Vehicle Description
31,404 original miles. Beautiful Wedgewood Blue with matching cloth
interior. Loaded with options, everything works, extensive recent
service. Invisible upgraded Bluetooth stereo. Fantastic luxury that
has been loved since day one! This beautiful 1979 Mark V is one of
those beautifully preserved survivors that seem to show up now and
then, particularly from this era, and it shows just 31,404 original
miles. Perhaps it's because these cars were usually owned by
careful older caretakers who didn't drive far, but it's always
exciting to climb in and feel a car that's almost exactly as it was
decades ago. Wedgewood Blue is a timeless choice, far superior to
many of the earth tones of the era, making this Mark V more
desirable than most. As far as we can determine, it's wearing 100%
original paint, which has a soft shine that only time can create
and which looks exactly right on the big, flashy coupe. It appears
to have spent a majority of its life down south, which means no
winters, not salt, and no rust in any of the usual spots. The
massive doors open and close with an ease that you wouldn't expect
from something so big, although it does take a good slam to get
them closed simply because the weather seals are in such great
shape-this car seals up tight and feels like an isolation chamber
inside! The factory pinstripe accentuates the car's length and even
the plastic bumper fillers are in outstanding condition. Quite
honestly, you won't find many 45-year-old cars that look better
than this. The sumptuous blue cloth interior was the best you could
get in 1979, spacious yet intimate, and it's hard to believe that a
19-foot-long car could be considered a 'personal' car with two
doors. Yet here it is, in all its splendor. The upholstery is in
excellent order, showing only the most minor signs of use that are
well within expectations for age and mileage, very plush carpets
that are protected by a set of matching carpeted mats, and perhaps
most surprisingly, a dash pad that hasn't been cooked by the sun.
The door panels are also original and in great shape with none of
the usual cracking that often happens on these cars. There's plenty
of faux wood on the dash, door panels, and steering wheel, which
warms up the otherwise monochromatic interior, and no worries about
the steering wheel-it's in great shape under the leather wrap.
Angular and square, the instrument panel groups the controls ahead
of the driver, making everything easy to reach, and once you're
familiar with the layout, you'll find it easy to use. Everything
works thanks to a recent service-both seats motor back and forth,
the windows glide quietly up and down, and from behind the wheel,
it's easy to feel like a captain of industry in this car. A
powerful Bluetooth stereo has been installed, including upgraded
speakers and a hidden subwoofer in the spare tire in the trunk, and
it's all controlled from an app on your phone so the original radio
remains in the dash for an authentic look. The back seat looks
almost completely unused, and the trunk is as beautifully furnished
as the interior, including what might just be the original
full-sized spare tire with jack assembly. The only engine in the
1979 Mark V was a 400 cubic inch V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor-not
impressive for horsepower but just effortless in everything it
does, impossibly smooth, and with impeccable manners. It's the
ideal powerplant for a '70s land yacht. With just 31,000 or so
original miles, this one has never been opened up and owners of
similar vehicles will report that the engine will last virtually
forever with just basic maintenance. Emissions controls were not a
huge issue yet, so the carburetor never gets fussy, starting
quickly and idling smoothly even when cold. Throughout the engine
bay there are signs of proper maintenance and care, and that's
factory-issued Ford Blue engine enamel on the block and air
cleaner. It'd tidy, clean, and nicely preserved, complete with most
of the original decals on the valve covers. Extensive recent
servicing makes it a reliable travelling partner and there's
nothing this car loves more than to gobble up huge expanses of
highway on a long road trip. A C6 3-speed manual transmission is
robust and durable, shifting all but imperceptibly under normal
conditions; squeeze the accelerator and suddenly you find yourself
cruising at 60 MPH without much sensation at all. Out back there's
a heavy-duty Ford 9-inch rear end with 2.47 gears inside, which is
part of why this car is such a tremendous highway cruiser. The
exhaust system is recent so the sound is muted and smooth, not
rumbling and racy, just the way you'd want from your luxurious
Lincoln. The undercarriage is completely original but remains in
great shape, more evidence of a life lived someplace warm and dry.
There's a bit of surface scale on the heavy metal parts but no
issues with floors or critical support structures. New shocks are
fitted all around and the brakes have been recently serviced.
Optional 'turbine' aluminum wheels are unmarked and in excellent
shape and carry expensive new 235/75/15 whitewall radials that were
custom made to emulate the unique Goodyear Polysteel Radials
originally on the car. This car also includes books, manuals, and
some marketing materials for the 1979 Mark V, as well as receipts
for much of the recent work. Big '70s luxury cars are a growing
segment of the hobby and this Lincoln is very easy to like. Like
all hobby cars, it transports us back to an earlier time, one that
perhaps we remember from our youth, and there's surely no way to
get more sheetmetal for your dollar than this big Mark V. This is a
beautiful car, properly maintained, loaded with options, and in
great colors. If you want a first-class trip to the '70s, there's
no better way back than this. Call now! Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
