designs in American automotive history. The Continental is
the final American vehicle line with a factory-produced V12 engine
(1948), the final four-door convertible (1967), and the final model
line to undergo downsizing (for the 1980 model year).
For consignment a last year holdout to the eventual downsizing that
was going to take place the very next year. An original 1979
Lincoln Continental. This particular car comes to us with just a
tick over 65,000 original miles. It comes in very nicely preserved
condition and makes heavy use of white on the exterior steel slabs,
and the interior seating. Red is the accenting color inside, and
there are plenty of conveniences added to this large and in charge
square and rectangle design of the times car. This will be a head
turner in any driveway mostly because of its large and in charge
presence.
Exterior
A big squared off chromed grille is flanked by dual hidden
headlights and has a big chrome bumper with rubber inserts below.
Vertical rectangular parking and signal lights are on either corner
of the front quarters, which frame the front tire, have a few vents
in the side, and run up to the massive doors on either side. A
white vinyl top in good clean condition can be seen above chrome
framed trimmed windows. On back the ubiquitous covered spare tire,
and cars namesake, now integrated into the trunk lid and serves
only as embellishment at this point. Dual vertical V shaped
taillights are on each corner, much like the front signal lights,
and a nicely preserved bumper is below. Some white vinyl moldings
are above a stainless rocker trim, and these trim pieces run the
length of the car. A dual pinstripe is on the belt line, and chrome
surrounds the wheel wells on all corners. Turbine style wheel
covers with a big central wheel nut shape are wrapped in semi-wide
whites on all 4 corners.
Interior
White overstuffed square buttoned leather covers the split front
bench and rear bench. Upfront a center armrest folds down for each
of the driver and passenger. Door panels are white, and all clean,
have some chrome trimmings along with a wood applique panel which
houses the power windows, seat controls, side view mirror toggle.
These panels are very nicely stitched and padded to the hilt. The
original square and rectangle design dash is upfront and is topped
by a red padded dash top and sides. Inside are wonderful wood
veneer applique panels which show in a crotch walnut grain pattern,
and beautifully provide a background for the square chromed gauges.
The steering wheel is also red and has the wood applique with
cruise control buttons at your fingertips. Climate controls, and a
digital readout AM/FM/8 Track quadra-sonic stereo unit is inserted.
Above is a nice tight clean headliner draped in white, and red
carpet floods all floors presenting very clean.
Drivetrain
A rise of the massive hood that the NFL could have played their
last game on (yes...it's that large!) reveals a clean unrestored
big number matching 400ci V8 It is topped with a 2-barrel
carburetor, and on back is a C6 automatic transmission. A Ford
9-inch rear is noted for the rear axle.
Undercarriage
Nice aged patina surfaces with no rust are seen underneath. All
structurally sound under here, reminiscent of a 65K mile original
car well cared for and garaged. Independent coil springs for the
front suspension, and a 4 link with coil spring setup is on the
back. Power disc brakes aid the stopping upfront, and power drums
complete it on the rear.
Drive-Ability
This big 400 cubed engine Ford right up and idled with a whisper.
It has nice acceleration, a smooth as silk ride, and even corners
with ease and little body flop. I noted the reverse lights are
inoperable, and the drivers power window rises a little bit slowly,
but it completed the task. All other controls were working as they
should.
A wonderful low mileage cruiser, right out of 1979 that states "gas
crisis be damned", Back in the day, if you could afford the car,
you can certainly afford the gas to go into it. A small price to
pay for the ultimate luxury you are treated to on the interior, and
visually you are an instant big shot with the exterior size. Well
cared for, no rust this car is late 70's luxury before the downsize
candy, and it's in all day sucker form and size.
VIN DECODE
9Y89S730414
9-1979
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
89-Mark V
S-400ci V8
730414-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
BODY 56D-Mark V 2 Door Hardtop
PNT CW-White, White Diamond Grain Carriage Roof
TRM DN-White & Red
AX K-Ford 9" 2.41 Gears
TR UDJ77-C6 3 Speed Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.