1980 Lincoln Versailles

Following the 50s and land yachts, downsizing was in order. While manufacturers focused their effort on performance and moving towards making muscle cars, Lincoln stuck to its guns and provided the automotive world with the epitome of luxury cruising. However, the 70s and its gas crisis saw Lincoln take a different path and introduce its first midsize luxury car, the "Versailles." Named after a picturesque french palace, the Lincoln Versailles stayed true to its roots and provided its occupants a low-down, luxury drive feel. Present today is a lovely example of Lincoln's foray into the midsize luxury car market and comes in the form of this stunning 1980 Lincoln Versailles.

Exterior and Interior

While Lincoln flies underneath the blue oval banner driving one proves to be an experience, an experience filled with life in the slow lane and treasuring every mile traveled. Keep this in mind and look at this 1980 Lincoln Versailles with its two-tone silver and black exterior; you know heads will turn for a glance while you cruise by. The body is in great shape, with the car's chrome components present and adding to the vehicle's appeal. Matching all the chrome and staying true to its originality is the car's factory wheels which are wrapped with white wall tires serving as this vehicle's shoes. With four doors and more space for your passengers, the gray leather interior of this 1980 Lincoln Versailles makes you want to step out and explore. Look around, and you are treated to a fine mix of wood, leather trim, and the car's original trim, providing that luxury feel.

Engine

While the Versailles was a downsized and midsize luxury offering, it was ultimately a car that sports the Lincoln badge, the size and luxury come at a price, which is added weight, but the 302ci (4.9L) small-block V8 powering this 1980 Lincoln Versailles provides performance to ensure you experience that smooth Lincoln drive feel with no exceptions. The small block V8 is also reputed to be a reliable power unit that offers trouble-free and practical classic car ownership thanks to spare part availability. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through an automatic transmission.