1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V V8 overhead valve from North America

Summary:

A good luxury car from the past

Faults:

Nothing more than a few oil leaks, the general fit and finish isn't superb, but isn't terrible either. Rust is the only big problem, but can be sanded out with ease. The fuel economy is also sad, but to be expected being that the car is from the late 70's weighs 6300 pounds and is an American luxury car.

General Comments:

I think this car is great, very comfortable, excellent acceleration, totally ironic according to its size. Great for long drives, basically like a big comfy chair all the way there. A bit of a pain to park and the gas bills aren't too friendly, but a crowd pleaser.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th April, 2003

30th Sep 2005, 21:15

My 79 mark five collector series is like new inside, but the exterior is rotting from the weather in western New York, the underside is in excellent shape, but the body has a lot of issues with the way the moldings retained water and the weather took over. The oil leak I hope isn't the main seal because that won't fit in with the 3.00 per gallon and the fact that its not easy to change. if there's anyone that could give any advice would love to hear about it thanks.

1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car 6.6 liter, 400 cid from North America

Summary:

Too bad they don't build cars like this anymore

Faults:

Other than the engine mount braking at 100k miles, I haven't had one problem.

General Comments:

She is wonderful car, safe, roomy, comfortable. But only one draw back, low MPG. About 10 MPG, but then again it's about 5,500 lbs of road hugging weight!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st March, 2001

17th Sep 2008, 20:13

According to the Encyclopedia of American Cars, the '79 model weighs in at 4649lbs...

4th Jun 2014, 06:56

Honestly, I don't even know why Lincoln had to downsize for 1980. The 400 could do about 15 to 18 MPG highway in stock form. Toss the C6 and use a 4-speed overdrive automatic, and replace the 2-barrel carburetor with TBI, and the big Continental could probably get fuel economy to meet CAFE and even boost power.

I guess it was cheaper to just downsize it to the Panther platform, which Ford really wanted to make their main big car platform from there on out.