1978 Lincoln Continental BURGUNDY LEATHER INTERIOR

Vehicle Description 1978 Lincoln Continental 1978 Lincoln Continental29,000 Original Miles • 460 V8 • Rose Metallic • Burgundy Leather • The Quietest Ride in TownThere was a time when American luxury meant something very different. It meant a long hood, deep leather seating, abundant chrome, effortless V8 power and a ride designed to separate you from the world outside. This 1978 Lincoln Continental captures that era beautifully. Finished in elegant Rose Metallic over a burgundy leather interior and showing just 29,000 original miles, it combines unmistakable late-1970s Lincoln presence with more than a decade of current ownership and extensive recent mechanical attention. The owner calls it “The Quietest Ride in Town.” One look at this Continental, and you understand exactly what he means.Engine & Transmission460ci V8 — the big Lincoln powerplant delivers the smooth, effortless character expected from a full-size Continental.C6 3-speed automatic transmissionNew fuel tank and sending unitNew fuel pumpProfessionally remanufactured carburetorNew spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotorNew battery cablesReported to start readily, idle smoothly and shift properlyOwner reports no smoke or fluid leaksNew mufflers — complementing the recent mechanical servicing while helping preserve the Continental’s smooth, quiet cruising characterExteriorFinished in Rose Metallic, a color particularly well suited to the Continental’s formal stylingNew exterior paintNew vinyl roofSignature Lincoln upright chrome grille and hood ornamentHideaway headlights preserve the Continental’s clean, formal front-end appearanceExtensive brightwork and chrome trim highlight the car’s substantial proportionsFull-width rear lighting treatment with Lincoln badgingExtra chrome moldings are included with the saleNew tires with classic whitewall appearanceInteriorBurgundy leather split-bench seating presents in excellent condition and provides the kind of spacious comfort for which these cars were knownOriginal plush shag carpeting remains in placeCustom burgundy Lincoln-logo floor matsWoodgrain interior accents across the instrument panel and doorsOriginal headliner remain tight and free of cracksPower front seatsPower windows and locksTilt steering wheelCruise controlAM/FM stereoWorking 8-track player — a wonderful period feature that completes the late-’70s luxury experienceSuspension, Steering & BrakesNew front and rear air shocksNew master cylinderNew power steering pumpPower steeringPower front disc brakesLincoln’s full-size chassis and long wheelbase were engineered around comfort and isolation — the foundation behind this car’s “Quietest Ride in Town” personalityComfort & ConvenienceFactory air conditioning converted to R134ANew POA valveNew condenserNew receiver/dryerNew dual-line compressor hosePower accessories throughout reflect the Continental’s position as one of Lincoln’s premier luxury automobiles of its eraAdditional Information29,000 original milesCurrent owner has cared for the Lincoln for more than 10 yearsClean Louisiana titleDetailed documentation of work performed is includedExtra chrome moldings included with the saleExtensive recent servicing allows the next owner to concentrate on enjoying the car rather than simply admiring itKnown ImperfectionsOne of the six passenger-seat tilt positions operates intermittentlyClock has been rebuilt twice but currently operates sporadicallyWhy This Continental MattersThe 1978 Continental comes from near the end of an extraordinary chapter in American automobile history, when luxury cars were allowed to be genuinely grand. It doesn’t pretend to be a sports sedan and doesn’t need to. Its appeal is the experience — the long hood stretching ahead, the big V8 barely making its presence known, deep leather seating and the feeling that the road has somehow been moved farther away.Slip an 8-track into the player, settle into that burgundy leather, put the 460 in Drive and you’ll understand.