A designer Lincoln? Yes, while some low-volume, exclusive manufacturers do occasionally collaborate with big names in the fashion industry for limited editions, making designer versions of mass production luxury cars is almost unheard of. But the late 70s were a wilder time, and the design departments in Detroit made up for what the engine departments lacked thanks to the emissions regulations. The Mark V was made from 1977 to 1979, and the successful designer edition concept from its predecessor continued, with the Cartier, Givenchy, Pucci and Bill Blass editions. Each one had a unique color combination (both inside and out), seat upholstery materials, a special emblem and vinyl roof options. The Mark V became the best-selling Mark Series Continental (over total 228,000 units sold), with over 75000 sold in 1979 and 6720 being Bill Blass editions.
The only suitable word to describe the design of this car is “exquisite”. The Bill Blass Editions got an exclusive Midnight Blue Metallic and white two-tone paint, with gold-tone pinstriping. The “fake spare wheel” design element on the trunk continues, framed by the two-tone paintwork and pinstriping, with the Lincoln logo and Continental letters inside. Even with the huge chrome bumpers and grille, and the Lincoln hood ornament, the party piece at the front of the car is the pop-up quad headlamp set up. The “Blass” badging is visible on the C pillar. Further reminders of the designer are present inside the car, in the form of embroidered Bill Blass insignias. The hood may look approximately 5 miles long from the side view, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that the cabin is small by any means. The interior is blue leather with white accents, and at first glance the amply padded seats may be more at home in a living room than in a car, but the point of a Lincoln is a supremely comfortable ride (and some may argue that the Continental’s cabin is almost as big as a living room). The wood-trimmed dashboard is very 1970s, but not many cars even back then could boast having a Cartier dashboard clock.
The emissions regulations that arrived in the mid-70s meant that the cubic inch to horsepower ratio is far from impressive, with the 400ci V8 reportedly making just 179hp, but it does make 446Nm of torque to get the land yacht moving, delivered through the 3-speed C6 automatic transmission. The Mark Vs also came with four-wheel disc brakes as standard to help bring it to a stop. And at the end of the day, does the horsepower rating really matter in a car that looks and feels this special?
Lincoln, the luxury marque of Ford is best-known for their Continental. Produced sporadically between 1939 and 2020, the Continental was their full-size luxury offering. It’s a large, opulent and decadent thing that unashamedly embodies the American spirit of excess. Today’s 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Designer Series comes from the fifth series, made between 1970 and 1977. It’s a perfect dictionary description of the popular term “Land Yacht”, and this 15,513-mile, all-original car from Toms River, New Jersey Is now up for sale. Plus, it’s a special edition trim level.
If you're looking for a literal landyacht, then this could be it. The Lincoln Continental Mark V represented the height of American personal luxury in the late 1970s, combining immense size, distinctive styling, and a wealth of comfort features. This 1977 example, offered from Nevada, Missouri, is powered by a 400ci V8 paired to a C6 3-speed automatic transmission. Showing just 37,243 miles, it presents as a well-preserved classic, capturing the spirit of 1970s luxury motoring.
There was a time not too many years ago when the name of a Lincoln product told you what purpose it was built for and how and where you should use it. The Town Car nameplate is the best example of this. Before the stretch limo versions of the 2000s, this name was attached to Lincoln’s Continental line in the 1970s. Lincoln released the fifth generation Continental in 1970 and it would stay in production until 1970 with some year-by-year changes and a major facelift in 1975 (to differentiate itself from the new Mercury Grand Marquis that it shared many components with).
Lincoln, the luxury marque of Ford is best-known for their Continental. Produced sporadically between 1939 and 2020, the Continental was their full-size luxury offering. It’s a large, opulent and decadent thing that unashamedly embodies the American spirit of excess. Today’s 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Designer Series comes from the fifth series, made between 1970 and 1977. It’s a perfect dictionary description of the popular term “Land Yacht”, and this 15,513-mile, all-original car from Toms River, New Jersey Is now up for sale. Plus, it’s a special edition trim level.
Chevy’s answer to Ford’s pony car challenge, the Camaro came in 1967 and brought a sister along for the ride, in the shape of the Pontiac Firebird. This was a smart move by General Motors as it allowed them to sell two suitably varied models in the same segment but with much of the same underpinnings, engines and other components. The Firebird was axed in 2002 but the Camaro continued to be made until 2024. That makes it the second longest-running pony car in history. Today, we’ve got a nice first-generation 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS for sale in St. Cloud, Florida. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 is a show-stopping example of American muscle restored to concours-level detail. Verified by its X66 code and built at the Norwood, Ohio plant, this real-deal Super Sport coupe combines factory originality with subtle performance enhancements that elevate both its drivability and collectability. With its matching-numbers big-block, correct Turbo 400 transmission, and period-authentic Holley 4346 carburetor, this Camaro is the perfect blend of raw 1960s muscle and expert craftsmanship.
Chevy’s second-generation Corvette was made from 1963 to 1967, but across that relatively short lifcycle, over 117,000 examples found homes. This highlights how popular the Corvette was back then, much like it is now. The second generation or C2 brought about many features that we know from later ‘Vettes, such as pop-up headlamps, the boat-tailed styling, and the exclusive use of V8s for the Corvette – the C1 did offer a six cylinder early in its lifecycle but that wasn’t deemed worthy for a top-tier sports car. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale from Shohola, Pennsylvania, and let us tell you it’s a catch. With a growling 327 under the hood, this is classic American car nirvana at its finest. Plus, given the great condition of the car, it’s a sure-fire appreciating asset if you continue to look after it. If you’re interested in getting your hands on this beauty, we’re waiting for your call or DM.
Chevy’s third-generation Corvette of 1968 to 1982 was the best-seller in the entire range, in terms of generational numbers. Thanks to its super-long production run, over 542,000 were made, despite it carrying on through the dreaded Malaise Era. During these dark times for automotive enthusiasts, Chevy worked hard to maintain the Corvette as one of the fastest American cars around – of course that was a subjective term, but impressive, nonetheless. Hence, a C3 Corvette is a robust way to enter the world of classic American cars. Want to know more? We’ve got a 1977 Chevrolet Corvette for sale from Littleton, Colorado right here. It packs a 350ci L48 under the hood, paired with an automatic transmission to make it more convenient for those who never bothered to learn stick shift.
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