Vehicle Description
Despite decades of engineering progress, nobody has managed to
duplicate the floating, effortless feeling of a true American
Luxury car like this 1977 Lincoln Mark V. With a giant V8 up front,
chiseled features, and a long list of features, this is as close as
you're going to find to the ultimate American luxury car
experience. If you were at the top of the world in 1977, THIS is
what you drove.
With such careful maintenance on this car, you know the bodywork is
in good shape. Body gaps and fit are still just as the assembly
line workers bolted it together, and the paint is as nice as 1977
technology would allow, although there are the expected signs of
age. The color is elegant and sophisticated and doesn't date the
car as badly as some of the other choices available in 1977, making
this one a great choice for the serious collectors, and a
professional buff would really make it shine once again. The
original burgundy vinyl padded half-roof remains in outstanding,
unblemished condition thanks to years of careful ownership, and the
chrome is in great shape and there sure is a lot of it! Lenses, the
hood ornament, and the rub strips along the lower flanks of the car
are all in great condition. And yes, the folding headlights work
properly. We see a lot of these cars, and this one is better than
most.
Inside, the burgundy cloth interior is the epitome of '70s fashion
and luxury. Sure, it looks a little bit like Hugh Hefner's living
room, but you can't argue with the preservation and amazing comfort
levels. You are enveloped by a soft power driver's seat, which
offers plenty of support for long-haul cruising, making this a
fantastic road trip car. There are a lot of controls for all the
power options, ranging from power windows and locks, to cruise
control on the steering wheel, to the beautiful clock nestled into
the dash. Of course, A/C and a tilt wheel are included, and the
original radio is in the dash but has been supplanted by an
AM/FM/CD unit underneath. Deep pile carpet and tons of sound
insulation reduce wind noise to little more than a whisper and
there's simply nothing else that feels like one of these '70s land
barges. Even the trunk shows well, with mouse fur mats and what may
be the original space saver spare tire with a complete jack
assembly.
Lincoln's 460 V8 won the displacement war, as Cadillac downsized to
a 425 V8 in 1977. Entirely original and showing proper maintenance,
the engine bay is packed with wires and hoses, all dedicated to
making the big Lincoln waft along in eerie silence. The big V8
makes enough torque to give the sensation of limitless
acceleration, much like an electric motor, and drives the power
accessories without hesitation. Hoses, belts, and other routine
maintenance items have been replaced, but for the most part it's
100% stock and original under the hood. A C6 3-speed automatic
shifts almost imperceptibly, and with 2.73 gears in the 9-inch rear
end, this car is as great a highway cruiser as you'd expect. It's
super clean underneath, obviously coming from a southern climate,
and it sits on big 235/75/15 whitewall radials and simple hubcaps
for a classic Lincoln look.
The world will never again see cars like this, and you'll be amazed
by how well this one looks, drives and handles. Lincoln knew what
it was doing when it built this car, and one drive will show you
the way. Call today!