1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Introduced for the 1977 model year, the Lincoln Continental Mark V represented the largest and most extensively equipped generation of Lincoln's personal luxury coupe. For 1979, the final year of production, the Mark V offered a range of Designer Series models, including the Cartier Edition, which featured exclusive color combinations, trim treatments, and luxury appointments. Today, these final-year Designer Series cars stand among the most distinctive examples of the American personal luxury coupe era. 

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Edition is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Light Champagne with Dark Red accents over Champagne leather upholstery with Dark Red accents, the car is equipped with 15-inch wire wheels wrapped in whitewall tires, a power moonroof, automatic climate control, cruise control, Twin Comfort Lounge front seats, a factory AM/FM QuadraSonic 8-track stereo, Cartier-script opera windows, concealed headlights, and more as outlined below. 

The car has been with the seller since 2025. Reported service includes work on the brakes, suspension, and ignition system.

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Cartier Edition is now offered at no reserve with a set of original wheels and tires, a five volume shop manual set, 8-track tape collection, and a clean New Hampshire title in the seller's name. 

Highlights 

• Cartier Edition Mark V 

• 400ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission 

• Light Champagne with Dark Red accents 

• Champagne leather upholstery with Dark Red accents 

• AM/FM QuadraSonic stereo with 8-track player 

• Power moonroof 

Factory Equipment 

• The chassis number (9Y89S734479) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1979 model year 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 89 – Continental Mark V 2-door hardtop coupe 

  • S – 400ci V8 engine 

  • 734479 – Sequential production number 

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 65D – Continental Mark V Coupe Body Style

  • YU – Light Champagne exterior finish

  • EU – Champagne leather interior luxury group

  • A – Air conditioning

  • B – Rear axle designation

  • U – C6 automatic transmission

  • 77 – Washington, D.C., district sales office

  • 4/79 – Scheduled production date of April 1979

Modifications

• 15" wire wheels with whitewall tires

Servicing 

According to the seller, the following service work has been performed: 

• Passenger-side exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, and exhaust system 

• Distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs replaced 

• Rear springs and shocks replaced 

• Rear brakes rotors replaced 

Known Imperfections 

• Corrosion visible on undercarriage components 

• Seller believes the hood has been repainted 

• Some paint chips present on front fascia 

• One cigarette lighter is inoperative 

Ownership History 

The seller acquired this Lincoln in 2025. 

From the seller: “This Cartier Special Edition is finished in Light Champagne and is a turnkey driver. The air conditioning blows cold, the power moonroof operates properly, the glass is in good condition, and the factory AM/FM QuadraSonic 8-track player is functional. The power seats and windows are fully operational, and everything works as intended with the exception of one cigarette lighter.” 

Included Items 

• Color-matched takeoff wheels and tires

• 5 volume shop manual set 

• 8-track tape collection 

• Spare tire

• Car cover