1978 Diamond Jubilee Lincoln Mark V! Only 6,900 ORIGINAL MILES! Interior Video!!

[@1aikane]

This was my mom's car when I was a kid. Lots of memories

[@christianbugatticg]

Nice! She had taste

[@paulm6481]

Wow, just wow. This is a jewel worthy of any garage or car collection. Honestly this is a museum piece. Should not be driven or only driven on sunny days. Magnificent ❤️

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! And def a work of art!

[@styldsteel1]

The worst thing you can do to a car is not use it.

[@charlesb7019]

Most expensive American regular production car in 1978. I had one in gold in the late 90s - drove it all over the country. Fantastic car!!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Right!!

[@frankperroni6338]

My ultimate dream car. I think I just had a heart attack! The 78 Diamond Jubilee Mark V was the finest and best looking car ever manufactured in the world. This is what made Rolls Royce go back to the drawing board.

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes, there is a lot to love about a Diamond Jubilee

[@markgullion1300]

Love that there is an actual diamond set in the port windows. Great attention to detail.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! And notice how the port window glass is actually beveled!

[@randyfitz8310]

In marketing, Lincoln referred to them as opera windows; both beveled and diamond inlaid.

[@christianbugatticg]

@@randyfitz8310 cool

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Them windows aint cheap or easy to find

[@christianbugatticg]

@@nunyabuziness8421 correct

[@shawnsmith2052]

Back in 1978 this was the most expensive American made car. I wish I could get this. It is gorgeous and yes the dash is real leather. I can't believe no moon roof. But wow. Two cars now, the 1985 Buick Riviera and now this. Awesome.

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh my God, 20k in 1978 is almost 100k in today's money! So you were a big dog if you bought one of these in. 78!

[@slicksnewonenow]

Someone was too tight to spring for the Pneumonia Hole...😁

[@shawnsmith2052]

Smh. My parents bought a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ with the moon roof and power everything for $8808. Theirs even had a $700.00 digital radio.

[@donaldvincent]

:18 seconds in and you get a big Thumbs up. This thing is a beauty.

[@christianbugatticg]

THANKS!!!

[@DavyHoward]

Boy o boy I love these Lincoln's. These years from 74 to 80 Id really like to have this one!

[@christianbugatticg]

Super luxurious!

[@davidobrien3897]

Love how this is so clean.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks!

[@calvinmcfarlandsr.707]

This car is a unicorn and should be in a museum or a well care for collection. It is simply beautiful 😍. How much?

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! Here is the link, over $40,000 bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@styldsteel1]

This is a high dollar car. Original umbrella, tool kit, garage door opener, and well documented. All of these things go missing. Also, original hand painted pinstripe down the sides, and header panel. Just gorgeous!!

[@christianbugatticg]

The more I found in this car the more excited I got!! What a score for sure!

[@styldsteel1]

@@christianbugatticg I'll bet you'll keep this baby. Lol!

[@christianbugatticg]

@@styldsteel1 Nah, I have too many cars now. I've had to learn to keep the emotion out of it!

[@styldsteel1]

@@christianbugatticg most definitely!

[@slicksnewonenow]

@@christianbugatticg it's incredible that ALL of the factory stuff was with the car! My dad was part owner of a dealership in the late Seventies/early Eighties and I remember working there during summers. One of my jobs was prepping special order cars (Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Imperial) and I'd flip out if some specific thing that was supposed to go with a specific car wasn't available.... All the guys at the dealership were like "whatever!" and I'd imagine that loads of those cars were never even delivered with half of their special equipment... Like the custom umbrellas that were supposed to go with the early Eighties Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition, etc... I'd even go as far as to say that a lot of the customers either didn't care the stuff wasn't there, or maybe were unaware it was SUPPOSED TO be there, too. But man... Ya did good here! That's probably the best example of a Diamond Mark on the planet. Cheers!

[@cindyeads6398]

My father owned this car.

[@christianbugatticg]

And he kept it in beautiful condition!

[@moulds71]

That land yacht is freaking gorgeous!!!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Indeed it is!

[@bertram46]

That is truly a collectible car that car is perfect that car should demand top top dollar

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! We will see shortly!

[@cezz1105]

I had the same car a few years ago. It rides like you're on air!

[@christianbugatticg]

Super comfy for sure!

[@eddstarr2185]

You're absolutely correct Bill, the Diamond Jubilee Mark V's had all leather instrument panel pads - unique among luxury cars from the 70's.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank for confirming! Still learning about these! And there is always something to learn!

[@TL92179]

Dude…..it doesn’t get any better than this outside of NOS.

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey thanks!

[@stevelyons6739]

An Automotive Masterpiece by any standards!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!

[@paulhampson3170]

i hed one of these beautys i think i measured it 19 measured feet 6 inches my garage was 20 feet i will alway feel fortuate to have own one

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! I think you are exactly right to the inch on your recollection!

[@ivanjones1804]

Love The MKV, now that’s what a Luxury Car should be and looks like. Very well preserved hats 🎩 off and two thumbs 👍🏾👍🏿. Excellent job Bill 💵, if I had the money 💰 💰 💵 💵 💵 💵 i would definitely buy it and add it to my collection if i had the room for a collection. Again excellent job well done Bill on your barn finds and documents that came with the MKV. Your brother 👨🏾 from another mother 👵🏽 Ivan I J

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey hey!! I appreciate that!!

[@dennismccallister3994]

The Silver Blue and all white are the nicest ever built....

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes!!

[@billpar]

love it , love the color , Ive always loved this car

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!

[@ingoarndt3811]

Beautyful commercial and a very very nice dream car... but it's no Lincoln. It's "only" a Continental Mark V. If you don't believe please ask the Ford Motor Company.

[@christianbugatticg]

Ok thanks.

[@teymourbayat8266]

Don't waste your time explaining that the Mark series are NOT Lincolns but Continentals, a stand alone brand of Ford Motor Company. I've been saying it over and over and I only get nasty remarks and nonsense comments from people. 😢

[@dave1956]

I am amazed that vehicles of any type are out there in this condition. Not my favorite car but I certainly can appreciate it.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! Same here, if I was to run across a 6,000 mile Pinto I would be intrigued by it!

[@dave1956]

@@christianbugatticg I am in awe of anything in mint original condition, even an old truck. As I once read somewhere “they are original only once!”

[@christianbugatticg]

@@dave1956 very true!

[@stephenshea8168]

I have my 79 Cartier Edition mark V window sticker hanging framed in my garage...the MOONROOF was an $1088.oo dollar option

[@christianbugatticg]

WOW! A lot of money for 1979

[@KP-zi6jx]

Stunning car, stunning survivor. I recall when these were on the road in their day, and this is not a takeaway from this particular car, as they would all do this...but it was a common sight when you would meet one of these on the road at highway speed for the section of that body color overlay on the front bumper the width of the grill to catch air under it and lift it up off the bumper and as it maintained highway speed it would be flapping up and down, lol. They all did it back then, when new...wasn't like it one beater later on. I guess Ford wasn't big into wind tunnel testing back then, or if so it wasn't quite real-world. But you can see across the center front of the grill that panel top of the bumper the width of the grill section is not secured to anything behind it, not like the end sections under the headlights...that's the part that would lift up.

[@christianbugatticg]

Now it is funny you mentioned that! I can remember the first one I had with the flappy bumper filler. I kept hearing this weird noise that I could not pinpoint. That is until my son happen to be in front of me on the way to work and he shot a video of it. Looked like freaking Pac Man!! HAHA! I have since had to secure a few of them!

[@KP-zi6jx]

@@christianbugatticg 😂 & ❤ you qualifying my comment as I was prepared for unbridled hate out of nowhere, lol...but it is what it is. I loved these cars back then just as now, but even as a kid not driving yet I loved to see these cars with that front bumper filler in full-flap at highway speed, lol...and yeah, like Pac Man! AND THANKS!!!...you answered a question I always wondered about, could the driver hear it flapping, lol, b/c if not when they got out they would never know...or if they did when they stopped how do you ever figure out the noise at rest, lol.

[@christianbugatticg]

@@KP-zi6jx Hey they all do that I would imagine at some point!! Thanks for the commentary!!

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Like driving a couch down the road. Had a 78 grand marquis and I miss it

[@christianbugatticg]

super comfortable

[@tedlym.3390]

I love your videos. Thank you,

[@christianbugatticg]

Appreciate it!

[@freddyhoyt1849]

Hi I remember my mom had a new 1978 Lincoln mark 5 diamond jubilee she loved that car so much it was sad in 1981 someone stole it and it was never recovered

[@christianbugatticg]

OH NO!!! Just terrible!

[@johncarro5755]

Damn!!!!!! I had a 79 Grand Marquis, same color….. memories!!!

[@christianbugatticg]

I like those too!

[@bobleroy1924]

Great detailed Video of a beautiful car

[@christianbugatticg]

I appreciate it!

[@stevemehanmusic]

Beautiful car!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks Steve!!

[@Jimmy-jz2jl]

I would really like to see the umbrella open. Is it guaranteed not to leak?

[@christianbugatticg]

HAHA!! Jimmy, for such a funny question, just wait for the video!!!! Thanks!

[@arthuridis]

I think this is the exact type of Mark V Jock Ewing drove in "Dallas". You didn't see it much past 1981 as the actor Jim Davis died. I could be wrong, it might have been silver. But still these cars are majestic. Top of the line in class and style.

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh cool! I will have to see if I can find a KZbin clip

[@arthuridis]

@@christianbugatticg 1978-81 episodes

[@christianbugatticg]

@@arthuridis Well that helps narrow it down!! Thanks!

[@gmpny3945]

This is what a Lincoln should be!

[@christianbugatticg]

Absolutely!!

[@walterwright8454]

Such a work of art!!!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes and thank you!

[@stephenshea8168]

very first time a have seen a Jubilee edition......without a moonroof

[@christianbugatticg]

Kinda rare??

[@stephenshea8168]

I know of no classic car ...that was RARE...because it lacked an expensive option

[@styldsteel1]

No big deal. It was an option that was just north of 1000 Dollars. Original owner didn't want it. The CB was an option too

[@stephenshea8168]

Of course...

[@greggstankowski5073]

I'll take it! I had a 78 Cartier edition ,460 ,4bbl,4 wheel disc brakes,turbine wheels,5 miles to the gallon/it was awesome! Really do miss it..

[@christianbugatticg]

Lol. 5 mpg??

[@bassb450]

Wood grain and or aluminum trim on the left side of steering wheel is lifting and the dash pad cover on the drivers side is definitely separating from the foam @1:55

[@christianbugatticg]

Is it, I will take a closer look. Thanks!

[@meccagold2009]

Still for sale??

[@christianbugatticg]

No sorry it sold already.. bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@terrencastelow2753]

That dash is leather. The Diamond Jubilee came out in my birth year. And twice the price of a regular mark V that year. My Parents bought a new Cougar XR7 that year.

[@christianbugatticg]

Nice and thanks!

[@christianbugatticg]

NOW LIVE AND UP FOR AUCTION ON BRING A TRAILER!! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@Karmy.]

Sounds like the kind of car for Adam of Rare Classic Cars

[@christianbugatticg]

He and I have the same taste!! I'd like to buy some stuff from him!

[@BigredGT-pm5lm]

Gorgeous car and most importantly it has the 460 V8 torque monster engine option!

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes the 460 helps!

[@31847448]

Amazing ! Beautiful!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!!

[@ManfredEWhite]

Nice video.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks!

[@jewllake]

car keys in the olden days were a symbolism of the car's luxury. I still have the gold plated ignition key to my late father's 1964 Ford Galaxie. Sadly, keys have been replaced by the generic push start.

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh you are telling the truth!

[@javierbotello5507]

Beatiful car my freind

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!!

[@robertdiehl9003]

This car belongs in the Henry Ford museum in Dearborn, Mi...

[@christianbugatticg]

It's pretty special!

[@meccagold2009]

@@christianbugatticgstill for sale??

[@christianbugatticg]

No I am sorry it sold @@meccagold2009

[@stevelyons6739]

I would highly recommend taking those old road flares out of the trunk asap.

[@christianbugatticg]

Do you think they could ignite??

[@suespony]

I was thinking the same thing

[@christianbugatticg]

@@suespony possible!!

[@styldsteel1]

@@christianbugatticg forget that. It's been in that trunk since 1978. Rable Rousers. Lol.

[@styldsteel1]

Flares don't just spontaneously ignite lolol!!

[@frandome]

Great score. Beautiful car. Could you please tell us how you ended up finding this car? Thanks

[@christianbugatticg]

Sure! My friend Rusty is the one who actually found it. He seems to have this amazing talent of finding these 50's and 60's beauties!

[@frandome]

@@christianbugatticg Thanks. The chase/hunt is always part of the fun, especially when it's a car like this.

[@christianbugatticg]

@@frandome Oh for sure! Rusty is a master of that too!

[@hervekotzbach8242]

Hello Bill, wonderful DJ and thank you for those triple videos of dream! Just a question you said a/c has been converted to 134A. Can you have more details on it? I'd like to convert my 79 BB in France. Hervé

[@christianbugatticg]

Hello! So yes it was converted but before I got it. Shouldn't be too extensive.

[@DuneDaddyO]

What's up with that White Olds '98 through the window? I am interested.

[@christianbugatticg]

So sorry it is sold and going to California!

[@DuneDaddyO]

@@christianbugatticg OK. I thought it might not have made your online inventory yet, was hoping anyway. You get a LOT of low mile vintage cars I am interested in. Caddy's and Olds. You also had a Gen 2 Camaro recently. Did that get sold as well?

[@christianbugatticg]

@@DuneDaddyO So most of my cars go up for auction on BAT. That being said, I will sell a car before it is listed to anyone who has interest. I do like BAT because it puts my cars before a large and qualified audience. The 71 Camaro is not quite sold yet but I do have 2 local guys about to make a decision to buy or not. You can always call me and we can get you a heads up on what comes in! Thanks! Bill 843 294 7777

[@bellalegosi7850]

Beautiful car

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!

[@paulbimmler99]

Dam car is gorgeous

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks Paul!

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

Wow that's a nice Lincoln. Also I thought in the 1970's Lincoln had better built cars than Cadillac, that interior looks just a notch nicer than any 1976 or 77-79 Coupe Deville or Eldorado. Also the double sided keys where the same one opened the doors and turned the ignition were a nice touch. The 2nd key opened only the trunk, IIRC. GM had that stupid two key thing where one opened the door/trunk, while the other started the car, both were one sided/had to be inserted teeth down. First time I owned a Toyota after several GM cars, where it was one double sided key, I was like WTF GM???? Your stupid one sided two key thing is a PITA.

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! You are correct as I agree that the interiors were a step up!

[@mudman6156]

The Lincoln Mark V is the most beautiful luxury car ever built, bar none, including anything being built today. Fortunately, there’s plenty of these cars still available because people who purchased them took exceptionally good care of them. While Cadillac had the gorgeous Eldorado, that car wasn’t nearly as well assembled and had far cheaper materials in its construction, whereas Ford didn’t skimp a bit on the Lincoln Mark V.

[@christianbugatticg]

So glad I have been able to find a few!

[@barriobajaj]

No tilt wheel?

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes, you push the turn signal stalk forward. Thanks!

[@the23rdbryan]

Speechless....

[@christianbugatticg]

It is amazing!!

[@the23rdbryan]

@@christianbugatticg The price of $20,000 in 1978 is equivalent to $93,000 today. This original owner made a MASSIVE investment at the time !!

[@JamesOReganIggy]

Beautiful

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!

[@jchildofgod3272]

Ha Ha nice car, had a friend that had one. It was like sitting on a sofa in the back seat.,, Here's one my favorite scenes from Donnie Brasco: Ain’t no way you can say to me a Lincoln is better than a Cadillac. A Lincoln is better. It’s a better automobile. Forget about it. A Cadillac’s got more acceleration. It’s got more power. It’s got better handling. It’s got more legroom for your legs. It’s got more power. You just said that. Bingo.

[@christianbugatticg]

Lol, I will have to find that scene!

[@Ben-gu2qz]

I know where one is saw it yrs ago guy had it on display at the ford dealership now it's about 20 miles away behind a old garage needs tlc now but still has the diamond in the windows it's gold I believe

[@christianbugatticg]

I like them in gold too!

[@MG-sj1em]

How much are you asking or where can I find info to buy?

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey good morning! So this car should be live on the Bring a Trailer auction site in a matter of days. High bidder will win it. I will have 400 plus pics and several detailed videos! Some suspect this car does upper 30's, some say it could hit 40k. Me, I am bringing it to sell, so hopefully it will at least reach mid to upper 30's. It is a 6,900. mile one owner car. I will share the link the second the auction goes live!! Best of luck if you decide to bid!

[@edbarker8636]

If I remember correctly those came with disposable coveralls

[@styldsteel1]

I own three Mark Vs. I know you're not gonna believe this but.... THEY'RE ALL RELIABLE. 'mazing. Ain't it.

[@christianbugatticg]

Were those from the factory??

[@edbarker8636]

Yes they came from the factory

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

I test drove an exact duplicate of this car a couple of years ago.. was a VERY tight fit in the captain's chair! I'm 6' tall and I wasn't comfortable at all in it - legs were scrunched up!

[@Barbarapape]

It makes you wonder how Frank Cannon managed to drive one, he was not a small man. I drove one many years ago and just fitted, they were well named land yachts!

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh wow!!

[@styldsteel1]

@@Barbarapape two different CARS. Cannons mark was a IV. Way way different than a V.

[@mudman6156]

Still have it? How much are you asking for it???

[@christianbugatticg]

So sorry it sold here..... bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@Barbarapape]

A Lincoln Continental at it's best, that interior is a big upgrade on the standard editions, no cheap cracked plastic to be seen. Little wonder that they were so expensive.

[@christianbugatticg]

So luxurious!

[@slicksnewonenow]

Yeah... They used $100 worth of extra leather and charged $10,000 over the standard "bargain basement" Mark V 🤣 Ain't it funny how we hoomanz PERCEIVE "value"? Cheers!

[@Barbarapape]

@@slicksnewonenow At that price it would have been cheaper to have a standard one retrimmed.

[@christianbugatticg]

@@slicksnewonenow come on now, it was more than just a little leather!! lol

[@randybolmer4741]

I'm very interested in this car. If you still have it, what is the price?

[@christianbugatticg]

I am so sorry but this one sold over a week ago. I have another VERY NICE Mark V on Bring a Trailer site for sale right now. I am sharing the link for you! bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-lincoln-continental-mark-v-8/

[@chucke9715]

never did see it for sale on bring a tr

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes, it sold a few months back!

[@rcfred_689]

Wow - I actually remember someone that had one of these when I was a kid in the 70's, except it was dark green. How much for this ?

[@christianbugatticg]

It will be going up for auction on Bring a Trailer likely first of the week. We "think" upper 30's if not 40, but we shall see.

[@PierottiEric]

Hello ! Is this car still for sale? Thank you.

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey sorry this one sold already. Here is the link...bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@freemanclaridge6832]

My dream car. What did this go for?

[@christianbugatticg]

Thanks! It sold for $43,500 bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@jasonrutherford4225]

According to Wikipedia the Diamond's in the opera windows are simulated. "Matching its name, the opera windows featured simulated diamond chips inside the glass, with a Diamond Jubilee script on the window the hood ornament featured crystal-style inserts."

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes I know that now. I have heard for years, "Lincoln put real diamonds in the back windows"!! Lol, I guess I should have fact checked that! Thanks!

[@tflnorthamerica4585]

That is a timepiece ! Do you know the name of that color?

[@christianbugatticg]

I believe it is called Diamond Blue.

[@edwardormsby4963]

Wedgewood blue

[@terry3193]

Bill, I co,,ended in the other video of what,an amazing car and while I love the ‘79 Collectors Edition,but I actually prefer these as they have the last of the 460’s. I have watched all of the videos on this car and I have couple of questions: 1. You mentioned some fuel lines and filter being changed. Do you think it needs a new fuel tank and pump,due to sitting? 2. Do you know if the other fluids have been changed recently….coolant, brake, power steering, etc.? I’m guessing that those are not the original tires as the whitewall width seems wider than stock but not sure? This is an absolute time capsule but sometimes, cars sit and never started, things go bad and need so,e work so just wondering. Thanks!

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey good morning Terry!!! So when I send these cars to my shop I tell my guys to go through and check everything! Sometimes they don't need to do much, sometimes it's odds and ends and sometimes it's brakes and wheel bearings. All fluids are checked, changed or topped as needed. Many times we have to do a muffler or exhaust. Most of the cars that I buy, although low miles, not many have been sitting dead for decades. Most customers are still using them very sparingly, so rusted tanks and things of that nature are not normally an issue. On some cars we've had to do tanks, but very unusual. Tires are not original. The previous owner, I was told replaced the tires every so many years regardless of miles! Aside from the clock not working this one is ready to go!! Best of luck if you go for it on this one!!

[@B-rian937]

Good lord, that front bumper is as long as mid sized car today.

[@christianbugatticg]

Oh I know it!! Very GRAND!!

[@tamarahines6975]

I wonder is this car for sale and if so what is the asking price?

[@christianbugatticg]

Hey! So we sold it a couple of weeks ago. It sold for $43,000

[@christianbugatticg]

NOW LIVE AND UP FOR AUCTION ON BRING A TRAILER!! bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-mark-v-38/

[@althunder4269]

These sold for almost 2X the price of a standard Mark V at the time. This was the most expensive car sold in America in 1978.

[@christianbugatticg]

That is just crazy!

[@keithmessenger8351]

is this automobile Classic for Sale now?

[@christianbugatticg]

Yes, it will be going up on Bring a Trailer for auction in a matter of days. Thanks!!

[@miguelalbor3720]

Is it for sale?

[@christianbugatticg]

Sold it a while back. Sorry you missed it!

[@edwardleyland1979]

Christian what is the asking price on this. I had 79 collectors ...was my father's I am seriously interested in this car

[@christianbugatticg]

So it is already set to go live on Bring a Trailer so I am already committed to that site. We suspect it gets into the upper 30's. I do bring them to sell though. I have submitted 400 or so detailed pics in that auction.

[@edwardleyland1979]

@@christianbugatticg I would expect that to bring over 40

[@christianbugatticg]

@@edwardleyland1979 we shall see, the market will decide

[@richardsoto63]

97.709.00 in today’s dollars! Everything’s there except a Disco Ball and Platform Shoes! We’re s the leisure suit!

[@christianbugatticg]

Haha! All important pieces of the puzzle!

[@1Russant]

I am asking from Canada, how much for this vehicle?

[@christianbugatticg]

So sorry you missed it, but it sold for $43,500

[@wethepeople3124]

price ?

[@christianbugatticg]

Sorry this one sold for $43k last year.

[@ChungKang]

cool!

[@christianbugatticg]

Thank you!

[@CindraThuot]

I had a 1997 Lincoln town car. 120,000.

[@christianbugatticg]

They can last a long time!

[@slicksnewonenow]

Although the Mk.IIIs are my favorite (and probably the ULTIMATE QUALITY luxury car of the era) the Mk.Vs are absolutely beautiful. The Mk.IVs just didn't seem "exclusive" enough because they looked too much like their Thunderbird siblings. But those Mk.Vs turned that around! Mom had an Emilio Pucci Edition that had no Opera Windows and a unique "reverse" vinyl half roof... Gotta LOVE what's essentially a 20 foot long two seater! I remember that even as kids, my brother and I were a bit cramped in the back seat of her Mark... But there was PLENTY of front passenger room and almost comically too much hood out front. They're the epitome of 1970s excess!

[@christianbugatticg]

You know I would love to have a 78 DJ T Bird too! Thanks!

[@bruschmidt9943]

I think Lincoln missed the mark (no pun intended) on the Mark V. They introduced the new Mark III in '69 & sold it 3 years B4 moving up to the '72 Mark IV. That model ran with minimal changes through1976 (5 years) B4 the Mark V came along in '78. These were extremely expensive cars in the Day. My mom bought a new Grand Prix w/T-tops for $6,600. On your exquisitly beautiful Mark V, the only thing I'd change is the "ghetto cruisin" wide white walls back to the original "spec" look.

[@christianbugatticg]

OMG, I want a 76/77 loaded Grand Prix with low miles SO BAD!

[@edwardleyland1979]

Mark V came along in 77 not 78

[@christianbugatticg]

@@edwardleyland1979 correct

[@slicksnewonenow]

@@bruschmidt9943 It turns out that the Mk Vs were delivered with a few different types of tires on them... The tires on Christian's DJ are pretty close to (if not actually) the original Michelin 1 3/4" white walls that many were delivered with. I also remember seeing new cars with a double stripe white wall that was a 1 1/2" outer and 1/4" inner white stripe... I think those were Uniroyal. And the dealerships usually offered the Vogue Tyre as an option... And at least down in Southeast Texas where I grew up, it seemed like EVERYONE bought those... They were a 1 7/8" outer strips with a yellow 1/4" inner stripe... I remember that even at the time, those things sold for something like $150 per tire! The other "big deal" dealer option a lot of people down there would buy, were wire TrueSpoke wheels... And they apparently had so much disposable income, they'd just leave the factory aluminum wheels at the dealership! I remember that there was a storage building on the lot my dad partially owned (Chrysler Dealership) back then... It was CHOCK FULL of the cast aluminum "Road Wheels" that customers just abandoned... Because they bought Vogues on TrueSpokes... Cheers!

[@owlnswan4016]

@@slicksnewonenow I have never seen tires like these from the factory on a Mark V, or any Lincoln Mark for that matter. The Mark V had a standard Michelin whitewall that was around 3/4" wide, as well as the optional dual band wider white walls (standard on the Diamond Jubilee), made either by Firestone or Goodyear. The Michelins were technically superior as I understood it. Car is amazing...don't let my comment about the incorrect tires detract from that, especially since tires are easily changed.

[@anthonyball1605]

How much is it.

[@christianbugatticg]

Sorry but it sold already. Winning bid was $43,500. I have more Mark V's coming up that are close to half this price.

[@jerryaldrich510]

How much?

[@christianbugatticg]

This one sold for $43500

[@cheeptrick5464]

Fully carpeted trunk, even the inside of the deck lid!

[@christianbugatticg]

For the price they charged back in 78 it should have been tricked out! lol

[@user-ie5pr6xx4m]

Price

[@christianbugatticg]

Sold for $43,500 over a week ago

[@JohnSimpson-r5d]

Price?

[@christianbugatticg]

It sold over a year ago for $43500 but now is being put back on the market on Bring a Trailer at NO RESERVE. I will share the link when it goes live.

[@Paufit]

adjusted for inflation that is $93,000 today

[@christianbugatticg]

That is a chunk of money!

[@johncatalano7185]

Hey Pudd;L Why don't you wait until you're totally settled in your garage then make the deacon,,,Impressive space though... Fron the home of PB Blaster and Permatex,,, Cleveland, Ohio.... C;MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christianbugatticg]

I am not really sure what all of that means! lol

[@mudman6156]

It’s disappointing that Ford didn’t put a moonroof in this car.

[@christianbugatticg]

That would be the icing on the cake!

[@tedkay3750]

window tint takes away from this automobile! Glaas should be clear as from factory! this is 1978 CLASS!!

[@christianbugatticg]

Easy fix

[@bernandoturner4840]

Put Me 4 12’ Sub’s Amp’s Tweeters’ Mid’s High’s All 8’s…. Tire’s Rim’s with New System & Tires Alone $12,000. 00 Now im Ready to Cruise oh Dont Forget the Viper Alarm with Two Very loud Horns… call me when it’s Ready..😁🤣😁

[@christianbugatticg]

Well it sold for $43,500 to a collector in New Mexico. Sorry you missed it!

[@bernandoturner4840]

@@christianbugatticg I dont Have $4,000.00 let Alone $43,000.00 that was A very Nice Car..😄

[@christianbugatticg]

@@bernandoturner4840 Hey man I appreciate it!!!

[@bernandoturner4840]

@@christianbugatticg seriously.! The new owner will pay Arm Guards to watch this Car 24-7 … $6.00 A Hour is Huge down there… it Went to good Home..😀

[@damiancouch4420]

20k in 1978 would be the equivalent to 100k today😳

[@christianbugatticg]

WOW!!

[@woodyw6891]

$20,990 in 1978 is equivalent to $99,289.46 today. 😳

[@christianbugatticg]

WOW!! That is like a well equipped Benz today!

[@woodyw6891]

@@christianbugatticg That’s more than my first house.

[@christianbugatticg]

I bet it was! @@woodyw6891