This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car Collector’s Series was acquired by the seller in 2022, and subsequent work consisted of resealing the rear differential and replacing the fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor, and air conditioning compressor. The car is finished in blue over blue leather upholstery and is powered by a 400ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a blue vinyl landau roof, 15″ turbine-style cast-aluminum wheels, cruise control, power-adjustable Twin Comfort Lounge front seats, automatic temperature control, a Cartier clock, and an AM/FM stereo with a Quadrasonic eight-track tape player. Now showing 2,700 miles, this Continental is offered at no reserve with a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The body is finished in Diamond Blue Metallic (38) and is accented by a blue vinyl-wrapped roof. Additional exterior details include a gold-accented grille, power antenna, concealed headlights, chrome-finished bumpers with black accents, front cornering lights, bright rocker moldings, and gold-finished Collector’s Series badges.
Turbine-style 15″ aluminum wheels are mounted with 235/75 Auburn Premium Radial narrow-whitewall tires. The car is equipped with power steering as well as power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes.
The seating surfaces are upholstered in blue leather, while woodgrain trim accents the color-coordinated dashboard, steering wheel, and door panels. Appointments include cruise control, air conditioning with automatic temperature control, and power-adjustable Twin Comfort Lounge front seats in addition to a Cartier clock, power windows and door locks, and an AM/FM stereo with a Quadrasonic eight-track tape player.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer and a fuel level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 2,700 miles, approximately 50 of which have been added under current ownership.
The 400ci V8 is fitted with a two-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 159 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque. Work in 2023 consisted of replacing the fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor, and air conditioning compressor. The car most recently passed a smog check in February 2023.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Select-Shift three-speed automatic transmission. Work in 2023 consisted of resealing the differential.
