This is definitely one for the “Nicest One Left?” category, wow, what a gorgeous and like-new 1977 Lincoln Mark V. As if these cars weren’t desirable and nice already, finding one with just 6,444 miles on it is pretty amazing. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Crofton, Maryland and they have a $39,900 buy-it-now price listed or you can make an offer. Thanks to Ron D. for sending in this tip!
For the love of Frank Cannon, this is one nice car! For anyone gasping at the seller’s asking price, the equivalent new price today would be around $48,000, barely even into Toyota SUV territory let alone brand new Lincoln territory. According to Classic.com’s Market Trend, the average selling price today is just over $13,000 with the highest sale being $49,500. I can’t imagine any car being nicer than this one although maybe a designer edition in this condition could bring more money. I just configured a new Camry XSE V6 and it was $40,000, ouch.
Just to clear something up, Bill Conrad who played Frank Cannon on the early to mid-70s tv show, Cannon, didn’t drive a Mark V, he mainly drove a Mark IV as the show ended in 1976 the year before the 1977 Mark V came out. The Mark IV was a little smoother, less-crisp looking but beautiful as was the Mark III, my personal favorite. The Mark V was made for 1977, 1978, and 1979.
As expected, the interior is either a perfectly preserved original or it was restored by a top-notch restoration shop that has done work on cars headed for Pebble Beach in the past. Well, we know that it’s the first scenario, a perfectly preserved original interior. The seller says that everything works including the cold air-conditioning, but the clock runs intermittently, probably like it did right out of the showroom. Vehicle clocks in this era weren’t typically 100% perfect even when new.
The clean engine is Lincoln’s top offering for this model at this time, a Ford 460 cubic-inch V8 which by 1977 had just 208 horsepower and 356 ft-lb of torque. Expect it to run like new but don’t expect much more than 10 mpg, not that anyone buys a classic or vintage vehicle to get good mileage. This car is a bit over 19-feet long so check your garage first and then check your IRA to see if you can withdraw enough to buy this beauty. Have any of you owned a Lincoln Mark V?
Good write-up Scotty. For years (decades) I had no interest in personal luxury coupes like this Mark. Too big; too much chrome; poor space utilization; glitzy trim; over-styled; the list goes on. But now I kind of like them.
What changed? To me they just scream “70’s”, and are a representation of that era. And, what presence they now have. Nothing remotely like them in the market today.
I really enjoy taking leisurely cruises on rural back roads. This Mark would be great for said activity.
That V-6 Camry is sweet Scotty with 301 horsepower. Just a little confused seeing your name attached to all these Lincolns lately. We are used to seeing you doing write ups on Pacers, Pintos and Hornets.
Would removing the smog and tapping into more horsepower reduce the value of this beautiful car?
Removing smog would just yield slightly better MPG
Dual exhaust with dual catalytic converters would improve economy and performance. It would also keep it legal.
They came with dual exhaust and dual catalytic converters as standard. I had two freinds that each had one in the late 90’s. One was a Bill Blass edition.
These cars would just float on the highway. But did not pass gas stations .
The best part of this car is the automatic headlights where you can turn off the car and go out side to watch the covers go down.
I can’t see anybody paying that much for this car.
Anybody that had one can attest to the fact that it is not a $40,000 car.
I had the last Mark V , a 79 ,with the 460. It rides like a dream. Needs a buzzer to weak you up and remind you, you are driving a car. Had over 130 K on it, sold it because had to get myself a newer Town Car and have only a 3 car garage. Never had any mechanical problems, this car will last for another 100 miles if taken good care of it.
All models of Lincoln in 1979 had only the 400 V-8 engine. “If” yours had a 460, it was most likely a 1978.
6K miles and the tires have already been replaced as the tires on the car are not original.
IF the car was that well preserved it should still have the original tires.
40+ year old tires would not be safe to walk by let alone drive on.
Yeah, I’d be the first one to ride on 44yr old tires… smh.
Can’t happen. If you actually want to drive it anyway. Tires that old will at some point even just backing out of your garage, cause the tread to literally separate from the tire body, leaving you sitting on a round, black donut. And having that happen as you back out of your garage is infinitely more desirable than at 35 mph while driving it down the road. If you think this sounds like the voice of experience, you’d be right.
LOL And the original battery.
Also this was a CHEAP MARK V with the standard plain leather seating and no sunroof.
This looks like the base interior.
Maybe it was the pilot,but Frank Cannon had just ordered a Lincoln sedan.
No sunroof, no leaks.
Really might be nice to unleash the beast in this car. Increase compression, headers, duals with crossover, different cam, 1970 429 Cobra Jet heads, 4bbl carbs. At 40k though a bit pricey.
I had a 75 and a 76 Mark with the 460 engine and both were beautiful, comfortable and hugely powerful. I don’t race cars but I do like to “floor it” here and there just for the fun of it. The 460 is a very strong engine and will give you all the acceleration any normal driver would want. straight out of the factory. The seats were very comfortable and there was lots of legroom for my 6’2″ size in the front seat. Not so much in the back. The dog rode back there. Power everything was neat and the ac would freeze you right out of the car if you let it. In Florida we let it. Great sound from the radio and speaker system, a huge trunk if you travel and a large gas tank so you don’t get stranded on I-75 in the middle of nowhere. It got lousy gas mileage but all the comfort made up for that and if you have to count pennies for gas this is not your car. It had class too. People stopped and looked when you pulled up in this tuna boat. I have a recently purchased 81 Mark6 now that I’m just getting ready to work on. It has the puny little 302 engine in it and when you hit the gas pedal you wonder if it’s going to move or not. But the car needs very little work and everything works including the AC so I’ll have some fun driving it until I decide to sell it for another one. Great cars these older Lincolns and easy to work on. Not a lot of difference between the ’75 and the ’81 except for the horses. This car in the picture is very reasonably priced and to be in such cherry condition it’s a great investment that will surely appreciate over time.
For those that think keeping original tires on a 45 year old car is a good idea, I guess you will never do anything but move it on and off the trailer. Yes, for showing an all original low-mileage car there might be some attraction but the price is that the car is no longer driveable. 45 year old tires are totally dangerous and not worth the risk a running even at low speeds . I bought a 2200 mile 75 Cordoba a number of years back and did carefully drive it to the tire store to get the original tires replaced. The tires were Square and totally rough riding; halfway there I was thinking I probably should have had it moved on a flatbed. The ride home a new tires sure was enjoyable. LOL.
original tires are fine for Museum cars that never move. I enjoy driving all of my cars and I will always keep safe tires on them, both for myself and for everybody else out there.
I don’t know about this one. Taking a close look at the odometer, it looks like its been tampered with. I say this because if you look closely, the numbers don’t line up. The numbers read 06363. The 0 and 6 should definitely line up as well as the 363 that follow. The fact that the 0 appears to be lower than the 6 is telltale. And for the money, there’s a ’78 Diamond Jubilee with 13k for the same price. This is a nice car, and presents well, but I would make a thorough inspection before purchase, and certainly not at asking price. Also, the engine color seems to be on the light side. I remember a darker blue in these years. May just be the lighting.
They seem pretty straight to me. I don’t think the mechanical odometers of the era were finely tuned instruments. Further, I don’t necessarily buy into the argument that when the digits don’t line up nicely that it means the odometer has definitely been rolled back.
Having watching a professional that would adjust these odometers to a number that was better for the car. They are never turned back to a number they are always turned forward to a number. If tried to turn back it would break the gears and render the the thing useless. Always fun to watch a pro do this.
No moonroof, no half leather roof, not really a loaded car, colors are great, mileage exceptional, definitely collector quality, but I’d have to alter it to be happy and that would kill its originality
Brings back memories… I had a ’77 with the 460 and while it wasn’t a race car it scooted down the road with ease… I recall driving it from Delaware to Florida once on spring break… the car was so comfortable I didn’t even feel fatigued when I pulled in for the night in Georgia. After enjoying the Florida Keys for a week, I hopped back in and, being the end of a holiday, soon realized that there would be overnight stop as all the hotels were booked solid… I drove 24hrs straight back to Delaware, stopping for gas and Mountain Dew and coffee and a shower at a truck stop. I managed around 17 mpg on the interstate @ 70mph… not bad for a battleship. I am so tempted right now…
As Mark’s go, my favorite are the Mark lll
1972 Mark lV, (hate the 1973 Mark lV because of those horrid bumpers) Mark V and the Mark Vlll
The shrunken Mark Vl was horrible as were the Mark Vll.
Just my preference and opinion.
i fully agree even know i had a mark V i always liked the mark III the best
These cars just had incredible class and presence, unmatched by most everything made today. I recently bought a 75 continental 4 door with 35000 miles on it and mine had the original tires still. I kept the tires for posterity sake but put on new rubber for safety. These 460s can be woken up quite a bit with a mild cam set to straight up timing. Cam timing on these smuggler 460s was retarded 4 degrees which may have helped emissions but zapped the peppyness department. Not very hard to get another 100hp out of these old 460s. Like the mark v a lot, and prefer the 77 and 78. 79s with the 400 only just dont quite cut it for me.
Doggone spell check. Smogger 460 not smuggler. Where did the edit button go?
I agree with JAW and disagree with Bob. The mechanical odometers may not have been finely tuned instruments, but they worked well going forward. It’s when they were backed up that the numbers didn’t align well, Had to do with the gearing inside. So no, I don’t think the miles are accurate. So, a nice looking car but priced too high IMHO. (Does anyone ever have a dishonest opinion?)