1978 Lincoln Mark V - Cartier Edition; Ultra-clean Original, Drive It Anywhere!! on 2040-cars
Auburn, Washington, United States
1978 Lincoln Mark V Coupe Cartier Designers Edition VIN: 8Y89A810655
If you follow my Ebay auctions regularly you know I’ve been able to offer many clean, unique Lincolns here over the past decade. We’ve sold all four versions of the Mark V Designer Coupe and a few very sharp Mark III & IV’s as well. Finding a well-kept “Cartier” Designer Edition with the tan leather interior is a real treat! The original owner purchased the car new here in Seattle, Washington during the fall of 1977 and both he and the second owner (who purchased in 1989) kept the Lincoln local to this area.
For those not familiar with the special Designer Mark V series here’s a little background info gleaned from several sources: The final opportunity to purchase a full-sized American luxury car came in 1977 with the introduction of the Mark V. Never again would automobiles be so large, or demonstrate such a sheer presence based on size alone. For many years Lincoln had trailed Cadillac in sales, but during the sixties and seventies Lincoln finally established a look it could claim as its own, and had finally started to challenge the Cadillac for the top spot. In fact, the Mark series often outsold its Cadillac competitor, the Eldorado. Since Cadillac had down-sized its sedans in 1977 and the Eldorado for 1979, the Lincoln Continentals were the final full-sized, full-fledged American luxury cars. To commemorate this milepost, Lincoln introduced the Special Designer Series cars. Available in models commissioned by the fashion houses of Givenchy, Bill Blass, Cartier and Emilio Pucci each had its own unique paint color, leather and fabric options found only on their edition. Lincoln had put its customers on notice that this would be their last opportunity, and they'd best not put it off for long if they wanted a new traditional luxury car. The 1977 - 79 Mark V Series was Lincoln's supreme achievement, the pinnacle of American luxury car design that has its roots buried in the age when bigger was better, style was based on grand visions, and a powerful engine under the hood provided status and became part of the American dream. Automotive styles and visions may change with time, but excellence, quality, and standards don't. With a lineage that goes back to the original 1939 Lincoln Continental, the Mark V was a dream car that was also a reality. The highest expression of luxury and it always will be!
CONDITION
Ever spent an afternoon driving a classy, vintage Lincoln? What a treat! Smooth is the word for sure. Smooth powerful acceleration. Smooth handling in the curves or on the highway. Comfort, styling, and versatility all in one gorgeous ride. For my money, these Mark V Coupes are the best values for the overall driving experience that Lincoln had to offer. Look over my photos and I’m sure you’ll agree what a find this is. What you’re viewing is the result of a wash and vacuum only! “Time capsule” is a good adjective to use when describing this car. I know you’ll admire its overall provenance. All the glass is fine; no chips or cracks. The exterior appears to have had one quality repaint to the original factory color. Climb over, under and throughout, though - I know you’ll come up smiling! You’re NOT going to find body rust where it typically appears on cars from other parts of the country. Yes, the Puget Sound area is famous for rain, but our winter roads are rarely salted. We only have one or two days of light snow each year. Everyone panics and just stays home. The padded vinyl landau top is absolutely perfect; probably the nicest original, factory-installed landau I’ve encountered on the 30+ Lincolns we’ve sold here on Ebay! Because the car has always been garaged, it hasn’t faded over time and there is NO shrinkage or UV-induced “tiger-claw” shredding or cracks that you’ll often find on other Mark V’s.
I have no problem encouraging bidders to do what
many of our previous buyers from as far away as Alaska,
California, the east coast, Canada and even the Mexican Baja have done – fly in
here to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just a few miles from my
vehicle storage warehouse. I’m happy to
pick you up and you can begin the drive home the same day! Please check the photos over closely and call me with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! Come by my Auburn, WA warehouse and drive the Lincoln if you’re in the area. DEALERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO BID AS WELL! Additionally, I reserve the right to end the auction early if the car is no longer for sale or an acceptable offer has been agreed upon.
A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the auction’s conclusion with the balance to be paid within seven business days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. I can accept PAYPAL, but if you plan to pay any more than the deposit through them I’ll first need to invoice you and ask that you cover the 3.5% fee PayPal charges. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold or then come inspect and test-drive the vehicle later -- You’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends.
SHIPPING THE CAR:
If you decide to have the Lincoln transported I’d suggest getting a quote from Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS). They’re the biggest in the business and are partnered with Ebay. Call my designated rep, Janice, directly at (469)587-5096 and give her my affiliate number (2362642). She’ll pull up all our information for a station-to-station or even door-to-door quote. Alternatively, you may also want to get shipping bids from the U-ship.com website. You’ll be able to choose a transport broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up on my end is 98002 (Auburn, WA). As always, the transport of the car and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER and I’ll be happy to work with whoever you go with. You may keep the Lincoln stored at my warehouse for up to two weeks after the auction closes assuming full payment has been received. After this period I charge $20/day storage. |
Lincoln Mark Series for Sale
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