1979 Lincoln Mark V

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1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition<br><br>Why This Vehicle is Special<br><br>The &apos;70s had a lot of big luxury two-door cars, but none were nicer than the 1979 Lincoln Continental Bill Blass Mark V like we have here for sale at Skyway Classics.<br><br>This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition is one of 6,720 produced for its model year and has a carriage roof, power windows, power steering and brakes, a Cartier clock, and air conditioning. <br><br>Power is provided by a 400ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. This two-tone blue and white Mark V has been garage kept and has effortless power, incomparable ride quality, and a bigger-than-life persona.<br><br>Features<br><br>1979 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass Edition<br><br>400 cubic-inch V8 <br>Ford Blue engine enamel on the block, intake, and heads<br>Factory air cleaner assembly<br>0riginal but maintained engine compartment<br>Three-speed automatic transmission <br>Air Conditioning<br>Power Brakes<br>Power Steering<br>Front Disc Brakes<br>Interior features white leather seating with Midnight Blue accents<br>Matching folding front armrests and door panels<br>Dark blue carpeting<br>Dashboard trimmed in walnut wood-tone<br>Power windows, power steering, power front seats,<br>AM/FM radio<br>Cruise control<br>Cartier clock<br>Original Two-Tone Midnight Blue Metallic and White finish<br>Hood ornament<br>Chrome waterfall grille<br>Carriage Roof<br>Concealed quad headlamps<br>Spare tire trunk lid with a Bill Blass monogram <br>Factory 15-inch turbine-style cast aluminum wheels<br>Whitewall tires<br><br><br>Mechanical<br><br>Under the hood is the numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch V8 that looks all original painted in original Ford Blue engine enamel on the block, intake, and heads.<br>The 400ci V8 was rated at 179 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a C6 3-speed automatic transmission and a column-mounted shift lever.<br><br>It also has Air Conditioning, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Front Disc Brakes, a highway-friendly rear end gear, nice-sounding exhaust system and rides on factory 15-inch turbine-style cast aluminum wheels and whitewall tires at all four corners. <br><br>Interior<br><br>The interior features dark blue carpeting and white leather seating with Midnight Blue accents and matching folding front armrests and door panels. The dashboard is trimmed in walnut wood-tone applique. Amenities include power windows, power steering, power front seats, air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, and cruise control.<br><br>Instrumentation is framed by a two-spoke steering wheel and consists of an 80-mph speedometer, a gear selection window, a Cartier clock, and a fuel gauge. <br>The interior looks luxurious and original, and with that in mind it&apos;s in remarkable condition. The back seat is as spacious as many full-sized cars today, and the giant trunk is outfitted with mats and the car has a car cover.<br><br>Exterior<br><br>If you want a great American luxury car with big block power and a great look, our Mark V looks sweet all over the long, wide, and stylish body.<br>The body wears its original Two-Tone Midn