No Reserve - Stunning, Rare Mark V Diamond Jubilee, Not Cadillac Coupe Deville on 2040-cars

Rare 1978 Lincoln Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition With NO RESERVE

400 V8, 108k original miles, under 10k on engine. Rare Diamond Jubilee with Diamond Blue Moondust Metallic paint and Diamond Blue Landau Half-Vinyl Roof. Priced at $20,529, the Diamond Jubilee Edition Mark V's were the most luxurious ever to date by Lincoln in a production car. Options include quarter windows that lower and raise before main window, silver tinted glass power moonroof with sliding shade, color matched aluminum "turbine" wheels, color matched body trim, auto-lamps with auto-dimming, digital "miles to empty" readout, tilt steering wheel, remote trunk release and automatic dimming headlights. Here's a couple of pages describing the features of the 78 Diamond Jubilee:

http://automotivemileposts.com/mark51978diamondjubilee.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Continental_Mark_V#1978_.22Diamond_Jubilee_Edition.22

Mechanical: The gentleman I purchased the car from had owned it since 1980 and had replaced, refurbished and rebuilt almost everything. I don't use the word "restored" because people use the word differently, especially in reference to luxury classics. I would personally say this is a restored car considering its condition. Over the last five years the car got a full exhaust system from the engine back including resonator (Lincoln is nice and quiet), new disc brake pads all around as well as front rotors, new alternator, new front end parts including ball joints, bushings and front and rear shocks as well as a set of new tires. The a/c has not been retrofitted to modern freon, compressor turns on and system blows cool but could use a charge of R12 if available or a retrofit to modern freon. All the amenities work, AM/FM stereo, the power antenna, the cruise control, the windows (small power vent and main) work perfectly, power seats work in all directions and the headlight doors work properly.  The power moonroof and sliding shade work perfectly, no leaks in car washes or heavy rain. The Lincoln has always been obsessively maintained, anything that needed attention has always been addressed. The previous owner repainted the engine compartment and rebuilt the engine while it was out of the car (it did not need a rebuild, the previous owner just loved making the car perfect), the motor has under 10k on it. The previous Mark V I owned had the 460, this 400 is so fresh and well tuned I don't feel a difference in power, on the highway she gets 2-4 better MPG than the 460. The motor is quiet, the transmission shifts smoothly, no noises or leaks from anywhere.

Cosmetics: The interior is overall in excellent, show car condition. The previous owner noticed the tops of the back seats were beginning to fray and had the seats repadded and recovered with NOS Ford materials, correct down to the inset design on the buckets seats. The carpet was replaced at the same time in the correct color and style. The door panels, dash display, padded dashboard, headliner and visors are in excellent condition. The center console armrest is a bit faded. About ten years ago the Lincoln got new vinyl on the top and padded trunk area and received a high quality, perfectly color matched paint job as well. The body shop actually had to re-do the pinstripe because it was not an exact match of the original. The underside is perfectly clean, undercoated when new, does not even show surface rust. I know I have photos of the undercarriage, I will try to find them or take new ones before the auction is over. The Lincoln has never had any kind of body repair and the chrome and trim are as nice as the photos show them to be. I've had several Mark V's and this by far is the one that gets the most attention, she's breathtaking in person. I'm always the only one at car shows representing this era of Lincoln style, I get endless questions and requests for photos when at car cruises. She's never been out in the winter or any type of weather, in person it's obvious it's always been meticulously cared for. I do not have the leather bound tool kit or the owner's manual. This is one of those classics that's obviously always been a "Garage Queen".

Engine starts easily even after sitting for weeks, the garage floor is always dry when I pull her out. She cruises nicely on the highway, idles perfectly, shifts smoothly, brakes evenly and the suspension is luxurious. Drives overall like classic American  cruiser should. The directional/brake/turn signal/headlights work properly, as well as the wipers and horn. 

I'm only selling the Lincoln due to financial circumstances as you can see from the lack of a reserve price. I'm a big fan of the Mark V's and the Diamond Jubilee is the finest example of this stylish, incredibly well built car. This Mark V is easily the best looking and running classic I've ever owned. It's remarkable how clean the undercarriage is, floors, frame and trunk solid as new, when I first got it my mechanic joked, "Has this car ever been driven?". I reserve the right to end the auction early as the Mark V is for sale locally and I'm open to reasonable buy it now offers as well. I can assist with shipping in the USA or internationally if necessary, cost of shipping to paid by buyer. I can recommend a good door to door auto shipper if you need one. Once again, this is a NO RESERVE auction, the top bidder gets the Lincoln.

Rare classic Lincoln which is as much a pleasure to drive as she is to look at. Any questions feel free to email or call 914-224-3230