1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Designer & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

On "My Car Story" we're in Carpentersville IL on 7-5-17 at Meadowdale Performance Garage, Inc.
We're looking at a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Catrier Designer Series in White & 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”. He’s had this cars since 2011. He purchased the car on eBay sharing it needed repair, and owning a garage he fixed the car himself and here is the car today. This car is all original.
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!

[@MrTrack412]

$375 for this car with only minimal engine problems. "Better lucky than good," is true sometimes. Good show Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Glad you're along for the ride Jed Clampett, Lou

[@tippey2011]

My favorite Lincoln ever made! I am in love with Mark V's. Always wanted one and I am in love!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad to read I'm sharing one of your favorites :-) Lou

[@cornellgreen3692]

This is where I would take my Continental to be fixed! This is a true Lincoln man.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cornell Green, Glad you found someone knowledgeable and competent. Lou

[@citibear57]

Another great Continental Mark from Lincoln. Humberto and I both fell in love with the Mark III at about the same time 💗

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car & fell in love with it like Humberto too :-)

[@kevinc4632]

Lou as always just love youre work, these Lincolns are fantastic!!! Have a 78 bill blass and an 78 gold 75th anniv.edition, bought them together on active duty then and to this day they bring myself great joy.Thanx as alaways Sir, alit of my fellow Veterans watch youre work and is always appreciative. Especially with that good eye youve got for the little details that make these care just artwork!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin C, Happy to read you enjoy this Lincoln :-) Glad to read you have some nice luxury Lincolns too! Lou

[@redtorino]

This Mark is AWESOME! 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Coppage, Glad you like this one and think it's "AWESOME" :-) Lou

[@jackwild1111]

Wow... what a DEAL ! The kind of deal I dream of !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, True. Helps to know mechanically what the problems are, order the correct parts, and then have the ability to fix the problem too. I do not have those skill sets :-) Lou

[@19553129]

Perhaps the finest expression of real Lincoln luxury in 1979. Thank you , Lou for sharing. Thank you Umberto for your care of this classic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry Olson, "Perhaps the finest expression of real Lincoln luxury in 1979" Well said. Thank you for viewing and sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@tjhaywood100]

I'm getting ready to get one of these this weekend. I can't wait!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@michaelwhite2823]

His good luck with this car makes up for all the problems he had in his Bill Blass Mark. He sounds like a good guy who puts out good karma - not to mention the fact the man has incredible mechanical and restoration skills.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael White, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Love Lincolns, one of the first cars I loved in my memory. Original and a survivor, I like that! Seeing the car wake up... cool way to put, I loved that!!! Nice car with an interesting story... just great!! I enjoyed this!!! Thank U!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, Glad this one brings back memories and you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@brucerobbins755]

Umberto is a man after my own heart with his Lincoln's, lou keep the great videos coming 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Robbins, Happy to read you enjoy this episode. Thank you for the encouragement on the videos :-) Lou

[@jediwillwz]

it's great to see them in such beautiful condition I bought mine as my first car for 500 bucks. and she's definitely bean put around the ringer. but after a year of working. on Her she only needs a paint job and some exhaust work. definitely proud to say I daily one of these beasts

[@loucostabile]

Hi jediwillwz, Fun when you see a car you're familiar with. Great work taking good care of yours! Thank you for viewing and adding to the story, Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

Mr. Garcia, my favorite guest of Lou's!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Nice :-) Stay tuned, I'm going to have another one of his cars coming today :-) Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Here is the latest video, enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7WlIaXgZp6jbc

[@jamespeter1662]

Amazing story! Beautiful car, great color and interior with so much detail!

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Peter, Happy to read you appreciate this story and 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

[@qwaszxpolkmncvb]

Those were a sign of status back then. Lincoln's, Cadillacs and Mercedes. I just don't remember Duralast plug wires being originally installed.

[@loucostabile]

Hi qwasxpolkmncvb, Agreed, a car that said, "You have class" if you drove it. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

LOU this is just an amazing great car. I remember the first time that I saw this beautiful car when I was studying in the States and it's a beauty. The engine is awesome. The owner really taking great care of his car. Please say hello to the owner. Thanks LOU for sharing this great car. I enjoyed watching it. Please have a nice day. THANKS LOU.

[@melodicdreamer72]

It is an amazing car. These combined a plush interior with a suspension that smoothed most any road surface. With a quite and adequately powerful engine, it could propel the no-expense-spared mass of a body as if it were a much lighter vehicle. As an owner driving one of these Lincolns, you would not be able to forget - you arrived. I would drive it proudly if I owned it. ...and he got into this car as we see it for only about 400 dollars? That is just not right.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you like this one and think it's "amazing" :-) Hope you have a good day too. You're welcome, Lou

[@k.c.slawncare6046]

My father had a 1979 Ford Thunderbird Heritage Edition. He gave it to his brother-in-law after he was finished with daily driving it 8 years ago (In Canadian winters might I add). Right now, it sits on my uncle's property in a similar condition to when it was parked. Assuming old Jim doesn't send it to the scrapyard before too long, I'm going to take my father's car back.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kyle Clement, Sounds like a car that will be fun to restore and bring back those nice memories of your Father car. My best to you on that project, Lou

[@lincmerc1581]

I had a 1970 triple black Continental Mark III from 1984-1990. I sure wish I had known you then. No one knew how to work on it. I currently have a 1989 Town Car Signature Series. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Linc Merc, 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

[@76grandprix]

Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@RockwoodJoe]

The antidote to Prius ownership.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@dennisgenovese227]

Beautiful car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, 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

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

That looks like a comfy commuter car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin MacNutt, Rides like your floating along the road in cushy comfy chairs :-) Slow around the corners and acceleration in the straight away, Lou

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

Lou Costabile Yeah I commute an hour each direction on the interstate, so no corners there :-).

[@loucostabile]

A car like this makes that commute that much more enjoyable, Lou

[@cribbsification]

New to the channel. So glad to have you so close to Chicago! I'll have to go visit Umberto soon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Welcome to the Channel. Hope you see many cars you'll enjoy, Lou

[@The88katana600]

I just bought that same car same color every thing, it's twin lol.... not as nice but still love it. also have a video of it

[@loucostabile]

Hi The88katana600, 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

[@ricochetey]

There has to be a mechanic that is, as competant as Mr. Garcia in the Central Mn area. Im baffled as to how many mechanics you can bring a classic simple 70s ford 302 car and they cant even tune it up or get it running right. Thats why I have taken matters in to my own hands and have been slowly getting my own tools to do all my own work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ricochetey, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou

[@ricochetey]

@@loucostabile No problem, keep up the great content.

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@garbage854]

:)

[@coreyjones1518]

Very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Corey Jones, Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's "very nice" :-) Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

We had that exact car! Much better than the gaudy 1976 we had. They ruined the Marks the following year!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@dewarnreed7926]

The MARK VII was different & that 5.0 was excellent 👌 but they mess up making the T-bird looking like it To the President of Lincoln bring it back as Continental MARK 10 as a 2 seater convertible hardtop with a 5.0 turbocharger and some beautiful colors then make 4 door MARK 10 with suicide doors with a sport ride & several engine's

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dewarn, 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

[@mikepapillo5728]

HI COULD YOU LET ME KNOW WHERE DID YOU GET THAT TEMP OUTSIDE MIRROR ON THE 1976 MARK IV GIVENCHI CAR PLEASE LET ME KNOW DID YOU MODIFY IT,, I HAVE ONE AND LIKE TO GET A MIIROR LIKE YOURS

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, See the description / text of this video and call, Lou

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou

[@adape0884frank]

Man I wish my parent's would of kept there Lincoln Continental Mark 8. They had no other choice but to through it away in the junk yard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paco Aldape, Sadly, sometimes the car is too far gone. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@adape0884frank]

Well it was a good car but like anything else it's just material.

[@Cheezwizzz]

Beautiful car, that a/c compressor must have sucked 3 mpg on its own!!

[@loucostabile]

I'd believe your correct regarding the A/C compressor :-) Glad you enjoy the looks of this one SOCOMJON, Lou

[@user-ju7ke2sc3x]

😢620226XASCX820028😢

[@sarahpacheco7501]

Can anyone help me out....looking for replacement window vent for 1979 licoln. Having hard time finding one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sarah, I'm not an expert in sourcing parts, however I'm hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@slickpanther06]

I understand that he wants to keep it original, but come on, you gotta replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, radiator cap and radiator hoses. The car is nice though. I used to have a Lincoln mark v Cartier in the same color and am currently looking for another one. If you have one in the Dallas FT Worth area, hit me up.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack McFann, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@2packs4sure]

The "My Car Story" videos are excellent and thank you. Now,,,,,,,,,, PLEASE get a new camera, one that doesn't hate even the slightest movement.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2packs4sure, I appreciate your kind words regarding the Channel and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Regarding "thank you", you're welcome. Regarding a new camera, I'm open to your donation to help that happen. I've researched a new Sony camera with wide angle lens is $1500.00 and we can hope that should to the trick. Lou

[@MaxDubinsky_]

Guys , help! How to open the trunk???

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maks Voyager, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@hpowlman9114]

my uncle have a 1975 Cordova

[@hpowlman9114]

Frank Bullet yes

[@loucostabile]

Hi HPOWLMAN, Nice :-) Lou

[@anthonyc1883]

HPOWLMAN Super-friendly FYI, but the name of that model is Cordoba, not Cordova.

[@melodicdreamer72]

I understand the Chrysler Cordoba was highly endorsed by the great Carlos Montalban and very much prized for its rare Corinthian leather. Many even considered it to be their fantasy to own and drive a Chrysler Cordoba, at least the guests I met on the island I grew up on. When they first would arrive on the plane, master Roarke and I would call for silence so the purr of our Chrysler Cordoba would be the only thing they could hear behind the crashing of the ocean waves in the background. Those were really magical times. Thanks for bringing me back to my roots.

[@estpst]

As he said "with real corinthian leather"

[@rustynail3159]

Takes two men open the hood on that thing and then it takes a man and a boy to open the door

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rusty Nail, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@Ptm6569]

waken up she wss sleeping that's all

[@melodicdreamer72]

She just needed a little coffee in the morning to get her going again, no doubt. He bought it for next to nothing and then got her up and running for the price of a Starbucks coffee.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jbncnow]

He stole that car! that cars worth 10 grand with a little work

[@loucostabile]

Hi jay bradley, Yes, the value is clearly worth more then he purchased the car for. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jbncnow]

I had a white car like this could kick myself for selling it, great drivers

[@fishbowl7098]

we had that exact car new in 1979-it was nothing better than average all around,and grossly inferior to the mercedes and bmw of the day

[@auaiao9]

You sound like a spoiled brat. How many people in 1979 rode in cars like this and you're complaining about it.

[@styldsteel1]

fish bowl ok. Thats cool. Now. How many 79 Mercedes and BMWs are there left on the road today?

[@fishbowl7098]

considering both were built way,way better than any of the domestics back then,I would say way more outlasted any ford or gm product-sad,but true

[@fishbowl7098]

it was poorly engineered and constructed,like all the domestic cars of that timeframe-all flashy,yet zero substance.....if you were of age back then,you would know and agree

[@auaiao9]

I don't know how many '79 Mercedes and BMW's are left today because I don't see them. I'm not saying they're not there. I just don't see them.

[@derrickjackson6737]

A super big deal

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)