1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1979 Lincoln Town Car represented the final chapter of Lincoln’s traditional full-size, body-on-frame luxury sedans before the brand shifted to downsized models in 1980. Although it had not yet become a standalone model — it remained a high-end trim level of the Lincoln Continental — the Town Car name had already become synonymous with American automotive opulence. 

Built on Ford’s Panther platform, the 1979 Town Car showcased classic, squared-off styling, a commanding chrome grille, and a plush, expansive interior designed to prioritize comfort and quietness. Under the hood, it was equipped with a 400 cubic-inch V8 or optional 460 V8, both mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. 

Standard features included power windows, power seats, air conditioning, and thick-pile carpeting. Optional upgrades such as Cartier clocks and leather upholstery further elevated its prestige. 

This model year stood out for its sheer size — measuring over 233 inches in length (nearly 19.5 feet) — and for its role as a symbol of traditional American luxury. It was also the last Lincoln to offer the massive 460 V8, as rising fuel economy concerns and tightening emissions regulations began to reshape the industry. As Lincoln proudly stated in its brochure, “The Town Car is more than transportation — it’s a statement of personal style and achievement.” 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Jubilee Gold Metallic paint over Tan Luxury Cloth upholstery 

• Powered by a 400 cu-in V8 engine rated at 159 hp and 315 lb-ft of torque  

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission  

• The data sticker decodes as:  

  • Body: 53B – 4-door sedan with the Town Car luxury trim package 

  • Paint: 66 – Jubilee Gold Metallic 

  • Trim: DY – Tan Luxury Cloth 

  • A/C: A – Automatic Temperature Control 

  • Axle: B – Standard open differential with 2.75:1 ratio 

  • Trans: UFF22 – Ford C6 3-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (9Y82S604752) decodes as:  

  • 9 – 1979 model year  

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant  

  • 82 – Four-door sedan  

  • S – 400 cu-in V8  

  • 604752 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Four-door sedan 

• Hidden quad headlights  

• Opera rear side windows  

• Built-in thermometer on driver’s side mirror 

• Power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, and seats 

• Optional Ford Electronic Quadrasonic 8-track AM/FM stereo  

• Air conditioning 

• Optional lighted visors  

• Cartier clock 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint imperfections include chips, scratches, swirls, and fading 

• Scuffs on front bumpers 

• Trim piece is missing from passenger front fender 

• Rear of vinyl top is worn and missing pieces 

• A very small area of rust just below the vinyl top trim on the left side

• Ding in the left rear door

Included 

• Clear plastic floor mats in front 

• Spare tire 

• 1979 Lincoln brochure 

• New package of hose clamps 

Ownership History

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.