This 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Cartier was Peak 1970s Personal Luxury Hedonism

This car is entered in the Premier Auction Group Gulf Coast Classic running March 18th and 19th:
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00:00 Start
00:04 Night Drive
00:29 Large and aggressive looking deer
00:37 Front, startup, headlights
01:11 Rear, startup, drive away
01:27 Intro - Weather, Coronavirus, The Soviets
03:39 Start of car review, overview
10:48 Events of 1976
17:40 Exterior Styling
23:02 The trunk
24:13 Under the hood, engine, suspension, mechanicals
28:32 Fender flares, Uncle Johnny's influence
31:13 Interior, cluster, features, Quadrasonic stereo
39:50 Test drive
45:27 Highway drive
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Full review and test drive of a 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV by Bill of Curious Cars

[@bartsroga6372]

It's not simply a car, it's an automotive monument. Fantastic.

[@robertsomerville320]

A million thank you's for taking us down the lane of memories Bill. Having owned a 76 Cartier and a 78 Bill Blass in the mid 1990's I can attest to the sheer joy it is to drive these behemoth beauties. As far as the patina goes, please keep her in the "driven" state to further add to her future story. There is not a single car made today to rival the fantastic styling and experience you get behind the wheel of a 70's Lincoln Continental. Cheers from Canada !

[@bodyloverz30]

My 89' Signature Series Town Car was outstanding as well. A work friend had a 86' Mark, that was a great car!

[@roberth9023]

The armrest is OK but that door pull needs to be replaced cause the inside is so clean

[@melaniecotterell8263]

Challenger Hellcat Widebody? Product of Canada, Have you ever been experienced? My mother had a 76 LTD 4dr 400in3 2 bbl. It was a very fine car to party in and comfortable, good stealth factor. I drifted it through someone's wooden fence holding a Heineken. Didn't spill a drop. I remember driving past the next day and the guy was tearing down his remaining fence, he gave me a dirty look. Thanksgiving 1978. That car was a tank. I remember my Challenger falling off of 2 stacked cinder blocks trying to change the clutch in 10-deg weather. I was sure it hit the LTD which was brand new, Somehow there was no purple marks on the white Ford. And my dad didn't come out into the garage. I jacked each corner until I had a block under each tire, & then I did it again. Amazing that he even let me pull my car in the garage. His mistake, he should have made me do it out in the snow, I had energy back then, but I was a dumb 16yr old. with a $800 70 340 4 sp shaker plum crazy Challenger. Proof of god's existence. Car was in the Pennysaver 4 miles from my house and i had exactly $800.

[@31847448]

Wow what a buy from Penny Saver ads 😅

[@31847448]

Cool ride a Japanese coworker friend had a gold Mark like this. The coolest of the cool

[@John-Sacrimoni]

The magic hour, when Bill uploads and you got another hour before bed.

[@mistermister2085]

buddy had a lincoln continental in high school in the 90's. Had a 460 v8. it was like seating on a leather couch inside. just floated down the road. thing was like an aircraft carrier.

[@richardmorris7063]

You could hit a speed bump @ 30 & not spill your coffee.Nothing rides soft like these anymore.

[@superx9619]

Man Bill really knows how to take you down memory lane and spur up such nostalgic feelings of the era he talks about. I could listen to him review cars all day.

[@richardmorris7063]

Ik, really took me back to 1976,it seemed we were a pretty proud nation..Good times!

[@clintwill8715]

I was having a withdrawal for a video. Thanks Bill, you just made a end to a perfect day

[@kykeith4591]

me too!!

[@wildbear7474]

Me too! And then BAM......he shows us a freaking Unicon! Another perfect Bill Production

[@daveroe8612]

Bill, I really think you should consider keeping this car. You get it, This was a true American luxury car that we will never see again. Preserve this legacy of Ford and American car history.

[@dancostello6465]

Sell it before transmission failure.

[@prodieselrepair3218]

Bill I wouldn't change or fix a thing on this car. I agree with you. It reminds me of my 79 Continental Town Car with 90,000 miles. It's been used but not worn out. I love it

[@markstott8864]

I imported into the UK a 1975, 26,000 miles cream puff Mark IV in 2007. And what a luxo barge it was. Moondust Ginger paint. White leather interior with a brown shag pile carpet. Totally different driving style needed. Country lanes, overtaking and petrol stations where very hair raising 😂but at the car shows this car cleaned up. Never drove away without a cup or plaque. Just the most luxurious car. I live in Australia now and this would be the perfect car for ocean side driving. Thanks for the memories Bill.

[@ICECREAMAN1701]

With all due respect to Uncle Johnny and Bill the Great, I would redo the armrest and door pull. The rest of the car looks so good that it deserves those minor touches.

[@rogergoodman8665]

I agree. Re-dye the armrest & get another door pull. Bill can put the original in a big ziplock bag & put it in the glove box so it stays with the car. The rest of the interior looks so flawless, I'd be fixated by it while driving. I had a 77 Mercury Grand Marquis Brougham with a 400 in that same dove gray color. The person who owned it before was meticulous about it's upkeep. I sold it because I couldn't afford to feed it anymore. She was a thirsty girl.

[@my1vice]

To each his own..... I look at it like patina on a guitar.... No no touch.

[@russford3988]

Bill’s emotional 😭 nostalgia v. real world. Replace door pull, Unless the car was owned by the Kennedy family

[@mysticstarhf9265]

It's been forever since I've seen a car with bumper notches for the jack. Marvelous car. When the front bumper arrives 15 minutes before the driver, that's my kind of car!

[@bigblockelectra]

The Cartier is probably my favorite designer Lincoln. The 1976 Bill Blass is nice too.

[@robk9685]

OMG, you missed the "Diamond Jubilee Edition"? I remember my cousin's wedding in 1978 and all the hoopla and unwarranted arrogance about that car that was loaned for the occasion by a relative. Funny watching the bride & groom being stuffed into the backseat because they were too humble to rent a limo. Funniest sh*tshow I ever remembered and I was only 13 at the time

[@savedin87ify]

My dad had 76 Bill Blass dark blue. I learned to drive in it. And took my drivers test in it. Big old 460 under the hood.

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

My uncle had the B.B. edition. This video misses the best thing about this model... Going 90 on the Interstate- absolutely smooth and calm. All. Day. Long.

[@a.s.4914]

460's ....... Start it up and the gas gauge moves! 😉

[@ulflei]

I had the opportunity to drive the car yesterday and it was not only the highlight of my day but of the year. Never I wished to own a warehouse more then now to have a proper storage facility. If I had the choice to spent a few days with the MK IV or with Britney I clearly would choose the car

[@ulflei]

@Rocky's Modern Life Bill is a friend and I drive sometimes cars he has and I liked the car a lot its a great exemplar but I have no place to park it otherwise I would

[@roberth7894]

I enjoy these land yachts, rode in several of them back in my youth, they were like driving on a cloud. I secretly wish to have the experience once again.

[@viciouspoodle5543]

I just think this car is drop dead gorgeous! I would love a cartier Mark IV with the Versailles velour interior and all the options shown on this car; however, it's too big for my garage!

[@fattyc8166]

i'm in the process of getting a 1975 one of these as my first car. they are the most comfortable thing i've ever stepped foot in.

[@Jackasama]

what a beauty , my dad had a 1975 mark IV with a 460 in ginger bronze diamond fire metallic it was a gorgeous color

[@Druezer]

I became fascinated with this car as a kid watching William Conrad drive one in Canon.

[@terrymeadows1827]

Bill Blass could not only design a beautiful car, but his suits were always cut to an elegant fit.

[@jakereal3604]

Beautiful car !!! A few corrections… the hoses you see surrounding and connecting near the master cylinder are part of the Hydroboast power steering. Nothing to do with antilock brakes. Also, these most certainly do NOT have rear leaf springs, but coil springs on each corner. And those styled wheels are cast polished aluminum. The center caps are chromed pot metal held on by I believe three screws if memory serves me right. Just a little FYI. VERY gorgeous car and great review as always. I echo what you said here that these were/are THE car to have. My favorite though is the 69-71 Mark llls. I’ve owned a 1970 Mark lll since 1985!!!! I intend on dying with it in my possession !!!! Thanks for making my night Bill

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Bill, this Lincoln is a real beauty, years ago I had a 76 Mark lV Bill Blass edition, it was the quietest most comfortable car ever!!! The Canadians will be chipper as hell in this!! I'll take a shot for you!!! 🥃

[@toddgiambruno]

Thank you Bill!! A beautiful example. During your highway run I could see the fuel gauge falling!

[@monkeywkeys3916]

That's a great action shot of Cannon leaping out of the Lincoln. One bad dude.

[@javiertorres-bb8lf]

Beautiful car, Bill! I'm 64 and remember these beauties like it was yesterday. You forgot to mention the spacious back seat. I made so many "fond memories" of myself and various high-school hotties in those back seats. I miss those days....

[@ShogunHull]

THIS CAR IS BEAUTIFUL~! I LOVE THIS CAR!! The plush cushions on the seats...back seats look very hospitable...and soft. This is a keeper.

[@hugostahlbaum8714]

I was a 18 y.o. dude back in those days, livin' in the Rhine/Main area Germany, where the European Headquarters of the american forces had been located. A very few Connies drove around at this time, can't remember if they've been MKII, MKIII or MK IV but still remember how georgous they came pulling by, how fantastic this beasts sound. There where many american cars on our streets at this time, cougars, roadrunners, chargers, sting-rays, camaros and many more, GI's brought with them and were proudly ride them, Dollar was high in Germany und the gasprices for the soldiers even on low. Among all that kind of cars, no other could reach the great continental, no eldorado, no nothing. Thanks for bringing me back those memories, Mr.Bill, sir. Kindly regards from Germany, Hugo.

[@Wargasm54]

Ha, I was living in Baumholder at the time this car came out. Good times.

[@bcfairlie1]

This example is totally beautiful. My favorite Continental coupe. Would fancy this over any offering from Cadillac of the period.

[@joemccarthy4532]

JUST A NOTE, To clean the SEAT BELTS they must be removed from the car Stretched out and clamped at each end then soaked in water with dish washer pods only light gentle Scrubbing . If you scrub too hard your belts will look like a fuzzy sweater I soaked mine for days They look brand new. the clear vinyl part will fog up try to avoid getting that wet

[@donlove3741]

Drove my mom's 76 Carrier Mark in 1978 when I got out of the Navy. Hers had Vinyl Padded roof. Was Sable over Beige. Sable interior. The seats were of a different design than this example. Hers were much more plush and padded. All were electric. Had solid polished wheels each weighed almost 75lbs. Dead quiet inside and out.. Was fun to cruise the highways and visit the gas stations. Pain in the ass to wash polish and wax. Radio was a Ford factory but had cassette not 8 track. Auto temp control headlight dimmers. Apart from routine services sound machine. Ma and Pa kept for about 9 years. It was a special order and I've never seen that paint combo since. Hand laid pinstripe on the beige,sable parting line, option.

[@schnerrydog]

Cannon! ("Tell 'em the Fat Man sent 'ya!") Probably the reason I love Lincolns today. (Just bought a 2000 Town Car Cartier Edition!) I love the chrome and glass detail on the front turn signals. My 2000 has a similar cut crystal vibe to the rear brake lights. Beautiful cars!

[@ftby59mikeD]

Bill delivers yet again!...I was 17 in '76, muscle cars of a few years earlier were what we lusted after but now that I've matured(?) these cars are both desirable & stylish. Anybody remember York's steak house?..I believe the owner of the one in my hometown had one of these!

[@josephvaldora49]

Had one. It was three feet longer than my garage. Thankfully, a friend let me store it at his place. Super comfortable car that was surprisingly easy to drive. It wasn’t really all that difficult to parallel park either, so,long as the space was big enough. The trunk wasn’t considered enormous for the time, though. The rear anti lock brakes were called Sure Track.

[@joedaney712]

another great review bill. thank you. 76 was a great time.

[@KoldingDenmark]

"My" car, finally. I have driven my 1975 since 2002. I bought it in Cape Coral, not too far from you, and shipped it home. It is the closest you get to an "old money" car in/from the US. 18:08 Unlike most other FoMoCo cars with concealed headlights, it operates with a single vacuum motor, why the covers always follow each other. 18:49 The wheels are solid aluminium. 19:44 The sunroof was available with a full vinyl roof as well. 23:20 The trunk is very limited for a car this size. It takes a medium hard suitcase and a large soft sports bag. That is it. 24:49 Key lock for the hood is optional and comes with a key lock for the spare tire as well!! 26:23 Rear springs are coil and not leaf. 26:45 Four wheel disc brakes became standard in 1975. Anti lock brakes on the rear, called Safe Track Brakes, was standard. 38:04 Trunk release in the glove box was standard. 39:25 Remote controlled mirrors with cable was standard. Not power operated. 41:15 If the steering is not fine, put a new power steering gearbox in it, and you will be amazed. I bought mine with 97K miles on it and have passed 122K miles.

[@crispylineslim5041]

Those 1976 quarters were awesome for me as a kid!! I still have a few I’ve held onto.

[@peteracton6360]

Bill is in love with this car, great to see, fantastic programme.

[@mollysunshine8312]

This was a fun video to watch. My first car I learned to drive was this car. My grandparents raised me, and we would take drives when I was 15 yrs old, me driving them, listening to 8 tracks and the comfort was over the top. It just literally floated down the road. Absolutely love this car.

[@raycarmack4654]

I was a lot boy in Pittsburgh 1973 to 1976 Lincoln Mercury dealer. Drove them all, Pantera, strech, Mark II, Mark III. Even the Capri and little Comets with V8's. What a time for autos. I parked them, and they were enormous! Got a 20$ tip from a pimp for cleaning his Lincoln, and drove Larry Demery's (Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher)aqua MarkIV with David Bowie 8 track, Young Americans.

[@natfissel6553]

Bill I love your Lincoln videos, they just make my day! I was just looking the other day to see if you had one on the Mark IV and then boom here one gets posted today. These cars have so much class & character. Growing up my grandfather owned a 1976 Continental sedan that I was fascinated with. I would surmise this is where my passion for Lincolns came from as I have owned a 2000 LS, 2004 Navigator, & 2007 MKZ. Currently have a 2017 Continental as my daily driver, which is a fantastic car & totally overlooked, underappreciated. Looking to add a last gen Town Car & Mark V to the collection someday.

[@xrmerkur]

the Continental Mark IV was the most decorated personal luxury land yacht of all the series. it changed in some capacity each and every year from 1972 - 1976

[@chadhickey9942]

I believe the designer series Mark V's top these... before the downsize of the VI's.

[@xrmerkur]

@@chadhickey9942 the Mark V was the most beloved, but the IV had the most soul. but of the three the Mark VI was the most technological of the opera window editions. each had a special part to play in the personal luxury coupe legacy.

[@angusfs5226]

It outsold Eldo because of RWD.

[@xrmerkur]

@@angusfs5226 yes Angus, definitely a huge factor.

[@ssnoc]

Bill has become my choice entertainment - funny, educational and great cars 👍 Had it’s little brother, a 76 Grand Marquis Brougham probably even bigger best car I’ve ever owned -

[@blex5579]

he`s become highly political and regurgitating mainstream at that. watch him ever so often these days...

[@jjojo2004]

@@blex5579 If his political banter is Anti-Democrat and Anti-Coronavirus Scam, then I'll listen to him. LOL

[@ICECREAMAN1701]

@@jjojo2004 I love it all, including the weather reports and animal sightings.

[@blex5579]

@@jjojo2004 sadly enough, it isn`t...least last time i peeked in..

[@my1vice]

Nice. I love the Marquis....

[@davidfrania8990]

Hey Bill, Love it! Love it! Love it! These cars had so much personality, unlike what we have today. A friend of mine had one of these back in the day in that Dove Gray inside and out that was just drop dead gorgeous! He even had his wired so that the parking lamps were on whenever the car was running. Back then, when you arrived in one of these cars, everyone knew it! Thanks so much for a great video!

[@donguthrie4151]

Thanks for the reviews Bill you do a great job. When I was a kid my dad would take me with him to look at cars and he wanted one of these so bad he could taste it. He had serious health problems this prohibited him from purchasing a car like this. He put the family first and his wants way down the list. thanks again Bill

[@donmoore7785]

Sweet! Love that huge sunroof and shade, and the motor works pretty fast which is nice. The power windows appear fast as well. My mom had a friend who owned one of these.

[@bws1971]

Without the federally mandated bumpers, the '72 is the best looking of the Mark IV

[@xrmerkur]

Bill i really enjoy all your reviews and colorful commentary - Mark VI owner

[@tedk572]

Bill deserves nothing but the best top shelf whiskey consumption when viewing his videos. You are a human time machine, unaltered by the last 20 years of bullshit. 👏

[@hiitsstillme]

Hi Bill... thanks for another great review! We love the history lesson (review for some of us... we turned 20 in '76), too. From the overall condition of the car, we'd vote to replace that pull strap, but leave the armrest for the new owner to decide. The strap isn't broken, but it does go a bit beyond that loved-wear known as patina, to us. Keep up with that "nyet-nyet Soviet" whiskey... Cheers! 🥃

[@rileysteve]

Yes, and by '76 plenty of former Cadillac owners had made the switch, sick of taking our cars in for warranty service over stupid stuff. Somehow, Lincoln was getting everything right for a change and I think these cars were a great example of that.

[@pdisarro]

One of your best reviews yet! Replace the door handle and keep the original for the next owner to decide. Or better yet, you must be making KZbin bank by now, so build a big ass garage and keep a few of the special ones like this. Why should Penelope have all the fun?

[@iancolePRD129G]

This car in my view is so handsome, and a great colour. Thanks Bill for sharing. I very much remember watching Frank Cannon and his MIV

[@macphail1964]

I always loved these cars! Back in 1976, my moms friend had a 1975, and I washed it for her regularly. Went to New Hampshire many times in it as a rear passenger 😀

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Oh my what a gorgeous Mark IV. I was 10 when this car was made. I remember seeing these all on the streets as a kid. My piano teacher had one of these in powder blue. My favorite part of all your videos is the highway cruising at the end. 💜 Some lucky person will get to enjoy this car for many years to come.

[@clapolla]

My mother had an all-white Mark IV (1976) - with white leather interior and brown dash/brown carpeting. Took my driver's License test in it. It was the pinnacle of luxury back then.

[@theconciergerecommends3981]

You Crack me up Bill!!! Watching this for second time after Daylight Saving Time Vodka... LOL... In San Diego where u would never complain about the weather... but gas prices are another story !!!

[@Sawbuck]

Did anyone else find the fact that both headlight covers moved at EXATCTLY the same speed extremely satisfiying?

[@walterwright8454]

They rarely do. One side is usually a bit lazy and slow.

[@robertdiehl9003]

My goodness, that is an absolutely gorgeous and stunningly stylish automotive masterpiece..

[@Jason-xb3jh]

I had the “Million Dollar Man” lunch box, in grade school! Love this car ✨ Thanks for sharing. 😎

[@thomaswright6936]

Bill - You are just the best. You make me just giggle every time I watch your videos. I couldn’t agree more with your appraisals for sure, but you just bring such a great elan to your media work. Keep it up!!

[@bertram46]

Oh my gosh finally something beautiful to look at. I was expecting to hear Barry White singing. The country music is good for the other trucks. There is nothing that rides like that generation Lincoln Continental mark it's even better than the newer ones(77-79). So glad you mentioned Frank Cannon I used to love watching the cars on that show in particular the mark 4. Back then I had my own business detailing cars and you are spot on the people that owned the Lincoln's the Lincoln's especially the marks were very different than Cadillac owners. The mark owners were the guys who owned the bars and restaurants in Pittsburgh they all call each other compe or cuz. Italian for cousin. So happy we're not looking at pickup trucks and Ford Thunderbirds is underbirds. Just saying.....:) However, when I used to be in the car business, we had a saying "There is an A** for every seat, and this one is for you!"

[@fordman6406]

Ford Hydro-Boost Brake System with Sure-Track anti-skid system. Rear springs are coil not leaf springs.

[@trevormocarski5276]

I don’t know how I didn’t find this channel sooner!! You’re amazing!

[@jvinsnes]

My dad had one of these that we used to go on summer vecations in. Loved that car and it brings back memories!

[@e.f.clarke2041]

So happy to see another 70s Lincoln review! So in love with the Marks and Continental Town Cars!

[@vernonfindlay1314]

Leaving as is,it be honouring someone's life of 46 years,how they lived since 1976. Ps hello from Nova scotia.

[@Michael_Lorenson]

I had a 1974 Mercury Marquis Coupe with that 460ci engine. This was a car with the aerodynamics of a _barn door_ , yet it would motor effortlessly at over 100mph with the cruise control engaged.

[@johnmoosey8173]

I was 6 turning 7 in 76...I remember those TV shows ...Sat nights with the grandparents. Stationwagon play date trips....Baseball cards.....In 1985 my 1st car was a 1977 Cougar...this car is absolutely fantastic....I love it....thank you for the memories

[@MELLIEbevhills]

Same for me with my Bubbe at her house.

[@Niles-Guy]

Loved the night time driving intro . But this car reminds me of that one guy who’s Lincoln kept breaking down that he set it on fire 🔥…the comment about the nasty lady was spot on 😉

[@traumajock]

The final pullout from Vietnam was less than a year before this car came out. We were starting to feel good about being Americans again. The Dallas Cowboys were America's Team.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Now this is my kind of luxury car! And the Town Car too. 👍

[@christophersmith3418]

That is a beautiful car .I had a 1972 mk 4 in bronze here in the UK back in about 1977,when I was in my twenties ,I loved it and would polish it inside and out every weekend, I regret to this day selling it. If I could have the chance to own another one I would be a very happy man.

[@ericbucci6325]

Bill, instead of getting right to work, I treated myself to your excellent car review at 1.75 speed to justify the time away from work. I remember 1976 and the flags, six million dollar man toys etc. A simpler time for sure and the nostalgia your review evokes is enjoyable. Back to work I go with a shorter lunch break to make up the time.

[@joemccarthy4532]

The Landau top was a option, the car came WITH A FULL vinyl top and the Moon Roof was another option . This car is GORGEOUS . I would Love to see this car with the Dual Banded white wall tires on it . They were Good Years originally or you could get Michelin single thin white wall tires. Today Diamondback tires makes the Dual banded white walls .They are Beautiful . The cloth interior was a option called Versailles the style is GORGEOUS . I have seen the Versailles interior done in Dove Grey leather in a 1976 Continental Mark IV Cartier owner had it done ,And done to perfection

[@anthonym.cardali1875]

Mine had goodyear double eagles from the factory...dual stripe tires.

[@TheHomeExpert5]

Hey Dexter Manley, we have the best weather in the country! It's been beautiful for about the last month. I live about 60 miles east of you.

[@jgatkinson744]

I had one and loved it greatest car ever had in 1977 still have pictures of it it was the car to have beautiful great ride it was closest to come into a Rolls-Royce as you could get an American cars And as always Bill you do a great job from Ocean Springs Mississippi

[@kevinlowercase]

Howdy neighbor, I'm watching in Biloxi

[@anthonym.cardali1875]

@@kevinlowercase @JG Atkinson I believe ELVIS had one of these too, and he was a Caddy guy. The King knew comfort.

[@ericelander9936]

Have never been a Ford guy but these Lincoln's especially are so lovely. Every time Bill puts a video of one up I want it! Much respect for these beautiful cars.

[@tapper701]

First & only family vacation was in February 1973, upstate NY to central FL east & west coast. Main vehicles we saw were Lincoln Mark IV, silver with silver padded vinyl roof & cranberry interior. They seemed to be everywhere. Jambalaya song on what seemed to be every radio station ... Also, Cadillac Sedan DeVilles & Fleetwoods were also in abundance. Came into possession of a Cadillac hood ornament at a motel we stayed at ... Believe I still have that in NY somewhere. Have been a central NY resident since 2007. Also seen all over the place on 1973 vacation were Volkswagen Beetles/Super Beetles & Type 2 Baywindow vans. Lincoln could have huge sales if brought back the Mark IV retro style with today's technologies & creature comforts

[@pcno2832]

John Fogerty was stuck in a contract dispute when he did that Jambalaya song (on which he played most of the instruments), so the label read "Blue Ridge Rangers". That was one of the best country-rock albums ever recorded. I also remember "Pieces Of April" by 3 Dog Night, Stir I Up (the USA re-release) by Johnny Nash and Do Ya? by the move (later re-recorded by ELO) as some of the "Lost-45s" from that February.

[@jeep2nv92]

Beautiful car! I would LOVE to own one. Takes me back to my childhood. My grandpa had, I believe a 79, and after he passed away in 83, we got the car and drove it for a few years. The seats are so comfy and the car would just float down the road.

[@FlBear]

I was waiting for the blinker. My aunt had a IV (well every model that came out) brought back memories. Thanks, missed hearing that blinker tone.

[@georgewilson1184]

I love the H V A C controls on the driver side that means the driver is in controll of the envioroment not the passengers

[@jonathang2017]

Very cool that you are such a fan of Mark IV's now. I've always liked the IV's better than the V's. I currently have a 1975 Mark IV with the gold luxury package. I bought it from the guy who bought it from "The Little Old Lady". Verna purchased the car new in '75 and kept it until 2000, when she turned 80 years old and decided it was time to let it go, with 42k miles on the clock. The second owner had it from 2000 to 2015, and only added an additional 1500 miles to the clock. Consider myself very privileged to be the third owner of this car. Even people who are not remotely interested in cars stop and stare and ask questions about it. Don't fix any of the superficial issues with your Cartier edition. It's all part of the car and part of its history.

[@allegheny48]

Thanks for an informative video. When I spotted the dealer's plate on the trunk I was pleasantly surprised. Hassett is still doing business in Wantagh, Long Island, NY. I used to drive past there almost daily and my in-laws lived less than a mile from them. I came very close to buying one of those Marks in 1988 but decided against it. I wonder if that keyed hood lock wasn't an aftermarket thing? Installing anti-theft systems into cars was a booming business back then. Thanks again for all the history.

[@anthonym.cardali1875]

That keyed hood lock is factory. Had it on my '76. Bill, pull the wheels. Lots of 76 Mark IV's and T-Birds had 4 wheel disc brakes. Hope that car was down in Fla a lot longer than Long Island, or you will have some rusty floors.

[@lasuvidaboy]

Great video. As for the colors, the Mark IV could be ordered in the buyers choice of 22 factory colors. Most luxury cars are not available in half that number of colors today.

[@seanhelmi1130]

The triangular smokers window was called the “power vent”. When new the AC was ice cold

[@Steve_Reject]

What an outstanding vehicle that I never knew I would enjoy a video of so much!!!

[@Paul-666]

The pinnacle of 70's luxury right there

[@stephenwallace2291]

Thank you once again Bill. You brought me back to my childhood. My neighbor had a 76 Mark 4 in baby blue with the Cartier edition option. It was amazing. The 70’s were the best times.

[@pharmon1418]

Absolutely love your videos man . You deserve a pay rise . I hope they realise how amazing you are. Nailed it as usual 👌

[@markbehr88]

Great cars. I have a 72 and 74. They actually have rear coil suspension. Much better than the equivalent Eldorado. In 76 you could get 4 wheel discs. They were standard on the MKV.

[@mybigfartsreallystin]

Having owned a '74 mark iv for 12 years... ...I *completely* agree, and approve of this video...

[@troy9er]

My Dad had 2 of those over the late 70’s both 4 doors. He use to drive a long way every week that the Illinois state legislature was in session. He was a lobbyist for the trucking industry. The 1st one was Black then he went the complete other direction and bought White. That car was such a great highway ride. Very comfortable.

[@genesimons8368]

I remember a local "big fish in a small pond" sort of well-to-do family, that bought the Lincoln Marks regularly. I went to high school with several of their offspring. At night, the son that was my age would do donuts in the local parks, leaving deep dug, circular tracks in the grass. LOL 😂 Those were the days...

[@kevinsnell1622]

My grandfather owned one of these. Maybe a year older since it had the flat across steering wheel cross bar with the straight laurel leaves and flat plate hub caps with the hexagonal center piece. He played beautiful easy listening music and sitting in the back seat being 8 years old I felt famous. I got to ride cross country from Detroit to Portland in it. When I got to be 16 I did get to drive it. It got to be my grandmothers daily driver and she deserved it! Loved the Roman numerals in the clock! This also where the word “Ajar” became part of our vocabulary.

[@plurry]

The door pull should be replaced. The arm rest is fine as it is.

[@joemccarthy4532]

I agree the door pull should be restored ,but let the buyer have that done. You just can't find these door pulls in the color you need. My wife has restored them and they look factory when she is done

[@rushintl1]

My parents bought this model brand new and it came with a built in CB radio.

[@HypocriticYT]

Full size coupes are wonderful cars. Smooth and very relaxing ride. You just didn’t get in a mindset to race around and corner fast to make the traffic light. Driving was calmer and relaxed. With all that steel surrounding you the safety level was quite good. They once called me the Monte Carlo killer when one ran a red and I tagged him good with my 78 Caddy Coupe. Front end bent up but all the lights worked thanks to bumper shock absorbers . The MC was a write off but no one hurt. I did spin that Monte Carlo and broke its rear axle. When you have the weight and momentum you’ll be okay 👍

[@curbozerboomer1773]

But one BIG safety issue....that Ford was slow to fix...even in these behemoths...the gas tanks were located too close to the bumper...many burn victims ensued, during the 60s and 70s too. Iaccoca even told folks to stop restoring the original Mustangs, because of this fatal flaw.

[@MH-YouTube-Controlled]

We had a few memorable cars, a 65 GTO, 69 Buick 225 Ragtop and this thing. My father said, "It'll pass anything but a gas station."

[@steveelliott742]

I’m 51 and never heard of Bobbie Bare till today. I am now a fan. Especially the song, I’ve never gone to bed with a ugly woman. Thanks, Bill….love the channel.

[@ShogunHull]

YES! INDEED, IT IS STILL CLASSY TODAY. I LOVE IT.