1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

400ci V8 | 3-Speed Automatic | Dark Red Interior

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LOT #

260760821

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$25,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$26,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Estimated: $258.80/mo
Estimated payment assumes 20% down, 9.5% APR, and 120-month term. Actual rates may vary.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
8Y81S942554
Lot Number:
260760821
Odometer:
1,219
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
400ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Medium Silver Metallic
Interior Color:
Dark Red
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Ohio
  • 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
  • 400ci V8
  • 4-Barrel Motorcraft Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Medium Silver Metallic Exterior
  • Dark Red Interior
  • Gray Vinyl Landau Roof
  • Power Front Bench Seat
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
  • Cruise Control
  • Turbine-Style Wheel Covers
  • Opera Windows

Overview of 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe For Sale by Owner

The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe embodied the pinnacle of American luxury during an era when comfort, presence, and effortless cruising defined the premium automobile experience. With its long hood, formal roofline, and unmistakable chrome-laden styling, the Town Coupe offered buyers a refined personal luxury car that excelled on the open road. Showing just 1,219 miles on the odometer, this beautifully preserved example is finished in Medium Silver Metallic with a Gray Vinyl Landau Roof over a richly appointed Dark Red interior. Powered by a smooth-running 400ci V8, it represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own one of Lincoln's most iconic full-size luxury coupes.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe showcases the elegant styling that made Lincoln one of America's premier luxury marques. Finished in Medium Silver Metallic, the body is complemented by a Gray Vinyl Landau Roof that enhances its formal appearance, while signature opera windows emphasize the Town Coupe's distinctive profile. Wide chrome bumpers, a stately upright grille, factory wheel covers, and the car's impressive proportions combine to create an unmistakable road presence that remains timeless decades later. The interior of this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is trimmed in Dark Red and reflects Lincoln's commitment to comfort and craftsmanship. A spacious power front bench seat provides plush seating for long-distance cruising, while richly finished woodgrain interior trim adds warmth and sophistication throughout the cabin. Automatic climate control helps maintain a comfortable environment regardless of the weather, and factory cruise control makes highway travel effortless. Every detail was designed with passenger comfort in mind, delivering the quiet, relaxed driving experience that defined American luxury in the late 1970s.

Engine

Powering this 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe is Ford's dependable 400ci V8, equipped with a 4-barrel Motorcraft carburetor to deliver smooth, effortless performance. Mated to a proven 3-speed automatic transmission, the drivetrain channels power to the rear wheels with the relaxed character expected from a full-size luxury coupe. Tuned to prioritize quiet operation and low-end torque, the V8 provides confident acceleration and comfortable highway cruising, making this Continental an ideal companion for leisurely weekend drives, classic car events, or adding a true piece of American automotive history to any collection.

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Passenger side photo of 1978 Lincoln Continental

1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

Current Ask
$25,000

The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe embodied the pinnacle of American luxury during an era when comfort, presence, and effortless cruising defined the premium automobile experience. With its long hood, formal roofline, and unmistakable chrome-laden styling, the Town Coupe offered buyers a refined personal luxury car that excelled on the open road. Showing just 1,219 miles on the odometer, this beautifully preserved example is finished in Medium Silver Metallic with a Gray Vinyl Landau Roof over a richly appointed Dark Red interior. Powered by a smooth-running 400ci V8, it represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own one of Lincoln's most iconic full-size luxury coupes.

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Passenger side photo of 1978 Lincoln Continental

1978 Lincoln Continental

Current Ask
SOLD

Flip through the history books of automotive, and you'll find some machines so iconic that they would never survive in today's world of making things bite-sized to suit the needs of multiple stakeholders. The 60s brought about the muscle cars, but during that time Lincoln was churning out motors that would don size and features that are otherworldly, and luxury to match. Present today is a page from the Lincoln guidebook to making a machine that turns heads and takes shape with this 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V. Hailing from Palm Desert, California and with just 48,114 miles on its clock, this is a true definition of a land yacht that has survived extinction and is ready for its new custodian.

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Passenger side photo of 1961 Lincoln Continental

1961 Lincoln Continental

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SOLD

Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, sort of like how Cadillac is to General Motors if you will. One of their most popular models has got to be the Continental. First appearing in 1939, ten generation of the Lincoln Continental have been produced, up until as recently as 2020. Of course there have been breaks in between, but the firm consensus is, the Lincoln Continental is a mainstay of American automotive luxury. A classic Continental like this fine fourth-generation 1961 Lincoln Continental Sedan is thus a robust way to get yourself a signature American classic that everyone will be talking about. This car has 97,000 miles on the clock, comes with a 430ci V8 and a 3-speed automatic transmission. It’s based in Miami Springs, Florida and also rocks a custom two-tone interior plus some extra things. Oh, and do you know why the fourth-generation Continental looks so famous? Because it was adapted as the Presidential Car during its heyday!

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Passenger side photo of 1978 Lincoln Continental

1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

Current Ask
$25,000

The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe embodied the pinnacle of American luxury during an era when comfort, presence, and effortless cruising defined the premium automobile experience. With its long hood, formal roofline, and unmistakable chrome-laden styling, the Town Coupe offered buyers a refined personal luxury car that excelled on the open road. Showing just 1,219 miles on the odometer, this beautifully preserved example is finished in Medium Silver Metallic with a Gray Vinyl Landau Roof over a richly appointed Dark Red interior. Powered by a smooth-running 400ci V8, it represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own one of Lincoln's most iconic full-size luxury coupes.

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Passenger side photo of 1955 Lincoln Capri

1955 Lincoln Capri

Current Ask
$12,500

The 1955 Lincoln Capri represented the pinnacle of American luxury motoring during the mid-1950s, combining bold styling, smooth V8 power, and premium comfort into one distinguished package. As one of Lincoln’s flagship offerings during the era, the Capri showcased the brand’s transition into longer, lower, and more refined automobiles built for effortless highway cruising. This particular 1955 Lincoln Capri Sedan is finished in an elegant black exterior and retains much of its classic mid-century charm throughout. Showing approximately 69,091 miles, this full-size luxury sedan offers collectors a wonderful opportunity to experience the craftsmanship, styling, and road presence that made Lincoln one of America’s premier luxury manufacturers during the Eisenhower era.

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Passenger side photo of 1978 Lincoln Continental

1978 Lincoln Continental

Current Ask
SOLD

Flip through the history books of automotive, and you'll find some machines so iconic that they would never survive in today's world of making things bite-sized to suit the needs of multiple stakeholders. The 60s brought about the muscle cars, but during that time Lincoln was churning out motors that would don size and features that are otherworldly, and luxury to match. Present today is a page from the Lincoln guidebook to making a machine that turns heads and takes shape with this 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V. Hailing from Palm Desert, California and with just 48,114 miles on its clock, this is a true definition of a land yacht that has survived extinction and is ready for its new custodian.

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Passenger side photo of 1967 Ford Galaxie 500

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Current Ask
$29,999

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Passenger side photo of 1978 Lincoln Continental

1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

Current Ask
$25,000

The 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe embodied the pinnacle of American luxury during an era when comfort, presence, and effortless cruising defined the premium automobile experience. With its long hood, formal roofline, and unmistakable chrome-laden styling, the Town Coupe offered buyers a refined personal luxury car that excelled on the open road. Showing just 1,219 miles on the odometer, this beautifully preserved example is finished in Medium Silver Metallic with a Gray Vinyl Landau Roof over a richly appointed Dark Red interior. Powered by a smooth-running 400ci V8, it represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own one of Lincoln's most iconic full-size luxury coupes.

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Passenger side photo of 1966 Chevrolet Impala

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Current Ask
$89,500

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