Vehicle Description
The Lincoln Mark VIII is coming into its own on the classic car
market - this example even has an AACA award tag in the grille!
It's not a particularly old vehicle, and in fact, this 1993 example
has only recently started to qualify for vintage registration in
most states that offer it. But the reason for such a quickly gained
appreciation is that no other car from this era seems to capture
the same magic from sleek lines, classic luxury, confident
handling, and multi-valve V8 power.
The Mark series Lincolns have always been about providing
upper-class style in an attractive coupe form. But this final
evolution did it just a bit better. They could give it
traditionally good looks without having to stand on tradition. For
example, the clean and straight grille plays a prominent role in
the front end, just like its predecessors. But this is nicely
sloped and integrated to be a visual bridge between the bumper and
the wraparound headlights. You'll see these little details around
the design where everything is thoughtfully integrated, right down
to the classic continental curve in the trunk. The result is a car
that you know is a Lincoln, and also, you know, they wanted to set
a new benchmark with its style. This example upholds this stylish
image with its timelessly elegant black paint. It's likely the
factory application, and there's a low odometer - averaging about
2500 miles annually. So you get a combination of good care and less
use that makes for an attractive cruiser. And we love how the
wheels give you a modern take on traditional luxury with the
20-spoke factory alloys that look as if wire wheels were given a
turbo upgrade.
The interior fits the theme of this car perfectly. It has a swoopy
style where the dash flows right into the design of the doors for a
thoughtful feeling. And while the top of the dash is quite
symmetrical, the lower portion is tilted towards the driver as a
permanent declaration that you are the most important one in this
personal luxury coupe. Black leather is a timelessly elegant style,
especially when it shows good care, as in this example. So the
whole car feels quite inviting. There's even good space in the back
seat, including useful legroom, shoulder belts, and plenty of
plushness. So taking more than one passenger in this coupe is easy.
But as the contoured dash suggests, the driver is the priority. You
get a power-adjusting seat, a tilt steering column, and a
crisp/clean set of readouts. It's an easy reach to all the best
features, like a sunroof, power windows, power locks, cruise
control, an electric rear defogger, keyless entry/alarm, a premium
AM/FM/CD stereo, and automatic climate control with cold-blowing
air conditioning. There's even a retro-cool trip computer with a
readout at the top of the dash.
The Mark VIII was a flagship car, so it received one of the best
motors. It was Lincoln's version of the 4.6-liter Modular V8. This
is the 32-valve DOHC version related to power cars like the Mustang
Mach 1 and SVT Cobra. So it certainly has the potential to be
upgraded into one of the coolest/sleekest sleepers around. Still,
this powerhouse uses its versatility to be a better Lincoln in this
example. It has a swift and smooth operation, so you can describe
the driving experience as "effortless." That's why the four-speed
automatic transmission shifts smoothly into overdrive. Out on the
road, the fully independent suspension, smooth power steering,
supple air ride, and four-wheel disc brakes make for a great grand
touring coupe.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and service
manuals. There is something irresistibly attractive about a
personal luxury coupe done in premium full midnight limo style.
That's why this preserved young classic is already an AACA regional
award winner. Call now!
