1978 Lincoln Mark V
CoupeLincoln Mark V
$19,997
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1978 Lincoln Mark V Coupe
| Condition | Used Clear Title |
| Miles | 64,178 |
| Engine | 460ci 7.5L V8 |
| Transmission | 3 Spd Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Not Specified |
| Exterior Color | Blue |
| Interior | Blue |
| Stock # | SN3458 |
| VIN # | 8Y89A820835 |
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Vehicle Overview
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Designer Edition — Original Blue on Blue, Solid and Driver-Ready Why This Car Is Special The 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V was the best-selling luxury personal car in America during its production run, outselling the Cadillac Eldorado by a significant margin in both 1977 and 1978. That commercial success was not an accident. Ford's Lincoln division understood exactly what the American luxury buyer wanted in the late 1970s — an enormous, formally styled coupe with a long hood, a short rear deck, a landau roof, and an interior that competed directly with European prestige brands in terms of materials and finish. The Mark V delivered all of that, and it did so at a price that made the Eldorado look like a comparable alternative rather than a clear step up. What makes this specific 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V especially noteworthy is the Cartier Designer Edition package. Lincoln partnered with four major luxury brands — Cartier, Givenchy, Pucci, and Bill Blass — to create designer-trimmed editions of the Mark V starting in 1977. The Cartier Edition was distinguished by its unique color and trim combinations, Cartier badging and identification plaques on the dash and exterior, and a genuine Cartier-branded clock set into the burl wood instrument panel. These were not badge-engineering exercises. The designer editions carried real branding agreements and specific interior and exterior appointments that set them apart from standard Mark V production. Cartier editions typically featured a more restrained color palette than some of the other designer variants, and this example's blue-over-blue presentation is consistent with that character. The VIN on this car decodes to confirm it is a 1978 model year Lincoln, built at the Wixom, Michigan assembly plant, which was the exclusive production facility for the Continental Mark V throughout its entire run. The Wixom plant had a reputation for above-average build quality relative to other Ford Motor Company facilities of the era, and the Mark V was one of its flagship products. The floor pan on this car is reported solid, which is the single most important structural detail on any Mark V. These cars were built on a traditional body-on-frame platform, and the floor pan, frame rails, and torque boxes are the first places to look when evaluating one. The underside photos confirm a coated, intact floor with no visible rot or patch panels — a significant finding on a nearly 47-year-old car. Features List - 460 cubic inch (7.5L) V8 engine - 3-speed SelectShift automatic transmission - Cartier Designer Edition package - Cartier-branded clock in burl wood instrument panel - Cartier badging and identification plaques - Burl wood dash trim throughout - Blue leather Twin Comfort lounge seats (front) - Blue leather rear bench seat with fold-down center armrest - Rear seat headrests - Power windows - Power door locks - Power steering - Power brakes with four-wheel disc brakes - Air conditioning - AM/FM radio - Wire spoke wheel covers - Black vinyl top - Opera windows - Continental spare tire hump (rear deck) - Fender louvers - Chrome bumpers (front and rear) - Solid floor pan Mechanical The 460 cubic inch V8 is Ford's largest displacement engine from the classic era and the only engine offered in the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V. By 1978, net horsepower ratings had dropped significantly from the muscle car era due to emissions equipment and lower compression ratios, but the 460's strength was always in torque, not peak power numbers. It produced approximately 210 horsepower and 357 lb-ft of torque in 1978 specification, which was more than sufficient to move the Mark V's roughly 4,700-pound curb weight with composure. The engine is backed by Ford's 3-speed automatic, which was a well-proven unit in this application. This car is equipped with four-wheel disc brakes, which was not universal on all 1978 Mark V configurations and represents
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