1981 Lincoln Mark VI in White & 302 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA at the Ford Nationals on 5-31-19.
We're looking at a 1981 Lincoln Mark VI in White Paint. The car features the factory 302 CI V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Phil Catanzarite. Phil’s had this car since 2019. Phil shares details of this car he recently purchased that’s in amazing original condition, and looks show room new. The car has the optional CB radio.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
ENJOY!

[@johnkeating362]

My poor dad always wanted a Lincoln. My mom always said “no”. At this time, my folks actually had a very rare car. They owned a 1977, 4 door Mercury Cougar brougham. It was a beautiful car, chocolate brown, and always got admiring comments. Lincoln had downsized in 1980, my dad and I thought the new lineup was very nice. He and I visited the Lincoln showroom close to our house. He wanted a new Town Car. I told him black was the color it had to be in. With his A plan Ford discount, the car was going to be around $20,000.00. We came home, my dad showed my mom the brochure, she seemed interested, then the bad news. “How much?”. She blew a gasket. The car was going to cost more than they paid for the house. We went back to the dealer several months later, and my dad and I picked out a Cougar XR7 in Canyon Red. It was a pretty car too, but didn’t equal a Town Car. My dad never did get his Lincoln, I always wished he had, but several Cougars, and the new Taurus later, my dad’s last car was a 2010 Fusion. When he passed away in 2016, he had only 23,000 miles on it. When my husband and I were making his funeral arrangements, the only special thing we asked for, was a Lincoln hearse for my dad. The funeral home found a new Lincoln hearse for him, and we rented a new MKZ for the day. I hope he was happy.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@josephromano6825]

What a beautiful car! They don’t make em like that anymore! A classic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Classy Classic Lincoln :-) Lou

[@bohemialite6371]

They can make them like that again but man has gotten very extremely greedy.

[@towrnghrybear]

You have three choices to open the trunk - the glove box, the key, and the keyless entry system will allow you to open it as well.....GREAT option

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge :-)

[@davidallen5776]

At the time it came out, I couldn't wait to see what the designer editions were like...and before I finished high school!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@NewtonWashinton]

Beautiful car, 130HP, 230TQ, 302cu in, the 80's was a bad time for power, My Dad bought a New Lincoln in 1988 150HP, now the 302 is 460HP what a difference 38 years make, the power does not take away from this car and its time in history and the luxury it represents. Thanks Lou! You do find the special ones.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton Washington, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and brings some memories of Dad's 88 too :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@AtlantaGymFan]

What a beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@20alphabet]

Though 1981 was a low watermark year for just about anything out of Detroit, this is a pretty car with a proven powertrain. Great shape, low mileage, very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 20alphabet, Glad to read you think this one is "very nice" :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

@@loucostabile proportional vertical and horizontal lines. ..amazing how that front-end had a ten year run. Definitely a Mark in an era of such laize-fair. Fantastic survivor. This is the era when Japan started to kick Detroit's ass - which continues to this day. FoMoCo and Henry Ford II in particular just couldn't let go of the 60's. This car is a terrific example of the what Detroit could build but in reality was pathetic compared to it's predecessors. Thing's were changing and Detroit at this pont in time couldn't get off it's ass to move forward. Meanwhile Japan and the American demographic completely changed and there forward has never been the same. Germany provided luxery, Japan provided build quality and market demand and Detroit and it's Union's wouldn't see the forest through the Banzai trees...

[@chuckster3629]

@@audieconrad8995 I disagree with your critique. If you wanted luxury and comfort, this was the car to own in '81.

[@jcirvine38]

I bought one of those, an 81 Givenchy, when I was 21, for 900 dollars, and kept it for 10 years! I loved that car, must have put 8 grand into it! And when I was in my 20s I took it to car shows! Good times!

[@loucostabile]

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

[@telebob5983]

My first of nine Panther platform Lincolns was also an '81 Givenchy acquired in the mid 1990s. Banged it up a bit driving in the wet on a stretch of PA blacktop but drove it from 128 to 245k miles. Try finding another even remotely in the condition and at the price I bought mine for these days!

[@jeromecabral192]

One of my favorite cars my Late friend Dave had one just like the one shown. Before he was diagnosed with ALS my uncle and I took quite a few rides in his car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerome, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friend Dave's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rightlanehog3151]

That is one creamy smooth Lincoln and fuel injection gave the old 302 a whole new lease on life.

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@davidallen5776]

I'm sad that the really big engines had to fade away at that time.

[@shanke300]

My favourite car from the 80s. The beast of a beauty. Lincoln Continental always looks majestic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi shanke300, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@shanke300]

@@loucostabile Yes it is. So much personality it has. Thank you for sharing your videos. Really appreciate. Bless you sir.

[@tippey2011]

My 1979 Lincoln Town Car had that same radio system this car did. That was the first year that Ford used that digital radio system as a option radio in their cars. Ford was the first to have the digital radio system over other car makers. Lou you know me I love Lincolns and especially this model of Lincoln. This is a true piece of history. It is a shame that Lincoln did away with this model at the 1997 model year. I wish they would bring it back in a grand fashion. I have always loved Lincolns owned a few different models over the years. My Town Car from 1979 was this same color outside it was white too. Nice car a great owner too would love to see some of his other goodies he has. Thanks Lou for sharing!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad to read this video reminds you of your 1979 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Those were dark days for the car industry as they struggled to adhere to the restrictive new emission standards while improving gas Mileage. They several downsized the Mark 6’s in 1980 and a lot of people hated this including me. I have to say this is a nice example of the car that it is. The days of excess were coming to an end. Luckily things ended up getting better!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig Jorgensen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Lou Costabile Thanks Lou! Enjoy your reviews!

[@IcelanderUSer]

My father bought a new Ltd Wagon in 88 and it had the same interior as this Lincoln. In fact, Ford used this interior from the 70s on. I always had a soft spot in my heart for these Fords. You’ve got to see this car in white with red painted sides. It looks like something amazing from the 50s or 60s. To think this style was old news by 83. The two tone paint at least.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@johnhull6363]

Early panther platform...great cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Hull, Thank you for viewing and sharing you think this one is a great car :-) Lou

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Although I am not a Ford guy, I have to give credit where credit is due. I love the big land yachts.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-)

[@mark_osborne]

Brings back memories Lou - these first throttle body 302's were a HUGE improvement over the variable venturi carbs ! They really ran great and had zero issues Thanks for the awesome video :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark Osborne, Glad to read this video brings back memories for you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice Lincoln Lou. I have an 83 town car nice rides. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

83 Town Car = Classy :-)

[@anthonyc1883]

Love it. Wish I had one. I graduated HS a couple years prior, and a car like this was a total grandpa machine, but now that I'm grandpa age with a strong sense of nostalgia...lol! I'd be interested in some extra oomph from that 302, nothing dramatic, perhaps just some reversible mods that's give it a noticeable extra kick. Thanks, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony C, Glad to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@elizabethcherry920]

I have not seen on of these since I was a kid, it brought back alot of memory, I hate to say it the one I seen when I was a kid was red and white and it was new, but it was not as nice as this is, the cream paint is flawless, awesome car awesome video

[@loucostabile]

HI Elizabeth Cherry, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and the kind words on the video, Lou

[@gene978]

Lou, hard to believe I was on the Lincoln Mercury Floor car shopping when these were in the show rooms. I was gushing over these Mark VI coupes and sedans. It was all about the 4spd auto and Digital gauges. This model sold between $22K and $25K and I remember thinking they hit the twenty thousand dollar mark WOW. I loved this Style interior especially in the Burgandy. I ended up with the 8 cyl with 4spd auto XR-7 that looked like a smaller version of this. That had a sticker of $12K and that was also unheard of especially for a 18 year old kid. LOL. 16.9% financing OUCH! $313 month for 48 months. I traded it in for a 1981 Bonneville Coupe in Burgandy with the Sport honey comb rims padded landau top The Best Pillow top seats of any car I have ever had. Man was that car special and brought lots of attention even from my boss at the time. Thanks for memories Lou. I would love to find a Lincoln like this. I remember how long that Hood was looking over it while driving it. I bought a used one later on to sell and make a profit. I bought and sold for a few years when I took over the diner. I almost left the diner because I was doing so well selling cars on my own. But then everyone hung on to cars and the milege were way to high to sell and make money. :( I never lost money except my last car I broke even and said no more. I’ve driven almost every domestic make and model from early 70’s to early 90’s.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Did you have a CB? (I did)

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Glad to read this one brings back memories for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@YOUGOTIT210]

The Mark VI was and is today very under appreciated. Having owned a 1983 4 door with absolutely every feature available; I can say that they were the best of old school (1979 Continental) and modern technology which was first offered in the 1980 model year. Additionally, Lincoln was offering a 4 door to hearken back to the 1958 and 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark III and Mark IV. The 1980 model year offered more interior room than the 1979 model year. The Mark VI should be compared to the 1979 Continental and not the 1979 Mark V, because I really believe that Lincoln was trying to do a blending of the 1979 Continental town car and the 1979 Continental Mark V into a new 1980 Continental Mark VI. That is why, body wise, the 1980 Town Car and 1980 Mark VI were almost identical. But, there ended the similarities, because the Mark VI offered pure top of the line luxury amenities.

[@loucostabile]

Hi YOUGOTIT210, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@mogarcia9755]

@@loucostabile I agree with YouGotit, for me the Lincoln always looked more classy and elegant than a Cadillac.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@mogarcia9755 Yes! That's what I said!

[@LifeisGood762]

Could you help me out? I recently bought a 78 Mark V. I can't figure out the difference between the 77-79 Continental and the Mark V. I thought they were the same car until I saw 2 separate sales figures listed for them.

[@xrmerkur]

hello Lou, thanks for showing enormous respect to this rare beauty. I see you’ve discover the vast amount of engineering marvels achieved with this model. Many have even stated the ride quality is better, has sharper turning radius, and a quieter more roomy interior + larger trunk space than its predecessors. Those enhancements are just scratching the surface. As a bonus the Mark VI graced the original panther platform loved by traditional body on frame enthusiasts. Right now I’m adding your video to my favorite Lincoln Playlist.

[@loucostabile]

Hello xrmerkur, Happy to read you enjoy this episode and added it to your favorite Lincoln playlist, Lou

[@eaglewhitefeather0183]

Wish they still made them like this. Thank you Lou. Have a great day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eagle Whitefeather01, A nice classy ride :-) Thank you for the well wishes for today, and you have a great day too, You're welcome, Lou

[@thomasc4753]

Beautiful Lincoln! Real American Luxury

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing Thomas C :-)

[@bohemialite6371]

I believe Ford was the first one to start the key entry combination on the doors that was ahead of its time pretty cool to this day it's still being used.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bohemia Lite , Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

Thanks 2 good guys and love that era of Lincolns just like analog gauges vs digital

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one :-)

[@jwelchon2416]

What is funny is that they had 8 track players way past the point you could buy 8 track tapes. Cassettes had pretty much taken over by then. I would like a CB radio however.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JWelchon, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chuckster3629]

I like that '65 Galaxie LTD behind him too!

[@loucostabile]

I didn't get that one but stay tuned, I don't think you'll be disappointed :-)

[@chuckster3629]

@@loucostabile Yay!

[@acts2211]

Great find of original Lincoln. great video Lou thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi acts2211, Glad to read you appreciate this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@guitarhole]

Nice to see one of those before the " donkers " get ahold of them . Thanks for posting .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bud Lee, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richardsanders4624]

Beautiful Lincoln, Excellent Condition, Love Original Makers Marks-Stickers. Thank You So Much "Lou" 😀 Lincoln Fan UK 😍🤗🇬🇧🇺🇸👍 Best Wishes Love Your Channel 😁👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard from UK, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful Lincoln" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@richardsanders4624]

@@loucostabile Thank You Lou. I have a MKlll 1970 Coup "My Baby" Just for Weekends-Car Shows 🤗 I just love cleaning-polishing Her👍 Excellent Channel, Beautiful US Cars 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@keithginyard7696]

Lou and Phil look like they could've been related, perhaps father and son or older brother younger brother. The resemblance is uncanny. Anyway beautiful Lincoln and that interior is gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Ginyard, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Lincoln :-) No relation to Phil I'm aware of. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very clean example! Great video as always Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff King, Glad to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Thank you for your support and kind words, Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》A sweet ride with many features that were ahead of the times in 19and81 :*: The whisperJet exhaust moving the grass is a sad reminder of emissions & noise control back then🤓☻🤠

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, "The whisper jet exhaust" I like that :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Beautiful looking Lincoln Mk VI. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@loucostabile This was when Lincoln produced great cars. They were great looking cars, they rode comfortably. I'd buy one myself if if I could find one in decent, low mileage, original condition. I'm sure they're out there. :)

[@rudiknaus4139]

Absolutely great 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car Rudi :-) 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

[@rudy52350]

Thanks Lou ....

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure rudy52350 :-)

[@davidterry8584]

Love his car Lou

[@loucostabile]

Nice David :-)

[@HappyHands.]

LandYacht! :D I had a friend that owned a 1972 4 door Lincoln Continental the thing was massive. and just ate up the potholes like butter.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like good memories of the 1972 Lincoln cruises :-)

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Classiest American car in my lifetime. In those years it seemed Lincoln Mercury and Cadillac were always trying to outclass each other with their styling. These Lincoln's (Mark V + Mark VI ) I felt always beat Cadillac hands down. I also had a CB in my car in the 70s. Who didn't?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, High praise for this design :-) Lou

[@chuckster3629]

Back when all the options worked off engine vacuum, including the hideaway headlight doors. If it had a vacuum leak, the doors would stay open until the engine started.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing :-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That car is class

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@edb.3313]

Hi Lou, love the Marks, and this one is cool for sure.🤙🤙

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., Glad to read this is one you love :-) Lou

[@sacooper802]

i dont what I would do with my life without another my car story?

[@loucostabile]

You're on the right KZbin Channel :-) Plenty to choose from here.

[@garbage854]

Very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car Michael :-)

[@garbage854]

@@loucostabile 😀

[@bohemialite6371]

Nice video Lou next time you do a video with cars with Factory CB have them turn on the CB and put it on Channel 19 just to hear it that would be cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bohemia Lite, 10-4 Good Buddy :-) Lou

[@bohemialite6371]

@@loucostabile 💓 thank you Lou

[@MS-wb5mf]

I had the Town Car in the same color scheme. I also had a Grand Marquis and a Crown Victoria. Panther cars are grossly under rated.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M S, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) 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

[@kc0lif]

nice Lincoln. i used have 1979 mk v do like 1960s thru 1980s Lincolns and Lincoln navigator haha.

[@loucostabile]

Hi kc0lif, Happy to read you enjoy this one, and brought back memories of your 1979 too :-) Lou

[@davelister1]

Fantastic car with such a soft purr. If I was a rich man I'd have a Lincoln Continental and a Cadillac 59 🚕

[@loucostabile]

"Such a soft purr" I like that :-)

[@johnhull6363]

Nice...

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chuckster3629]

In 2004 I bought a 1978 LTD Brougham with only 28,000 miles on it. The trunk and spare looked like the ones on this car. Spare was never on the ground. It was very plush, too. I put 35,000 miles on it and sold it for what I paid for it.

[@loucostabile]

Free miles :-) The best kind !

[@chuckster3629]

@@loucostabile Well, I did have to put new tires and shocks on it, but the brakes were still like new and I did the 30,000 mile tune up myself. That was cheap and easy. Those big old Fords were great road cars.

[@gonzo5912]

Lou since last time I messaged you when I ask to see the 72 Montego video I have had 2 heart attacks nd a bypass, please upload that one for me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gonzo 59, Couple of things, 1) It's a 1973 I'll be sharing with you 2) I've moved it up to this week based on your request 3) By not posting the car, I think I'm keeping you alive :-) Stay well, Lou

[@acts2211]

I had an 88 Lincoln with the exact same Digital dash I had no idea that that went back that far 1981 I thought 85 or 86 was the first year of the digital dash but obviously not

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one reminds you of your 88 Lincoln :-)

[@cle-chi]

i thought fords digital dash came out in 1985 also wow. my moms boyfriend had it in his mercury cougar

[@wilsixone]

Is the ac compressor missing the belt?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure.

[@frankwood7878]

THATS A NICE SHORT BABY CONTINENTAL. WOULD LOVE TO CRUISE THIS BABY ALL OVER TOWN. BET SHE CRUISES SMOOTH & LIKE A CHAMP 🏆

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, I agree, I think this would be a nice cruiser, Lou

[@jamesrichardson559]

I agree. The styling is more attractive now than back in the 1980's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Richardson, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Cars have an amazing way of looking better with age, Lou

[@opieordopey7934]

“Charge system” of course 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi OPIE OR DOPEY, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@rusty3831]

When American luxury was still luxurious!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@larryhawkins3294]

I miss the ambiance that good faux or real wood trim, color varierty, embossed cloth seats door panels and red and white door courtesy lighting gave automobiles during these times. I had a 1996 Ford Taurus GL an early production model that had bluish grey paisley cloth seats and door courtesy lights.

[@greasypetes]

I had bought a minty 70 Lincoln 460 gutless pig, After some extensive motor work it now makes 420 hp and a shitload of torque decent fuel mileage on reg. gas Always wanted a Hot Rod Lincoln

[@loucostabile]

Hi greasypetes, Hot Rod Lincoln :-) NICE ! Lou

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Made when cars looked different. I have a restorable Mark VI sitting in my yard if you know anyone who's looking for one

[@loucostabile]

Hi FUBAR Model Yard, Hope someone takes you up on your car, Lou

[@citibear57]

For an automobile as pricey as this Mark VI, you would think that Ford/Lincoln would have installed some sort of headlight surround plate. As it is, when the headlights are on (or their doors are open) it spoils the overall look of the car, and screams 'cost-cutting courtesy of the bean counters' 😒

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike YQR, Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@RubOneOutRosie]

pretty sad what Lincolns look like today.

[@larryhawkins3294]

I beg to differ the Continental 4dr sedan especially the extended wheelbase version with coach doors is quite classy. What is sad is that in 1 or 2 years from now cars will be gone. I'm no fan of subs or crossovers.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@justenough730]

I didn't like these cars, underpowered,and it looked like something from the Flintstones where their feet came thru the floor.

[@justenough730]

@Ron Gagliano the Dodge pickup called the little red Express in 1978 was quicker than the Corvette and a Porsche and it had a 225 HP 360.they changed how they rated HP in 1972 it was now net HP.if you check on the 1973 455 pont firebird it was still able to turn quarter mile times in the 13 sec range.but the Lincoln featured here was under powered for such a heavy car they should of put the 460 in it,it had the room for it,perf.would have been much better but gas mileage would have suffered,but I have a feeling people would have liked the power enough to pay the mileage penalty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi just enough, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou