1977 Lincoln Continental town coupe from North America - Comments

Transmission went out at 140,000

Transmission went out at 190,000

Transmission went out at 225,000.

Radiator went out at 100,000

radiator went out at 225,000

Water pump went out at 90,000

timing cover went out at 140,000

timing cover went out at 210,000.

This car overall has been great to own. Transmission problems due to poor quality workmanship.

Car has been very dependable over the years and a pleasure to own.

The best $4000 I ever spent.

I also own a 1977 town coupe a very nice car indeed.

I've had a '77 Lincoln Continental standard coupe (not Mark, Not Town) for three years. I bought it at 107K and have put 7K on it (I don't drive much).

It's wonderful to drive. It does like its gas, but the good performance and solidity makes up for it. Over 65 we do get some vibration though the alignment and wheel balancing, rebuilt drive shaft and u-joints check out fine. This may be the nature of a beast produced during the Jimmy Carter era of 55 mph national speed limits. Ideas?

Carburetion has always been a problem on Lincoln and this one on the 460 is no exception. I was forced into a rebuilt one since the original had obviously been rebuilt a number of times and was actually warped from heat. It has taken a number of technicians to get it where it should be and it still requires some twiddling, but this is typical of the period. You have to drive these with a different mentality.

I had front brakes redone and master cylinder. Climate control is excellent as is steering, electrical, cooling, front end (suspension in general). Original mono AM/FM works fine, as do electric windows. Seat comfort and construction are worthy of Drexel.

Some body problems: rust over right rear taillight seems to be typical of this model and this one is no exception. Cream acrylic paint is chalky and body shops claim it can't be buffed out acceptably. There is a factory drip on the left C-pillar. Rust appears around rear window and on passenger side.

Overall, a quality American giant with a beautiful body style that is well worth keeping and making into a rewarding "resto" project.

This particular example is unique for what it doesn't have. No cruise, no power seat, no leather (gold velvet fabric holding on for dear life) no power mirror, no tilt wheel, no trunk release, no vinyl top, no Los Vegas "white shoe, white belt 'elegance.'" The understated body design actually shows through without all those unwanted trimmings. That's why I bought it. I think this probably adds to its reliability and says quite a bit for the fine taste of the original owner or dealer who ordered it.

Lincolns of this era other than the Marks are very hard to find in coupe editions that haven't been embarrassingly over-trimmed. I urge anyone who sees another to acquire it, restore it, enjoy it and save it for posterity.

I own a 1977 Town Coupe. White with maroon top red leather interior bought the car with 55k now has 59k. My land yacht was immaculate at time of purchase and still is. I drive it on nice days to work or such... came with stock carb which suck. Put a holly 2 barrel runs like a dream, new tires shocks alternator battery. I almost forgot to mention bought it for 3,000 a steal!!