The last time that I covered a Lincoln Continental Mark V, such as this 1978 subject from Loch Haven, Pennsylvania, I was a bit disparaging, something that I will not do this time. Late ’70s cars are far from… more»
Lincoln Mark V
May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky. Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Gold Chains Version: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
I sorta stepped in it when I covered this 1971 Lincoln Mark III two weeks ago. I stated, “the Mark IV which was kind of OK at first but then it developed into a porcine, underpowered, disco-duck of a… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Get The Mix-Tapes Out: 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector’s Series Edition
Aerodynamic what? This 1979 Lincoln Mark V is about as streamlined as a brick. You know what? Nobody cared about that in the era, because the point of such a car was to show command and control. Any air… more»
Apr 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bill Blass Edition: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
Like your favorite pair of old shoes – the ones that you’ve had forever and have more wrinkles than they should and your spouse won’t let you wear them in public – that’s sort of the situation with this… more»
Apr 7, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Pucci Edition: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Some things automotive, and otherwise, leave me speechless (though usually not for long). A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V is generally not the type of automobile that’s going to cause me a nervous and jerky reaction. This example…well it… more»
