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Lincoln Mark Series Mark 5 Cartier MKV Bill Blass (1977)
for sale

Price: US $1.00

Description:

77 Lincoln Mark V Up for Auction With NO RESERVE
61K original miles, 460 V8. Rare color combination with tan paint and vinyl two tone leather interior. Options include 460 V8, power vent windows, am/fm 8-track, leather dual power bench seat, padded vinyl quarter roof, power moonroof with shade, miles to empty readout, color coded aluminum turbine wheels, dual mirrors, tilt steering wheel and remote trunk release.
Mechanical: Most recent work includes brakes, got cruise control working, fixed the headlight doors (which would open after the engine was turned off, now they stay closed even if parked for weeks) and replaced the headlight brights foot switch. The a/c has been retrofitted to modern freon and blows nice and cold. Everything works as it should; the power window motors including power vent windows are quick and easy and the power moonroof opens and closes with the push of a button, both power seats work perfectly in all directions. The moonroof does not leak at all, even in heavy rain or a car wash. The moonroof is huge, almost feels like a convertible when you've got it fully open. When you're on the highway with the windows up you can't hear any road noise, it's nice and quiet inside.
Cosmetics: The Lincoln has original paint that's a ten-footer. All the body lines are straight and everything lines up properly. The interior is good driver condition, the leather does not even show wear on the driver's seat. This is due to the low mileage; the Lincoln has only 61k on the odometer and my mechanic told me he could easily see this being an original 61k car. The dash, door panels, carpet, headliner, visors and moonroof shade are close to perfect. The underside including trunk, floors and frame are rock solid. I was told by the previous owner that there was some light body fill at the edges of the hood and behind the driver's wheel. No metal work, just odd random places where the metal needed attention. All the other common spots for corrosion on these cars is solid; where the vinyl top meets the rear quarter, the wheel wells, the floors and trunk, frame, etc. The vinyl top looks ok in the photos but needs replacing, it's cracking and beginning to peel in spots. The body is very straight, never hit, the doors close easily (the last Mark V I had required a really hard slam or the doors would only partly latch) and the chrome is good, no dents or peeling anywhere. Everything lines up perfectly, which is important on a car with such straight and angular body lines. This is a cosmetically driver quality car that can be fixed up as it is driven.
Powerful, smooth 460 V8 is a pleasure, the last Mark I had came with the 400 V8 and the difference between the 400 and the 460 is substantial. Always starts easily, cruises nicely on the highway and brakes evenly with the four wheel disc brakes. She starts on the first try even in cold weather, idles perfectly and the suspension is luxurious. No leaks from anywhere, garage floor always dry when I pull her out.
I reserve the right to end the auction early as the
Lincoln
is for sale locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well.
I can assist with shipping in the USA or internationally if necessary, cost of shipping to paid by buyer. If you need it I can recommend a door to door auto shipper I've used many times in the past; they're professional, reliable and have great rates.Classic Lincoln Mark V, solid overall and a 70's luxury classic.
Any questions feel free to email or call nine one four, 224, three two three zero.

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