NEW PRICE! 59,870 original miles. All options including sunroof
and turbine wheels. Extensive recent maintenance including exhaust,
shocks, and custom tires. Runs and drives superbly, ready to
enjoy!
This beautiful 1977 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 59,870 original miles. The Dove Gray color
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 in Florida, which means no winters, not salt, and no rust in
any of the usual spots.! The only issues might be some faint
micro-blisters on the hood, but they’re all but invisible unless
you go looking for them, and perhaps a small smudge where part of
the burgundy pinstripe was rubbed away. Quite honestly, you won’t
find many 40-year-old cars that look better than this.
The chrome is, of course, in excellent condition with only the most
modest signs of age, and the padded roof is original and quite
nice. You’ll also note the opera windows show “Cartier,” indicating
that this is the top-of-the-line Cartier edition (many enthusiasts
wrongly believe that the presence of a Cartier clock makes a car a
Cartier edition—all Mark Vs had Cartier clocks). This is a big car
that delights in showing you its details.
The leather interior is in excellent order, showing only minor
comfort marks that are well within expectations for age and
mileage, very plush carpets that are protected by a set of
heavy-duty mats, and perhaps most surprisingly, a dash pad that
hasn’t been cooked by the sun (while in Florida, this car was
surely garaged). The door panels are also original and there’s some
minor discoloration on the arm rests, which is pretty typical, but
otherwise it’s quite nice. There’s plenty of faux wood on the dash,
door panels, and steering wheel, which warms up the otherwise
monochromatic interior, and it appears that this car has virtually
every available option: automatic climate control, cruise control,
power windows, locks, seats, and mirrors, a reclining passenger’s
seat, an AM/FM/8-track stereo radio, twilight sentinel and auto
dimmer system, and a glass moon roof, which remains fully
operational. 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.
With just 59,000 or so original miles, this car’s 460 cubic inch V8
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 a
basic 4-barrel carburetor helps build power and 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, if not detailed
for show. 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.
Looking underneath, you might be surprised by its specifications:
dual exhaust, big front and rear sway bars, and 4-wheel disc
brakes, making the Mark V a surprisingly competent machine under
all conditions. A C6 3-speed automatic 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 2.73 gears inside, which is part of why
this car is such a tremendous highway cruiser. The exhaust system
is recent and was custom-built by an exhaust shop to exactly
duplicate the original, complete right down to new catalytic
converters and even the separate ground straps! The undercarriage
is completely original but remains in great shape, more evidence of
a life lived someplace warm and dry. 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 Diamondback twin whitewall radials
that were custom made to emulate the unique Goodyear Polysteel
Radials original on the car, a design exclusive to the Mark V.
This car also includes books, manuals, and the original Cartier
plaque for the dashboard, which was removed by the second owner (it
has the first owner’s name on it).
Big ‘70s luxury cars are a growing segment of the hobby and this
Lincoln is very easy to like. 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!
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