Talk about a car that transcends time, this 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass Edition looks as beautiful and modern today as it did 36 years ago, and a lot of people might have trouble naming the year when this one was built. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Meridian, Idaho, and they’re asking $9,400. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Tony P. for the tip!
I like colors on vehicles, but I love this Bill Blass Edition Mark VII in white, or what Lincoln called Arctic White. It’s so crisp and clean, like a well-tailored suit. Even the 15″ wheels with standard wire-spoke aluminum wheels look big enough to be on a modern vehicle, don’t they? The LSC version received 16″ wheels with cast-aluminum wheels, but the Bill Blass got 15s and aluminum wire-spoke wheels. For you doubters, page 15 of this brochure shows the wheels and tires available.
Lincoln made the Mark VII for model years 1984 through 1992, and it was known as the Continental Mark VII for 1984 and 1985. Then, the Continental name went away, and it became the Lincoln Mark VII. Whatever the name, these are still very nice cars. Here’s what the trunk looks like inside. I thought for sure there would be a spare tire on the inside, where the indent is shown on the trunk lid (kidding).
The chic design tone continues inside without a color, per se, but black (“Ebony”) leather seats to offset the white exterior. If there’s anything classic, it’s black and white. Ask the guy who watches Andy Griffith every night. Just kidding (not really kidding). As with the exterior, the interior looks much nicer than a car with 108,485 miles should look. The back seat looks incredible, and the seller gives one of the best and longest descriptions I’ve ever seen, so please check out the listing.
The engine is Ford’s 302-cu.in. OHV fuel-injected V8 with 225 net horsepower and 300 lb-ft of net torque when new. Backed by a four-speed AOD (automatic overdrive) transmission sending power to the rear wheels, the seller says it runs very well, and everything works. Hagerty doesn’t list a Bill Blass edition value, but their LSC value for a #3 good car is $9,000. This one looks like all of that, if not even nicer. Any thoughts on this Bill Blass Edition Mark VII?
Great write-up SG. Your first sentence is spot-on: the Mark VII looked great when it was new, and still looks great today. The clean and crisp styling has aged very well. I gravitate to the LSC models, but this Bill Blass indeed looks sharp too. “Fox Mustang in a tuxedo” is very descriptive. Not much money for some fun cruising, and with the 5.0 you would not have to worry about making quick passes on the local two-lanes.
Blass edition came w 3.08s out back.
Yes great writeup, I agree 👍 that’s a beautiful car and I saved that brochure in my files. This is before cell phones and internet and the car phone in the brochure reminds us of that. Andy Griffith was cool but my wife and I are hooked on Perry Mason another classic black n white show! I’d love this car without a doubt..
One of my favourite Fox-body designs. I think I prefer this car in the sportier-looking LSC apparel, rather than the BB trim. Once that 5.0l gets tired, I’d be sorely temped to swap in a Coyote V8, possibly even do that manwell swap we saw about a month ago.
Nice set of wheels, to be sure, looks good for its age.
This is one beautiful Mark VII. I’m not usually a huge fan of white ( probably because most of the company trucks I’ve driven over the last 35 years or so were white lol) but in this case I’d absolutely make an exception. The dark tinted windows ( again not something I’d usually do) look great and that black interior is amazing. I can’t help but wonder how people used their cars when they were new, I could be waaaaay off here but I’d picture this as someones road trip highway cruiser when it was new. I still cant get over some of the vehicles with high mileage claims that cross Barnfinds desks. This one included, looks like 40,000 miles to me. It really goes to show how good care, maintenance and careful ownership can go a long way. I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll day it again, can you spot the Fox Body in this Lincoln??? Ford had a great platform with these. Mark VII is one of my favorites too, like Bob said, with the 302 you’d have no problem whatsoever passing on a 2 lane for sure. Scotty, great write up here, and thank you again for posting the brochure too and your time and research, its always appreciated. And thanks to Tony P for another beautiful find too!!!
Hummm… i think all those tasty prts (dash, drive train, interior) would fit my same fox wagon (’83/6 small ltd)…
5 oh/AOD would be a kick (current 3.8 Essex/C5) for sure (pretty typical mod by the ford guys).
This is a great looking Mark Vll at a very fair price. Couple of year ago i saw an LSC for sale that had a Coyote swap with a 5 speed. He also redid the suspension and added wider tires he did everything so well it looked like it came that way from the factory.
These were “rich people” cars when new. They lived up to the Lincoln name. Nicest of the nice cars.
108K & a gut that still looks factory fresh? This one’s been very loved, been in a pretty good climate for keeping away the tin worm & the roller 5-oh has at least another 200K left in her. I’d come at the seller with 8 stacks but be ready to roll with 9 & be happy. These really are the best of the best as far as LWB Fox bodies. Totally worth it.
It’s successor had the glorious 32V Mod motor & seriously good power but the interior quality was a huge letdown. Styling a bit polarizing for some too. I’d rather have this one & like someone suggested earlier, build it into a sleeper screamer if the need arises.
This one is very nice! I have a 90 LSC in my garage 90k came from Hawaii no rust, light crystal blue, needs a few mechanicals I hope to complete this summer. Time and the lack there of , I need a couple good weekends of no work emergencies and she would be good. Got a lot of thumbs up driving it.
Very nice, another great condition ride with style. The engine compartment looks very clean and has been well cared for. Worth every dime and has the 225 HP FI 302.
I could write nothing but great things about this car but do not need to as Scotty did a fantastic writeup.
Can not go wrong on the ride for the price point. You could not do that buy today with a new car optioned accordingly.
Only knock on this on this is the digital dash. That and the seats are nicer than the LSC.