Vehicle Description
1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car
The Continental Mark Series began with the Continentals built from
1939 until 1948. After an eight year hiatus, the Continental MK II
was introduced as a stand-alone brand which built this car from
1956 until 1957. The Continental MK III...another of the world's
most beautiful designs challenged the Cadillac Eldorado running
almost neck-to-neck. The Continental MK IV stole the entire world's
heart from 1972 until 1976; it IS the world's most beautiful
automotive design. And last but not least...the Continental MK V
precludes the notable Continental Mark Series built in the
traditional manner.
For consignment the last of the true American large luxury cars
coming to us to grace our halls, we give you this long, big, huge,
wonderfully comfortable, opulent, steel paneled, tuxedo black 4
door Lincoln Town Car from 1979 and right out of Oklahoma, which is
OK. It's also an original 18K mileage car and it does not get any
lower miles than this. Ee-ee-ow! A-yip-i-o-ee-ay! were only sayin'
you're doin' fine Oklahoma!
Exterior
Dressed up to the nines this square and rectangle gentleman dressed
up in a tuxedo in black and lots o trimmings in near perfect
chrome, barely a ding on it, straight steel large panels, and
fastidiously minded gaps, you have arrived. The big square front
chromed grille and old fashion styled radiator surround topped with
the Lincoln star and flanked by hidden headlights, corner signal
lights wrapped in horizontal ribbings, and a massive mirror-like
bumper below, this is only the beginning. Moving back, we can take
a drive on the large hood and front quarters which have below the
belt line trim in chrome and black vinyl, along with some running
lights, wheel well trim surrounds and a red dual pinstripe. This
drops us off at the front doors, straight and true, more below the
belt line trim, pinstripe and now rocker trim moving rearward to
two more doors. This rear set of doors backs up to the rear
quarter, and the 2 bedroom apartment sized trunk with a single
cathedral styled rear taillight on each corner. Another big
pristine bumper, and some rear panel trimmings and a horizontal
reflector is way back, and up top a padded vinyl landau styled top
for the rear passenger area roof. This sports an opera light on the
B pillar and an oval opera window in the C pillar. Wire wheels in
chrome splendor cover all 4 corners, and now you too can be the
escort to the Belle-of-the-ball.
Interior
A fine mix of tufted crushed velour, red smooth vinyl, wood
applique trimmings and of course more chrome more applique and some
red carpet on the bottoms, and we have just opened the door. Here a
plethora of toggles await your fingers to tickle and actuate the
windows, locks, mirrors, and seats. Slipping inside on the driver's
side I can view the long hood and it actually makes me feel
important. I also feel comfort due to the pillowed, tufted, dual
cushioned, buttoned crushed velour big daddy bucket seats dyed in
deep red. Massive armrests fold down, and I could nearly fall
asleep, although there is not a TV to prompt me to do so...but I
digress...Looking forward toward the original dash, plenty more
wood applique in a fanned burl grain houses the instruments and
knobs and switches. This plays with some more red covered vinyl and
a padded dashtop also in red. Super clean would best describe this
dash, which has a brushed aluminum speedometer located directly in
front of the original steering wheel. Climate controls, power
antenna, AM/FM radio, a Cartier digital clock, all are inserted for
your pleasures while driving this land yacht. Wonderful fluffy red
carpet covers all floors front and rear, and a really nice red
headliner in tight vinyl is covering the inside of the roof. In
back an expanse of red velour in extra large bench seat with
individual pillows and another central fold down arm rest, lets the
back passengers be in their own world as it goes by through the
opera windows.
Drivetrain
A heave of the long hood, and an original unrestored engine bay
with original numbers matching engine all showing nice patina and
slight aging appear before our wondering eyes. This is a big 400ci
V8 is topped with a 4-barrel carburetor and has an automatic
transmission on back.
Undercarriage
Low road miles and garaging have left us with just a light coating
of surface rust on some of the usual suspects, but all structurally
solid all around. Plenty of undercoating covers the wheel wells,
floorpans and rockers. Coil over front suspension with disc brakes
show up front, and on back, A arms and shocks with drum brakes
provide the ride. The underside pans of the engine and transmission
show some corrosion and surface rust, but not a drip in sight!
Drive-Ability
I put my multicolored plaid pants on with a pink Izod golf shirt
for the ride, threw the clubs in the pristine lined trunk, and was
off to the test track, then a round on the links. At the track, the
car was totally in charge with smooth ride, nice acceleration and
an unnoticeable shift of the automatic transmission. It cruised
just swimmingly, and all it was happy motoring. I never did get
that round of golf in, however turned lots of heads on this test
drive, but then maybe it was my attire? Nah it was this big piece
of Detroit iron I was behind the wheel of...OK?
Low miles have been good to this car since its build in 1979.
Please note, the title reads exempt on the mileage. Just a big
beauty, luxurious, large and ready for some more long-time
enjoyment. Straight, rust free, and a pleasure to navigate around
the roads, but use your horn when doing so...OK!
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.