Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars is proud to have some ELVIS in the house, there
is a connection to this beautiful time capsule, a fully loaded 1977
Lincoln Continental Mark V - "Bill Blass Designer Edition". Here we
go .... as per documentation provided this car was purchased new in
1977 by Elvis Presley himself from Foxgate Lincoln Mercury (Memphis
TN, - of course). The car was an immediate purchase request by
Elvis directly to the dealership and as a birthday gift to Elvis's
personal jeweler - the famed Lowell Hays. Duane Curtis (Sales Mgr.
at Foxgate Lincoln Mercury) personally delivered the car quickly to
Grace-land and there is documented testimony from him that Elvis
quickly grabbed the keys and enjoyed a drive just prior to gifting
it to his good friend Lowell. As per Duane this Lincoln was the
last car purchased by Elvis from the Foxgate dealership, and as we
all know Elvis died shortly after. The car remained with Lowell
Hays through the fall of 1978, then sold to Gary Selman who was an
avid Elvis collector and documented Elvis Memorial member. Gary was
diligent to research and gather as much documentation as possible
in a binder for this vehicle as well as having the car relocated to
the northeast. In 2015 the car was purchased by its current owner
who owns a modern and classic auto repair shop where it has
received great care and continued to share its history. Post "Mark
111" and "Mark IV", most might know this series "Mark V" of Lincoln
as the creme de la creme (best of the best) of domestic cruisers of
the 70's, highly optioned and available with special order designer
editions such as this one being the "Bill Blass" Edition. Mark V
marked the peak of Lincoln Luxury, engineering and performance of
the decade, this one has it all. This creme puff is powered by the
large 460 Cid/208Hp V8 mated with its 3-speed automatic
transmission with all accessories including AC of course. In full
Bill Blass attire this Lincoln holds the Cartier Clock, AM/FM
8-Track, Leather interior, factory installed CB, Power windows,
Power Seats, Power Trunk, Cruise Control, Power Glass Sunroof and
Cold AC (R12). Everything in this vehicle functions including the
hideaway headlight doors. The car currently shows 67,727 original
miles and is in amazing condition with no signs of any previous
body work or finish repair. Mechanically the car has received an
engine top end overhaul with factory style components including a
tune up and fluid changes. This car literally floats down the road
in true Lincoln fashion and certainly attracts attention with its
polished exterior shine. Grab your "Blue Suede Shoes", open the
Sunroof, turn up the ELVIS 8-Track and have some fun sharing the
story behind this classic. This vehicle would also make a great add
to any automotive collection especially ones linked to Elvis or the
Music Industry. This vehicle is located in Northern, NJ. Call Scott
at: (201) 483-0388.