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1979 Lincoln Continental
Mark V Collector's Series

The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series was a special edition, essentially a Diamond Jubilee model from the previous year, with exclusive colors and materials. It featured a 400ci V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes.

 

The Collector's Series was known for its triple pinstripes, gold-tone grille, coach lamps, and turbine-style cast aluminum wheels. 

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Production numbers: 6,262 Collector's Series editions were produced, with 3,900 in Midnight Blue.

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Commemorative edition: The Collector's Series served as a final celebration of the full-size Mark V, marking the end of its production before Lincoln downsized the car.

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The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Collector's Series is highly sought after by collectors today due to its iconic design, limited production numbers, and luxurious features. 

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1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Photos

Features

  • Exterior: Triple pinstripes, gold-tone grille, coach lamps, turbine-style cast aluminum wheels, and a landau vinyl roof. 

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  • Color Options: Primarily offered in navy blue and white, with some rarer examples in silver and diamond blue.

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  • Interior:

  • Leather Upholstery Description:

  • Material: The Collector's Series featured glove-soft leather upholstery, crafted from high-grade leather that extended across the seating surfaces and often complemented with matching leather-wrapped elements like door panels and center armrests.

  • Midnight Blue Leather: Most iconic and frequently paired with the Midnight Blue exterior paint.

  • Design Details:

  • Tuck-and-roll pleating for a classic, deeply padded look.

  • Embroidered "Collector's Series" badging on seatbacks.

  • Plush cut-pile carpeting coordinated with the leather.

  • Thick pillow-style headrests and padded armrests for a lounge-like experience.

  • Rear Seating: Though a coupe, the Mark V offered a contoured leather bench in the rear, continuing the luxury treatment throughout.

 

  • Engine: 400ci V8 engine.

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  • Transmission: Three-speed automatic transmission. 

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  • Collector's Series Insignia: "Collect" stamped on the cowl tag and a Collector's Series leather-bound owner's manual. 

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  • Additional Features: Traction-Lok differential, sunroof, concealed headlights, opera lamps, power-adjustable Comfort Lounge front seats, cruise control, power windows, a CB radio, and an AM/FM stereo with an eight-track player. 

Original Brochure

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