1978 Lincoln Continental

Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa is proud to offer this rare 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition. Conceived to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Ford Motor Company the Diamond Jubilee Mark V was an $8000 upgrade over the standard Continental Mark V. Practically every conceivable factory option was fitted in this limited-edition motorcar and its finished in Jubilee Gold: one of only 2557 produced. This 78 Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition is a great survivor quality car with all features reported to be in working order except for the AC needing a recharge. Standard equipment includes color keyed moldings vertical grill bars bumper guards landau top Turbine wheels hood ornament and padded vinyl deck lid. Inside was more of the same with Diamond Jubilee call outs and badges in the dash and opera windows plus a matching umbrella in the armrest. Other Jubilee distinctions included padded leather in high wear areas of the interior as well as ebony wood inserts on the instrument panel door trim panels front seat backs and console. The backs of the front seats also featured assist straps and map pockets. The carpeting on the floor was a sumptuous 36 oz. Tiffany cut pile. Also a first for Lincoln was the now ubiquitous digital miles to empty gauge with an on-board solid-state computer performing the math. Also included as standard equipment: Defroster Group Garage Door Opener Headlamp Convenience Group Interior Light Group Interval-Select Windshield Wipers Power Lock Convenience Group Power Lumbar Seat Power Vent Windows Right-hand Remote-Control Mirror Speed Control Tilt Steering Wheel Appearance Protection Group Illuminated Entry System Rocker Panel Moldings AM/FM Stereo with Quadrasonic 8-Track Tape. A 1978 Lincoln MK V Jubilee was a special ride. The most expensive American luxury car in 1978 at 20+ Thousand dollars! Add this commemorative piece of Lincoln history to your collection before its gone!This 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition is listed by our Tampa Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (813)645-6200 or email us at Tampa@GatewayClassicCars.com. Our Tampa Showroom is located at 361 30th Street NE Ruskin FL 33570. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM EST please reach out to set an appointment.See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/TPA/2474/1978-Lincoln-Continental-MK-V