The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There was also some level of “blending” going on, especially among the domestic makes, as they attempted to figure out how to entice younger customers into the showroom without alienating their base. The 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC listed here on craigslist is a perfect example of how luxury models were integrating an extra dose of sportiness.
The seller is asking just $3,500 for this Lincoln, which seems like a very fair price. The Mark VII with the LSC package added a host of additional features that gave it a distinctive attitude, with the BBS wheels doing most of the talking. When you find an LSC like this in black with the blacked-out trim, it’s even more menacing. The LSC also came equipped with a trick electronically-adjustable suspension system that is likely more of a headache than it’s worth at this point, but the seller claims the suspension rides smooth and that there are no mechanical faults.
This is the photo that got my attention: wow, somebody was slightly obsessed with factory service manuals and keeping this Lincoln in top form. When an owner goes through the effort to collect these, it just rubs me the right way. These manuals have the same sort of data that a technician would need to reference when making repairs. The seller notes that there’s also a binder or two full of maintenance records. Given some of the high-end features and technology that the Lincoln came loaded with, these manuals will almost certainly come in handy.
Electronic keypad entry, a power-closing trunk lid, an electronic air suspension system, power seats and so much more defined the experience of owning this big coupe. Of course, under the hood was the dependable 5.0L V8, good for 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. While mileage is on the higher side at 75,000, it’s still low enough to feel confident in the Lincoln’s reliability and not feel bad about using it for errands around town. The best part about the Mark VII is it gives Mustang owners an alternative to the classic Fox body muscle car when they’re in the mood for something more sedate. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Tony Primo for the find.
“Mustang in a tuxedo” is a very apt description. I’ve always liked these Marks. This one has seat wear, and is that peeling paint on the deck lid in one of the pics? Otherwise appears to be in good shape. Not overly high miles. Inexpensive.
Back when Lincoln was relevant 😔.
Back when Lincoln still made CARS!
Good looking car & Jeff is right. The rims set off the car & those & the black tires offer a nice contrast to the beautiful blue color.
I’ve never seen so much in manuals & paperwork for a car on BF. It’s like they raided the service dept. after hours. LOL! Great info. for the next owner.
And then there’s the trunk paint issue. Wonder what happened there. But any good shop should be able to repaint that & blend it into the quarter panel tops.
Interior is in great shape & if everything works, I think it’s a pretty good deal.
This one is very reasonably priced. I wish I could buy it, I love these. Back in 1991, I almost bought an 89 LSC, it was black with tan leather and every option, a beautiful car. It was a leased car that was turned in at a nearby Lincoln dealer. I was young, but could’ve easily qualified for a loan. The salesman, however, was infuriating arrogant, so I walked out. I wish I had the confidence then that I have today, I’d have made all of them quite upset with my very loud mouth, but for some reason no one treats me like that anymore. Maybe it’s the gray hair. I could never understand how someone who doesn’t get paid unless he sells a car could be so arrogant. Oh well. By the way, the leather on those seats never really did last long, it’s common to see these with excessive wear. This one really is beautiful. The Bill Blass trim is even nicer, with pillow-top seats.
I remember one time, long after I had enough money to afford one, a salesman chased me off the lot of a Cadillac dealer. I had on old clothes and just stopped to check out some cars. Car salesmen aren’t the brightest people around. Thats why they’re car salesmen.
I take exception to that comment. NOT all sales people are like that. And I will agree that many are idiots. I once stopped at a Chevy store looking to buy a new Corvette. He arrogantly stated that NO ONE TESTS DRIVES CORVETTES. I was driving a very nice Camaro convertible and was dressed quite nicely. I went to my car, retrieved my check book and walked into the dealership, asked to see the sales manager. Showed him my balance in my my check book and stated that I had requested a test drive and was denied. He stated that he was sorry and that he would immediately arrange a test drive. I stated “TOO LATE!” And walked out. I sold vehicles for 20 years and never treated anyone like that. I never lied to a customer and was honored by GM not only for my sales (in the top half of the top 1% in the nation) and for my happy customers.
Always liked these cars and this looks like a good deal and will sell real fast. With just about all Mustang performance parts from this era bolting right up seen a few of these turned into wolf in sheep clothing.
I’ve always liked these. Price seems reasonable what can you get for $3500 these days.
Beautiful looking car. I’ve always loved this generation Mk VII.
Great cars. At 128K miles, my 89 LSC’s air ride started leaking down overnight, so I found it another home.
I have a 90 LSC just like this, mine has the same blue interior but with cloth center inserts. $3500 I a steal if everything works.
if it were on the east coast i be right on it. solid deal@ 3500.00. money to made here. shipping right now will kill any profit unless your local to 500 miles
Looks like a decent deal as others have noted. That color of the BBS wheels is my favorite. I put a set on my ’86 Mustang GT years ago and it really dressed it up!