Wow, just wow. This is a jewel worthy of any garage or car collection. Honestly this is a museum piece. Should not be driven or only driven on sunny days. Magnificent ❤️
My ultimate dream car. I think I just had a heart attack! The 78 Diamond Jubilee Mark V was the finest and best looking car ever manufactured in the world. This is what made Rolls Royce go back to the drawing board.
Back in 1978 this was the most expensive American made car. I wish I could get this. It is gorgeous and yes the dash is real leather. I can't believe no moon roof. But wow. Two cars now, the 1985 Buick Riviera and now this. Awesome.
This is a high dollar car. Original umbrella, tool kit, garage door opener, and well documented. All of these things go missing. Also, original hand painted pinstripe down the sides, and header panel. Just gorgeous!!
@@christianbugatticg it's incredible that ALL of the factory stuff was with the car! My dad was part owner of a dealership in the late Seventies/early Eighties and I remember working there during summers. One of my jobs was prepping special order cars (Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Imperial) and I'd flip out if some specific thing that was supposed to go with a specific car wasn't available.... All the guys at the dealership were like "whatever!" and I'd imagine that loads of those cars were never even delivered with half of their special equipment... Like the custom umbrellas that were supposed to go with the early Eighties Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition, etc... I'd even go as far as to say that a lot of the customers either didn't care the stuff wasn't there, or maybe were unaware it was SUPPOSED TO be there, too. But man... Ya did good here! That's probably the best example of a Diamond Mark on the planet. Cheers!
Love The MKV, now that’s what a Luxury Car should be and looks like. Very well preserved hats 🎩 off and two thumbs 👍🏾👍🏿. Excellent job Bill 💵, if I had the money 💰 💰 💵 💵 💵 💵 i would definitely buy it and add it to my collection if i had the room for a collection. Again excellent job well done Bill on your barn finds and documents that came with the MKV. Your brother 👨🏾 from another mother 👵🏽 Ivan I J
Stunning car, stunning survivor. I recall when these were on the road in their day, and this is not a takeaway from this particular car, as they would all do this...but it was a common sight when you would meet one of these on the road at highway speed for the section of that body color overlay on the front bumper the width of the grill to catch air under it and lift it up off the bumper and as it maintained highway speed it would be flapping up and down, lol. They all did it back then, when new...wasn't like it one beater later on. I guess Ford wasn't big into wind tunnel testing back then, or if so it wasn't quite real-world. But you can see across the center front of the grill that panel top of the bumper the width of the grill section is not secured to anything behind it, not like the end sections under the headlights...that's the part that would lift up.
Now it is funny you mentioned that! I can remember the first one I had with the flappy bumper filler. I kept hearing this weird noise that I could not pinpoint. That is until my son happen to be in front of me on the way to work and he shot a video of it. Looked like freaking Pac Man!! HAHA! I have since had to secure a few of them!
@@christianbugatticg 😂 & ❤ you qualifying my comment as I was prepared for unbridled hate out of nowhere, lol...but it is what it is. I loved these cars back then just as now, but even as a kid not driving yet I loved to see these cars with that front bumper filler in full-flap at highway speed, lol...and yeah, like Pac Man! AND THANKS!!!...you answered a question I always wondered about, could the driver hear it flapping, lol, b/c if not when they got out they would never know...or if they did when they stopped how do you ever figure out the noise at rest, lol.
I think this is the exact type of Mark V Jock Ewing drove in "Dallas". You didn't see it much past 1981 as the actor Jim Davis died. I could be wrong, it might have been silver. But still these cars are majestic. Top of the line in class and style.
That dash is leather. The Diamond Jubilee came out in my birth year. And twice the price of a regular mark V that year. My Parents bought a new Cougar XR7 that year.
The Lincoln Mark V is the most beautiful luxury car ever built, bar none, including anything being built today. Fortunately, there’s plenty of these cars still available because people who purchased them took exceptionally good care of them. While Cadillac had the gorgeous Eldorado, that car wasn’t nearly as well assembled and had far cheaper materials in its construction, whereas Ford didn’t skimp a bit on the Lincoln Mark V.
Hi I remember my mom had a new 1978 Lincoln mark 5 diamond jubilee she loved that car so much it was sad in 1981 someone stole it and it was never recovered
Wood grain and or aluminum trim on the left side of steering wheel is lifting and the dash pad cover on the drivers side is definitely separating from the foam @1:55
Wow that's a nice Lincoln. Also I thought in the 1970's Lincoln had better built cars than Cadillac, that interior looks just a notch nicer than any 1976 or 77-79 Coupe Deville or Eldorado. Also the double sided keys where the same one opened the doors and turned the ignition were a nice touch. The 2nd key opened only the trunk, IIRC. GM had that stupid two key thing where one opened the door/trunk, while the other started the car, both were one sided/had to be inserted teeth down. First time I owned a Toyota after several GM cars, where it was one double sided key, I was like WTF GM???? Your stupid one sided two key thing is a PITA.
Hello Bill, wonderful DJ and thank you for those triple videos of dream! Just a question you said a/c has been converted to 134A. Can you have more details on it? I'd like to convert my 79 BB in France. Hervé
A Lincoln Continental at it's best, that interior is a big upgrade on the standard editions, no cheap cracked plastic to be seen. Little wonder that they were so expensive.
Yeah... They used $100 worth of extra leather and charged $10,000 over the standard "bargain basement" Mark V 🤣 Ain't it funny how we hoomanz PERCEIVE "value"? Cheers!
I think Lincoln missed the mark (no pun intended) on the Mark V. They introduced the new Mark III in '69 & sold it 3 years B4 moving up to the '72 Mark IV. That model ran with minimal changes through1976 (5 years) B4 the Mark V came along in '78. These were extremely expensive cars in the Day. My mom bought a new Grand Prix w/T-tops for $6,600. On your exquisitly beautiful Mark V, the only thing I'd change is the "ghetto cruisin" wide white walls back to the original "spec" look.
@@bruschmidt9943 It turns out that the Mk Vs were delivered with a few different types of tires on them... The tires on Christian's DJ are pretty close to (if not actually) the original Michelin 1 3/4" white walls that many were delivered with. I also remember seeing new cars with a double stripe white wall that was a 1 1/2" outer and 1/4" inner white stripe... I think those were Uniroyal. And the dealerships usually offered the Vogue Tyre as an option... And at least down in Southeast Texas where I grew up, it seemed like EVERYONE bought those... They were a 1 7/8" outer strips with a yellow 1/4" inner stripe... I remember that even at the time, those things sold for something like $150 per tire! The other "big deal" dealer option a lot of people down there would buy, were wire TrueSpoke wheels... And they apparently had so much disposable income, they'd just leave the factory aluminum wheels at the dealership! I remember that there was a storage building on the lot my dad partially owned (Chrysler Dealership) back then... It was CHOCK FULL of the cast aluminum "Road Wheels" that customers just abandoned... Because they bought Vogues on TrueSpokes... Cheers!
@@slicksnewonenow I have never seen tires like these from the factory on a Mark V, or any Lincoln Mark for that matter. The Mark V had a standard Michelin whitewall that was around 3/4" wide, as well as the optional dual band wider white walls (standard on the Diamond Jubilee), made either by Firestone or Goodyear. The Michelins were technically superior as I understood it. Car is amazing...don't let my comment about the incorrect tires detract from that, especially since tires are easily changed.
I know where one is saw it yrs ago guy had it on display at the ford dealership now it's about 20 miles away behind a old garage needs tlc now but still has the diamond in the windows it's gold I believe
Ha Ha nice car, had a friend that had one. It was like sitting on a sofa in the back seat.,, Here's one my favorite scenes from Donnie Brasco: Ain’t no way you can say to me a Lincoln is better than a Cadillac. A Lincoln is better. It’s a better automobile. Forget about it. A Cadillac’s got more acceleration. It’s got more power. It’s got better handling. It’s got more legroom for your legs. It’s got more power. You just said that. Bingo.
Although the Mk.IIIs are my favorite (and probably the ULTIMATE QUALITY luxury car of the era) the Mk.Vs are absolutely beautiful. The Mk.IVs just didn't seem "exclusive" enough because they looked too much like their Thunderbird siblings. But those Mk.Vs turned that around! Mom had an Emilio Pucci Edition that had no Opera Windows and a unique "reverse" vinyl half roof... Gotta LOVE what's essentially a 20 foot long two seater! I remember that even as kids, my brother and I were a bit cramped in the back seat of her Mark... But there was PLENTY of front passenger room and almost comically too much hood out front. They're the epitome of 1970s excess!
According to Wikipedia the Diamond's in the opera windows are simulated. "Matching its name, the opera windows featured simulated diamond chips inside the glass, with a Diamond Jubilee script on the window the hood ornament featured crystal-style inserts."
Bill, I co,,ended in the other video of what,an amazing car and while I love the ‘79 Collectors Edition,but I actually prefer these as they have the last of the 460’s. I have watched all of the videos on this car and I have couple of questions: 1. You mentioned some fuel lines and filter being changed. Do you think it needs a new fuel tank and pump,due to sitting? 2. Do you know if the other fluids have been changed recently….coolant, brake, power steering, etc.? I’m guessing that those are not the original tires as the whitewall width seems wider than stock but not sure? This is an absolute time capsule but sometimes, cars sit and never started, things go bad and need so,e work so just wondering. Thanks!
Hey good morning Terry!!! So when I send these cars to my shop I tell my guys to go through and check everything! Sometimes they don't need to do much, sometimes it's odds and ends and sometimes it's brakes and wheel bearings. All fluids are checked, changed or topped as needed. Many times we have to do a muffler or exhaust. Most of the cars that I buy, although low miles, not many have been sitting dead for decades. Most customers are still using them very sparingly, so rusted tanks and things of that nature are not normally an issue. On some cars we've had to do tanks, but very unusual. Tires are not original. The previous owner, I was told replaced the tires every so many years regardless of miles! Aside from the clock not working this one is ready to go!! Best of luck if you go for it on this one!!
Hey good morning! So this car should be live on the Bring a Trailer auction site in a matter of days. High bidder will win it. I will have 400 plus pics and several detailed videos! Some suspect this car does upper 30's, some say it could hit 40k. Me, I am bringing it to sell, so hopefully it will at least reach mid to upper 30's. It is a 6,900. mile one owner car. I will share the link the second the auction goes live!! Best of luck if you decide to bid!
@@christianbugatticg OK. I thought it might not have made your online inventory yet, was hoping anyway. You get a LOT of low mile vintage cars I am interested in. Caddy's and Olds. You also had a Gen 2 Camaro recently. Did that get sold as well?
@@DuneDaddyO So most of my cars go up for auction on BAT. That being said, I will sell a car before it is listed to anyone who has interest. I do like BAT because it puts my cars before a large and qualified audience. The 71 Camaro is not quite sold yet but I do have 2 local guys about to make a decision to buy or not. You can always call me and we can get you a heads up on what comes in! Thanks! Bill 843 294 7777
I am so sorry but this one sold over a week ago. I have another VERY NICE Mark V on Bring a Trailer site for sale right now. I am sharing the link for you! bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-lincoln-continental-mark-v-8/
So it is already set to go live on Bring a Trailer so I am already committed to that site. We suspect it gets into the upper 30's. I do bring them to sell though. I have submitted 400 or so detailed pics in that auction.
Hey Pudd;L Why don't you wait until you're totally settled in your garage then make the deacon,,,Impressive space though... Fron the home of PB Blaster and Permatex,,, Cleveland, Ohio.... C;MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I test drove an exact duplicate of this car a couple of years ago.. was a VERY tight fit in the captain's chair! I'm 6' tall and I wasn't comfortable at all in it - legs were scrunched up!
It makes you wonder how Frank Cannon managed to drive one, he was not a small man. I drove one many years ago and just fitted, they were well named land yachts!
This is the 1st American made vehicle that exceeded the 20K dollar mark. Base Marks were about 16 thousand. The diamond Jubilee option was a 7000 option.
Luv it but could never drive it. Too long. I never drove a big long car before. I'd crash it. Preach from Cooley high. He couldn't drive that Cadillac he took joy ride in
Wow, no mention of this being a Cartier edition and that the clock is a clock from Cartier. That's a wrid thing to leave out. Like Cartier is nothing. I mean evwn Marilyn Monroe sang about them in the now classic Diamonds.. From the classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
@@christianbugatticg im sure we got a Cartier clock in there. And only the Cartier edition had that. That being said the Cartier edition i know was champagne coloured so idk? But that clock looks just like the Cartier one..
@@christianbugatticg THESE CLASSICS ARE BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES OF AMERICAN LUXURY AS SO WITH THE CADILLACS , MY NEIGHBOR HAD A 78 WITH 26.000 MILES , HE WAS GOING TO TRADE IT IN ON A NEW ONE IN THE MID - NINETIES THEY OFFERED HIM 4 K , HE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK HOME AND PUT IT IN HIS WAREHOUSE !!!!
@@christianbugatticg I was outside working on my Lincon f today it has 38,000 original miles. My dad got the car when I had 19,000 when I was a teenager. I begged him to buy it and here it is today. He finally gave it to me. It really is an unbelievable shape doing maintenance. 1975 Lincoln town car Continental four-door silver with a red leather interior.
Stanley, I'd like to encourage you to subscribe to my channel. Why? Because a very easy and quick search of my page you will also find an exterior video and driving video of this car. I do separate videos so they are not so LONG and drawn out. You would have also discovered the link to the auction where I sold this car with like 400 plus pictures!! I think subscribing will benefit what you are looking for! Thanks!!
Wow, just wow. This is a jewel worthy of any garage or car collection. Honestly this is a museum piece. Should not be driven or only driven on sunny days. Magnificent ❤️
Thanks! And def a work of art!
The worst thing you can do to a car is not use it.
This was my mom's car when I was a kid. Lots of memories
Nice! She had taste
Most expensive American regular production car in 1978. I had one in gold in the late 90s - drove it all over the country. Fantastic car!!!
Right!!
My ultimate dream car. I think I just had a heart attack! The 78 Diamond Jubilee Mark V was the finest and best looking car ever manufactured in the world. This is what made Rolls Royce go back to the drawing board.
Yes, there is a lot to love about a Diamond Jubilee
Dude…..it doesn’t get any better than this outside of NOS.
Hey thanks!
Love that there is an actual diamond set in the port windows. Great attention to detail.
Thanks! And notice how the port window glass is actually beveled!
In marketing, Lincoln referred to them as opera windows; both beveled and diamond inlaid.
@@randyfitz8310 cool
Them windows aint cheap or easy to find
@@nunyabuziness8421 correct
Back in 1978 this was the most expensive American made car. I wish I could get this. It is gorgeous and yes the dash is real leather. I can't believe no moon roof. But wow. Two cars now, the 1985 Buick Riviera and now this. Awesome.
Oh my God, 20k in 1978 is almost 100k in today's money! So you were a big dog if you bought one of these in. 78!
Someone was too tight to spring for the Pneumonia Hole...😁
Smh. My parents bought a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ with the moon roof and power everything for $8808. Theirs even had a $700.00 digital radio.
Boy o boy I love these Lincoln's. These years from 74 to 80 Id really like to have this one!
Super luxurious!
This is a high dollar car. Original umbrella, tool kit, garage door opener, and well documented. All of these things go missing. Also, original hand painted pinstripe down the sides, and header panel. Just gorgeous!!
The more I found in this car the more excited I got!! What a score for sure!
@@christianbugatticg I'll bet you'll keep this baby. Lol!
@@styldsteel1 Nah, I have too many cars now. I've had to learn to keep the emotion out of it!
@@christianbugatticg most definitely!
@@christianbugatticg it's incredible that ALL of the factory stuff was with the car!
My dad was part owner of a dealership in the late Seventies/early Eighties and I remember working there during summers.
One of my jobs was prepping special order cars (Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Imperial) and I'd flip out if some specific thing that was supposed to go with a specific car wasn't available.... All the guys at the dealership were like "whatever!" and I'd imagine that loads of those cars were never even delivered with half of their special equipment... Like the custom umbrellas that were supposed to go with the early Eighties Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition, etc...
I'd even go as far as to say that a lot of the customers either didn't care the stuff wasn't there, or maybe were unaware it was SUPPOSED TO be there, too.
But man... Ya did good here! That's probably the best example of a Diamond Mark on the planet.
Cheers!
:18 seconds in and you get a big Thumbs up. This thing is a beauty.
THANKS!!!
Love how this is so clean.
Thanks!
You're absolutely correct Bill, the Diamond Jubilee Mark V's had all leather instrument panel pads - unique among luxury cars from the 70's.
Thank for confirming! Still learning about these! And there is always something to learn!
An Automotive Masterpiece by any standards!!
Thank you!
I love your videos. Thank you,
Appreciate it!
That land yacht is freaking gorgeous!!!!
Indeed it is!
Such a work of art!!!!
Yes and thank you!
That is truly a collectible car that car is perfect that car should demand top top dollar
Thanks! We will see shortly!
This car is a unicorn and should be in a museum or a well care for collection. It is simply beautiful 😍. How much?
Thanks! Here is the link, over $40,000 bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/
I had the same car a few years ago. It rides like you're on air!
Super comfy for sure!
love it , love the color , Ive always loved this car
Thank you!
Amazing ! Beautiful!
Thank you!!
Great detailed Video of a beautiful car
I appreciate it!
Love The MKV, now that’s what a Luxury Car should be and looks like. Very well preserved hats 🎩 off and two thumbs 👍🏾👍🏿. Excellent job Bill 💵, if I had the money 💰 💰 💵 💵 💵 💵 i would definitely buy it and add it to my collection if i had the room for a collection. Again excellent job well done Bill on your barn finds and documents that came with the MKV.
Your brother 👨🏾 from another mother 👵🏽
Ivan I J
Hey hey!! I appreciate that!!
The Silver Blue and all white are the nicest ever built....
Yes!!
Beautiful car!
Thanks Steve!!
I am amazed that vehicles of any type are out there in this condition. Not my favorite car but I certainly can appreciate it.
Thanks! Same here, if I was to run across a 6,000 mile Pinto I would be intrigued by it!
@@christianbugatticg
I am in awe of anything in mint original condition, even an old truck. As I once read somewhere “they are original only once!”
@@dave1956 very true!
I have my 79 Cartier Edition mark V window sticker hanging framed in my garage...the MOONROOF was an $1088.oo dollar option
WOW! A lot of money for 1979
Beautiful car
Thank you!
very first time a have seen a Jubilee edition......without a moonroof
Kinda rare??
I know of no classic car ...that was RARE...because it lacked an expensive option
No big deal. It was an option that was just north of 1000 Dollars. Original owner didn't want it. The CB was an option too
Of course...
Stunning car, stunning survivor. I recall when these were on the road in their day, and this is not a takeaway from this particular car, as they would all do this...but it was a common sight when you would meet one of these on the road at highway speed for the section of that body color overlay on the front bumper the width of the grill to catch air under it and lift it up off the bumper and as it maintained highway speed it would be flapping up and down, lol. They all did it back then, when new...wasn't like it one beater later on. I guess Ford wasn't big into wind tunnel testing back then, or if so it wasn't quite real-world. But you can see across the center front of the grill that panel top of the bumper the width of the grill section is not secured to anything behind it, not like the end sections under the headlights...that's the part that would lift up.
Now it is funny you mentioned that! I can remember the first one I had with the flappy bumper filler. I kept hearing this weird noise that I could not pinpoint. That is until my son happen to be in front of me on the way to work and he shot a video of it. Looked like freaking Pac Man!! HAHA! I have since had to secure a few of them!
@@christianbugatticg 😂 & ❤ you qualifying my comment as I was prepared for unbridled hate out of nowhere, lol...but it is what it is. I loved these cars back then just as now, but even as a kid not driving yet I loved to see these cars with that front bumper filler in full-flap at highway speed, lol...and yeah, like Pac Man! AND THANKS!!!...you answered a question I always wondered about, could the driver hear it flapping, lol, b/c if not when they got out they would never know...or if they did when they stopped how do you ever figure out the noise at rest, lol.
@@KP-zi6jx Hey they all do that I would imagine at some point!! Thanks for the commentary!!
Damn!!!!!! I had a 79 Grand Marquis, same color….. memories!!!
I like those too!
Sounds like the kind of car for Adam of Rare Classic Cars
He and I have the same taste!! I'd like to buy some stuff from him!
Good lord, that front bumper is as long as mid sized car today.
Oh I know it!! Very GRAND!!
I think this is the exact type of Mark V Jock Ewing drove in "Dallas". You didn't see it much past 1981 as the actor Jim Davis died. I could be wrong, it might have been silver. But still these cars are majestic. Top of the line in class and style.
Oh cool! I will have to see if I can find a RUclips clip
@@christianbugatticg 1978-81 episodes
@@arthuridis Well that helps narrow it down!! Thanks!
That dash is leather. The Diamond Jubilee came out in my birth year. And twice the price of a regular mark V that year. My Parents bought a new Cougar XR7 that year.
Nice and thanks!
Beautiful
Thank you!
I'll take it! I had a 78 Cartier edition
,460 ,4bbl,4 wheel disc brakes,turbine wheels,5 miles to the gallon/it was awesome! Really do miss it..
Lol. 5 mpg??
This is what a Lincoln should be!
Absolutely!!
The Lincoln Mark V is the most beautiful luxury car ever built, bar none, including anything being built today. Fortunately, there’s plenty of these cars still available because people who purchased them took exceptionally good care of them. While Cadillac had the gorgeous Eldorado, that car wasn’t nearly as well assembled and had far cheaper materials in its construction, whereas Ford didn’t skimp a bit on the Lincoln Mark V.
So glad I have been able to find a few!
Like driving a couch down the road. Had a 78 grand marquis and I miss it
super comfortable
Hi I remember my mom had a new 1978 Lincoln mark 5 diamond jubilee she loved that car so much it was sad in 1981 someone stole it and it was never recovered
OH NO!!! Just terrible!
Speechless....
It is amazing!!
@@christianbugatticg The price of $20,000 in 1978 is equivalent to $93,000 today. This original owner made a MASSIVE investment at the time !!
Beatiful car my freind
Thank you!!
Wood grain and or aluminum trim on the left side of steering wheel is lifting and the dash pad cover on the drivers side is definitely separating from the foam @1:55
Is it, I will take a closer look. Thanks!
This car belongs in the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Mi...
It's pretty special!
@@christianbugatticgstill for sale??
No I am sorry it sold @@meccagold2009
97.709.00 in today’s dollars! Everything’s there except a Disco Ball and Platform Shoes! We’re s the leisure suit!
Haha! All important pieces of the puzzle!
cool!
Thank you!
Wow that's a nice Lincoln. Also I thought in the 1970's Lincoln had better built cars than Cadillac, that interior looks just a notch nicer than any 1976 or 77-79 Coupe Deville or Eldorado. Also the double sided keys where the same one opened the doors and turned the ignition were a nice touch. The 2nd key opened only the trunk, IIRC. GM had that stupid two key thing where one opened the door/trunk, while the other started the car, both were one sided/had to be inserted teeth down. First time I owned a Toyota after several GM cars, where it was one double sided key, I was like WTF GM???? Your stupid one sided two key thing is a PITA.
Thanks! You are correct as I agree that the interiors were a step up!
Hello Bill, wonderful DJ and thank you for those triple videos of dream! Just a question you said a/c has been converted to 134A. Can you have more details on it? I'd like to convert my 79 BB in France. Hervé
Hello! So yes it was converted but before I got it. Shouldn't be too extensive.
I would really like to see the umbrella open. Is it guaranteed not to leak?
HAHA!! Jimmy, for such a funny question, just wait for the video!!!! Thanks!
These sold for almost 2X the price of a standard Mark V at the time. This was the most expensive car sold in America in 1978.
That is just crazy!
A Lincoln Continental at it's best, that interior is a big upgrade on the standard editions, no cheap cracked plastic
to be seen.
Little wonder that they were so expensive.
So luxurious!
Yeah... They used $100 worth of extra leather and charged $10,000 over the standard "bargain basement" Mark V 🤣
Ain't it funny how we hoomanz PERCEIVE "value"?
Cheers!
@@slicksnewonenow At that price it would have been cheaper to have a standard one retrimmed.
@@slicksnewonenow come on now, it was more than just a little leather!! lol
I think Lincoln missed the mark (no pun intended) on the Mark V. They introduced the new Mark III in '69 & sold it 3 years B4 moving up to the '72 Mark IV. That model ran with minimal changes through1976 (5 years) B4 the Mark V came along in '78. These were extremely expensive cars in the Day. My mom bought a new Grand Prix w/T-tops for $6,600. On your exquisitly beautiful Mark V, the only thing I'd change is the "ghetto cruisin" wide white walls back to the original "spec" look.
OMG, I want a 76/77 loaded Grand Prix with low miles SO BAD!
Mark V came along in 77 not 78
@@edwardleyland1979 correct
@@bruschmidt9943
It turns out that the Mk Vs were delivered with a few different types of tires on them... The tires on Christian's DJ are pretty close to (if not actually) the original Michelin 1 3/4" white walls that many were delivered with.
I also remember seeing new cars with a double stripe white wall that was a 1 1/2" outer and 1/4" inner white stripe... I think those were Uniroyal.
And the dealerships usually offered the Vogue Tyre as an option... And at least down in Southeast Texas where I grew up, it seemed like EVERYONE bought those... They were a 1 7/8" outer strips with a yellow 1/4" inner stripe... I remember that even at the time, those things sold for something like $150 per tire!
The other "big deal" dealer option a lot of people down there would buy, were wire TrueSpoke wheels... And they apparently had so much disposable income, they'd just leave the factory aluminum wheels at the dealership!
I remember that there was a storage building on the lot my dad partially owned (Chrysler Dealership) back then... It was CHOCK FULL of the cast aluminum "Road Wheels" that customers just abandoned... Because they bought Vogues on TrueSpokes...
Cheers!
@@slicksnewonenow I have never seen tires like these from the factory on a Mark V, or any Lincoln Mark for that matter. The Mark V had a standard Michelin whitewall that was around 3/4" wide, as well as the optional dual band wider white walls (standard on the Diamond Jubilee), made either by Firestone or Goodyear. The Michelins were technically superior as I understood it.
Car is amazing...don't let my comment about the incorrect tires detract from that, especially since tires are easily changed.
I know where one is saw it yrs ago guy had it on display at the ford dealership now it's about 20 miles away behind a old garage needs tlc now but still has the diamond in the windows it's gold I believe
I like them in gold too!
Ha Ha nice car, had a friend that had one. It was like sitting on a sofa in the back seat.,,
Here's one my favorite scenes from Donnie Brasco:
Ain’t no way you can say to me a Lincoln is better than a Cadillac.
A Lincoln is better. It’s a better automobile.
Forget about it.
A Cadillac’s got more acceleration.
It’s got more power.
It’s got better handling.
It’s got more legroom for your legs.
It’s got more power.
You just said that.
Bingo.
Lol, I will have to find that scene!
I would highly recommend taking those old road flares out of the trunk asap.
Do you think they could ignite??
I was thinking the same thing
@@suespony possible!!
@@christianbugatticg forget that. It's been in that trunk since 1978. Rable Rousers. Lol.
Flares don't just spontaneously ignite lolol!!
Although the Mk.IIIs are my favorite (and probably the ULTIMATE QUALITY luxury car of the era) the Mk.Vs are absolutely beautiful.
The Mk.IVs just didn't seem "exclusive" enough because they looked too much like their Thunderbird siblings.
But those Mk.Vs turned that around!
Mom had an Emilio Pucci Edition that had no Opera Windows and a unique "reverse" vinyl half roof...
Gotta LOVE what's essentially a 20 foot long two seater! I remember that even as kids, my brother and I were a bit cramped in the back seat of her Mark... But there was PLENTY of front passenger room and almost comically too much hood out front.
They're the epitome of 1970s excess!
You know I would love to have a 78 DJ T Bird too! Thanks!
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Great score. Beautiful car.
Could you please tell us how you ended up finding this car?
Thanks
Sure! My friend Rusty is the one who actually found it. He seems to have this amazing talent of finding these 50's and 60's beauties!
@@christianbugatticg Thanks. The chase/hunt is always part of the fun, especially when it's a car like this.
@@frandome Oh for sure! Rusty is a master of that too!
Wow - I actually remember someone that had one of these when I was a kid in the 70's, except it was dark green. How much for this ?
It will be going up for auction on Bring a Trailer likely first of the week. We "think" upper 30's if not 40, but we shall see.
Fully carpeted trunk, even the inside of the deck lid!
For the price they charged back in 78 it should have been tricked out! lol
According to Wikipedia the Diamond's in the opera windows are simulated.
"Matching its name, the opera windows featured simulated diamond chips inside the glass, with a Diamond Jubilee script on the window the hood ornament featured crystal-style inserts."
Yes I know that now. I have heard for years, "Lincoln put real diamonds in the back windows"!! Lol, I guess I should have fact checked that! Thanks!
Bill, I co,,ended in the other video of what,an amazing car and while I love the ‘79 Collectors Edition,but I actually prefer these as they have the last of the 460’s. I have watched all of the videos on this car and I have couple of questions: 1. You mentioned some fuel lines and filter being changed. Do you think it needs a new fuel tank and pump,due to sitting? 2. Do you know if the other fluids have been changed recently….coolant, brake, power steering, etc.? I’m guessing that those are not the original tires as the whitewall width seems wider than stock but not sure? This is an absolute time capsule but sometimes, cars sit and never started, things go bad and need so,e work so just wondering. Thanks!
Hey good morning Terry!!! So when I send these cars to my shop I tell my guys to go through and check everything! Sometimes they don't need to do much, sometimes it's odds and ends and sometimes it's brakes and wheel bearings. All fluids are checked, changed or topped as needed. Many times we have to do a muffler or exhaust.
Most of the cars that I buy, although low miles, not many have been sitting dead for decades. Most customers are still using them very sparingly, so rusted tanks and things of that nature are not normally an issue. On some cars we've had to do tanks, but very unusual. Tires are not original. The previous owner, I was told replaced the tires every so many years regardless of miles! Aside from the clock not working this one is ready to go!! Best of luck if you go for it on this one!!
I had a 1997 Lincoln town car. 120,000.
They can last a long time!
No tilt wheel?
Yes, you push the turn signal stalk forward. Thanks!
i hed one of these beautys i think i measured it 19 measured feet 6 inches my garage was 20 feet i will alway feel fortuate to have own one
Thanks! I think you are exactly right to the inch on your recollection!
20k in 1978 would be the equivalent to 100k today😳
WOW!!
How much are you asking or where can I find info to buy?
Hey good morning! So this car should be live on the Bring a Trailer auction site in a matter of days. High bidder will win it. I will have 400 plus pics and several detailed videos! Some suspect this car does upper 30's, some say it could hit 40k. Me, I am bringing it to sell, so hopefully it will at least reach mid to upper 30's. It is a 6,900. mile one owner car. I will share the link the second the auction goes live!! Best of luck if you decide to bid!
My dream car. What did this go for?
Thanks! It sold for $43,500
bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/
What's up with that White Olds '98 through the window? I am interested.
So sorry it is sold and going to California!
@@christianbugatticg OK. I thought it might not have made your online inventory yet, was hoping anyway. You get a LOT of low mile vintage cars I am interested in. Caddy's and Olds. You also had a Gen 2 Camaro recently. Did that get sold as well?
@@DuneDaddyO So most of my cars go up for auction on BAT. That being said, I will sell a car before it is listed to anyone who has interest. I do like BAT because it puts my cars before a large and qualified audience. The 71 Camaro is not quite sold yet but I do have 2 local guys about to make a decision to buy or not. You can always call me and we can get you a heads up on what comes in! Thanks! Bill 843 294 7777
I'm very interested in this car. If you still have it, what is the price?
I am so sorry but this one sold over a week ago. I have another VERY NICE Mark V on Bring a Trailer site for sale right now. I am sharing the link for you! bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-lincoln-continental-mark-v-8/
adjusted for inflation that is $93,000 today
That is a chunk of money!
Hello !
Is this car still for sale?
Thank you.
Hey sorry this one sold already. Here is the link...bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/
Still have it? How much are you asking for it???
So sorry it sold here..... bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/
That is a timepiece ! Do you know the name of that color?
I believe it is called Diamond Blue.
Wedgewood blue
Christian what is the asking price on this. I had 79 collectors ...was my father's I am seriously interested in this car
So it is already set to go live on Bring a Trailer so I am already committed to that site. We suspect it gets into the upper 30's. I do bring them to sell though. I have submitted 400 or so detailed pics in that auction.
@@christianbugatticg I would expect that to bring over 40
@@edwardleyland1979 we shall see, the market will decide
If I remember correctly those came with disposable coveralls
I own three Mark Vs. I know you're not gonna believe this but.... THEY'RE ALL RELIABLE. 'mazing. Ain't it.
Were those from the factory??
Yes they came from the factory
is this automobile Classic for Sale now?
Yes, it will be going up on Bring a Trailer for auction in a matter of days. Thanks!!
window tint takes away from this automobile! Glaas should be clear as from factory! this is 1978 CLASS!!
Easy fix
Hey Pudd;L Why don't you wait until you're totally settled in your garage then make the deacon,,,Impressive space though... Fron the home of PB Blaster and Permatex,,, Cleveland, Ohio.... C;MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not really sure what all of that means! lol
I am asking from Canada, how much for this vehicle?
So sorry you missed it, but it sold for $43,500
I wonder is this car for sale and if so what is the asking price?
Hey! So we sold it a couple of weeks ago. It sold for $43,000
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Still for sale??
No sorry it sold already.. bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/
It’s disappointing that Ford didn’t put a moonroof in this car.
That would be the icing on the cake!
never did see it for sale on bring a tr
Yes, it sold a few months back!
Mice Video.
Thanks!
$20,990 in 1978 is equivalent to $99,289.46 today. 😳
WOW!! That is like a well equipped Benz today!
@@christianbugatticg That’s more than my first house.
I bet it was! @@woodyw6891
price ?
Sorry this one sold for $43k last year.
How much?
This one sold for $43500
How much is it.
Sorry but it sold already. Winning bid was $43,500. I have more Mark V's coming up that are close to half this price.
Price
Sold for $43,500 over a week ago
I test drove an exact duplicate of this car a couple of years ago.. was a VERY tight fit in the captain's chair! I'm 6' tall and I wasn't comfortable at all in it - legs were scrunched up!
It makes you wonder how Frank Cannon managed to drive one, he was not a small man.
I drove one many years ago and just fitted, they were well named land yachts!
Oh wow!!
@@Barbarapape two different CARS. Cannons mark was a IV. Way way different than a V.
That guy spent the equivalent of $98,000 for that car.
Yes, the is accurate. So much money for 1978!
Wow: $21,000 in 1978 is equivalent to $97,000 in today's 2023 money.
WOW!
This is the 1st American made vehicle that exceeded the 20K dollar mark. Base Marks were about 16 thousand. The diamond Jubilee option was a 7000 option.
@@styldsteel1 That is insane
@@christianbugatticg oh dude. I love this stuff.
@@styldsteel1 Me too!
Bummer it don't have a moonroof
Yeah, I wish it did too even though I rarely use a sunroof in the cars I do drive.
Luv it but could never drive it. Too long. I never drove a big long car before. I'd crash it. Preach from Cooley high. He couldn't drive that Cadillac he took joy ride in
Lol
Wow, no mention of this being a Cartier edition and that the clock is a clock from Cartier. That's a wrid thing to leave out. Like Cartier is nothing. I mean evwn Marilyn Monroe sang about them in the now classic Diamonds..
From the classic film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Thanks for your comment, but this is a Diamond Jubilee. Hope you enjoyed the video.
@@christianbugatticg im sure we got a Cartier clock in there. And only the Cartier edition had that. That being said the Cartier edition i know was champagne coloured so idk? But that clock looks just like the Cartier one..
I don't think just having the clock means the overall car is Cartier. I am going to dig a little. Thanks!! @@ebbhead20
50 K AND A GAS PUMP ON WHEELS TO BOOT , THEY ARE THIRSTY FOR FUEL !!!!
True however the person that buys this car, I am fully convinced they could care less about fuel economy!! lol! But I get your point! Thanks!
@@christianbugatticg THESE CLASSICS ARE BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLES OF AMERICAN LUXURY AS SO WITH THE CADILLACS , MY NEIGHBOR HAD A 78 WITH 26.000 MILES , HE WAS GOING TO TRADE IT IN ON A NEW ONE IN THE MID - NINETIES THEY OFFERED HIM 4 K , HE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK HOME AND PUT IT IN HIS WAREHOUSE !!!!
@@antoniohosino145 Good move to keep it!
@@antoniohosino145 Now that was a good call!
Oil changes how many couldn’t have one or two lol lol😂😂😂😂😂😂
Not too much to service with those low miles!
@@christianbugatticg I was outside working on my Lincon f today it has 38,000 original miles. My dad got the car when I had 19,000 when I was a teenager. I begged him to buy it and here it is today. He finally gave it to me. It really is an unbelievable shape doing maintenance. 1975 Lincoln town car Continental four-door silver with a red leather interior.
Man that is great! Love hearing stories like that!
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If you closed the hood maybe we could see what the car looks like.
Stanley, I'd like to encourage you to subscribe to my channel. Why? Because a very easy and quick search of my page you will also find an exterior video and driving video of this car. I do separate videos so they are not so LONG and drawn out. You would have also discovered the link to the auction where I sold this car with like 400 plus pictures!! I think subscribing will benefit what you are looking for! Thanks!!
And here is a direct link to the auction. Enjoy! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/