13 RIDICULOUS!! Quirks and Features of The 1979 Lincoln Mark V

[@jameshowlett8811]

You forgot that the hood ornament help you find the center of the road while you're driving

[@jameson6930]

Drunk driving.

[@donaldvincent]

Great for parking too. You never hit the wall of a garage because the hood ornament is always "X" distance from the very front of the bumper.

[@benartee9493]

The ornament might help to find it visually - but does the steering allow you to find it practically as well? 😜

[@shartingfish5761]

1:32 the reason the hood ornament moves like that if for federally mandated pedestrian safety.. it's so if you hit someone and the 2 tons of Lincoln doesn't kill them, the hood ornament doesn't pierce them. 2:20 the spare tire hump is literally called the continental kit. 6:30 not a tape deck it's a ford quadraphonic 8-track player.

[@capitolemiproducer]

1:37 Officially i's called "Opera Windows"

[@GaryGrube1]

That, "Port Hole Window" was called an "Opera Window". Cartier is pronounced: Car'-tee-ay

[@tomorriaaustin9662]

I'm 23 and still want one

[@DatboiYugo]

I will be 18 and I want one or two conties. A beat up one as a daily and a clean one that will be my show car.

[@Lincolntowncoupe]

Most of these aren't that quirky, but were pretty much standard in or available with everything. Standard features with most cars of that time were the cable attached hood ornament, sliding rear emblem to get to the trunk release, floor dimmer switch, headlight doors, and things that were optional were things like the CB and the mirror thermometer. None of these are particularly special, with the exception of the fibre optic turn signals.

[@mfree80286]

Lost the forest for the trees there... yes, it's got a quadraphonic 8 track player, but that's in a DIGITAL am/fm stereo. It's 1979. That's *extremely* high tech for the time. Maybe it was optional, but look around on the floor above the high beam switch and you might find another one. If it's there, it's a radio seek button. Also didn't mention the vacuum operated parking brake release. You take it out of park, and the brake releases. There's a little finger catch if that's not working (engine's off, etc.) The brake booster on these was hydraulic. Your power brakes are run from the power steering pump, which is why it groans if you press the brakes too hard.

[@erichaley6776]

Love the video definitely cool car! And one of my favorite cars from Lincoln! They had a lot of nice features,but Cadillac had plenty as well like automatic dimming headlights,power trunk pull down,auto leveling control,air suspension,power antenna,heated seats,and twilight sentinel which was some standard features dating back to 1950 such as the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado! Cadillac and Lincoln even had an available trip computer back in 1978 and the Seville for 1978 had an available digital display cluster on select models as well as electronic fuel injection!

[@xrmerkur]

The Mark V is a massive car with a massive story. Thanks for being so dedicated to these old Fords. It’s nice to be in great company. You’d be surprised to learn the side vents on the next generation were fake. I enjoyed your video and make some of my own with similar features. PS. Even my 8-Track radio actually works.

[@biartchnicyndi]

Such a useful and helpful video for my linc, thank you

[@ruslanvaliullin7734]

Where did talking about kids from 2001 come from?

[@williamdixon1992]

The oval glass window is called an opera window. The Lincoln Badge is no where found on the Continental Marks therefor they are referred to as a Continental. It's nice your clock still works. It's a nice looking car!

[@PulledPurk]

I love the click of the high beam switch

[@GMAN420BC]

What you didn't mention was the foot switch inboard of the high beam switch. It is used to change radio stations !

[@gostillerz]

For the 8 track, that button goes to next song if a tape is in it I think

[@styldsteel1]

@Justin Henry you have to have the electronic tuner, not the analog radio.

[@styldsteel1]

@Justin Henry ok. Does it have a dial tuner where you have to manually turn a dial for your radio stations? Or does it have am orange colored digital display?

[@styldsteel1]

@Justin Henry Ok it sounds like it's the analog. Does your radio have the numbers right on the dial where you have to turn a knob to switch radio stations? Or do you see an orange colored segmented digital display, displaying the current radio stations or time?

[@styldsteel1]

@Justin Henry Analog. Ok the switch on the floor next to the high beam switch, when depressed changes the radio station and leaves that next available station play for ten seconds. Once you find a station you like, depress the switch again and it will stop scanning. The Analog radios do not have this function.

[@donaldvincent]

Wow, we got to get you around some old cars (or old car guys). Those are called opera windows, not port holes. Lots of cars back then had them. My two door 78 Ford Grenada had them as did my 1976 two door Dodge Aspen Special Edition (really not very special) All Lincolns have the "Cornering Light" . It comes on to light the way when you turn. It is very helpful in parking lots. I have three of the last Lincoln Town Cars made and they all have it as well. Those are not pop up headlights, those are "pop up headlight doors" The headlights do not move. Corvette had "pop up headlights" All cars pre-late 80's had the high beam switch on the floor, they even used the same switch, Ford, GM, AMC, Chrysler. Nice and easy. Lastly, all pre-airbag cars had thin steering wheels.

[@jimroy969]

Actually he's right , both Ford and GM 400 engines are 6.6 l. GM 455 - 7.5 l Ford 460 - 7.5 l Cadillac 500 - 8.2 l

[@donaldvincent]

@@jimroy969 damn math, gets me every time.

[@jayson657]

A 400 is 6.6 liters, the 460 was 7.5 liter

[@donaldvincent]

@@jayson657 I guess you did not see my previous reply about my lack of math skill (or even Google checking) and felt the need to "Correct" me again.. I stand corrected, again!. Plus, to make you happy I have removed the offending passage.

[@edbarker8636]

The evil windows are called Opera Windows the emblem is is the Continental star and those side lights are called cornering lights they're activated with the turn signal

[@jamesddr8131]

The spring-loaded hood ornament was a safety feature mandated by the Federal government. The solidly mounted ones previous caused to many deaths.

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

How do so many people not know about the dimmer switch on the floor? That was a thing on just about every vehicle up until the 80s or 90s.

[@marcomoreno8188]

It wasn't ridiculous, I had a '79 I didnt have a thermometer on the driver side. I did have heated mirrors. When the winter kicks in. I have the heater on, my mirrors turn on and melts the snow.

[@ProudQLD]

So cool. Now I want one of these.

[@paulcheek5711]

looks better than anything made today...

[@billymcmanus9642]

The hood ornament was also on a spring so it wouldn't impale someone if they were hit by it lol

[@WS21310]

It’s nice it’s just missing one of the most important accessory … the moonroof

[@samthompson1080]

This guy must of been born in a cave. All that was normal in the 70s. Chrysler. GM and Ford all had those accessories.

[@e.f.clarke2041]

He clearly has little understanding of the vehicles from this period. He reviewed the car from a modern perspective, which detracted from the experience.

[@howtobebasic2122]

Doug Demaro loves Quirks and features

[@jameson6930]

Got any suggestions on front suspension. Ie rack and pinion

[@Maidoumurnot]

Great video my mom sold real estate in the late 70s she bought a brand new one of these and 77 and then another brand new one and 79. Cartier, the R is silent, it ends with an A. I really really liked your video it talked about all the great features and great items on the car is this the car I grew up with that I eventually learn to drive in and parallel park in. Also, it’s Lincoln Continental ( hump in back ) Mark V

[@oscarpinedo2769]

How did u make your lights do that is there a certain switch

[@billymcmanus9642]

Yeah they are called venty port's Buick actually came out with them and if they had 3 vent ports on each side then it was a 6 cylinder if there was 4 on each side it was a 8 cylinder

[@lukejayjackson9287]

you cant judge cars of that era using 2019 standards. this car was top of the line one of the best cars in America essentially a chick magnet, anybody that had one had to have big money. and thats what got the women. either you were a businessman or a pimp. everybody else drove Chevys or Pontiacs plymouths dodges.

[@lukejayjackson9287]

in the 60s 70s and mid-80s high luxury was ford LTD, mercury marquises, Lincolns marks-town cars, Cadillacs eldorado's se Villes Fleetwood's sedan devils, Buick Electra Riveras la sabers, olds 98s delta 88, OldsToronado, Chryslers new yorkers-new ports Monaco cordoba, these were the cars only high rollers pimps or rich dreamers could afford. these cars were American cars at the top of their game the only thing middle and inner-city Americans respected in the south. foreign cars were for weird peoples with a strange taste. I'm 55 now I should know. I lived that era, as a young man and I lusted after cars like this, but neverbeing able to own one. till it was old.

[@lukejayjackson9287]

and the mid-size cars were even more sought after cars like ford thunderbirds, ford Torino's, Chevy Camaro, Pontiac firebirds, Monti Carlo, grand priest Buick reagles, olds cutlasses, chevy novas, Plymouth dusters, dodge chargers, these were sought after cars for the young teen and 20 something cars buyers, like I was.but luxury cars, were something special those cars let peoples know what kind of person you were and hoping to be.i feel for young kids nowadays you will never feel the same respect gratification about cars like my generation did we understood what a car was all about its power its value. the status it gave a young man or girl coming up in life.

[@ramsaytomas2622]

Do a Lincoln mark 7 1988

[@seanharvey1250]

I love the CB radio that is awesome

[@lazaromurillo9212]

There's an 83 mark vi for sale near me for 4k, it even has the CB radio. Is it a good buy?

[@Liquidhandshake97]

If it runs but it now !! Their going up in value FAST!!

[@ryankmyles3922]

I'm ready for the review on the svt contour

[@dudedank5219]

I have 2 sold one that had the police scanner but it was aftermarket from mortorolla

[@james_luigi6366]

Sadly the 79 didnt have the 460 7.5 litre V8 option. Which was a shame because while the 400 does get far better fuel efficiency, the extra power of the 460 was a nice perk to get the 2.5 tons of steel moving.

[@ezekielarchuleta]

Mine has a button above the dimmer to changing the radio stations

[@bloodbathory4055]

I used have a 76 Bonneville with a 400 Pontiac big block. I loved car as much as a man could before needing to see a therapist. But it was the only car I had at the time and I needed a way to get to work. And there was no way in hell I can drive that everyday to work. How is the gas mileage HAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHA.. I mash the gas once (lies) and I watch the gas gauge needle move from half a tank to a quarter. Before I could let up and I spent 20 bucks a week just moving around the car. It was just like this two-door large. It was Museum like quality with power windows and powered seats. That car was huge I mean huge. Me and my cousin are 300 lb Plus 6 foot tall dudes we both fit in the trunk comfortably. I prefer to sleep on the bench seat of my car rather than my bed. Because there was more room and it was more comfortable. I was forced to sell it and I still miss it to this day. (Face of sadness as yesterday plays)

[@shallnotbeinfringedamerica1683]

7:39.....my 1979 lincoln continental collector series is 5,300 lbs

[@e.f.clarke2041]

They’re hide-away or hidden headlights. Not pop-up.

[@MauofMiami]

I don't know what you consider a quirk but CB radio is still used today. And also that car is badass come to think of it in 1979 it actually cost more than a Ferrari think about this you're talking about a 19th to $20,000 car in 1979 and a brand new Ferrari in 1985 was only 26,000. Maybe you weren't from that era and that's why you consider most of it being a quirk but I'm a lowrider myself and I think the car is badass. I recently picked up a mint condition a 1979 Lincoln Continental and it has all what you call a quirk even the CB radio still works and if you come to think about it the 8-track player that's in that car it is not the average 8-track player it is actually one that's higher end and plays the eight tracks that are recorded a certain way also for better fidelity and that little cork today on eBay is only $1,200 for half the equipment when it comes to the AM/FM 8-track and CB combo

[@danboy.213]

What size steering wheel is that

[@hollowdonte]

What state are you located in if you're ever interested in reviewing the 1979 Lincoln Continental four-door I have one

[@valpezzimenti8925]

You forgot about the hidden switch that changes radio stations

[@Lincolntowncoupe]

Mine never did work.

[@MONICAJIMENEZ-qj2oe]

I like very much

[@reggienash7836]

I got the same rims on my 1979 Mark v

[@danboy.213]

I have a 78 Lincoln mark v want to change the steering wheel but don’t know what size 14inch or 15inch wood grain steering wheel

[@edbarker8636]

And they should bring back cornering lights they don't exist today

[@petermelnyk7664]

In the ad it said it had a police scanner???

[@donnaclayton8644]

You youngsters crack me up.

[@thomasmartin5319]

A secret switch and a police scanner. Lol

[@styldsteel1]

you might be wondering where the hell do you put the key to open the trunk.

[@jdrivera6855]

The lights do not actually pop up they hide away... that's why they are actually called hide away lights.

[@edbarker8636]

The high beams switch on the floor is not a quirky thing all the cars had them there for years

[@vinnyp3351]

I have a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe on my channel.

[@vipersyl]

Awesome review video! Damn I wish I would’ve kept my grandmothers 78’ collectors series! All white, Swede interior. Sex on 4 wheels all day man!

[@MR.9ine5ive6ix]

Sucks you dont have a sunroof like i do 😂😉

[@billymcmanus9642]

Corning lights. Cadillac & other luxury cars of the time had them

[@thedementedmussolinifjb3218]

Come on Mr. Random, every good 🛳 needs a port hole or two.

[@MrRandomReviews]

😨😨👀👀👀👀👀

[@shartingfish5761]

Not a buick.. ;)

[@vipersyl]

Second!

[@ezekielarchuleta]

I have a 79 pucci

[@paulcheek5711]

this guy , too young to appreciate and understand everything this car had... got to laugh....

[@Jackswild30]

You got that right

[@styldsteel1]

sometimes things like this just makes me wanna cry. 25 seconds in, I threw in the towel.

[@TheColosiss]

L E G E N D A R Y

[@paulcheek5711]

will be popular 100 yrs from now when todays crap will be dust

[@johnbasil7882]

Is this guy the worst car guy in the world or what?

[@MrRandomReviews]

nah...that tittle goes to YOU

[@flashymanx2939]

The clock is not quarts it’s a mechanical clock

[@flashymanx2939]

I have one that’s 1978

[@flashymanx2939]

And my good ordament is broke

[@blak1lyte]

Lean the proper names of the items.. they were called CORNERING LIGHTS.... and in the front, not holograms.. early fiber optic type light transfer.

[@richardbernard776]

You mean 460 with a four barrel

[@jayson657]

Unfortunately the 460 was gone by 79. They only offered the 400 and 351 by 79.

[@paulcheek5711]

young ppl describing older cars, hilarious

[@09tahoeppv]

First

[@paulcheek5711]

at least it had chrome. I hate ugly plastic bumpers

[@ezekielarchuleta]

59,200 mi

[@tacsniper762]

😬

[@tommyjoseph6241]

Oui, congratulations! Most of your made up explanations are incorrect! Where the heck did you get your information?

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

Damn, you botched this one.. Got so many things wrong.. But like you said, there's 18 yr ilda born in 2004, and I'm guessing you're just a couple yrs removed from them at 20? Maybe 21? Either way, you can not tell me you're from the old school and you're calling an 8Track a "Cassette Deck". That's just one of many glaringly obvious examples of why you're still wet behind the ears.. And although I do appreciate the fact that you are interested in the old vehicles enough to try to learn about em and feature this kind of ride as a video's content, you really gotta get your facts right since there's going to be others that will look to your info as their primary source, ya feel?

[@lkmsl]

Those vents are non functional .

[@petermelnyk7664]

In the ad it said it had a police scanner???

[@styldsteel1]

That's right. A police scanner. All 70s cars came with police scanners. in the 70s you wanna know what the police are saying. But only in the 70s tho.

[@petermelnyk7664]

In the ad it said it had a police scanner???