The words affordable and luxury typically don’t appear in the same sentence within the automotive world. However, this 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC breaks that rule. It presents well for its age, has a known history, and its odometer shows 73,000 original miles. It is a turnkey proposition, and with the seller setting their price at $8,000, parking it in your garage won’t break the bank. If you are tempted, you will find the Lincoln listed here on Craigslist in Spofford, New Hampshire. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this fantastic survivor.
Lincoln introduced the Mark VII in August 1983 for the 1984 model year. It remained in production until 1992, with the LSC (Luxury Sport Coupe) forming an integral part of the range. The first owner ordered this LSC in 1991, choosing to cloak its panels in Code UA Midnight Black Clearcoat. This Lincoln might be a luxury model, but the paint shade combines with the 16″ BBS-style alloy wheels and their color-matched mesh centers to give the Mark VII a touch of muscle. The seller is this car’s second owner, retaining much of the documentation dating back to Day One. The paint shines nicely, with no signs of significant defects in it or the steel beneath. The seller doesn’t mention rust problems, and none are visible in the supplied photos. The plastic and glass are in good order, and describing this Lincoln as a tidy driver seems a fair assessment.
By the time this Mark VII rolled off the line, Lincoln had adopted a “one size fits all” approach to drivetrain configuration. Its engine bay houses the 5.0-liter Ford “HO” V8, which produces 225hp and 300 ft/lbs of torque. A four-speed AOD automatic transmission performs shifting duties, while power assistance for the steering and brakes was standard equipment. The curb weight of 3,807 lbs is relatively modest for a vehicle of this type, and while the LSC isn’t a genuine muscle car, its ability to cover the ¼-mile in 16 seconds on its way to 137mph is quite acceptable. Most buyers in 1991 were less concerned about outright performance and more interested in effortless cruising. The LSC ticks that box and should happily sit at 70mph on the open road all day. Potential buyers can consider this Lincoln a turnkey proposition that runs and drives perfectly. The seller quotes an odometer reading of 73,000 original miles, and although they don’t mention verifying evidence, it may exist within the collection of documentation included in the sale.
Anyone questioning this Lincoln’s luxury leanings need only examine the interior to remove any doubts. The new owner receives supple Black leather trim, climate-control air conditioning, power windows, power locks, six-way power front seats, power mirrors, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and a premium AM/FM radio/CD player. The overall condition is all you might expect from a cherished classic, with the seats showing no wear on the prone outer edges. The carpet is slightly marked but should respond well to a deep clean. There is no broken plastic and no other visible flaws or issues. The seller confirms everything works as it should, allowing the new owner to slip behind the wheel and bask in automotive luxury.
People will invariably view the concept of affordability differently, and personal circumstances will often be the prime reason. This 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC would have cost its first owner approximately $30,700 when it was new. That equates to around $70,400 today. It wasn’t cheap, but you could drive it home today for barely more than 25% of the original purchase price. The figure is competitive, representing a lot of car for the money. If a luxury classic has been on your radar, is this Lincoln tempting?
I am going to admit that I’m a fan of Lincoln Marks. I like all the generations, and what they represented for the time they were designed and used. But this generation just really speaks to me. Its one of my favorites. And this particular one is in just amazing condition. The interiors, the leather the carpet, were really top notch. Yes the air suspension would leak, but when functioning they did their job. This is in beautiful condition.
I knew a guy 30 years ago that bought one of these in gold used. He went to a Ford dealership. Was sitting at a desk with a sales rep. Hes ordering a brand new Tbird. At the desk next to him an older woman is in the process of trading in her Mark VII. I believe she was buying a new one. They offered her a ridiculous low offer on the trade. Bobby took a peek outside and saw it. He interrupts his sales rep and interrupts the older woman and her sales rep. He says, hey lady, I’ll give you that much for your Lincoln. She said OK. BOTH sales reps were livid, especially when Bobby cancelled the order for the T Bird and bought the older womans Mark right on the spot. It was a really nice car. The 302 had ample power and decent gas mileage too.
Anyways enough of me going down memory lane.
I always liked these too. Clean styling, even with the vestigial spare tire hump. Good performance. Nicely appointed interior. The Mark VII iteration of the Fox Body turned out well, especially in LSC trim. This example looks good and isn’t expensive.
Absolutely beautiful car, but, not a fan of the “continental kit”.
Educate an Aussie, was it optional?
It was standard. Looks beautiful to my eyes.
No they all have that deck lid,I had one of these back in the day ,put magna flow duals on it sounded great, sold for need of 4WD ..
All Marks have it, it is tradition.
Technically a “continental kit” would be an extra-long rear bumper with a recess in the center allowing a spare tire (typically covered and ornamented) to be mounted outside the trunk, ostensibly (ostentatiously?) improving trunk storage capacity while also impeding access to said trunk.
That said, as others have confirmed here, this vestigial spare-tire hump in the trunklid was a characteristic styling cue of Lincoln Mark-series cars, and many other Lincoln models emulating the Marks. My favorite, modern yet tasteful, interpretation of this was on the 1987 Lincoln by Vignale (aka Vignale Gilda) concept car, expressing the vestigial hump as an oblong-ish body-color panel outlined in chrome within a full-width taillight strip.
The trunk styling is borrowed from the Lincoln Continental of the same era though maybe one generation earlier 1984 ish. which was “bustle back” or shorter trunk than the town car but with the “continental kit” bulge. It actually suits the Mark series better than the 4 door continental. I always wondered why they made both the continental and the town car as the town car always looked better.
Might have been that consumers thought the town car was too big so the continental fit the bill for smaller car who knows.
Air suspension problems! We called my ’87 Continental the Leanin’ Lincoln. Threw all kinds of parts at it, and she’d greet me each morning looking like Cheech Marin’s Impala. Beautiful car, and if I’d had the money at the time, I’d have put a normal suspension in her.
Ditch the air suspension, add T5 manual from Mustang 💥
The air suspension is a very simple system to maintain and repair. Do not remove air suspension from Marks. Just buy a Thunderbird then.
Only negative to these at this point is having to rely on offshore suppliers for the springs. No problems to date with the set on mine after a couple of years, but my car is seldom driven. That said, it will sit for weeks on end without dropping at all, so I’m happy with them.
A Lincoln tech couldn’t figure mine out. But what did he know.
I had a 69 Mark III in white black leather interior. Love that Lincoln. I also have a soft spot for these Mark VII LSC. I drove one back in the day. Plenty of get up and go. If I had the room at home. I would make the trip. Not far from me. Great looking and great price. Somebody is going to be happy!! 🐻🇺🇸
What is basically a Fox-body Mustang with 5-lugs, rear discs, and air suspension (but easily converted to conventional coils). Seeing what a sub-100k mile Fox goes for nowadays, 8k for this seems like a bargain.
Have a ’90 LSC that I practically stole only because the fuel pump feed hose in the tank fell off the pump…there are deals like this to be had all over the place since the original demographic of these cars has mostly stopped driving them and they just sit.
This car is a smoking deal, original, unmolested, factory CD, and desirable color combo. Someone is going to be very happy.
Having seen previous comments, I must respectfully disagree. I liked the MARK IV, loved the MARK V and less the MARK VI. Although I preferred the huge Continental and TOWN CAR. The MARK VIII was a sad end for the MARKS. Too small, plain Jane trim and just ugly. The aero styling was not appropriate for a luxury vehicle despite grille and trunk. LINCOLN, what a Luxury CAR should be and once was, with the exception of this one (which misses the MARK 😉 and current glorified trucks masquerading as Luxuryvehicles).
Before someone else does it, I must correct my reference to this as a MARK VIII. If this is the direction Lincoln was taking, thankfully the MARK VII was the last! But fortunately we are STILL able to have our own opinions! 🇺🇸 Not sure how much longer 😕
I have owned a ’87 Mark VII since 1991 and my wife owned a ’84. People would tell me that they saw me driving spiritly on different roads and I would ask them the color of the Mark and they would say Silver and I informed them it was my wife because mine is Silver Blue! I still love and have it and I bought a 96 Mark VIII in 2006 that was lower and faster but didn’t feel as solid as the ’87. Sold the ’96 to my grandson when I bought my ’03 Marauder in 2019. Can’t beat the ride, luxury and handling of a ’84 to ’92 Mark VII!
This is a very desirable Mark VII Special Edition, which was an appearance package that included body-color bumpers, grille, and other trim. It was available in Garnet Red and Midnight Black. Black cars got body-color BBS wheels. This is a bucket list car for me!
Friend had one of these with a BMW Turbo Diesel engine, was always in the shop
I love these, and I wish I could buy it. I think it’s reasonably priced. Back in 1992 or 93, I almost bought an 89 Mark VII LSC, black with tan leather interior, every option including the moonroof. It was at a Lincoln dealer, and the salesman was an AH. That was my first, of many, unfortunately, of negative experiences with car dealers. Anyway, I liked the 89 because it had big headrests that tilted forward, you didn’t have to lean back to use it. The rarer Bill Blass edition came with pillow-top seats, that would be nice, too. Near my job is a house with 3 of these, all of them black, one of which is cared for and garaged, the other two sit outside and bake in the sun. They were all gorgeous when I first saw them, now the two outside cars look like hell. It’s sad every time I go that way I have to force myself not to look.
I’d prefer a later MkVIII model, but this one would do fine, too. I never liked the 5.0 HO engines though. They were choking to death after 4000RPM, like they were diesels. But that is not too hard to fix.
This car is gone quick !
I liked this style. Owned the older classic 4 door suicide doors but later in life liked these. Took one for a test drive and realized that no foot room in back seat=kids feet on back of seat. This is interesting but have an Alfa now to get rid of first.