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 45th
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. 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.
