For Sale: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V in Saugatuck, Michigan

1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector Series - 29,554 Original Miles - Holley Sniper EFI Upgrade - Highly Original Survivor
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This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector Series is an incredibly well-preserved, low-mileage example of luxury automotive history. Showing just 29,554 original miles, this special edition Lincoln is an absolute time capsule. Manufactured by Ford Motor Company in January 1979 (01-79), this vehicle was configured as a top-of-the-line Passenger Coupe (65D) and stands as a remarkably complete survivor from the pinnacle of late-70s American luxury.

Factory Door Tag Decoding
Date (01-79): Built in January 1979.

Vehicle Identification Number (9Y89S680019): Built in Wixom, Michigan (Y), equipped with the original 400ci (6.6L) 2BBL V8 engine (S).

Body Code (65D): Mark V 2-Door Coupe.

Exterior Paint Code (3Q): Midnight Blue Metallic (Exclusive to the Collector Series).

Vinyl Roof Code (YQ): Midnight Blue Valino Grain Landi Vinyl Roof.

Interior Trim Code (F4B): Luxury Midnight Blue cloth interior.

Air Conditioning (A): Factory Manual Comfort Air Conditioning.

Radio Code (U): AM/FM Stereo with Search-Tune Electronic Radio and Quadrasonic 8-Track Tape Player.

Axle Code (B): 2.75:1 Ratio Traction-Lok (Limited-Slip) Rear Axle.

Transmission Code (U): C6 3-Speed Select-Shift Automatic Transmission.

DSO Code (32): Cincinnati District Sales Office.

Body, Paint & Structural Condition
The structural integrity of this massive American cruiser is spectacular. There is absolutely no structural rust or sign of body filler anywhere that we can detect on the vehicle, and the underbody remains remarkably clean. Our digital paint gauge confirms that the deep Midnight Blue Metallic finish is entirely original factory paint. Because it is the original finish from 1979, it exhibits some completely honest, minor character blemishes, including standard road rock chips, areas of light factory paint checking, and a couple of spots near the trunk lid where the clear coat has baked out and become dull over time. The matching Valino grain vinyl roof remains beautifully preserved. The car sits straight, retains excellent glass and brightwork, and rides on tires that remain in good shape.

Modern Performance Upgrade & Mechanicals
While the engine bay houses the car's original, numbers-matching 400 cubic inch V8 engine, it has been modernly enhanced for maximum turn-key reliability. The restrictive factory carburetor setup has been upgraded with a self-tuning Holley Sniper Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. The Sniper system is fully adjustable via its handheld controller, allowing the car to fire up with total ease, warm up instantly, and run beautifully with modern drivability. Power is sent cleanly through the robust C6 automatic transmission, which shifts exactly as it should. Out on the open road, this Mark V delivers a cloud-like ride, tracking smoothly, cornering evenly, and coming to a stop nice and straight. Please note that while the factory air conditioning system is fully intact and operational, it is currently not blowing cold.

Interior Luxury & Functionality
The Midnight Blue luxury cabin is in amazing condition throughout-presenting even nicer than the low mileage would suggest. The plush seating surfaces, door panels, headliner, and deep-pile carpeting show virtually zero wear. The interior is completely smoke-free with no unwanted smells or signs of past smoking inside. All power accessories function exactly as originally intended, including the power windows, power seats, gauges, and factory electronics. This rare Collector Series is a turn-key, heavily optioned cruiser that is fully dialed in for the street or the local show circuit.

Contact Us By Call or Text Anytime!! Chicago Car Club - 312-420-3696

PLEASE BE SURE TO WATCH OUR DETAILED YOUTUBE VIDEO! Visit our website for even more high-resolution photos, including full engine and underbody photos as well!