1979 Lincoln Mark V Collector's Series review from North America
"My history on 4 wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My father bought this vehicle new. Other than routine maintenance and a carburetor rebuild in 1989, the car had no problems.
Upon receiving the car as a graduation present in 2001, I did a complete overhaul on engine and trans as well as the rear end, brakes and suspension systems.
Recently had car interior re upholstered and repainted with a new vilino grain top and trunk cover.
General comments?
What can I say? I treat this vehicle as if it were a dear family member. I drive it only on the best days and on special occasions. Just about every waking moment of my young life is filled with memories of this beautiful sentinel. I don't think I could ever sell it. It would be too much like selling a part of my life.
The car has just about every option you could get in a Mark V of that year. (My dad did not opt for the C/B Radio, thankfully) I have the triple Midnight Blue with the crushed velvet interior and moonroof (really cool to have on a starry night).
Through the years I have bought other Marks from the 70's (7 total) all of which have been restored except for my 1978 Wedgewood Blue Luxury Group Mark V daily driver, and my current project 1975 Blue Diamond Luxury Group Mark IV (Not to be confused with the 78 Diamond Jubilee) I truly am obsessed with these cars I guess... But hey, I could spend my money on far worse things and not have the rep as that damn show-off kid and those big ass cars!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.6L 400 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Mark IV |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2009 |