For Sale: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V in Gainesville, Florida

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching 400ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in White with a matching Valino grain vinyl Landau roof over a Navy Blue cloth interior, this limited-production classic is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, CB microphones, build sheet, service records, sales brochure, and clear title.

Highlights

• One of 2,040 White Collector's Series edition Mark Vs built by Lincoln in 1979
• Cartier clock 
• Air conditioning 
• Cruise control

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Florida 

EXTERIOR

• White paint 
• White Valino grain vinyl Landau roof
• Gold pinstriping 
• Gold grille 
• Headlamp convenience group 
• Fender louvers 
• Chrome brightwork 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch turbine-style cast aluminum wheels 
• 235/75 Vervcelli Classic 787 whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Navy Blue cloth upholstery 
• Woodgrain trim 
• Power bucket seats
• Center console with lockable storage 
• Air conditioning 
• Cruise control 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering 
• Tilt steering column 
• Factory stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 80-mph speedometer
  • Cartier clock
  • Fuel gauge 
• Odometer shows 36,713 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 400 Cleveland V8
  • 179 horsepower 
  • 329 lb-ft of torque 
  • Two-barrel carburetor

Transmission

• Three-speed automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Carburetor has been rebuilt 
• All fluids have been changed 
• Air conditioning system was converted to R134a and rebuilt 
• Fuel filter has been changed
• Heater control valve has been replaced
• Newer hoses 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Master brake cylinder has been replaced

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• The miles to empty gauge is inoperable
• Factory paint on the exterior has a few blemishes
• The clock is inoperable
• Stereo is operable, but speakers fade in and out

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Owner's manual
• CB microphones
• Build sheet
• Service records
• Sales brochure