Vehicle Description
With a big personality and a big V8 to back it up, this 1978
Lincoln Continental Mark V owns the road with its imposing style
and executive-level comfort. And the way this retains the right
vintage style tells you it has been cared for correctly over the
decades.
We often think of drab earth-tone colors when it comes to 1970s
machines, but this luxury Lincoln has a terrific sense of timeless
style. It starts with the factory-correct white paint. It was
resprayed later in life to make sure the coverage remains
comprehensive. It currently has the right touch of aged-in style
for those who want to look like a glossy survivor, or just one
comprehensive detail should unlock a whole new wow factor. The
current luster in the finish already shows off the crisp lines and
well-fitting panels of this respected coupe. There's also opulence
in the details, like the Rolls-Royce inspired grille, classic
fender louver trim, hidden headlights, and intricate corner lights.
We love the look of the opera window in the middle of the half
vinyl roof. And the way that blue vinyl top coordinates with the
pinstriping is a masterstroke.
The Wedgewood Blue interior complements the exterior blue accents
perfectly. The doors, dash, headliner, and plush velour upholstery
continue the well-respected feeling of this classic Lincoln.
There's plenty of space to spread out, and plenty of desirable
features, including power windows and power locks. You get a
dual-spoke tilt steering wheel with cruise control buttons and a
wood-like trim that matches the dash. The layout is a reminder that
this is a personal luxury machine, and so all the controls are
centered around the driver. So you get an easy view to cool vintage
features like the AM/FM 8-track stereo and the Lincoln's hallmark
Cartier clock. Plus, there was a solid investment in the air
conditioner within the last few years to make sure it's blowing
nice and cold.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 460 cubic-inch V8. This is
important to have, because this was the final year for the biggest
of big blocks. It has a time capsule kind of style, right down to
the factory decals. But on this well-respected coupe you can also
tell it has received the right care over the years. That's why the
big V8 fires up readily and runs well. This has the torque that
keeps this smooth and confident everywhere from stoplights to
highway cruising. And it remains a luxury driver with Lincoln's
famously supple ride, power steering, a three-speed automatic
transmission, and the confident stopping of four-wheel power disc
brakes.
The sale comes with terrific paperwork, including the factory
buildsheet, title documentation, maintenance records, service
manuals, and the dealer invoice showing it sold new out of Alabama
all those decades ago. It's all part of a well-presented and
well-respected vintage package. So don't miss this deal, call
today!
