1979 Mark V Lincoln Continental Unrestored Excellent Original Cond. SURVIVOR CAR

1979 Lincoln Mark Series 2 Door Coupe Description

1979 UNRESTORED Black MARK V Lincoln Continental Mark Series Classic Car,"Big and Beautiful Black Betty"
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(Don't Skim any of these important facts below. It will reveal the detailed condition of my Gorgeous "Black Betty")
1979 Black MARK V Lincoln Continental Mark Series Classic CarA TRUE Survivor in Original Condition. A Real Head Turner541-499-4798Motivated to sell due to costly mo. storage fees required because my new garage is too small to hold the Mark V's massive, gorgeous body that would be wasted if left out in the elements....and I also need $$ to landscape my new house-build right away.
I Have the original (clean) title issued for $2 in 1979 in first and only registered owner's name; Additionally I have the original license plate frame from the 1979 dealership he also owned. (Cadillac Lincoln dealership where in 1979 he purchased the car from his own dealership). I returned the personalized license plate that simply said "OR" to the family for a keepsake they wanted badly. And yes, so did I.Updated in first 20 hours of auction on 2-2: I now believe the Lincoln's miles to be 116,680, solely due to wear on brake and gas pedal discovered after advise from classic car professional.Originally, I was told by a mechanic at a PRO shop (on the day I bought it as a fun investment), that according to his knowledge, he believed the odometer reading of 16,500 to be a true reading.It was easy to believe because:

• The Mark V had been garaged it's entire lifetime since 1979 in the comfort of a large, 24/7 climate controlled, uncrowded warehouse up to when it was offered to me. (I have garaged 24/7 since bringing the car to Medford Or to sell)
• Perfectly straight, heavy gauged, SLEEK body showing off it's sharp, uninterrupted flawless edges.
• Excellent over all interior condition.
• Excellent over all exterior condition.
• Great shine and demanding PRESENCE.
• NO marks can be found on dash including all instruments, chrome and stainless steel parts that are in the dashboard.
• All lenses in speedometer, clock, radio, etc. are crystal clear finding NO dust or dirt behind the lenses.
• Seat fabric is even in texture and even color through out (soft greywith NO visible wear. Picture of back seat is most representative of true color. Both front and back seats match perfectly in shade of color (shades in pix differing visually.)
• Seats sit straight and erect with NO sign of breakdown in cushion material beneath the fabric.
• Headliner is in immaculate condition with NO sag NO rips, NO burns.
• The leather door panels have NO flaws.
• All windows and windshield are in fantastic condition.NO cracks or chips anywhere. Clear vision looking through. NO haze.
• The windows have a rich green tint found in the quality original Carlite glass and is in wonderful original condition.
• Every interior gadget and gauge including radio and antenna appears show condition to me.
• All electronics and gadgets worked when I checked them one by one.
• NO missing, bent or chipped parts anywhere in the car.
• Beautiful Moonroof. Looks solid and tight from every angle. Seal/gasket around it is remarkably healthy looking and feels the right soft texture you want for the perfect flexibility required to do its job preventing leaks.
• The weatherstripping around doors is also impressively preserved.
• The fuzzy channels that guide the windows up and down are nicely set with NO wear shown.
• All mirrors look correct, with NO pitting or chips...creating that awesome crisp look we all love when we gaze at ourselves in it.
• The chrome mirror casings areclean and feel solid when adjusting by hand. The mirrors sit firmly and flush in the chrome casings.
• Factory mag wheels with chrome caps.
• Apparently Non-Smoking car.
• Apparently Non-Pet car.
• 3 speed automatic transmission worked flawlessly on my 150 mile road trip home with it on day of pick-up.
• The continental's 8 Track searchable radio was the most expensive radio option available for the Mark V in 1979.
• NO dents or scratches found on body.
• Chrome bumpers in sweet shape. NO dents, dings or scraps. Shines fine. Like any non-pitted chrome, it will polish back to high shine seen in late 2015 pix. (first 2 pix in auction)
• The trunk is very clean and carpet is an even grey color, NO spills or stains.
• Tires are not new, but have plenty tread for many more miles.
• This sweetheart "Black Betty" was owned/maintained/pampered and loved by one continuously registered owner, (a millionaire Lincoln dealership and grocery chain business owner) from 1979 until his recent passing. I since,have garaged it in enclosed automobile storage for almost a year to date without driving it, but have kept gas clean by starting it periodically...and it starts instantly. I wanted to keep the title in original owners name for added value for my buyer when the time came for me to sell. Costly storage.
• Owner's/Dealership past maintenance records are not locatable due to dealership closing and owner passing. No one knew where he kept these records but him.

WHY AM I SELLING? I purchased the car as an investment, got busy building a home while the car hibernated in this past year in the safety of an enclosed car storage unit, meanwhile I have periodically started her to keep the gas clean.This 79 Lincoln Continental Mark V of the famous Mark Series is like a dream boat to drive on the freeway. But if you don't want people to rubber neck...don't drive this car. Just purchase it for an investment. Because Lincoln Mark V Series models have been rising rapidly in value recently, especially the 1979 year, being the longest and slickest car ever produced in the US you can be confident your money will be well spent, whether you enjoy it and drive it, or if you buy it for a future investment and garage it as I have for a year. Since1979 was the last year of production for the Mark V Series Continental and the longest car ever built in the USA, it has become the most sought after year of the Mark Series. (Especially this one, beinga survivor and black in color at that.)
Without question, the Lincoln Continental Mark V's were one of the most desirable and most wanted American personal luxury cars ever made. And rightly so. The elegant design of these Mark Series cars has challenged the years, and they still turn as many heads today as they did when they were new...(actually MORE.) The final opportunity to purchase a vehicle of this size came in 1979. Quite simply, they were the most beautiful automobiles in America. (paraphrased from carfolio article)And may I the seller, add myself...being that 1979 was the last year available, has added more to the value and desirability every year recently. The '79 Mark V, being a 2-door coupe, has always given me the impression that this car is not only a prestigiously ominous luxury car, but, also imparts the vision of a sophisticatedsports car with a colossal presence...Just sayin'...to me, the look lends an indescribable sense of being set apart in a most unusual fashion. The Mark V, 1979 in particular, will never come around again in the future of this world. Own one now before they all slip out of your price range.
Specifications below for 1979 Mark V Lincoln Continental can be found at carfolio.com, where I copied and pasted their general 1979 Mark V data with permission.

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(din)specific output
(din)maximum torque
(din)specific torque
(din)engine constructionsumpcompression ratiofuel systembmep (brake mean effective pressure)maximum rpmcrankshaft bearingsengine coolantunitary capacityaspirationcompressorintercoolercatalytic converterperformanceacceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)acceleration 0-60mphacceleration 0-100km/hacceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)standing quarter-milestanding kilometremaximum speedpower-to-weight ratioweight-to-power ratiofuel consumptionfuel consumptionuniversal consumption (calculated from the above)litres per 100kmkm per litreuk mpgus mpgcarbon dioxide emissionscarfolio calculatedco2?ved band (uk)co2effizienz (de)chassisengine positionengine layoutdrive wheelstorque splitsteeringturns lock-to-lockturning circlefront suspensionrear suspensionwheel size frontwheel size reartyres fronttyres rearbrakes f/rfront brake diameterrear brake diametergearboxtop gear ratiofinal drive ratiogeneralcarfolio.com idproduction totalmodel codemodel familyracratinginsurance classificationtax band

4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
2
mm	inches
3060	120.5
1605	63.2
1590	62.6
5850	230.3
2020	79.5
1349	53.1
120	4.7
1.91
2045kg	4508lb
95 litres	20.9 UKGal	25.1 USGal
naturally aspirated petrol
Ford
V 8in 90° vee
6.6 litre 6590cc (402.146cu in)
101.6 × 101.6mm 4 × 4in
1
overhead valve(OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
161PS(159bhp) (119kW) at 3400rpm
24.1bhp/litre 0.4bhp/cu in
427Nm(315ft·lb) (43.5kgm) at 1800rpm
64.8Nm/litre 0.78ft·lb/cu3
cast iron block & head
wet sumped
8:1
1 Fo 2150A 9510 D9VE-LB carb
814.2kPa(118.1psi)
5
Water
823.75cc
Normal
N/A
None
Y
175km/h(109mph)
78.83PS/g 57.98kW/g 77.75bhp/ton 0.03bhp/lb
17.25kg/kW 28.81lb/bhp
front
longitudinal
rear wheel drive
N/A
recirculating ball
4.080
14.20m
I.W.CS.ARB.
LA.RA.TA.CS.
6 x 15
6 x 15
225 x 15
225 x 15
VeDi/Dr-S
300mm
292mm
3 speed automatic
1
2.47
62568
51.2
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1979 Lincoln Continental Mark Vadded 1999-08-26. Last modified 2013-02-28. Update FEB 2, 2017: I just discovered three very minor flaws while detailing the Black Beauty.About one inch length of rubber that meets back bumper is started to lift just slightly where it was glued at factory when built.CHROME TRIM under passenger door has short scrape.NOT effecting body whatsoever and somewhat hidden, so I had not notice it.About one inch tear (in otherwise perfect carpet) under dash at drivers side.If you want pictures of any of these items, I will go to storage, one hour away, and take them. I did not have camera with me or I would have taken at the time. Thank You for LOOKING at my gorgeous "Black Betty" She is one of the finest "Survivor" 1979 Mark V Series Lincoln Continental cars available today.