Search Results for: Bill Blass

Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»

7,875 Original Miles! 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»

Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Mark V

Like your favorite pair of old shoes – the ones that you’ve had forever and have more wrinkles than they should and your spouse won’t let you wear them in public – that’s sort of the situation with this… more»

Bill Blass Edition: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII

If you don’t know much about Bill Blass, Road & Track did a great story on his life which is really worth reading. He wasn’t just some fancy designer doing clothes for rich women. This 1990 Lincoln Mark VII… more»

Bill Blass Edition? 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7

This one’s a head-scratcher. The seller has this one listed as a 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Bill Blass Edition but I can’t find any information on there ever being a Bill Blass Edition Mercury Cougar. A Lincoln Mark V,… more»

Bicentennial Boat: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mk IV Bill Blass

For the fans of big Lincoln personal-luxury cars from the ’70s, we present to you a ’76 Continental Mk IV Designer Edition, and this mostly-original example is available here on craigslist in Dayton, Ohio. Thank you to Roger for… more»

The Other 5.0! 1988 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass

Still looking fresh today, the Lincoln Mark VII introduced multiple automotive “firsts.” The 1984 Mark VII became the first vehicle in North America to feature aerodynamic composite headlights. Electronic four-channel anti-lock brakes first appeared on the Mark VII in… more»

BF Classified: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass

Price: $5,500Location: Tampa, FLMileage: 92,000Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: This an all original Florida car, I found it in a garage and it is very clean and runs and drives very well. The electronic dash went out and the… more»

Bill Blass’ Pickup: Lincoln Continental Mark VII

The Lincoln Continental Mark VII is one of those cars that’s a bit of a sleeper at the moment for collectors. With handsome looks and reliable 5.0L V8 power, it has the makings of a cheap collector car you… more»

Designer Barn Find: 1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition

The seller of this snazzy two-tone Lincoln is playing coy with the facts (or maybe they simply don’t know), but I won’t: label snobs, we have ourselves a Bill Blass edition here! I’ve written about the Designer Series Marks… more»

One Of…One? Bill Blass Lincoln Mark VII Diesel

The one-of-one is an exaggeration, but likely not by much: this 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII is not only a rare Bill Blass edition, but it also features the BMW-derived turbodiesel powerplant! Seriously, that was a rare configuration when this… more»

1989 Lincoln Mark VII: Bill Blass Special

The Lincoln Mark VII is a bit newer than we typically feature on Barn Finds, but if there’s a car that might someday become a hotter ticket than it is now, I feel this big-body coupe makes a compelling argument for… more»