1979 Lincoln Continental

The 1979 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan represents the final year of the fourth-generation platform before Lincoln's dramatic downsizing in 1980, making it a fascinating finale to an era of unapologetically grand American luxury motoring. Riding on a substantial 127.2-inch wheelbase, this full-size sedan embodied Ford's philosophy that prestige meant presence—acres of sheet metal and a formal upright grille.

Under the hood, engineering focused on smooth, effortless power delivery through a 400ci V8 engine reflecting the tastes of a buyer base that prioritized comfort over sportiness. The interior continued Lincoln's tradition of plush, isolating luxury, with pillow-top seating and a dashboard designed for a serene driving experience.

As the last of the true plus-sized Continentals, the 1979 model holds genuine significance.

Finished in Black with a Champagne cloth interior this Continental was sold new at Mardis Ford-Lincoln Mercury in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Lincoln’s 2001 Pennsylvania title recorded 7,132 miles on the odometer, and it currently shows under 17,700 miles, though the accuracy of its odometer reading cannot be verified.