1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Givenchy Edition & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Carpentersville IL on 7-18-18 at Meadowdale Performance Garage, Inc.
We're looking at a 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Givenchy Edition in Blue Paint.
We’re talking with Humberto Garcia, Owner of Meadowdale Performance Garage, Inc. His inspiration for the Lincoln Brand came from his Father when he bought a new 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III when he was a boy in Mexico. The result is he became a lifelong “Fan of the Lincoln Continental”.
The company is located at 80 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110 who repairs & restores cars.
If you’re interested in restoring your car, call Humberto at the office # 1-847-783-0525. Or go to www.meadowdalegarage.com
ENJOY!

[@rogeryoumans9880]

Thank you for this video! It really took me back -- this was my very first car. I inherited it from my dad. Boy! At 16, I was king of the road! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

This just came up in my recommended. A great looking Mark IV! "Your best bet's a true baby blue Continental!" - Billy Joel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read I came up in the recommended. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

Thanks so much - back when Continentals were so cool!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@2bitrasputin793]

Love the 1970s Lincolns, especially the Mark IV & V

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2Bit Rasputin, Glad to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@Nicothehut]

My dad had this exact model car bought it new off the showroom floor in 76. His brother has it now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi NICOtheHUT !!, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad and now Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@KodiakWG]

Love these cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris C, Glad to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

My dad had a Mark IV . It had the 460 , a sun roof and was white with lipstick red trim . It was beautiful car . That one there is really sweet .

[@loucostabile]

Hi ALABAMAHEADHUNTER, Sounds like great memories in Dad's Mark IV :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chuckhaugan4970]

My Dad loved these. He made so much money on Ford products of this vintage. LOL! All he had to do to convince me to never buy a Ford was pull customer files of repairs for Lincoln, LTD and Mercury! LOL! They had style but broke down all the time. One of his customers vowed to cut the top, hood, and trunk off and make into a flower planter for his wife. To a nine year old kid, it left quite an impression.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read your Dad loved this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gregorytrane7828]

I bought a 1972 cadillac new and a friend bought a 1973 Mark IV new. We would have constant rival discussions about which car was better. Most ended in a draw. And jokingly he would add at the end of the discussion that Cadillac makes "a good radio." One thing that wasn't a draw was the fact that more young women were attracted to the Mark IV than my Coupe DeVille "in the day," hands down, no contest. The Mark IV's timeless design still looks good today and if I had to do it over again I would have purchased the Mark IV absolutely. Good video.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gregory Trane, Thank you for sharing the rivalry discussion between Cadillac vs Lincoln and the tip on the "ladies choice" :-) Appreciate for the kind words on the video, Lou

[@bigredc222]

I had a 72 Brougham I bought used in 78, I really liked it, but the mark IVs were definitely a sexier car, the badge on that ford said it needed 91 octane and had 26.5 gallon tank, the way those cars went through gas they needed that big tank. You guys must have been doing good to be able to afford those cars.

[@edwardluth7740]

I agree on the Lincoln looks but Cadillacs were higher quality as far as reliability and they had the trunk auto pull-down and a few other features Which Lincoln didn’t have or it was Manuel control and not power like Cadillacs.

[@michaelparadisis4076]

Greeting from Australia Lou. . I thoroughly enjoy your videos especially with Humberto. I just purchased a 1978 Lincoln Continental Diamond Jubilee Edition in gold that has the 460 engine. Travelled 31,000 original Miles. These are beautiful cars to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the episodes with Humberto, and glad to read you have a cool low mileage car :-) Lou

[@michaelparadisis4076]

@@loucostabile thank you kingly Lou

[@citibear57]

Beautiful car. I loved the evolution of styling from the Mark III to the Mark IV to the Mark V. Each body style was gorgeous. Of course they were ridiculously long, after all they were basically a much longer cousin of the Ford Thunderbird. I always shook my head how these personal luxury coupes (Cadillac Eldorado included) had relatively little rear seat leg room considering their aircraft-carrier length 😁 The Marks (III to V) are still as beautiful today as they were 40-50 years ago. Thanks for sharing your car story Humberto and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, You're welcome. Did you see this one? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5C2YoWjhNiIr9k

[@citibear57]

@@loucostabile I will. I am waiting for the 4:49 advertisement to finish first 😏

[@peterhanson3391]

This was such a beautiful car back in the bicentennial. It's eve my favorite color combination. Loved this car. Comfortable, definitely had power. A 460 probably.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Happy to read "Loved this car" :-) Lou

[@auaiao9]

Gorgeous GORGEOUS car! I think it's the most beautiful car Ford has ever produced.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for this car :-)

[@dorianearnest4648]

The mark iv is my absolute favorite the Givenchy is even more gorgeous great video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dorian Earnest, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dorianearnest4648]

@@loucostabile I think you’re right! Thanks for the reply, Lou

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Gosh that is absolutely beautiful in that color with the Givenchy pinstriping! These 70s Lincolns are some of my favorite cars ever made!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Plumbing & Stuff In Oregon, Happy to read this is a favorite for you :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@junkman6456]

Lou, you're always good for a surprise. Just found this vid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi junkman, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) Lou

[@bpatterson1846]

JSHEE - VAWN - SHAY It's a beautiful Lincoln! The script in the vinyl insert on the trim is called Filligree

[@loucostabile]

Hi B Patterson, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bpatterson1846]

Thanks Lou! I enjoy your videos.

[@davidallen5776]

This was the first time that I had ever learned about Cartier, Bill Blass, Pucci and Givenchy!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you're learning something. I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers and I find that to be so much fun, Lou

[@junkman6456]

Pucci is my colour. The only one of this series i never had seen in rl.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Clean & classy for sure! It's always nice to see Humberto & another one from his collection. Thanks for sharing this rare Mark IV with us, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Gunfighter45acp, Glad you enjoy this "clean & classy" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@RubOneOutRosie]

work of art.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@reginaldfitzpatrick8681]

I am really enjoying this channel and learning quite a bit. Even seeing these cars up close at a show you dont notice or get to see some of these small details that you include in the video. A lot of these cars you never get to see in person at all! So thank you Lou! We like what you're doing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Reginald Fitzpatrick, Happy to read you're learning, and I'm learning on each car too, and I think that is so much fun :-) Nice to read you enjoy the details that many times we do not see at a car show unless the Care Taker is right there. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@rr77428]

The color is gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car :-)

[@tonyc5440]

@@loucostabile$500 take it or leave it

[@Sparky-ww5re]

My step grandpa who is now 96 and in remarkable good health, remembers his brother who is now deceased, had a medium to dark blue 1976 Lincoln Continental, he doesn't remember the version, owned it for about 12 years or so. Sold it a few years before his passing, grandpa remembers like it was yesterday riding down country roads back in the early 1990s, the ride was so smooth and comfortable, the seats were comfortable second to none, the car was so long you could literally watch the hood bounce up and down driving through the farmland, and the fact it was parked outside because it would not fit in his garage in the house he just brought, or he would have to leave the garage door open all the time. I was born in 1989, and step grandpa was telling me and my step brother who is 16 yrs younger than me, you haven't truly experienced luxury cars if you didn't grow up in the 1960s and 1970s.. back before all the emissions regulations, before they started going to v6 and inline 4s, before Mercedes Benz and the downsizing, Cadillac and Lincoln was the gold standard for luxury cars. These days it is about the biggest and greatest touch screens, heated and air conditioned seats, the best 0 - 60 times, you can go on and on. Now aside from the lack of available safety features, and the fact that these cars drank gas like a fish, these full sized Lincolns and Cadillac were comfortable like nothing todays generation had ever experienced

[@loucostabile]

Hi GNR Guns N Roses , Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Step Grandpas Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JT-rc7vx]

So quiet you would bounce the bendix off the starter thinking it wasn't running. Great luxoliners.

[@loucostabile]

Hi J T, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@jnucci1]

The designer Marks were such good looking cars. Nice find and thanks for showing us this fine example. I believe the 78 Givenchy edition was green exterior with green velour interior, would love it if you found one of them to record.

[@loucostabile]

Hi jnucci1, Glad you enjoy this good looking car :-) As I'm traveling the country side I'll keep look out for one, Lou

[@jmj18462]

Hello Lou and Umberto! Guess what? I just purchased the exact same car the other day! The example I purchased has only 53K original miles! I just LOVE it! Thanks for posting this great video, as all of your videos are!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey Jancarek, Congratulations on your news car! Thank you for viewing, sharing and appreciate the kind words, Lou

[@20alphabet]

Very nice, and I like the color.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one 20alphabet :-)

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

Gorgeous .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn Fox Firth, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou

[@shawnfoxfirth9684]

I'v always been a GM guy but I had chance to buy a '79 Mark 5 I overheard a co-worker talking about this car for a $1000 dollars and he couldn't come up with the cash so I asked if he minded if I looked at it , I figured the disc brake 9inch rear end would go nice in my '70 Nova . well when I got to see the car it was a black on black leather 50 k cream puff that the old girl only drove in good weather as she spent the winter in FLA , no one had even sat in the back seat . I fell in LOVE with it and wish I never sold it .

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a wonderful car :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@atlcorvette]

Thank you Mr Lou for sharing your passion.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome atlcorvette. My pleasure.

[@brucerobbins755]

Just watched this video Umberto has such a great passion for Lincoln Marks, I think it's time I started looking for a 1973 and under.,these videos make me want to get another one. Thanks for the great videos. Bruce

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Robbins, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@Kroeber38]

Beautiful and majestic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kroeber38, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@professorpatpending8731]

The last series of the BIG Lincolns⛽. Pi symbol - 3.14 and March 14. Another enjoyable and educational video. Thanks Lou and to Umberto.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Professor Pat Pending, Glad you enjoy this Lincoln :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davidmeyers6884]

Beautiful is an understatement.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@Slimjim260]

That was great Lou!!! Wow!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Lou

[@twenty4dupont]

My dad owned an auto body shop in East Dundee which neighbors Carpentersville and he and my mom always had a stable of Lincoln’s. I recall a brown 71 Mark III, a gold Mark IV and my personal favorite as a kid was the 1979 Mark V Bill Blass edition. What makes these cars great today is that they are a such a joy to drive because nothing on the road today feels quite like them and also they are extremely affordable to enjoy again. Another great video, Lou! Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi R8cer Ex, Sounds like wonderful memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@johnclerk1195]

This is a very cool car. My grandmother had a '76 Mark IV, but not a designer one. Her's was in Cinnamon Gold Moondust color with similar leather interior. She drove that until she lost her license due to bad eyesight, but she still drove anyway. (She was headstrong). She eventually rear=ended a police car and that ended her days with her pride and joy, '76 Mark IV... These cars ride like a dream and easy to drive. Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi J C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@NewtonWashinton]

For sure a beautiful car. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton Washington, Glad you enjoy this "beauty" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@nohomenomad1427]

I've loved these car's ever since I'd seen one on the TV show "Cannon"....ole' Frank Cannon had a mobile phone in his, that was so cool. Never was able to own one but they are just beautiful today as when they were first introduced. What a machine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jewelry Tyme, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Cannons car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

That Umberto has got one VERY CLASSY ride! Never heard of this edition. It’s one of the best looking “edition” type cars I’ve ever seen with all the extra classy touches. That color! Those intricate mouldings, the light wood trim that goes so perfectly with that blue! And the ‘76 Continental’s lines are so simply elegant to begin with. Lucky I wasn’t there when this video was recorded or Umberto would have had a bunch of drool to wipe off of that car. So Beautiful and classy! And Umberto seems like such a nice pleasant guy - friendly, warm, well spoken...I loved listening to him talk with that accent of his! Thanks Lou, for another great edition of your fabulous ongoing classic automobile documentary!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randall, Happy to read you enjoy this VERY CLASSY car :-) Lou

[@marcusrhodes5732]

Love 2 find one wow beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@anair70]

Really beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@tdvandy2]

My all time favorite car!

[@loucostabile]

Winner !

[@69dodgecharger440]

Awesome Lincoln! Love the silencer on the air cleaner! Great video! 😍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@OlegFelikTravelChannel]

This is a super car!!! Thank You for this video!!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car & video :-) You're welcome, and hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy.

[@whynot2644]

My dad bought my MOM this exact car in 1976 I was 6!! So I grew up riding around in the back seat!! Amazing!!! Sold it in 1980!!!! I wish I had it!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Why Not? Glad to read this car / video brings back memories of your Mom's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelwhite2823]

Mr. Garcia is my favorite among your classic car owners! I ever buy a Mark I am taking it to him.

[@loucostabile]

High praise for Humberto :-)

[@richardwelch2036]

These cars for a dream on the highway.

[@richardwelch2036]

The hydraulic power assist brakes that the car has robot from GM which development for their diesel powered cars because they had no vacuum. They were powered by the power steering pump.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this "highway dream" car :-)

[@williambernard9626]

I had this same car in 1983.it was aGivenchy with valuer interior I pollished the wheels out to look like chrome....One beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@73twall]

I love Humberto's cars. So classy. I had a '74 Cougar, which was very close to the Mark IV. Might have even shared chassis bits. Nothing like these big 2 door Fords.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd Wall, Glad you enjoy Humberto (he's fun!) and sounds like you had a cool Cougar too :-) Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

The Mark IV's cousin was the Thunderbird.

[@SigmaStoicGemini]

As always Lou, a fine stroll down memory lane! Hands down, other than a 79 Trans Am and maybe a 74-76 Starsky era Gran Torino, the 72-76 Mark IV was the ultimate disco cruiser that epitomized classiness in the 70s. Ricardo Montelban (did I spell that right?) would be jealous...Shaft and Superfly would be proud! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Right on :-)

[@bbodinefan11]

That is one beautiful automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car there clean sharp nice color and that grill looks like it came off a Rolls Royce it's lovely

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pete Medina, Glad you enjoy this car and consider the car "Beautiful" :-) Lou

[@chuckselvage3157]

Nice work and nice colour thanks Lou and I did subscribe.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Welcome to the Channel :-) Happy to read you enjoy this car, Lou

[@johnathanwoodley5005]

What beautiful car thats a gentleman car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Johnathan, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaskiba7784]

Fantastic car ! 😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michal Skiba, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou

[@paulm6481]

Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@johnlembach7802]

Talk about memories, I am breaking out discos clothes . With that ghetto sled, me and buds would have had largetime. Keep it up gents, excellent gets. Semlpwr Fidelis

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Lembach, Glad you enjoy the car (and the outfits) back in the day :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@woodyglendell7400]

You had me at the turquoise leather seats!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) and comfy too.

[@trainroomgary]

Hi Garcia & Lou / This car 🚙 May have been built close to my train room / Wixom, Michigan / Cool ride and well maintained / 1976 plate was voted the best plate in the USA 🇺🇸Take care Gary 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, That would be nice if this car was built close to home, and thank you for sharing your knowledge on the 1976 plate :-) Lou

[@tippey2011]

Oh Lou you have just had my ultimate ultimate favorite car! I had a few Lincolns in my life but never a Mark. They were just more money than I could afford in those days. This car is loaded with everything that year! Quadrasonic in the radio I had in my 1979 Town Car except mine was the first year if the digital tuning. Anyway quadrasonic is another name for 4 channel stereo. In the home too it was called 4 channel. I love this car and one of my dream collection cars. Givenchy was a beautiful car in that Edition a little Notch higher that a Cartier. I am jealous! Lol!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, HIGH PRAISE for this car :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@michaelr4063]

I could never hang out with Umberto. I'd wind up buying a Lincoln, lol. He's got the nicest ones I've ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

He's a Great Guy :-)

[@keptinkaos6384]

nice those bicentennial plates in good nick would be becoming collector items themselves.

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@gene978]

Lou, running to the back of the car to get the REV on the Exhaust. :))

[@loucostabile]

I do enjoy sharing the sounds each one makes when available :-)

[@athopi]

I had the '76 Bill Blass Edition. Really miss that car...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dusty River, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michal90210]

Another great video Lou. Seems like your camera makes the blue color a bit greenish, but still looks good. Umerto's car is in mint condition. I've just noticed the thermometer is not 76 correct (must be from a Mark V) but seems to fit very well. Interestingly my 76 Givenchy has another plastic fuel filler door with "Unleaded fuel only" badge, while Umberto's has it printed below :)

[@loucostabile]

HI MM, Thank you for the kind words on the video :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand knowledge about this car too, Lou

[@daimlerv122]

Beautifull, great car!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Daimler V12 :-)

[@daimlerv122]

Lou Costabile We russians love TRUE american cars, lt is a pity that they are less and less on the roads. Thank you for the videos, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you're along for the ride :-)

[@dirkgriggs3353]

~2:05 an absolutely beautiful perfect start!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@billslutzky256]

Umberto knows what he’s talking about, Lou doesn’t.... He’s just winging it...it’s funny he’s constantly being corrected, it’s rather funny. I love these big cars, so smooth and luxurious

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill Slutzky, You're right about Humberto and me. He's the Expert, and I'm learning all the time from the Care Takers. I'd suggest you do what my wife does. Turn the volume all the way down so she doesn't have to hear my mistakes, and still gets to see all the car :-) Stay well, Lou

[@billslutzky256]

I apologize if I was hard on you, I watched a few more of your clips and your style has grown on me...hehe. You do a fine job, and I really dig seeing these big old Lincoln’s. My grandma and grandpa got new ones every other year I remember and I actually had a 1981 Town car as my first car, it was named the Love Boat, it was a great safe and comfortable first car, that car took a beating and kept on ticking.......Have a good Holiday.

[@auaiao9]

If I remember correctly, Lincoln had anti lock brakes a few years before '76. I remember commercials for the Mark III having anti locks.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge.

[@anonuser4806]

That's a very sexy car. My dream is to when I get a little bit older own a Lincoln or two :) I'll make it happen...

[@loucostabile]

Hi AnonUser, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

ive seen alot of thos lincoln, but its the first time i ever saw that metal flake paint...didint even knew it existed. thats a homerun lou

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@clarkgriswold5903]

What a nice massive barge!

[@loucostabile]

All aboard :-)

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

I had a 75, same color, not a Givenchy, same color interior, w a blue roof, 4 wheel disc brakes, rode beautiful, went from gas station to gas station, A/C was a refrigerator, so quiet inside, Mercedes charges 120,000 for a S550, that rides almost like this car, my car had the same mouldings, in blue, my god, Disco music playing on the 8 track tape deck, great car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pontiac GrandPrix73, Thank you sharing your story and sounds like wonderful memories :-) Lou

[@michal90210]

So it must have been the 75 "Blue Diamond Luxury Group". Designer editions came first in 76.

[@colibri1]

The Givenchy editions with crushed velour upholstery were also stunning, but I doubt any of those survived. That fabric was delicate.

[@loucostabile]

Hi colibri1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@libertyman3072]

🔝🏁🎬📹🚘 Merci mon Lou 🚘📹🎬🏁🔝

[@loucostabile]

Thank you LIBERTY MAN, and you're welcome, Lou

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Aqua Blue Diamond Fire Metallic is the paint. The seating could be ordered in leather like this example or in velour ...the price for the Givenchy Edition was $1500 regardless of seating material. The $885 moonroof was not included with the Givenchy Edition. However, the polished aluminum wheels were standard with all Mark IVs in the Designer Series. The vinyl roof is padded to give that special look and feel. The opera windows on the Designer Series are unique with specific logos...be careful not to break them because they are costly to replace. Both the Givenchy and Pucci Editions are rarer than the more popular Bill Blass and Cartier Editions.

[@loucostabile]

Hi SpockvsMcCoy, I appreciate you adding your comment / knowledge to the Channel. Thank you, Lou

[@123elvislives]

Hi there l love it I have a Emilio Pucci that l imported from Mass to Australia 🇦🇺 It was very good watching this I was wondering why the side window would not roll back until I watch this they never were meant to retract Thumbs up for the GIVENCHY 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Glad to read the video shared something to learn. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@123elvislives]

@@loucostabile Thank you for your reply ☺️ Thumbs up from Australia 👍🇦🇺👍

[@edb.3313]

AWESOME LOU!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this "AWESOME" one Ed B. :-)

[@ImTheDaveman]

ZZ Top should slap themselves hard for not including this car in one of their videos. Its such a BEAUTIFUL Car with class just oozing from every orifice! While not a rod, it's still very cool. Put on a set of Crager mags though. I give it a Wow with quadrasonic Thumbs Up! The only other thing I'd change on this baby is to remove the noise dampener. Why? Well - since you asked (heh) .., If a car is too quiet, to me, it's not running. I love to feel that slight vibration of the engine through the steering wheel and hear it run even at a hum, otherwise (in my brain) it's not really running, but coasting and that drives me nuts. And yes - its a very short trip to Nutsville. :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi ImThe Daveman, This one might drive you nuts. It' s SO SMOOTH with no vibration and no feel of the road in the seats and little in the steering wheel. Lou

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

My parents had a 74 mark iv white with red interior and red pin stripe huge car lol

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like wonderful memories :-)

[@rightlanehog3151]

Steve Zissou, Bill Murray's character in the film, would surely have had a Lincoln just like this.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@dicarlo57]

great video Lou, I am so impressed that i promise never to throw any more negative comments at you. Now im biased as a Ford man, but lets face it, from 1954 0n lincolns have always made cadillacs look sick......

[@loucostabile]

Hi dicarlo57, I'm glad we'll both have fun on the Channel :-) Glad you enjoy this Lincoln :-) Lou

[@Blackhawk6699]

nice car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Blackhawk6699, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@marcusrhodes5732]

i wish I could find one !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

We had a 1976. It was lipstick red with white trim. It floated down the road as it got 10 MPG. It Was fairly troublesome. Also had a 1979 Mark 5 Cartier. Liked it much better.

[@loucostabile]

Red's a good color too.

[@highwayman2195]

3:47 Thank God, in my 77 Mercury Marquis I can hear clearly the sound of 460 :) However mine is definitely not a luxury car.

[@loucostabile]

No "noise dampener" on your 460 :-)

[@chrissybayby1591]

Beautiful Givenchy Mark IV! We also own a Givenchy Mark IV with the factory moonroof and velour and leather interior but no thermometer on the driver's mirror. I'm sure this car was repainted (as was ours) because of the Givenchy logo in the pinstripes which is just great...where in Michigan are you? We are north of Detroit..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chrissy, This car is in IL. Happy to read this car is like your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

emission era luxury barge =D the cougar and t bird of the same years were pretty swell too!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ragimund VonWallat, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@marcusrhodes5732]

so rare

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Humberto is very knowledgeable of His car. Good thing it has the 120mph speedo to outrun the Mustang guys who will want to take the 460 out of it ☻

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Even if they catch up, I'm not sure that 460 with all the "environmental" unfriendly hoses will work in a pony car :-) Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

14:55 I miss Mr. Garcia saying "Twilight Sentinel."

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@garbage854]

:) :)

[@loucostabile]

The double smile - impressive.

[@garbage854]

Thanks :)

[@joemccarthy4532]

I own 4 1976 CONTINENTAL MARK IV . All are LIPSTICK EDITIONS I own a all red with red landau and moon ,red with white landau no moon ,2 white with red landau both have moon . back in 1976 Lincoln offered skinny mish white wall tires or dual banded whitewall by Goodyear . you can now buy the dual banded whitewall tires from diamond back and they set the car off . Get some of the DIAMOND back tires for this car you will love them. I also have a 1979 Continental Collectors Series dk. Blue with moon These cars are some of the most BEAUTIFUL ever made in modern times . SAVE and RESTORE theses GORGEOUS LINCOLN CONTINENTALS . SINCERELY Mrs. M

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mrs. M, Sounds like you have some great cars :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@joemccarthy4532]

Just LOVE the 1976 Continental MARK IV's . I own 4 of theses . I noticed the mirror temp gauge was not available in 1976 so the drivers side mirror is from a newer MARK V . Radiator cap is not original but try to find a original . oil cap should be black . But I LOVE THIS CAR and I want it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe McCarthy, Glad to read this is one you love :-) Clearly an Owner of four your a Fan of the Brand, Lou

[@KoldingDenmark]

Cannot wait for 15th March, when the insurance allows me to get my Mark IV out cruising again. Well, with the weather we have now, I would not take it out anyway. No harm is done waiting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KoldingDenmark by Mogens Erik Brockhusen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your car will be out soon :-) Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@lincolnmarkivguy9899]

Hey mogens, how's it going? Don

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@lincolnmarkivguy9899 Well, that is a long story. Have tried to e-mail you. Glad to see you are alive. Write me and I know which address to pick for the reply. I am not sure which. Take care and stay safe, Don.

[@furryface1057]

my Dream Car either that or a New Yorker , like the color too light Blue or maybe an Aqua blue Green

[@loucostabile]

Hi FurryFace, Happy to read this is your dream car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@slicksnewonenow]

Jhee-vawn-sheee... Say it with me. Superior car, though... Absolutely beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@dontellgucci1117]

If you’ve never drove one of these you have no idea what you’re missing. Wasn’t built to take curves but if you want quiet smooth luxury with a ride that is comparable to none then drive one and you’ll fall in love

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don’tell Gucci, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, and glad to read you appreciate the ride of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@chrissybayby1591]

Beautiful GIVENCHY MARK IV!! Mine has the velour interior and moonroof, built in April 1976. Where in MI are you?

[@loucostabile]

Hi chrissy bayby, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

I videoed this car in IL

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

Umberto didnt show u the tilt wheel, u push the turn signal lever towards the dashboard and u adjust the tilt wheel, that Quad 8 track was cool, very limited amount of tapes were available

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing the tip on the tilt.