In 1977, while the Thunderbird benefitted from downsizing to the old Torino frame, the Continental Mark V stayed on its previous 120.4-inch wheelbase, and while down about 300 pounds in weight, it actually grew about two inches. The Mark… more»
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Jan 24, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
74K Miles Daily Driver: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
There was no denying the Lincoln Versailles roots, the Ford Granada/Mercury Monarch. Mercury actually produced a very well equipped car in 1976 called the Mercury Grand Monarch Ghia (read about it here) that was sort of a prelude to… more»
Jan 20, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
2,900 Original Miles: 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
When it comes to 80s luxo-coupes, the Lincoln Mark VII tends to stand alone. It came in a variety of trim levels, all of which claimed to offer a higher level of luxury or performance than the one before… more»
Jan 13, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Luxury Pickup: 1979 Continental Mark V Coloma
Are you looking for something out of the ordinary? Well, this may be it. Who’s ever heard of a Continental Mark V converted to a Coloma, sort of a Ranchero type vehicle? Here it is. The seller claims that… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
4 Door Mark Series: 1980 Continental Mark VI
In 1980 when it was time for a downsized Lincoln and a downsized Continental Mark VI, the accounting guys apparently put in their two cents worth and decided both models needed to use the Panther platform that the LTD and… more»
Dec 17, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Only 56K Miles: 1976 Continental Mark IV Cartier Edition
The Continental Mark IV was one of those cars I think many of us were surprised it sold as well as it did. Sharing a body with the Ford Thunderbird from 1972 to 1976, in 1976 the Mark IV… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Family Owned: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
It was 1980 before there would be a smaller Lincoln Continental, but in 1978 the big boys were still selling well. While most of Lincoln’s two-door customers opted for the Continental Mark V, There were a few that still… more»
Nov 24, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Sports Sedan: 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
In 1949, Lincoln introduced the Cosmopolitan. The 1949 Lincolns were the company’s first new offering following World War II, and they were also the first Lincolns to be built that didn’t feature running boards. This car is a nice… more»
Nov 20, 2018 • Classifieds • 10 Comments
Low Mile Original: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
This is a great example of the days when coupes were the size of modern sedans. This 1978 Lincoln Mark 5 has 11,900 original miles on the odometer, a clean title, and is being sold for a hefty $18,000…. more»
Nov 15, 2018 • Auctions • 18 Comments
Package Deal For Two 1956 Continental Mark IIs!
This is an opportunity to buy two cars at once, to try to make one great car. For sale is a pair of 1956 Continental Mark IIs, which are in rough shape, but ready to be for parts and… more»
Nov 14, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Dealer Serviced: 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
This awesome 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is claimed to be a dealer-serviced example for the last 30 years, remaining in excellent condition with under 70,000 original miles. The Mark VII is, in some ways, an upscale version of the… more»
Nov 10, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Same Owner Since ’68: 1966 Lincoln Continental
This is one big car. Big in size, big in luxury, big in road feel, big in restoration costs, big in every aspect. Luckily, this looks like a nice example of a 1966 Lincoln Continental so hopefully, it won’t… more»
Nov 10, 2018 • Auctions • 23 Comments
That’s a Lot of Lincolns! 12 Classics for One Price!
A concrete cave in Marysville, California houses this cache of once-stately Lincolns, a dozen in all from between 1925 and 1938, an era when Lincoln owners didn’t have to ask how much the car cost. For your chance to… more»
Nov 3, 2018 • Classifieds • 27 Comments
Good Starting Point: 1956 Continental Mark II
The Continental Mark II was the most expensive American-built car of 1956 (eclipsed by the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in 1957, its second and final year), and restored examples are still highly valued today, a testament to the Mark II’s… more»
Oct 29, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
2-for-1 Deal: 1954 Lincoln Capri Convertible
I don’t think that I know anyone who doesn’t like a 2-for-1 offer, and that’s precisely what you get with this 1954 Lincoln Capri Convertible. Not only do you get a Convertible project car with a clear title, but… more»
Oct 22, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Short And Sweet? 1949 Lincoln Shorty
This unusual car started life as a 1949 EL-Series Lincoln, but now it’s about half the car that it used to be. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but it certainly presents an interesting prospect for a project…. more»
