“Conceived for the urban life,” according to a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V brochure, the Cartier Edition has a “uniquely sophisticated look, like so many things with the Cartier name.” The seller has this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Edition listed here on eBay in sophisticated Greenwich, Connecticut, and the current bid is $8,100, but the reserve hasn’t been met.

With only 58,721 (or 58,781, they list both) miles, this Light Champagne-colored Cartier Edition Mark V looks almost like new. The cast-aluminum turbine wheels were standard, and the details, like the padded vinyl landau top with the iconic Continental oval windows on the c-pillars, have a “Cartier” name on them. It isn’t super pronounced, sort of understated and yet still elegant, like Louis-François Cartier himself.

In 1847, in Paris, France, when Mr. Cartier founded what would grow to be the internationally-famous jewelry empire we know today, he had no idea there would even be “cars,” let alone an American luxury car bearing his name on a special edition. I’ve never owned any Cartier jewelry or watches, and have never owned a Lincoln Continental Mark Series, but if I had to choose between a watch and a Mark V, I’m all for the Lincoln. I don’t care what the watch, ring, or necklace is worth; life is too short to worry about money, says the guy who can barely make a decent living these days.

Gor-geous, this is a classic, beautiful Lincoln Mark V interior with elegant Cartier Edition touches. The dark red accents on the two-tone (would that make them three-tone?) leather seats and door panels look great, I would say almost flawless. Cartier also makes high-end leather goods, and I have to wonder who Lincoln would choose today for its special editions? What’s a high-end sweatpants company? Do people even care what they look like anymore? Have you flown lately? I can’t think of a luxury clothing or jewelry maker these days. The back seat looks perfect, and that’s about it for photos; we don’t get to see inside the trunk or any underside photos.

The only engine available was Ford’s 400 (402-cu.in.) OHV V8, which had 160 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, with power gliding through a three-speed automatic to the rear wheels. Taking over 14 seconds to hit 60 mph, this two-owner car is said to have new tires and brakes, a recent gas tank and exhaust, and everything works, down to the AC. Hagerty is at $29,000 for a #2 excellent car and $13,700 for a #3 good-condition example. How much is this car worth?