Vehicle Description
71,000 original miles. Three owners with known ownership history.
California car. One of only 304 white/white Collector Series Mark
Vs built. Nicely documented. These are growing in popularity so
grab a good one now!Perhaps Lincoln was a little prescient when
they called the last of the Mark Vs a 'Collector Series' because
these are some of the most popular '70s luxury cars on the market
today. The angular styling has aged rather well and there will
never again be land yachts like this roaming America's highways.
Almost 18 feet of 2-door coupe, which seems ridiculous to us today,
was the ultimate evidence that you had well and truly arrived in
1979. Code 9D White was the second most popular color after
Midnight Blue, and it looks great on the crisply folded Mark V
sheetmetal. Having been ordered new in California explains the
color choice and a lifetime out of the elements is reflected in the
excellent condition of both the paint and the bodywork underneath.
No harsh winters on this car, although the second owner was in
Minnesota and the third here in Ohio. It was obviously treated as
something special by its owners and it shows. There's a nice gloss
to the paint that is just right for a car approaching its 44th
birthday and details like the padded roof and weather seals remain
in excellent shape. There's also plenty of bright chrome that
shines up nicely and the lenses (including those ornate front
parking lights) are unchecked and clear. You'll note that in
addition to being a Collector Series, this car also has optional
gold trim, including the grille, bumper and side moldings, and
wheel accents. What makes this car a bit more unusual is the white
leather interior-most of the white cars received blue or burgundy
upholstery. We like the dark blue accents and the upholstery really
is in great shape with no splits or tears and only minor creasing
on the seating surfaces. The deep pile carpets are pure 1970s funky
but suit the Mark V just fine. You'll also note that the door
panels are in fine condition with no major cracking on the armrest,
which is always the first place to show issues. This car came
loaded with accessories and options, including A/C, power locks,
seats, and windows, remote mirrors with a driver's side thermometer
(a $28 option!), cruise control, tilt steering column, a trip
computer, and a decent-sounding AM/FM/8-track stereo system.
Everything works except the clock, which isn't unusual. Even things
like the automatic headlights and power antenna are operational.
Nice! The back seat is spacious and looks hardly used and the
headliner is taut and unmarked. In back, there's a beautifully
upholstered trunk (even the lid is carpeted) with matching dark
blue carpets as well as a full-sized spare tire and jack
assembly.The only engine available in 1979 was a 400 cubic inch V8
with a 2-barrel carburetor. It isn't a powerhouse, but it makes
smooth, quiet torque that suits the Mark V's luxury mission just
fine. It also makes for a fine highway cruiser, because once it's
up to speed, it'll stay there until the tank is empty. The engine
bay is very original and quite clean, with factory markings,
decals, and hardware still visible throughout. It has been properly
maintained and runs beautifully, with easy starts, a nice idle, and
a purring V8 soundtrack from what appears to be the original
exhaust system. The bright aluminum and galvanized bits under the
hood are more evidence that this car has never seen winter weather
and you'll note that the A/C has been converted to R134a
refrigerant for easy service in the future. The C6 3-speed
automatic transmission offers almost imperceptible shifts and is
incredibly durable, so this car should be able to be enjoyed for
years to come. There's also a big disc brake at all four corners
and 2.73 gears in the rear end make it the superb highway cruiser
that it is. Note that the floors and rockers are in excellent
condition with no rot and as I mentioned, we believe that's the
original exhaust system which still sounds smooth and quiet.
Factory alloy wheels are in excellent shape with no curb rash and
carry 235/75/15 whitewall radials.Documentation is excellent,
including the original owner's manual and folder, original
OwnerCard, window sticker, Marti Report, ownership history, and
more. In terms of sheer sheetmetal-per-dollar, the Mark V is hard
to beat. But that undersells the car, because these are really fine
road cars that recall an era that we'll never see again. If you
were there, you get it, and if you want to see what it was really
like to be a captain of industry at the helm of your own land
yacht, this Mark V is a fantastic choice. Call today!Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
