1979 Lincoln Continental - Bill Blass Designer Edition

1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Designer EditionIntroducing this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Designer Edition, a California car finished in its factory-correct Midnight Blue and White two-tone exterior, complemented by a White Valino Grain vinyl roof. The Mark V represented the final and most refined generation of Lincoln's large personal luxury coupes, combining distinctive styling with the comfort features buyers expected from a top-tier American luxury car of the era.Highlights:- Bill Blass Designer Edition- California Car- 400ci V8 Engine- Automatic Transmission- Power Steering- Factory Air Conditioning - Power Windows- Cartier-Branded Clock - Concealed Headlights- Simulated Spare Tire Carrier- Alloy Turbine Wheels- Jack and Spare Tire IncludedPower comes from a 400 cubic-inch V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. Additional driving features include power steering and a single exhaust outlet. The exterior design carries several signature Mark V elements, including concealed headlights, chrome bumpers, Continental badging, and the classic simulated spare tire carrier integrated into the decklid. The look is completed with white line tires mounted on alloy turbine wheels, while a power antenna, jack, and full-size spare tire are also included in the trunk.Inside, the cabin focuses on comfort and traditional Lincoln luxury. Amenities include factory air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, a front folding armrest, and a distinctive Cartier-branded clock mounted in the dashboard, an upscale detail that was part of the Designer Series theme.The Mark V Designer Series, which included Bill Blass, Cartier, Givenchy, and Pucci editions, was one of the first successful collaborations between an American automaker and fashion designers, helping make the Mark V one of the best-selling luxury coupes in the United States during the late 1970s.If you're looking for a classic American luxury coupe with distinctive period styling and comfortable road manners, this Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Designer Edition is mechanically sound. For $8,950