Vehicle Description
1979 Lincoln Town Car Sedan
The Continental Mark Series began with the Continentals built from
1939 until 1948. After an eight year hiatus, the Continental MK II
was introduced as a stand-alone brand which built this car from
1956 until 1957. The Continental MK III...another of the world's
most beautiful designs challenged the Cadillac Eldorado running
almost neck-to-neck. The Continental MK IV stole the entire world's
heart from 1972 until 1976; it IS the world's most beautiful
automotive design. And last but not least...the Continental MK V
precludes the notable Continental Mark Series built in the
traditional manner.
For consignment, the last of the true American large luxury cars
coming to us to grace our halls. We give you this long, big, huge,
wonderfully comfortable, opulent, steel paneled, silver, (Dove Gray
actually), high dollar 4 door Lincoln Town Car from 1979 and right
out of Florida which is FL. (Actually I mean OK but that's
Oklahoma). It's also an original 56,874 title verified mileage car
and is so as after the original owner passed away, the wife deemed
it too large and sold it to a funeral home as the lead procession
car, eventually ending up in the capable hands of our
consignor.
Exterior
Dressed up to the nines this square and rectangle gentleman dressed
up in an afternoon Dove Gray suit with lots-o-trimmings in near
perfect chrome. With barely a ding on the straight steel large
panels and with fastidiously minded gaps, you have arrived. We do
note some light bubbling in the lower body extremities but nothing
to detract from the overall style and beauty. The big square front
chromed grille and old fashion styled faux radiator surround topped
with the Lincoln star and flanked by hidden headlights, corner
signal lights wrapped in horizontal ribbings, and a massive
mirror-like bumper below, this is only the beginning. Moving back
we can take a drive on the large hood and front quarters which have
below the belt line trim in chrome and gray 3 dimensional vinyl.
Along the way, some running lights, wheel well trim surrounds and
shiny rocker panel covering are noted. This drops us off at the
front doors, straight and true with more below the belt line trim,
and now that chromed rocker trim is moving rearward to two more
doors. This rear set of doors backs up to the rear quarter, and the
4 bedroom apartment sized trunk with a single cathedral styled rear
taillight on each corner. Another big pristine bumper, and some
rear panel trimmings and a horizontal reflector is way back, and up
top a padded vinyl landau styled top for the rear passenger area
roof. This sports a vertical opera light on the B pillar and an
oval opera window in the C pillar. Turbine style aluminum wheels in
all their splendor cover all 4 corners, and now you too can be the
escort to the belle-of-the-ball.
Interior
A fine mix of deep blue tufted crushed velour, blue molded smooth
vinyl , wood applique trimmings and of course more chrome more
applique and some blue carpet on the bottoms, and we have just
opened the door. Here a plethora of toggles await your fingers to
tickle and actuate the windows, locks, mirrors and seats. Slipping
inside on the driver's side I can view the long hood and it
actually makes me feel important. I also feel comfort due to the
pillowed, tufted, dual cushioned, buttoned crushed velour big daddy
bucket seats dyed in deep blue with a central button and some
flourish embroidery. Massive armrests fold down, and I could nearly
fall asleep, although there is not a TV to prompt me to do so...but
I digress... Looking forward toward the original dash, plenty more
wood applique in a beautiful burl grain houses the instruments and
knobs and switches. This plays with some more blue covered vinyl
and a padded dash top also in blue. Super clean would best describe
this dash, which has a brushed aluminum speedometer located
directly in front of the original steering wheel. Climate controls,
power antenna, AM/FM/Cassette radio, and a Cartier clock all are
inserted for your pleasures while driving this land yacht.
Wonderful fluffy blue carpet covers all floors front and rear, and
a really nice blue headliner in tight vinyl is covering the inside
of the roof. In back, an expanse of blue velour covers an extra
large bench seat with individual pillows and another central fold
down armrest. This all lets the back passengers be in their own
world as it goes by through the opera windows.
Drivetrain
A heave of the long hood, and an original and unrestored engine bay
with original engine, all showing nice patina and slight aging
appear before our wandering eyes. This is a big 400ci V8 topped
with a 4-barrel carburetor and has an automatic 3-speed C6
transmission on back. The rear axle is from Ford and is a 9 inch
2.75 geared version.
Undercarriage
Low road miles and garaging have left us with just a light coating
of surface rust on some of the usual suspects, but all structurally
solid all around. Lots of patina is also present. Plenty of
undercoating covers the wheel wells, floor pans and rockers.
Independent coil spring front suspension with power disc brakes
show up front, and on back is a 4 link with coil springs and power
drum brakes providing the ride and stopping power. The underside
pans of the engine and transmission show some corrosion and surface
rust, but not a drip in sight!
Drive-Ability
I put my multicolored plaid pants on with a pink Izod golf shirt
for the ride, threw the clubs in the pristine lined trunk, and was
off to the test track, then a round on the links, ( yes the life of
a writer here at the Classic Auto Mall). At the track the car was
totally in charge with smooth ride, nice acceleration and an
unnoticeable shift of the automatic transmission. It cruised just
swimmingly, and all it was happy motoring. I noticed the AC did not
blow cold. theheadlights do not cycle to high beams as the actuator
is stuck, and the power locks need looking into to function. I
never did get that round of golf in, however I turned lots of heads
on this test drive, but then maybe it was my attire? Nah it was
this big piece of Detroit iron I was behind the wheel of..OK?
Low miles have been good to this car since its build in 1979. Just
a big beauty, luxurious, large and ready for some more long time
enjoyment. Straight, rust free, and a pleasure to navigate around
the roads, but use your horn when doing so. Now out of my
plebe...
9Y82S619130
9-1979
Y-Wixom, MI Assy Plant
82-Town Car Sedan
S-400ci V8 2bbl 166hp
619130-Sequential Unit Number
