Lincoln Continental Mark V Collectors Series from 3rd hand rare paint rims combination with current service (1979)

Vehicle description

Highlights and General

For sale is a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collectors Series painted in White Ford #5418-A, with velour interior.

Highlights

• From 3rd hand, H-registration, accident free, duty paid, registered, with German registration and ready to drive in a very well maintained condition.
• Extensive equipment available: Sunroof, power steering, central locking, power windows, air conditioning, cruise control, radio, Cartier clock in the dashboard.
• Extensive documentation, invoices and clearly visible history of the vehicle is available
• Regular and meticulous maintenance
• Rare Collectors Series model with original moonroof
• White Valino vinyl roof
• Midnight Blue Cloth Bucket seats
• AM/FM Quad8-Track Stereo System
• Report from Marti Auto Works that includes everything about the condition, rarity and history of the vehicle is available

General information about the vehicle

• First registration United States (California) year 1979
• Location Germany
• 3 vehicle owners, since 15 years in Germany
• TÜV until 09/25
• H-registration
• Accident free
• Duty paid
• Approved with German registration
• Completely roadworthy
• Partially restored

Model history

• Introduced by Ford in 1979 as a special edition, the Lincoln Continental Mark V Collectors Series presented itself to the automotive world as a two-door sedan. Equipped, the Lincoln featured a 400 cubic inch V8 engine that produced 160 horsepower. In addition, the Lincoln Continental Mark V was known for its luxury and technically advanced equipment. In total, about 6300 of them were produced.

Facts

Exterior & Interior:

• White paint (White Ford #5418-A), with White Valino vinyl roof.
• Interior with velour interior
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine & Transmission:

• 400-2V V8 engine with 160 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in August 2023.

Mileage:

• 93,845 mls approximately 151,000 km (seller's estimate). The mileage can be partially reconstructed - judging by the condition, this seems quite realistic
• Checkbook available, with gaps

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents, MOT as well as service reports, customs clearance certificate, invoices, Marti Auto Works report.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90
• The body is unwelded
• The underbody is rust free and preserved
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Original paint, as well as the interior has a slight patina

• Tires are slightly older, without cracks, with good tread

Summary

A rare and well preserved 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collectors Series is offered here for auction. Visually, as well as technically, the Lincoln leaves little to be desired. With its white paint in combination with the multi-spoke rims, the Lincoln is absolutely convincing. In the past, this was also meticulously and regularly maintained. Collectors and enthusiasts get here the chance to buy a very nice classic car at auction.

Vehicle videos

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