The 1978 Lincoln Continental Lowrider stands as one of the ultimate
"land yachts" in lowrider culture. Measuring nearly 19.5 feet long
in its factory form, this generation of the Lincoln Continental
(including the massive Mark V coupe and the Town Car sedan)
provides a massive canvas for custom automotive art. When slammed
to the pavement using adjustable suspensions, these titans command
an undeniable, king-of-the-road presence.Anatomy of a '78 Lincoln
Lowrider- The Silhouette: Builders love the factory
lines---featuring a prominent, Rolls-Royce-inspired chrome grille,
hidden headlights, sharp angular fenders, and the signature rear
trunk spare tire hump.- Suspension: Because of the vehicle's
massive weight and frame size, builders install heavy-duty
hydraulic pumps (often powered by large multi-battery banks in the
trunk) or high-end adjustable air-ride setups to pull off
tail-dragging stances and three-wheel motions.- Wheels & Tires:
They are traditionally modified with small-diameter, tight-spoke
deep-dish wire wheels (such as Daytons) wrapped in ultra-narrow
white-wall tires.- Paint & Finish: While some builders prefer
preserving the original 90% factory paint for a "survivor lowrider"
look, others coat the expansive body panels in multi-tone candy
flake, intricate pinstriping, and gold leafing.- Under the Hood:
These heavy luxury cruisers are typically powered by Ford's massive
6.6L (400 cu in) V8 or the powerhouse optional 7.5L (460 cu in) V8
engine. Though low on factory horsepower due to late-70s emissions
regulations (roughly 150--210 hp), they produce massive low-end
torque perfect for cruising slow and low.
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