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1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V 2door 460 V8 on 2040-cars

US $5,900.00
Year:1977 Mileage:53113
Location:

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States

This was my wives Aunt's car that we bought from them.  They bought the car as a demo with 5,000 miles on it.  All options work other than what is listed above.  I spent a lot of time on it to bring it back to original.

TRUE AMERICAN CLASSIC.  this car was a star during the 1970s boom in "personal luxury" cars, 1977-1979.Lincoln Mark Vs are highly sought after today for their clean styling and last-of-their-kind extra large dimensions.  by the 1979 model year, every other make and model large car sold in the United States had been downsized to meet 1980 fuel economy regulations except Lincolns, which held on for one final year, making them worthy of the phrase "Old School's last graduate."

the 1977-79 Lincoln Mark V is decidedly old-school.  Truly the last 1979 passenger car 80 inches wide and 230 inches long with fuel economy barely in the double digits, and with a design putting styling over aerodynamics...the Mark V embodies what traditional " American luxury cars" were known for since the dawn of the automobile.

a handsome car in its day, the V;s elegant and crisp lines have stood the test of time well making it a period piece that still turns heads today.  Produced for only three model years, many collectors consider it as recognizable in icon today as a 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird, a 1964-66 Mustang, a 1968-70 dodge charger (dukes of Hazzard), or even a 1995-97 Ferrari F50.. all vehicles with three year model runs also.

That said, it's fair to say the Mark V is more an evolutionary design than a revolutionary one.  Improving on its predecessor (the 1972-76 Mark IV), the '77 used the same 120-inch wheelbase as well as same front/rear tread width.  While 2.2 inches were added to the overall length for styling, engineers diligently brought curb weight down from 5,000 pounds to 4,600 pounds.

1977 MODELS INTRODUCED October 1, 1976.  Base price: $11,396 *80,321 sold).

The standard engine for 1977 through 1979 was a 179-horespower 400 cubic inch V8 (6.6 liters), with a 210-horsepower 460 cubic inch V8 (7.5 liters) optional only for 1977 and 1978.  All Mark Vs offered mechanically advanced 4-wheel disc brakes as standard, and technologically advanced anti-lock braking systems.  ("Sure Track") as a $280 option.  Automatic climate control, a Cartier dashboard clock, and full power accessories were all standard.

The Mark V was featured in some of these following television shows and movies:  DALLAS 1978-91 - STARSKY & HUTCH 1975-79 - KNOTS LANDING 1979-93 - ROBOCOP 3 1993 - Provinces of Night 2010.


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A car writer's year in new vehicles [w/video]

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