The Continental Mark V was Lincoln's flagship personal luxury coupe from 1977 to 1979. As the final and largest of the series, it represents the peak of 1970s American automotive scale, measuring over 19 feet long. Built on the same platform as its Mark IV predecessor, the Mark V featured sharper, more angular styling and came standard with a 400 CID V8, with the 460 V8 available as an option for 1977 and 1978.
Collectors are drawn to the Mark V for its unapologetic presence and period-correct luxury. The special Designer Series editions (Bill Blass, Cartier, Givenchy, and Pucci) are the most desirable, offering unique paint, trim, and interior combinations. With over 228,000 built in just 3 years, they aren't rare, but finding well-preserved, low-mileage examples is becoming increasingly difficult, driving values for the best cars.
The market for the Mark V is broad. An average sale price under $20,000 shows that driver-quality cars are very accessible. However, exceptional, low-mileage Designer Series and Diamond Jubilee editions can command prices well into the high five figures, with a few record sales reaching over $100,000. The wide gap between projects and pristine survivors defines the current market.
Buying Tips
- Inspect for rust, especially under the vinyl top, around the rear window, and in the lower fenders and quarter panels.
- Verify the vacuum-operated hidden headlights and climate control systems function correctly, as diagnosing and repairing vacuum leaks is time-consuming.
- Test every power accessory. Seats, windows, locks, and antenna motors are common failure points on cars that have sat for a long time.
- Designer Series cars command a premium, so confirm the car's authenticity through its trim and VIN. Don't pay top dollar for a clone.
- The 400 and 460 V8s are durable, but check for signs of overheating and ensure the timing chain has been replaced on high-mileage 400s.
Prices for the Continental Mark V range from $500 for project cars to over $140,000 for exceptional, low-mileage examples.
1,017 Lincoln Continental Mark V vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 311 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $160,000.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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