1979 Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Continental Mark V was the flagship vehicle for the Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford Motor Company between 1977 and 1979. Harkening back to the original Continentals, the Mark V was differentiated from anything else on the road, simply called Continentals, even though they were sold through Lincoln dealerships. To add to the fashionable individuality of the Mark series, four different designers, Bill Blass, Cartier, Givenchy, and Pucci, were tasked with creating their own interpretation of what a ‘Designer Series’ Continental would look like. Each of these cars embodies the style of its designer namesake through the use of exclusive paint schemes and interior appointments, setting these unique offerings apart from the competition. 

This car is part of the Retro Motors Collection, which comprises over 30 cars largely from the 1950s through today, with a focus on American muscle and high-powered European sports cars. View the full collection here.

Highlights

• Part of Continental’s collectible Designer Series

• Finished in a two-tone White upper body over Midnight Blue ‘Moondust’ Metallic with White Carriage Roof in Diamond grain vinyl

• Bill Blass monogram in Gold on the rear decklid, accompanied by dual Gold paint stripes outlining the trunk lid kickup and the body side

• The interior is finished in White Leather with Midnight Blue accent straps, piping, and components

• Equipped with the 400 cu-in V8 mated to a three-speed automatic

• The final year of the Mark V Continental and the culmination of ‘traditional-sized luxury’ 

• The consignor reports mounting new Hankook Kinergy ST tires in 2021

• Oil and filter change performed in April 2023 at 5,008 miles 

• Displaying just over 5,000 miles at the time of listing

• The largest two-door coupe ever marketed by Ford

Features

• Power steering

• Four-wheel power disc brakes

• Cornering lights

• Power windows

• Air conditioning

• Power locks

• Concealed headlights

• Prominent hood ornament 

• Turbine style wheels

• Power seats

• Rear reading lights

• Cruise control

• Electronic AM/FM Stereo 

• Cartier clock

Known Imperfections

• The antenna does not retract 

• Minor paint chips and dent in the driver’s side rear quarter panel

• Minor paint chip near the front of the driver’s door

• Minor dent in the passenger side rear quarter panel

Included

• Four keys

• Continental Mark V brochure

• License plate frames

• Seat cushion 

• Space saving spare 

Ownership History

The seller purchased this car from a large, climate-controlled Michigan-based collection in September 2021 before moving it to their home in Texas.

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle. Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 E-mail: hunter.harris@broadarrowgroup.com