Vehicle Description
This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is a rare offering with
the size and formal style of the sedan, but it delivers it in an
even more personal two-door package. And this V8 Lincoln has such a
clean and correct time capsule style that you'll even be looking on
eBay for 8-track cartridges to complete the retro-cool cruiser
feel.
You might have a few Lincoln coupes from 1979, but those will
usually be Mark V cars. This is the plusher and far rarer Town
Coupe. These cars look especially nice because they take the regal
hidden headlights and square-jaw lines of the Continental sedan and
apply them to a more personal luxury vehicle. It makes for an
exclusive classic of true luxurious classics, and so it's nice to
have an example like this that's so distinctly vintage. The color
holds close to 1979's Diamond Blue. The respray has the right
amount of maturity you want on a classic like this, and so do
pieces like the trim and color-coordinated vinyl roof. This helps
tell the story of a coupe that spent over 25 years in storage. It
has been properly resurrected to remain a strong cruiser, but the
fit of everything from the big doors to the small headlight covers
tell the story of a coupe that has seen less use and wear. And the
details remain impressive everywhere, from the smooth wheel cover
to the golden insignia inlay in the quarter windows.
Open the door, and you'll see the luxury that could only come from
the 1970s. The light blue velour seats are exceptionally nice, with
the pillow top design is just as comfy as it looks. There are even
armrests, front & rear, for true individual luxury. Vintage
elegance is all about the atmosphere it creates. So you have plenty
of matching wood-like trim, the front seats individually power
adjust, and there are the nice factory extras like cruise control,
the AM/FM 8-track stereo, a tilt steering column, power locks, and
power windows. The Cartier clock is still gleaming in the dash, and
the courtesy lights are working. The only upgrades you'll find are
subtle ones, like upgraded air conditioning with newer components
and R134a refrigerant. So, your overall impression will be a
classic luxury Lincoln that retains a premium time capsule
atmosphere.
Under the hood is Ford's 400 cubic-inch V8, and this was the
right-sized motor for its time. It was an era when car companies
were getting their power zapped, but these mighty Cleveland engines
still gave you the kind of torque that people put trailer hitches
on their Continentals. This example looks clean, honest, and
maintained. And the way it fires up and runs reaffirms that this
was resurrected from its slumber correctly and has seen quality
care. Lincoln paid close attention to making this a terrific
cruiser when new, so it remains effortless today. This is due to
the three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, and front discs.
This rare Town Coupe has the smooth and supple ride you want in a
classic boulevard machine. And not only does it cruise comfortably
near or far, but this one also has a bit of a barn find story to
tell everywhere you go. This is a lot of distinction for a small
price. Call now!
