Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to present this 1978
Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition. In 1978, Ford
Motor Company celebrated its 75th anniversary with two
commemorative cars, one being the Lincoln Continental Mark V
Diamond Jubilee Edition. They only produced a limited number with
production of 5,159 and only 2,557 finished in "Jubilee Gold". The
Diamond Jubilee option was an additional $8,000 option over the
base model making this the most expensive U.S. production car in
1978, coming in at a $22,000 sticker price at the dealership. With
this option came bucket seats with a console, Cartier clock,
special velour pillow interior with embroidered inserts,
vinyl-insert body side moldings, vertical bars on the grille,
bumper guards and rub strips, turbine-style cast aluminum wheel
vanes, and padded vinyl deck lid with matching vinyl-insert lock
cover, ebony wood-tone inserts on the instrument panel, door trim
panels, front seat backs, and console. Also, the outside edges of
the opera windows are beveled, and feature a Diamond Jubilee Script
with a simulated diamond chip laminated between the glass. This
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition is powered
by its Ford 460 CID V8 engine, backed by a C6 3-speed automatic
transmission, with only 13,768 original miles! Options on this 1978
Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition for sale
include: AM/FM Radio with Cassette Player, Air Conditioning, Power
Brakes (4-Wheel Disc Brakes), Power Steering, Power Windows, Power
Door Locks, Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Power Sunroof, Seat Belts,
Cloth Interior, Tilt Wheel, Aluminum Alloy Wheels, and White Wall
Radial Tires. If you are looking into owning a Lincoln Mark V, this
is the one to own. With low production numbers, low miles, and the
condition that this car is in, it is sure to be a great piece to
add to anyone's collection.This 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Diamond Jubilee Edition can be seen in great detail including 100+
HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For
additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (618)
271-3000 or email us at
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