@@paveantelic7876 I just started watching him maybe like 1 month ago and I couldn’t agree more!! This dude has me Rollin 😂😂 some of the stuff he says roflmao
Put the original wheels back on and get rid of the chrome exhaust tips. First thing I would do. The wheels are ridiculous. Throw them on your Monte Carlo!
Awesome vehicle! My father always had my brother and I wash,vacuum and hand wax the Mark 5 Lincoln he had now his was red with the 460 fully loaded it was a beautiful car . Man oh man when he floored it it felt like you were going for take off because the front end would lift up until you got up to speed lol. Man oh man wish I had that vehicle today. Thanks for the video it brought back some great memories. God Bless
"The pimps, the drug dealers...I think Elvis Presley had one of these things...the guidos..." Bill, you are hilarious! Although I live on the left coast and therefore would never need to buy a car in Florida, during the last 9 months of lockdown and constant lecturing from our politicians, your videos have helped keep me sane and laughing at the same time. Thanks brother!
Although I think he was off the air by 1977, cars like this will always remind me of Frank Cannon. Cannon's Mark was actually a bit shorter; it's truly amazing that between two gas-crises, Ford had the audacity to add 2" to the length of one of their biggest cars.
@@pcno2832 Best things about Cannon's Mark IV, was the car phone wired to the horn so it annoyingly beeped until he answered it, and of course using those I-Beam doors as weapons. Watching that Mark IV running the bad guys down and Cannon flinging the door open to knock a fleeing felon to the ground.
Came across your channel and now im hooked. Thanks 😏!! Love seeing the Lincoln's you show. I had a 79 Mark 5 Cartier in high school back in the late 1980's. Still one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Your channel brings back good teenage memories!! Touche to you!! Oh...love the whisky jokes and little slurs. I don't think any of us old guy's who watch your channel have the ability to be offended! We're old school!! Merry Christmas
I drove one of these a few times in the mid 90’s. My stepdad was always buying interesting old cars like this and keeping them for awhile before moving on to something else. Your description of “navigating” it is spot on! Thanks for bringing back some good memories!
Loved that car! The lines in the sheet metal could cut butter. I’d loose the pimped out wheels and dual exhaust, but that’s just me. Poor Dalton....... I hope he doesn’t watch these videos!
I know a guy that put dual exhaust on a 79 Town Car and he ruined it. It was WAY too loud and it detracted from the appeal and price. It was well done, but installed without any mufflers whatsoever!
Yeah if I was Dalton I'd have done beat the shit out of him and quit. He fucking called him a retard. He's not said one positive thing about Dalton. Either let him know his shortcomings and see if he improves or let him go.
Regarding the name plaque on the dash, there was a Charles B Herron, who died in Oklahoma City on March 5, 1985 at age 75. So he would have been in his late 60's when this car was new. That may be the guy who owned this car. He is buried in Inglewood, California. This is the answer to the question nobody asked.
"You feel this incredible sense of navigating a land-yacht, picking a point in the distance and making course corrections towards it." Bill, you're a master of narration and vocabulary, but this statement perfectly describes the experience in a way Hellen Keller would be like, "yep, I understand the Lincoln experience".
I like this comment guy! He has very pretty fun soul! Also he has very reach informations of the cars!.. I’m some one always watching your videos from Iraq!!
@@blairbrown4812 - It would have been better if they turned the car into a lowrider instead of what we see here. That's usually what people do with these old Lincoln's if they want to modify them. It would have looked better if they put these rims on a big SUV like a Lincoln Navigator.
I actually like the rims personally. The chrome rims and chrome exhaust gives it a muscle car vibe and compliments it really well IMO. Its super clean and simple. I prefer it over stock. IMO some old 70's and 80's cars just look tired. No class or luxury even considered when looking at the dated design today. MK5 is one of them IMO. I'm not a big fan of non-stock cars either. Like if we're talking MK3, stock is the way to go, but some cars have style, others don't. I think the rims take an old tired car that typically only enthusiast who are 60+ appreciate and turn it into a head turner for any demographic. Brings it to life.
This car has the "Goin to Jail in the next 5 minutes" look!! For what crime, doesn't really matter.. You just gotta know the ole Grey Bar Hotel has gotta be the next stop on the roadtrip!!
I'm certain you genuinely love Dalton like a son Bill. With the exception of the wheel covers and exhaust pipes, this is a stellar example of the Lincoln marque, and looked good in virtually all colours, I even remember a pale mauve body colour around 1978-79. Those vertical panels on the front turn signal lights, featuring the Lincoln logo, remind me of antique cars fitted with Lalique crystal hood ornaments. Like many other comments here, your reviews contribute to the well being of a lot of people during these challenging times. Your Dad raised you well! RIP
In my 20's a good buddy had one in white with baby blue velour interior, driving it around Detroit and other points around Windsor, fun times. On the highway on a slight banking right turn, you had to steer left, floating all over the place. And the pipes and wheels have to GO !!
Yes Joe Bill Blass excellent. Ive got a 78 mark v diamond jubilee 75th anniv. Edition GOLD!!! Now that Bill Blass is next on my list.Sir if you know of one out there please let me know please.Of course there would be a very nice finders fee for youreself.Thank You Sir
My grandfather loved the Lincoln Mark series. He had a brand new Lincoln Mark V and we were driving down a country road in Illinois when a drunk pulled out of a driveway right in front of us. We hit him doing maybe 50 mph. The drunk lost that fight. His car was totaled, the Lincoln had the front end wrecked but we were all fine.
You’re quite knowledgeable about the Mark series. Very informative in a sociable manner. Since you brought up the Mark VII; fun fact 1986 Lincoln Mark VII drop the Continental name (simply referred as Lincoln Mark VII). I’ve made a whole video dedicated to my rare Mark VI.
Wheels really need to go. I'm not saying you should Bill, it is after all a used car, sold as is. These Marks weren't made for wheels 4 inches taller. I'm not talking looks wise.
Oh heck, back in 89 we got billy squire stuck in my friends ford bronco 2 and had to listen to billy squire only til we wrecked the bronco, I know every word beat and tune of that album,,30 years later
Okay Bill, you said the same thing the other day about the 429-460 sharing architecture with the 390. They don't. The 390 is from the new for '58 FE line (Ford-Edsel), 352-390-406-427-428 in Fords, Edsel got a 361, Mercury got a 410 for '65-6, but the 429-460 is from the new for 1970 "385" series. Completely different engines
I kinda like it with those wheels. I'm only 60, not ready for the home yet, but I guess I would like to look like a rogue down at the grocery store in this!
Quick question. Listen to when he starts the car at 12:25. A few seconds after I thought I heard a hissing sound. Is that the headlight vacuum system? Why would it do that if so?
Right? You also sacrifice some ride quality with those lower profile tires, versus the (probably) taller, more pillow-y tires recommended from the factory. So now you improved aesthetics none, and harshened the ride quality ::insert Bill's sigh::.
Now thats a car with unique styling and perhaps belongs in the category designed for cars that dont go around corners very well, ha! Merry Christmas Sir!
You are absolutely right Bill... we 'Guido types' loved the big Lincolns! Most of my Guido uncles drove Lincolns and Cadillacs back in the '70's - '80's. In fact, they use to call them "Italian Canoes" back in The Day. So, don't apologize for telling the truth Brother, we 'Guido's' love our Lincolns!
I'm surprised how long you let that buzzer keep going lol! I figured you woulda cussed it out and killed it much sooner 😜 What a beautiful car!! I'm close to being in the market for one. I'm tossed between a 77 with the 460 or a 79 Bill Blass (my birth year). There's just not replacement for displacement back then.
Bill you didn’t show how the grille is spring loaded and hinged at the top so the bumper wouldn’t get hurt it in low speed collisions. Really unique. Also the engine is a 385 series (429/460) named for the 3.85” stroke. The 390 engine is part of the older FE engine series.
Exactly its literally heresy !!!! To say the least.I mean how many of these in that great shape are really around and this " person" bastardized it, shame. Shame
I was surprised, yet you are correct : the Mk V is 5" longer than my 1974 Ford Thunderbird. The T-bird outweighs it by 40 to 240 lbs, depending upon the Lincoln's option specifications.
This car has such a long front end, that I always felt like you need to buy a set of diplomat/ ambassador flags to put on the corners. Not because you want to act like you're some important dignitary or person, just so you know where the front of the car ends! By the way I have '78 Mark V, with 60K miles and needs some tlc.
Dear Bill, one of my husbands and I would like to see you review a well designed beautiful automobile like a stunning Dodge Journey or a 2008 Sebring (w/3 hubcaps).
Since MDavid G mentioned Oklahoma, where I was born and raised. I had a friend who had this car with red trim on white. He liked me because I was a good tennis player. I was also an avid auto enthusiast for a 15 year old kid. I read everything I could get my hands on. My folks even paid for a subscription to Automobile Quarterly the hardback collection. Man I wish I still had those beautiful books. One day he pulled up in this Mark 5 and I just giggled inside thinking, what a silly thing to drive around in. Larry was a gambler by profession. Bill you can add Gambler onto the list of those careless type A's that couldn't give a fu#k what people think. He asked me what I thought. I lied and said 'wow Larry it's so neat'. Now if we were rolling down the road in a Porsche 928 I don't think I could have handled the excitement.
My mom had a 79 with the 460. I don't remember ever seeing one with a 400 actually. I took it to prom back in the day. The top package on this model was actually the most expensive car sold in the US in 1978/79 if I recall correctly. Sad the original aluminum wheels are missing. My dad did buy a Caddy later in the 80's, but nothing ever compared to my mom's Lincoln.
WOW!!! I had a 1978 back in 87. It had a Miles To Empty button with a digital display that wasn’t available on the 77. That one option was light years ahead of All opinions available at the time.
Change em back to original Bill, would look 100% better ! Glad I finally found you again, I saw curious cars and never connected with you, glad I clicked on it by accident.
I'm fine with the exhaust, but the wheels I agree are terrible. Honestly one of these with a refreshed 460 with some bumped up compression would be sick. Screw Christmas lol
I noticed the hissing noise when you put it in gear, that might be from the E-brake auto release vacuum actuator. I had that issue with my t-bird, I had to replace the vacuum actuator.
billy lol. i was more a madien and motley fan. but you bring back some good memories 👍! thanks for your descriptions 🤣 . you can always put a laugh in my day👍
This guy is so funny... probably the best and most underrated real car overview channel
this guy's take on reviewing cars is so pleasantly fresh
Agree!
@@paveantelic7876 I just started watching him maybe like 1 month ago and I couldn’t agree more!! This dude has me Rollin 😂😂 some of the stuff he says roflmao
@@larrydavis9582 I'm certain he used to be a stand-up comic, his timing is perfect.
Hi From Liverpool UK
The wheels got to go ASAP !
Rimz
No white boy
Put the original wheels back on and get rid of the chrome exhaust tips. First thing I would do. The wheels are ridiculous. Throw them on your Monte Carlo!
David Bryan no I’m saying the truth
Riddler wheels!!! Lol!!! It really looks awful
i had a 78 in black with red cloth interior. I used to run that thing 100mph to and from visits from NW Iowa to SW Kansas. That car was a cruiser.
Awesome vehicle! My father always had my brother and I wash,vacuum and hand wax the Mark 5 Lincoln he had now his was red with the 460 fully loaded it was a beautiful car . Man oh man when he floored it it felt like you were going for take off because the front end would lift up until you got up to speed lol. Man oh man wish I had that vehicle today.
Thanks for the video it brought back some great memories.
God Bless
"The pimps, the drug dealers...I think Elvis Presley had one of these things...the guidos..." Bill, you are hilarious! Although I live on the left coast and therefore would never need to buy a car in Florida, during the last 9 months of lockdown and constant lecturing from our politicians, your videos have helped keep me sane and laughing at the same time. Thanks brother!
Although I think he was off the air by 1977, cars like this will always remind me of Frank Cannon. Cannon's Mark was actually a bit shorter; it's truly amazing that between two gas-crises, Ford had the audacity to add 2" to the length of one of their biggest cars.
@@pcno2832 Best things about Cannon's Mark IV, was the car phone wired to the horn so it annoyingly beeped until he answered it, and of course using those I-Beam doors as weapons. Watching that Mark IV running the bad guys down and Cannon flinging the door open to knock a fleeing felon to the ground.
Elvis had a mark iv
I just found it today. I love it! Watched 3 videos so far.😎
Came across your channel and now im hooked. Thanks 😏!! Love seeing the Lincoln's you show. I had a 79 Mark 5 Cartier in high school back in the late 1980's. Still one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Your channel brings back good teenage memories!! Touche to you!! Oh...love the whisky jokes and little slurs. I don't think any of us old guy's who watch your channel have the ability to be offended! We're old school!! Merry Christmas
Love the Billy Squier rant. Hilarious! 😂😂😂
Beautiful car. I love these 77-79 Lincolns. I prefer the factory wheels over whatever those things are though.
Like the Queen wearing orange sneakers!
I drove one of these a few times in the mid 90’s. My stepdad was always buying interesting old cars like this and keeping them for awhile before moving on to something else. Your description of “navigating” it is spot on! Thanks for bringing back some good memories!
Loved that car! The lines in the sheet metal could cut butter. I’d loose the pimped out wheels and dual exhaust, but that’s just me. Poor Dalton....... I hope he doesn’t watch these videos!
I know a guy that put dual exhaust on a 79 Town Car and he ruined it. It was WAY too loud and it detracted from the appeal and price. It was well done, but installed without any mufflers whatsoever!
Yeah if I was Dalton I'd have done beat the shit out of him and quit. He fucking called him a retard. He's not said one positive thing about Dalton. Either let him know his shortcomings and see if he improves or let him go.
@@joeysimpson4020 lighten up, Francis
@@e.f.clarke2041 Bill is 6.3 and build like a linebacker so Dolton or you will have a hard time ti beat hin up
Dalton should start his own Utube channel on the vehicles he details...
Love the car. I agree, the wheels do nothing for me and I can live without the dual exhaust tips. Keep it coming, Bill!!!
It may have had factory dual exhausts, it was an option
@@1983jblack I think he means the chrome tips. They’re tacky. This car didn’t come with chrome tips in the 70s
The previous owner should be charged with vandalism! How could you do that to such a beautiful automobile!
I love this guy! His attitude is amazing and what I strive to be haha. 14:00 “I’m the last guy who has any friggin Christmas cheer”
The Mark III is a gorgeous bit of art deco!
Didn't have anything to do this Saturday
Night. Remembered this channel
Got cozy and just kick it
Reminiscing the 80s
Laughing hearing him talk
Regarding the name plaque on the dash, there was a Charles B Herron, who died in Oklahoma City on March 5, 1985 at age 75. So he would have been in his late 60's when this car was new. That may be the guy who owned this car. He is buried in Inglewood, California. This is the answer to the question nobody asked.
The car lives longer than its owner, not many cars have the same fate. Interesting piece of history.
It's sad to think that everything we're doing here will be wiped away by death, just like we never lived.
@@texan903 ...unless we have our name engraved on the door of our glove compartment...
@@MDavidG1 Even then, the car won't last forever.
Herron died, ironically, five years to the date of Gloria Carter Spann, who died aged 63 on March 5, 1990.
"You feel this incredible sense of navigating a land-yacht, picking a point in the distance and making course corrections towards it."
Bill, you're a master of narration and vocabulary, but this statement perfectly describes the experience in a way Hellen Keller would be like, "yep, I understand the Lincoln experience".
EPIC video!!! So funny, awesome car.
This has become one of my favorite channels ! Thanks . I have a MkV and its an incredible car
Those wheels are like putting a moustache on the Mona Lisa.
Those wheels have to go man. The exhaust is all bad too.
I like this comment guy! He has very pretty fun soul! Also he has very reach informations of the cars!.. I’m some one always watching your videos from Iraq!!
LOL, My grandad bought a new one in 1977. It took a minute and a half to walk past the hood to the door.
Those rims just kill everything for me. Why so many people don't understand not every set of rims goes with every car.
Sharp, very well kept.
Agreed
Eh,I see rims like that all the time in the car is in my neighborhood, including some of the older ones. It's all good.
@@blairbrown4812 - It would have been better if they turned the car into a lowrider instead of what we see here. That's usually what people do with these old Lincoln's if they want to modify them. It would have looked better if they put these rims on a big SUV like a Lincoln Navigator.
I actually like the rims personally. The chrome rims and chrome exhaust gives it a muscle car vibe and compliments it really well IMO. Its super clean and simple.
I prefer it over stock. IMO some old 70's and 80's cars just look tired. No class or luxury even considered when looking at the dated design today. MK5 is one of them IMO.
I'm not a big fan of non-stock cars either. Like if we're talking MK3, stock is the way to go, but some cars have style, others don't. I think the rims take an old tired car that typically only enthusiast who are 60+ appreciate and turn it into a head turner for any demographic. Brings it to life.
This car has the "Goin to Jail in the next 5 minutes" look!! For what crime, doesn't really matter.. You just gotta know the ole Grey Bar Hotel has gotta be the next stop on the roadtrip!!
I agree, this car screams police impound !
Wheels RUIN it. But I'd still take it.
Edit: don't forget, Lincoln/Mercury offered a similar "giant bit of real estate" in 1977 their Grand Marquis.
Yes. The wheels are ghastly. I’d NEVER have those ever. Those would be the first things to go.
Grand Marquis was bigger as was the Town Coupé.
and the cougers late mother in law had one thing was all hood
They ruined speedometer readout as well.
I had one here in the UK great fun driving this boat on some of our narrow roads especially when I drove it on a Holiday in Cornwall 😁
Did you get mean looks for driving an absurdly big Yank boat?
Paint it blue, my girl loves a classic blue Lincoln.
The Dalton bit had me LOL,! Good stuff!
Unfortunately, Every shop has one.
Car is so big you probably couldn’t even reach over to shut the door while driving like youd be able to do in today’s modern more smaller cars!!!
Bill is the last person I could ever imagine driving a car with rims like that.
My dad had a Diamond Jubilee edition with the 460 in it. It was the car I learned to drive in.
I'm certain you genuinely love Dalton like a son Bill. With the exception of the wheel covers and exhaust pipes, this is a stellar example of the Lincoln marque, and looked good in virtually all colours, I even remember a pale mauve body colour around 1978-79. Those vertical panels on the front turn signal lights, featuring the Lincoln logo, remind me of antique cars fitted with Lalique crystal hood ornaments. Like many other comments here, your reviews contribute to the well being of a lot of people during these challenging times. Your Dad raised you well! RIP
Best channel on the planet,incredible addictive personality you have Bill,I could listen to you allday
In my 20's a good buddy had one in white with baby blue velour interior, driving it around Detroit and other points around Windsor, fun times. On the highway on a slight banking right turn, you had to steer left, floating all over the place.
And the pipes and wheels have to GO !!
Special Editions: Bill Blass, Cartier and Tony Soprano 😂🤣
Yes Joe Bill Blass excellent. Ive got a 78 mark v diamond jubilee 75th anniv. Edition GOLD!!! Now that Bill Blass is next on my list.Sir if you know of one out there please let me know please.Of course there would be a very nice finders fee for youreself.Thank You Sir
dont forget givenchy
And don’t forget Pucci
Givenchy, Pucci Pucci Editions
Diamond Jubilee is the King of the Hill
Wow...the clock still works? Impressive. Oh, and keep the exhaust. Sounds good.
I come for the cars and stay for the commentary. Hysterical
Tires and wheels suck on that beauty
No
Bill reeeeally doesn’t like Dalton the Detailer, does he? 😂
...unless it is but playful banter. We'll never know.
@@ranekeisenkralle8265
We know. Dalton is another guy that wants to get paid for doing nothing. And Bill knows it.
The dude spends his entire days just Deliverancing around. I don't think I'd like him either
@@ranekeisenkralle8265 look at that front windshield. Lol
He's creating controversy to make it more interesting.
Why does he keep talking about Canadians? Is that an inside joke?
Love his griping.
Nice looking car but wheels need to go
No
I am always shocked when a video is under 30 minutes
My grandfather loved the Lincoln Mark series. He had a brand new Lincoln Mark V and we were driving down a country road in Illinois when a drunk pulled out of a driveway right in front of us. We hit him doing maybe 50 mph. The drunk lost that fight. His car was totaled, the Lincoln had the front end wrecked but we were all fine.
You’re quite knowledgeable about the Mark series. Very informative in a sociable manner. Since you brought up the Mark VII; fun fact 1986 Lincoln Mark VII drop the Continental name (simply referred as Lincoln Mark VII). I’ve made a whole video dedicated to my rare Mark VI.
I agree with you about the tires and exhaust I really love those cars as well as the eldoraldos from 78 back
Wheels really need to go. I'm not saying you should Bill, it is after all a used car, sold as is. These Marks weren't made for wheels 4 inches taller. I'm not talking looks wise.
If I was buying it, I'd get rid of the Magnaflows and the chromed tailpipes, too. Who the hell puts 20" wheels and Magnaflows on a Lincoln?
@@242HP I'm mean seriously! Well, apparently this one previous owner did. Mercy it looks ridiculous. Almost matchbox silly.
needs a good set of wire hub caps.
@@lobsterwhisperer7932 funny you should say. Wire wheels were one of the options
Oh heck, back in 89 we got billy squire stuck in my friends ford bronco 2 and had to listen to billy squire only til we wrecked the bronco, I know every word beat and tune of that album,,30 years later
Keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t change a thing. Love your videos.
Okay Bill, you said the same thing the other day about the 429-460 sharing architecture with the 390. They don't. The 390 is from the new for '58 FE line (Ford-Edsel), 352-390-406-427-428 in Fords, Edsel got a 361, Mercury got a 410 for '65-6, but the 429-460 is from the new for 1970 "385" series. Completely different engines
Mark V Good Looking 2dr Sedan
For A Single Person Perfect Car
I wish i had one 😭 I just turn 19 and i want that as my first car
Beautiful car, thanks Bill. Merry Christmas!
This dude is so entertaining. So UNpolitically “correct!” 🤣
Political correctness is tyranny with manners. So said Charlton Heston.
I kinda like it with those wheels. I'm only 60, not ready for the home yet, but I guess I would like to look like a rogue down at the grocery store in this!
Quick question. Listen to when he starts the car at 12:25. A few seconds after I thought I heard a hissing sound. Is that the headlight vacuum system? Why would it do that if so?
Love this channel! Hate those wheels tho... engine choked by emissions... I agree with your comments 100 %
The wheels belong in a trash can.
Right? You also sacrifice some ride quality with those lower profile tires, versus the (probably) taller, more pillow-y tires recommended from the factory. So now you improved aesthetics none, and harshened the ride quality ::insert Bill's sigh::.
True, together with the chrome wheel arch trim fitted to older MBs.
Agreed 🤢
Bin lids🤣
If your worse issue is replacing the wheels,brakes and exhaust pipes,then you're wwwwaaaayyyy ahead of the curve.
Great video, those rims are a frekin crime...
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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
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Very nice
As usual, a very nice review, Bill.
Wishing you, and your subscribers a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.
Stay safe!
Now thats a car with unique styling and perhaps belongs in the category designed for cars that dont go around corners very well, ha! Merry Christmas Sir!
You are absolutely right Bill... we 'Guido types' loved the big Lincolns! Most of my Guido uncles drove Lincolns and Cadillacs back in the '70's - '80's. In fact, they use to call them "Italian Canoes" back in The Day. So, don't apologize for telling the truth Brother, we 'Guido's' love our Lincolns!
I'm surprised how long you let that buzzer keep going lol! I figured you woulda cussed it out and killed it much sooner 😜
What a beautiful car!! I'm close to being in the market for one. I'm tossed between a 77 with the 460 or a 79 Bill Blass (my birth year). There's just not replacement for displacement back then.
Love the interstate driving at the end of these videos!
Bad ass Lincoln. Luv this. Merry Christmas bill
I could never listen to Billy Squire again to this day after I saw that video.
A prancing fool! Lol ruined him...
Bill you didn’t show how the grille is spring loaded and hinged at the top so the bumper wouldn’t get hurt it in low speed collisions. Really unique. Also the engine is a 385 series (429/460) named for the 3.85” stroke. The 390 engine is part of the older FE engine series.
The hood is AWESOME! Nostalgia at its best.
my god…that car. Bad,Bad Leroy Brown comes to mind.
Lots of powdered sugar in that car
I love the car but the wheels are giving me nightmares!
Love your videos Bill. Like the commentary
Lovely car kinda sad it's not the original wheels
I know. Still thinking about returning it to stock, but path of least resistance, and all.
OMG your commentary is hilarious and all the side tangents you go off on LOL Billy Squire
The previous owner bastardizing that Lincoln with the hideous wheels and exhaust.
Exactly its literally heresy !!!! To say the least.I mean how many of these in that great shape are really around and this " person" bastardized it, shame. Shame
Live the bastardizing word play again thanx
Personally I think you guys are so easily shocked, you must STILL be shocked - by the ROLLING STONES!
I was surprised, yet you are correct : the Mk V is 5" longer than my 1974 Ford Thunderbird. The T-bird outweighs it by 40 to 240 lbs, depending upon the Lincoln's option specifications.
This car has such a long front end, that I always felt like you need to buy a set of diplomat/ ambassador flags to put on the corners. Not because you want to act like you're some important dignitary or person, just so you know where the front of the car ends! By the way I have '78 Mark V, with 60K miles and needs some tlc.
Dear Bill, one of my husbands and I would like to see you review a well designed beautiful automobile like a stunning Dodge Journey or a 2008 Sebring (w/3 hubcaps).
Bill are those factory wheels or those cheap plastic aftermarket hubcaps??, with any luck they'll fall off or get stolen.
Since MDavid G mentioned Oklahoma, where I was born and raised. I had a friend who had this car with red trim on white. He liked me because I was a good tennis player. I was also an avid auto enthusiast for a 15 year old kid. I read everything I could get my hands on. My folks even paid for a subscription to Automobile Quarterly the hardback collection. Man I wish I still had those beautiful books. One day he pulled up in this Mark 5 and I just giggled inside thinking, what a silly thing to drive around in. Larry was a gambler by profession. Bill you can add Gambler onto the list of those careless type A's that couldn't give a fu#k what people think. He asked me what I thought. I lied and said 'wow Larry it's so neat'. Now if we were rolling down the road in a Porsche 928 I don't think I could have handled the excitement.
Awesome Lincoln Mark V. My uncle had a 1979 Mark V Signature Series. I also hate the wheels, lol.
Welcome back Bill, I have missed you, glad you are keeping well. What a beautiful car
Beautiful car! Has to be the oddest location ever for a wiper control !!
; "dude gets what he pays for" -Dalton
Oh get out the Kleenex,cream always rises to the top but you gotta work it and make yourself worth more.
I have a 78 Mark V so for me, that 79 Town Coupe' of yours has my eye, Bill! And the Olds and..,
Definitely a curious car! Designed for long straight roads. Those horrid wheels just have to go!
My mom had a 79 with the 460. I don't remember ever seeing one with a 400 actually. I took it to prom back in the day. The top package on this model was actually the most expensive car sold in the US in 1978/79 if I recall correctly. Sad the original aluminum wheels are missing. My dad did buy a Caddy later in the 80's, but nothing ever compared to my mom's Lincoln.
👍So powerful so beautiful💪
WOW!!! I had a 1978 back in 87. It had a Miles To Empty button with a digital display that wasn’t available on the 77. That one option was light years ahead of All opinions available at the time.
Wow! That’s a rare option! I’d love a Lincoln myself. Thanks for sharing.
Change em back to original Bill, would look 100% better ! Glad I finally found you again, I saw curious cars and never connected with you, glad I clicked on it by accident.
I couldn’t get through Christmas without having the rant from Bill thank God for Bill
I'm fine with the exhaust, but the wheels I agree are terrible. Honestly one of these with a refreshed 460 with some bumped up compression would be sick. Screw Christmas lol
I’m pretty sure those wheels are throwing off the speedometer. Love those land yacht Lincolns. Cheers, Bill. Keep up the whiskey program.
Nope, speedo would rear slower than actual speed. Speedo gears were changed but in the wrong direction.
Really love your reviews! Peace.
This was a great review! So funny! But man, I love that car! Who ever put the wheels and pipes on this beautiful car, should be severely beaten.
I noticed the hissing noise when you put it in gear, that might be from the E-brake auto release vacuum actuator. I had that issue with my t-bird, I had to replace the vacuum actuator.
billy lol. i was more a madien and motley fan. but you bring back some good memories 👍! thanks for your descriptions 🤣 . you can always put a laugh in my day👍
Looks magnificent 👌
My Dad had that same car. Good memories.