1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Description

Introduced in 1970, the fifth-generation Lincoln Continental underwent several updates during the '70s and culminated with the stunning 1979 model line, the last before the Continental was redesigned for 1980.  

Known for its opulence, comfort, and advanced features, the 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car was over 19 feet long and elegantly styled with a prominent grille, hidden quad headlights, and opera windows. Lincoln described the car’s plush interior as “sumptuous” and “prestigious,” highlighted by its “loose pillow” leather bench seats, woodgrain dash, and thick carpeting. Under the hood was a 400 cubic-inch V8 engine paired with the durable C6 automatic transmission. And features like power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, power door locks, and Cartier clock all came standard. 

This all-original 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car survivor wears Jubilee Gold Metallic paint and is loaded with optional upgrades like rare scenic tinted-glass roof, one-piece aluminum wheels, Electronic Quadrasonic 8-track AM/FM stereo, and lighted visors. Mostly importantly, the luxury four-door survivor shows only 4,179 miles, believed original, and it has only minor cosmetic imperfections. 

Highlights 

• Two-owner 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car showing 4,179 miles, believed original 

• Finished in Jubilee Gold Metallic paint (professionally color corrected by current owner) over plush Cream leather interior 

• Gold landau top with optional scenic fixed-panel, tinted-glass roof with sliding shade 

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

• C6 three-speed automatic transmission

• The chassis number (9Y82S679597) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1979 model year 

  • Y – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 82 – Four-door sedan 

  • S – 400 cu-in V8 

  • 679597 – Sequential production number 

• The data sticker decodes as: 

  • Paint: 66 – Jubilee Gold Metallic 

  • Body: 53B – Four-door sedan 

  • Interior trim: KY – Light yellow/cream leather 

  • Axle: B – 2.75:1 rear axle ratio 

  • Transmission: UGG22 – C6 automatic

Features 

• New Milestar Touring SLE P225/75R15 whitewall tires 

• Optional one-piece aluminum wheels 

• Hidden quad headlights 

• Opera rear side windows 

• Built-in thermometer on driver’s side mirror 

• Optional Electronic Quadrasonic 8-track AM/FM stereo 

• Optional lighted visors 

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

• Cartier clock 

• Lincoln hubcaps and aftermarket gold crown tire valve covers 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint chips up front 

• Small dent in front valance panel near passenger side headlight 

• Small ding in trim and paint chip on passenger side front door 

• Small paint blister near driver's side mirror 

• Small ding in trim and paint chip on driver's side rear door 

• Paint chip on rear passenger side fender 

• Slight lacquer checking in some areas of paint (barely noticeable) 

• Light surface corrosion on undercarriage, commensurate with the age of the vehicle 

Ownership History 

This two-owner 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car was purchased new from Towne Lincoln-Mercury in Orchard Park, New York. The Iowa consignor purchased it in June 2024 from a dealership representing the original owner, who was in his 90s. “I tuned it up, checked and serviced the car completely, and put new correct tires on it to replace the dry rotted originals.”