1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

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1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
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• Bill Blass Designer Series Edition
• Final Model Year of the Continental Mark V
• One of Approximately 6,700 Bill Blass Editions Produced for 1979
• Two-Tone White & Midnight Blue Exterior
• Gold Pinstriping & Bill Blass Designer Insignia
• Simulated Convertible Carriage Roof
• 400 CID (6.6L) V8 Engine
• C6 3-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Rear-Wheel Drive
• Hidden Headlamps
• Turbine-Style Wheels
• Continental-Style Trunk Lid
• Luxury Leather Interior
• Power-Adjustable Front Seats
• Power Windows & Door Locks
• Cartier Analog Clock
• Woodgrain Interior Trim
• Air Conditioning
• Factory 8-Track Tape Player
• Power Steering & Power Brakes

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The 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition represents the height of late-1970s American personal luxury, combining dramatic proportions, distinctive styling, and an exceptionally well-appointed interior. Introduced as part of Lincoln's prestigious Designer Series, the Bill Blass Edition was developed in collaboration with the renowned American fashion designer, alongside special editions bearing the names of Cartier, Givenchy, and Emilio Pucci. Each featured exclusive exterior colors, interior appointments, and designer-specific trim intended to distinguish these models from the standard Continental Mark V.

The 1979 Bill Blass Edition is particularly recognizable for its nautical-inspired White and Midnight Blue exterior, complemented by elegant gold pinstriping and Bill Blass insignia. Its simulated convertible carriage roof creates the appearance of a classic coachbuilt automobile, while concealed headlamps, turbine-style wheels, and the signature Continental spare-tire hump on the trunk lid complete its unmistakable appearance. Measuring more than 19 feet in length, the Mark V is among the most imposing American luxury coupes of its era.

Inside, the Bill Blass Edition features a richly appointed cabin with plush leather seating, designer-specific accents, woodgrain trim, and deep-pile carpeting. Luxury amenities include power-adjustable front seats, power windows and door locks, air conditioning, an analog Cartier clock, and an 8-track tape player. The spacious interior and extensive sound insulation reflect Lincoln's emphasis on passenger comfort and quiet, relaxed motoring.

Power is supplied by Ford's 400-cubic-inch (6.6-liter) V8 engine, producing approximately 159 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, paired with a C6 three-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The Mark V's traditional body-on-frame construction, power-assisted steering and brakes, and comfort-oriented suspension deliver the smooth, isolated driving experience characteristic of American luxury automobiles of the period.

The 1979 model year marked the end of the full-size Continental Mark V, as Lincoln transitioned to a substantially downsized Mark VI for 1980. With more than 228,000 examples produced between 1977 and 1979, the Mark V became the best-selling generation of Lincoln's Mark series. Approximately 6,700 Bill Blass Editions were produced for 1979, making this designer edition a distinctive variation of an already iconic luxury coupe.

Today, the Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition stands as an unmistakable symbol of 1970s American automotive design, offering collectors a combination of period luxury, designer exclusivity, and the dramatic styling that defined the final era of full-size personal luxury coupes.

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