“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?
Another neat class find! It even looks to have a CB radio (handheld cable).
Well. This is some Lincoln. But I’m going to comment on that great brochure Scotty posted. Take a good look and see if theres anybody you recognize. I have a screenshot, hope it comes out.
Want me to spill the beans? Lets just say, I’m surprised he didnt talk Robin Masters into buying a Lincoln instead of a Ferrari.
That is just so cool Scotty. Love it!!
( If anyone didn’t guess, that sure looks like Tom Selleck)
This Lincoln is gorgeous, looks like it came straight from a brochure.
Then again…… The Ferrari could hit 0 to 60 a little quicker than 14 seconds. You’d need that to get away from the bad guys!!!
Great one Scotty!!! From Kick Start Maytag gas engines for washing machines, to…… Well…….. A classy Lincoln like this!!! Thanks Scotty.
Another car which at one time held zero interest to me, but now I find interesting and attractive. The colors and trim are actually quite subdued. The CB radio is cool. Love that l-o-n-g hood. I’m sure it quietly floats down the road.
Good job SG. “High end sweatpants,” how about high end pajama pants?
What a beautiful example! The moonroof makes it a perfect, and likely rare, example. If only I had a place big enough to park this.
Only 9,470 Cartier editions were produced in 1979, at least according to Google AI
The seller has run it through eBay a couple of times prior, once with a BIN of $13,250, they took an offer, but the sale was not completed. It has also run through auction, the high bid then was $7,400.
Steve R
If memory serves, Lincoln was serving up 3 special editions of the Mark V at that time. There was the Cartier, also the Bill Blass Edition plus the Pucci Edition. They differed mainly in color choices, trim and their unique graphics, and they were fully equipped with all options. Like a lot of us, I basically ignored these at that time. Now, I wouldn’t mind making room ( a lot!) in my garage for one.
Your forgetting the Diamond Jubilee Edition it had a diamond in the opera window definitely the best of the bunch
There was also the Givenchy edition.
Ooh La La. What a beautiful car! It seems that the Lincoln truck company can’t build cars anymore for the United States. But they do in China!
No 460? No thank you.
Gorgeous. Love it.
Your forgetting the Diamond Jubilee Edition it had a diamond in the opera window definitely the best of the bunch
Back in 79 or 80, when I was a kid, I had business that took me to Ft. Liquordale Fla. I had rented a sensible mid size, but Hertz was out of cars and I was given one of these as a substitute. With the exception of some “hot” Mustangs this car attracted more attention than any other car I have driven. Don’t remember much about it other I thought the hood could double as an aircraft carrier
Another Ford 400! This one must get 9 MPG. I’m 80 and way too young for this oinker-
Nice two door land barge here and it is Clean!
I used to work at a Lincoln-Mercury dealer in the 70s when these came out so am very familiar with these cars. The beige leather was all the same color originally, not 2-toned, with dark red accents. Compare the shoulder areas of the driver and passenger seats to see the difference. Those lighter areas have apparently been reupholstered (though nicely). Still, this a gorgeous car.
The Mark Vs from 1977-1979 (and 1976 Mark IVs) had 4 Designer Series editions – Emilio Pucci, Bill Blass, Givenchy, and Cartier.
Ended at $13,100.
Reserve Not Met.
29 bids.