Vehicle Description
1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition Why This Vehicle is Special
The '70s had a lot of big luxury two-door cars, but none were nicer
than the 1979 Lincoln Continental Bill Blass Mark V like we have
here for sale at Skyway Classics. This 1979 Lincoln Continental
Mark V Bill Blass Edition is one of 6,720 produced for its model
year and has a carriage roof, power windows, power steering and
brakes, a Cartier clock, and air conditioning. Power is provided by
a 400ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. This
two-tone blue and white Mark V has been garage kept and has
effortless power, incomparable ride quality, and a bigger-than-life
persona. Features 1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition 400
cubic-inch V8 Ford Blue engine enamel on the block, intake, and
heads Factory air cleaner assembly 0riginal but maintained engine
compartment Three-speed automatic transmission Air Conditioning
Power Brakes Power Steering Front Disc Brakes Interior features
white leather seating with Midnight Blue accents Matching folding
front armrests and door panels Dark blue carpeting Dashboard
trimmed in walnut wood-tone Power windows, power steering, power
front seats, AM/FM radio Cruise control Cartier clock Original
Two-Tone Midnight Blue Metallic and White finish Hood ornament
Chrome waterfall grille Carriage Roof Concealed quad headlamps
Spare tire trunk lid with a Bill Blass monogram Factory 15-inch
turbine-style cast aluminum wheels Whitewall tires Mechanical Under
the hood is the numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch V8 that looks all
original painted in original Ford Blue engine enamel on the block,
intake, and heads. The 400ci V8 was rated at 179 horsepower and 315
lb-ft of torque when new. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a C6
3-speed automatic transmission and a column-mounted shift lever. It
also has Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Front Disc
Brakes, a highway-friendly rear end gear, nice-sounding exhaust
system and rides on factory 15-inch turbine-style cast aluminum
wheels and whitewall tires at all four corners. Interior The
interior features dark blue carpeting and white leather seating
with Midnight Blue accents and matching folding front armrests and
door panels. The dashboard is trimmed in walnut wood-tone applique.
Amenities include power windows, power steering, power front seats,
air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, and cruise control.
Instrumentation is framed by a two-spoke steering wheel and
consists of an 80-mph speedometer, a gear selection window, a
Cartier clock, and a fuel gauge. The interior looks luxurious and
original, and with that in mind it's in remarkable condition. The
back seat is as spacious as many full-sized cars today, and the
giant trunk is outfitted with mats and the car has a car cover.
Exterior If you want a great American luxury car with big block
power and a great look, our Mark V looks sweet all over the long,
wide, and stylish body. The body wears its original Two-Tone
Midnight Blue Metallic and White finish with a hood ornament,
chrome waterfall grille, gold accent striping, white Carriage Roof,
concealed quad headlamps and a spare tire trunk lid with a Bill
Blass monogram. This car is very well preserved and has obviously
been properly maintained all its life. The finish is glossy and
rich, just the way you'd expect from a high-end luxury car.
Conclusion The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
we have here at Skyway Classics is a low mileage example of what
luxury and performance cars were all about back in the seventies.
With great collector status, these cars are iconic machines, the
likes of which we'll never see again. For fans of luxury, few cars
can touch the effortless ease of these bygone days of personnel
luxury cars. Please call us at 941-254-6608. Disclaimer Information
found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of
the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it
from. Some Photos, materia
