Actually, those were about the worst feature of the car. Anything taller than a Coke can is too top heavy and they tilt, causing things to spill. They were also brittle and are very hard to find intact today. A 24 oz coffee or tall energy drink type can fits perfectly in the tray with the gyroscope removed. Great idea on paper...
Don't get too angry...they're almost always useless. If they're not too small, which is almost always the case, they just flip from side to side and never keep your drink level. In 6 years and 55k miles on my daily I have never had a drink stay straight up in the cup holders. Anyone in my car almost always just holds their own.
For anyone wondering, this is my Mark VII. I also have a 94' Town Car (the purple Signature Series used in the Regular Car Reviews video) and a 95' Mark VIII (base, not LSC). This Mark was originally bought by a civil engineer at McCafferty Ford in Mechanicsburg PA upon his retirement in 1988. He eventually donated it to a church charity, and I bought it from them for $1,000 with a bad transmission. I replaced the trans with one from an Econoline and fixed some other problems. If anyone has any questions about this car I'd be happy to answer them.
Since the AOD 4 speed transmission was shared by almost all RWD Ford products of the time it was no problem to put the trans in. In fact, I had to use one from either an Econoline, a Ford Truck or another Lincoln, as they had an inch-and-a-half longer tail-shaft housing than the ones in Ford and Mercury cars. It was recently rebuilt and never put into a vehicle since, so it was basically a rebuilt trans for $200.
Daniel McLean Cool car man...there's a 90' close to me in Craigslist for $2800. I know you mentioned that you had to fix the transmission...how many miles did it have when you did that and how many miles does it have now?
Chris Johns It had like 101,000 miles on or so when I got it, and I only drive it on weekends and to car shows now so it's probably around 110k now. But the trans busted because the TV cable fitting came off with the original owner and the trans destroyed itself by shifting into all the wrong gears. That's a known issue with the AOD, not really anything to do with mileage, as long as that doesn't happen the trans is robust. No, what you need to worry about with these especially at high mileage are the electronics (lots of issues with grounding causing the stereo, auto dimming lights, wipers, and trip computer to wig out) and of course the air suspension. Are you planning to daily drive it?
The one I'm looking at currently has 183k but really appears to keep in really good shape. The paint is good, no oxidation and the interior is good with no rips in the interior. I do plan on driving it every other day...so I'd definitely need it to be reliable.
I owned a 1985 LSC from 1986 to 1992. White with tan interior. That year, the name "Lincoln" was no where to be found on the car. It was a "Continental Mk VII LSC" harkening back to the early days when "Continental" was the luxury car brand from Ford. Loved that car! It was fun to chirp the tires when the light turned green surprising unsuspecting sports car drivers. From the first time I saw this car advertised on tv, I knew I had to own one. It was my "dream car". Over the years, Ford made improvements like more horsepower, analog instrumentation to replace the digital speedo and fuel gauge, etc. To my eye, it is still a good looking car-one of Ford's best designs ever.
I had a '89. I LOVED that car! I got it from a used lot. It was in pieces. One weekend Shorty's You Pull (The local junkyard) had a "Whatever you can drag you can get for $100" event. I got my friend and HS football Offensive Lineman teammate to strap himself to a TRAIN of car hoods FILLED with car goodies. (3 hoods to be exact) On my hood was a door, a transmission, 3 air ride struts, a front seat and other odds and ends. (Remember there were TWO more hood filled with stuff as well!) Assembled the car and my Uncle painted it gold with metallic gold flakes. I drove it for 4 years without one single problem. I felt like Mel Gibson in Mad Max when I opened it up on the highway. I sold it to an older Gentleman when my Son was born. 16 years later I STILL long for the purr of the 5.0HO engine. I loved my "Intercepter"!!!!
This brings back the memories. In 1995, I bought a gently used 1988 Mark VII LSC, same color as the one in this video. Even in 1995, it was far more powerful than most other cars on the road, and it especially had a lot of low end power. The overhead temperature, compass, and "ICE" alert gave an airliner cockpit feel. When I sold the car, in 2002, most people that called about the car were teenagers! They wanted a car with the 5.0 HO engine.
Did you have any family members (or even extended family members) who owned a Lincoln product or a Mark VII when you were subject to influence (fancy way to say "younger")? I am drawn to Early 80's Cadillacs (especially Fleetwood Broughams) and many Lincolns from the late 70's to present day. I truly think that it is because I had family that always had these cars when I was in my formative years. I can attach those cars to some very happy memories and I think that is why I keep coming back to them. I've tried BMW and it just doesn't do anything for me since I value comfort. Mercedes-Benz makes fine automobiles, but they have a very spartan appearance and they don't evoke any emotion from me. Audi makes a great looking car, but I feel like the German cars are part of someone else's history and given the pricing, it makes a worse case for itself. I do love Jaguars though. My wife has a 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged. This i can't explain because I hadn't been exposed to Jaguar automobiles when I was young (at least not that i can recall anyway). I'm also fixated on mid-late 1980's Oldsmobiles and Buicks from the same era. The reason? My parents largely drove Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagons and Buick Centuries from the mid to late 80's when I was a kid. Certain studies have indicated that we, as humans, tend to find what is "familiar" to be comforting.
There is inherently something special to 80s cars, they look so much more modern than 70s boxes but also retain style unlike 90s electronic jellybeans. The 80s were also the most diverse decade by far: The most music, fashion and car choices one could ever ask for, you wanted fuel injection? No problem, you want a carb? Also no problem. You could still have old-school luxury cars in the US or also go with exotic sports cars.
Great video! My memory of these cars is seeing them sitting on deflated air bags from failure or just sitting too long. All I can see is Thunderbird when I look at it, the styling is so similar.
Angelina Cortalano actually the thunderbird and cougar had the same engines optional other then the high output version. The cars were so similar because they were basically the same car. The hood, windshield doors and door panels an interchanged, along with most parts of the interior being direct fit.
itsmegp46 Where in the world did you get that number?? For a 1988 LSC like the one in this video, all 4 air springs, a new compressor/dryer, and solenoids all together in a kit runs $405 on Rockauto. Alternatively, just the air springs individually cost between $70 and $90. It's not the most inexpensive repair, _but it certainly isn't anywhere near your testicle smashing $1000/shock + labor number!_
My first car! Loved it! Way cool. I hope with this newest version of Lincoln - which is actually putting out nice cars again - does a two-door luxury-sport.
Hot Potato sedans are a tough sell in today’s market. Luxury coupes are an even worse proposition in the luxury market. Seems like most buyers want SUVs and CUVs.
The most beautiful car I ever owned, I had one just like on the video. Same color, model, etc. Just I had inside blue velour fabric. A tank of a car, solid and fairly reliable. Had issues with the air suspension (who didn't) and only the dealer would touch it. I traded in for a Thunderbird LX when the A/C went out and they wanted $2K to take out the whole dash to do repairs. I should have kept it. That and the TBird LX are the two cars I miss the most from my past. Well, and a 72 Torino... :-)
I remember hearing one of these in my freshman year that had a roots blower on it. I was instantly addicted. The mark 8 came out a few years later and the love affair started all over again. The last Lincoln continental, was the sexiest Ford in 25 years.
I had an 87 LSC. The air bladders went south in the rear suspension and the car would be a low rider until the computer pumped up the air bags. The digital dash was horrible. The car had more electrical problems than a Jag. Yet I really love the styling to this day. What a tank this LSC was.
The front suspension began to slowly deflate while we were driving it, but the owner managed to limp it home safely. A $0.30 O-ring was all it needed to be fixed. Still, coil-spring conversion kits seem like a safer bet if you're going to use it as a daily driver. Thanks for watching!
I have owned a few fox bodies. I currently have a 90 LSC & a 92 SE. I hear the term tanks often(kids/non car enthusiests), but they're just unibodies. These are pigs of anything. Nimble compared to the panther platform. More comparable to a tank.
Jackup460 : I’m not a kid or a non-enthusiast. Just because a car is a uni-body does not mean it can’t be referred to as a tank. Your comment is ignorant and your grammar sucks.
Really??? Mine had NO issues at all - I loved the dash and Everything about this car. It was GORGEOUS and definitely an eye-catcher. I wish I had never traded it in!
I remember someone built a Mk VII and it was featured in Hot Rod or another magazine and it was originally a diesel model. I may be imagining it, but it might have been a manual trans they used in the diesels, or at least manuals were an option.
I bought a used 1991 LSC in 1998 and promptly added the following off-the-shelf enhancements. 1) Kenny Belle TS-1000 positive displacement supercharger at 7.5psi. 2) Sub-frame connectors and boxed rear suspension. 3) Performance stabilizer bars front and back. 4) Performance shocks. 5) Low profile performance tires. 6) Finally, a 2.73 axle with low stall speed torque converter (truck). The car would turn a 14.4 1/4 mile and, with only a bit of torque braking smoke the rear tires even with the truck rear end. At 130mph the engine was turning 3,000 rpm but hit the speed limiter. Easy 150mph. NOW AN UPDATE I put 190,000 miles on that car and decided to get another example. Found a very well preserved 1988 out of Chicago. Added the same supercharger (brand new), custom stabilizer bars and drilled and slotted disc brakes with custom brake pads. Better shocks as well. Never got around to sub-frame connectors or boxed rear suspension. It still has the turbine wheels with ordinary 135/60 tires. However, THIS one has TrickFlow heads! We figure it as just South of 400 hp. Car needs limited slip for drag racing. I plan on running it at Heavens Landing 'wannagofast' 1/2 mile speed only drag race this Spring. I have run the race twice already. First, my 1986 Ferrari 3.2 QV Mondial did 115 mph. Then my 2014 Caddy CTS VSport turned 135. The car is available to the right buyer. I already gave my 1965 red Corvair convertible to my nephew. Of my four remaining cars the Lincoln is likely to go next. The Ferrari? That would require a very interested party! [ejdavid at aol.com]
I wish i could give you 100 likes, I enjoyed the history of the Mark VII. My first car way back in 1994 was a 1988 Mark VII LSC in white with maroon leather and cloth interior and I regret getting rid of it everyday. Nice video!!!!
Thank you! We love to hear memories from our viewers. Not everybody grew up driving a Mustang or a Corvette, so we like to give some attention to lesser-known cars. Be sure to share the video with your friends, and thanks for watching!
AutoMoments i wanted a mustang but when i was 16 insurance was too high so i got around it getting the mark because the mark was not considered a "sports car" despite having the same 5.0 as the mustang, turns out it was the better choice anyway.
Another thing about this car it was suppose to be more directed to Bachelor/Bachelorette audience. As you said in the beginning of the video alot of them wanted the sportier cars like BMW,Mercedes etc. TownCars was popular for years. And the Continental was mostly driven by empty-nesters. I know the Mark VII did share some of its frame from the Thunderbird/Cogar. The Mark was always my favorite.
Indeed a comprehensive review of an automotive icon, it is unfortunate there is no mention of the BMW M21 turbo diesel 6 cylinder engine & ZF 4 speed transmission that was available on both this and the Continental sedan during the 1984-85 production.
We wanted to mention that, but since the video length was already over 9 minutes, we had to cut it for times sake and focus mostly on the LSC. Thanks for watching!
My first boss had 2 of these, the first one was a sportier model and the next more refined with wire wheels. Loaded to the hilt, the sporty one was sharp as hell, the fancier one just didn’t grab attention like the other. His wife had a Continental which he traded in for a a new BMW. When we asked her his she liked the BMW she said she hated it and wants her damn Lincoln backLOL
My first Car was 88 mark 7 bill blass I loved that car one day I will have another but I have also owned a 89 300e and imo I would take the Lincoln any day
A lot of the issues people mention concerning these cars have to do with how well they were/are maintained. The Mk VII isn't a Mustang or LTD. It's a Lincoln. A technology flagship of its era. It is much more complex and has to be properly serviced. The same can be said for any luxury sport coupe or grand tourer. So often people just want to drive it and never fix or replace anything. For instance, the Mark VII owner's club will tell you that if an air bladder goes out, you buy a new one, just like a worn tire or used up brake pad. But when these cars are well maintained and working properly, they are quite a rewarding drive.
I remember how futuristic the Thunderbird and Mark VII looked when they arrived in the 80s. I never liked Fords, but these stood out at the time. Could you do a review of Cutlass Supreme and its G body siblings from the 70s to their rear drive deaths in 1987?
Nice review. I was in my early 30s in the early 90s and in the market for a slightly used luxo-sporty DD, and the Mark VII or LSC was on my radar in a serious enough way that I went to look at several pre-owned examples. Unfortunately, IMO the materials didn't seem to hold up well (switch gear, interior materials, etc) which, combined with some bad reviews (suspension, maybe?) scared me away from the M-7/LSC. I still think it's one of the most attractive cars of that era.
In the 80's I worked for a OEM manufacturer of automotive interiors, we gave a quality presentation to 37 of the top execs at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Mi at the Dearborn Country club. After the presentation they (Ford) bought us lunch, I sat next to the then VP of North American Operations It was 1986, I remember asking him what exactly "Quality is job one" meant since it was a big marketing slogan at the time, he laughed and said "Nothing really, it is just the first thing we decide when designing a new platform, we decide the quality tolerances first, they could be terrible but that is the first thing we decide, some marketing guy caught wind of quality being job one and went with it" Every time I hear that phrase I have to laugh, lol.
Hahaha. In the book "A Big Life in Advertising" by Mary Wells Lawrence, she explains how Ford hired her marketing firm in the 1980s and how one of her coworkers came up with the "Quality is Job 1" slogan and how she had no idea what it meant. It sounds great but doesn't really mean anything. Haha. Thanks for watching!
My parents bought a 1986 Thunderbird. The dealer's showroom floor had a gorgeous, loaded Mark VII for sale. Sadly, I wasn't able to talk them out of the T-bird.
A Lincoln that targeted Mercedes and BMW buyers was an even more radical idea in the 80s than it is today. However, the Mark VII LSC holds an important place in Ford history, and deserves some recognition.
I had one of these for a first car in high school 1995 my step father had one of these he literally gave it to me for my birthday and I thought this was the fastest , coolest , greatest car ever I was convinced it was a mustang bc it had a 5.0 😂😂😂🏳🏳
I bought a new LSC in 1988. As I recall it had a feature that turned off your bright lights when an on coming car was within range and once it passed, the brights came back on. Why aren't auto manufacturers using that technology in vehicles today?
Many cars do have auto high beams today! But it's typically on more expensive luxury cars (just like it was back then.) It would be nice if ALL cars had it though. Thanks for watching!
Trivia note about this car: In 1987 I was a landscaper in Detroit in the summers between years in college. One of the properties that we cut happened to be owned by Jack Telnack, the designer of this car. I saw him in his driveway one day and I walked up to him and told him I liked his designs. A friend of mine had an '86 Cougar XR7 turbo, and I told him how enthused he was about the car. What he told me next nearly floored me: When they were originally doing concept drawings of the '83 Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mk7, the Lincoln product was to have a very formal upright rear roofline, and the Cougar was to have a swooping design that was to bring memories of the original '68 Cougar with it's "flying buttress" rear roof line, but someone in upper management thought that the designs should be swapped. Frankly, though Telnack didn't say it, I suspect this came from Henry Ford II himself, because he was well known to be enthralled with the notion of the "Hot Rod Lincoln". Thus, the Lincoln Mk7 got its sweeping rear roof line, and the car that became the Mercury Cougar received a very upright rear window. To evoke memories of that first Cougar, the rear side windows of the Mercury were given an [awkward...] upward swoop towards the rear. And suddenly we have a performance version of the MK7 called the LSC.
What is really strange and I cannot seem to get to the bottom of it but my 1986 Lincoln Mark 7 came with a BMW engine from the factory. Can anyone explain this to me?
It was a diesel engine and only had limited availability. They're quite rare today. Ford must have worked out a deal with BMW since they didn't have a small diesel of their own they could use.
The Mark VII, especially a well kept, fully functioning one, has become a unicorn in the auto world. I fell in love with it 20 years ago, as a youngster. Tried getting my hands on one, couldn't locate a decent one. Settled for a 1994 Thunderbird.
I remember when I got captured by these models.I have passed up a couple sweet ones in the 2500-3500 range not all that long ago..Will probably live to regret it.
I continue to enjoy your work, which I regard as both entertaining and high quality/informative. I haven't told you this, because I withhold it till I saw numerous episodes, but the creator or writer has a consistently keen and correct sense about the presented vehicles, which are a (human) generation, or more away from us. In this instance for example the writer correctly grasped, that the Mark VII (somewhat limited) significance was, that it was a testbed for its volume leader big brother the Town car, which gone through a significant and important generational change in 1992, followed by a much more radical one in 1998, which must have felt like a one-two punch in the hitherto rather sedate domestic luxury vehicles' market.
Thank you! We put a lot of effort into writing/research, and we're glad you like our videos. You should check out our other video on the 2003 Town Car!
I've always loved this Lincoln's, especially the LSC. I know it's kinda weird, but I've always appreciated the radius of the front and rear chrome bumpers right where it curves into the body side. Another great video Joe and another great car I hope to get into at some point! - Chris
Bought this car new in 1984. It was light metallic blue with white interior . Unbelievably a showstopper at the time. Everyone always commented on how Lincoln really stepped ahead in design. I loved it ! 10 years later I traded it in on a 1995 S-Class.
I loved my Lincoln Mk VII. If my memory still works, I believe the non LSC model had 200 hp and the LSC had 225 hp because the LSC had duel exhausts. I kind of wish Lincoln would bring the fake tire trunk lid hump back to life. I also recall that Lincoln offered a BMW sourced diesel engine as an option.
i had a wixam built '87 lincoln continental. it's air shock system deflated on me but the dealership never heard of the old '30 cent gasket' repair. more like 18 hundred bucks!
As much as I love American Cars, I sold these cars and they were way better than the Mustang in luxury as did the XR-7 Bean counters and insurance companies screwed the car industry. Greed, Always Greed. I have owned over 20 + Fox platforms and still own a mint 92 Mustang LX. Nothing like them.
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"Gyroscopic cup holder for my chocolate milk" got me good. Had to pause to laugh for a bit. My dad had one of these, and he definitely wasn't lying when he said it was fully loaded
I had a brand new 5.0 Mustang LX in 1988, which I loved, and one night our old friend shows up in a brand new Mark VII LSC. The LSC was midnight blue with a matching interior and the same engine as my Stang. As he took us for a ride, I noticed how smooth and controlled the ride was. While it was much heavier than the Mustang, it was quieter and more dignified in it's power delivery and handling. To this day, I still wish to someday get a car like that. It made one Hell of an impression on me then and in the thirty years since.
Wonderful video!! These are my favorite cars of all time. I own a supercharged 1991 450 HP black Special Edition LSC. It seems as if these cars were somewhat forgotten because there's barely any videos of them on TH-cam. Thanks for making this. I really enjoyed it a lot.
I'm going to look at a 1989 Lincoln Mark Vll LSC that has sat for the past few years. I believe it has the 225hp HO engine. The owner, who is a mechanic of sorts, says it runs rough and he can't figure it out. He said people have told him it could be a vacuum line under the intake manifold. I'm thinking that, and a dirty fuel system for the gas turning bad from sitting. Also, if that is a distributor engine rather than an electronic system, the timing could be way off due to it being loose. What do you and others here think it could be. What are the Usual Suspects?
You fail to mention the disaster the LSC became in ‘93. I owned an ‘89 LSC and couldn’t wait for the ‘93’s to debut, but when they did I became ill and purchased an Explorer.
But the video is about the 1988 models. Whatever happened in later years arent relevant nor have any bearing on what the 88 model was all about. AutoMoments probably did videos on the later models
Had a brand new 86 LSC biggest lemon every bought transmission went out at 13000 miles electric fuel pump went out at 14000 miles have the way to Vegas had to have it towed their 500 dollars towing bill Ford never paid for the Towing. Even though car had 36000 mile warranty. Traded the lemon in the following month for brand new vett .
The '84-92 Mark is in my top 5 all time favorite cars. I had an '85 in '89 (I was 18 years old). Evergreen (I called it Army Green) with less than 50,000 miles. Like a moron, I traded it off. Unlike the narrator of this vid, I preferred the Bill Blass Edition to the LSC. Priorities and wire wheel discs? Probably. I've searched all of the auto sales and marketing sites and have thus far found ONE that looked like mine (color combo)( except this was a low mileage diesel to my V8). The Mark IV (my first car), and the Mark V are in my top 10 (Mark VIII is ok... but further down the list)... but the VII was THE CAR! Fake spare tire, hood ornament and all!
The 1988 LSC was one of Lincoln's best cars EVER! I had one. Loved that 5.0. Car was a real headturner. I bought one used in early 1991, with 11,000 miles on it for $16,300. Best deal ever.
I have a 90 LSC sitting in the driveway, with only 108,000 on the clock.. The color, Dark Midnight Metallic Red Pearl. Had a 92 Midnight Blue Super Charged LSC Special Edition when I was a younger man.. However the car was in accident and was destroyed.. That thing rode like a dream and hauled ass too...
I'm angry now. Why aren't gyroscopic cupholders standard on every car made? The future is lost in the past, man.
Actually, those were about the worst feature of the car. Anything taller than a Coke can is too top heavy and they tilt, causing things to spill. They were also brittle and are very hard to find intact today. A 24 oz coffee or tall energy drink type can fits perfectly in the tray with the gyroscope removed. Great idea on paper...
Exactly! Where am I supposed to put my chocolate milk?
Don't get too angry...they're almost always useless. If they're not too small, which is almost always the case, they just flip from side to side and never keep your drink level. In 6 years and 55k miles on my daily I have never had a drink stay straight up in the cup holders. Anyone in my car almost always just holds their own.
They didn’t have cup holders in 80s
Why can't every car come standard with 300 hp out of the factory?
For anyone wondering, this is my Mark VII. I also have a 94' Town Car (the purple Signature Series used in the Regular Car Reviews video) and a 95' Mark VIII (base, not LSC). This Mark was originally bought by a civil engineer at McCafferty Ford in Mechanicsburg PA upon his retirement in 1988. He eventually donated it to a church charity, and I bought it from them for $1,000 with a bad transmission. I replaced the trans with one from an Econoline and fixed some other problems.
If anyone has any questions about this car I'd be happy to answer them.
Thanks again, friend!
Since the AOD 4 speed transmission was shared by almost all RWD Ford products of the time it was no problem to put the trans in. In fact, I had to use one from either an Econoline, a Ford Truck or another Lincoln, as they had an inch-and-a-half longer tail-shaft housing than the ones in Ford and Mercury cars. It was recently rebuilt and never put into a vehicle since, so it was basically a rebuilt trans for $200.
Daniel McLean
Cool car man...there's a 90' close to me in Craigslist for $2800. I know you mentioned that you had to fix the transmission...how many miles did it have when you did that and how many miles does it have now?
Chris Johns It had like 101,000 miles on or so when I got it, and I only drive it on weekends and to car shows now so it's probably around 110k now.
But the trans busted because the TV cable fitting came off with the original owner and the trans destroyed itself by shifting into all the wrong gears. That's a known issue with the AOD, not really anything to do with mileage, as long as that doesn't happen the trans is robust. No, what you need to worry about with these especially at high mileage are the electronics (lots of issues with grounding causing the stereo, auto dimming lights, wipers, and trip computer to wig out) and of course the air suspension.
Are you planning to daily drive it?
The one I'm looking at currently has 183k but really appears to keep in really good shape. The paint is good, no oxidation and the interior is good with no rips in the interior. I do plan on driving it every other day...so I'd definitely need it to be reliable.
I owned a 1985 LSC from 1986 to 1992. White with tan interior. That year, the name "Lincoln" was no where to be found on the car. It was a "Continental Mk VII LSC" harkening back to the early days when "Continental" was the luxury car brand from Ford. Loved that car! It was fun to chirp the tires when the light turned green surprising unsuspecting sports car drivers. From the first time I saw this car advertised on tv, I knew I had to own one. It was my "dream car". Over the years, Ford made improvements like more horsepower, analog instrumentation to replace the digital speedo and fuel gauge, etc. To my eye, it is still a good looking car-one of Ford's best designs ever.
It's a handsome car for sure. Thanks for watching!
Truly, one of your finest episodes!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video. My best buddy David bought the 88 LSC new in 1988 and loved it. We drove it from Houston to Michigan and back. I miss you David.
Wow! It would be cool to see one of these brand new. The car in our video was a little worn out; but it still had charm. Thanks for watching!
I had a '89. I LOVED that car! I got it from a used lot. It was in pieces. One weekend Shorty's You Pull (The local junkyard) had a "Whatever you can drag you can get for $100" event. I got my friend and HS football Offensive Lineman teammate to strap himself to a TRAIN of car hoods FILLED with car goodies. (3 hoods to be exact) On my hood was a door, a transmission, 3 air ride struts, a front seat and other odds and ends. (Remember there were TWO more hood filled with stuff as well!) Assembled the car and my Uncle painted it gold with metallic gold flakes. I drove it for 4 years without one single problem. I felt like Mel Gibson in Mad Max when I opened it up on the highway. I sold it to an older Gentleman when my Son was born. 16 years later I STILL long for the purr of the 5.0HO engine. I loved my "Intercepter"!!!!
This brings back the memories. In 1995, I bought a gently used 1988 Mark VII LSC, same color as the one in this video. Even in 1995, it was far more powerful than most other cars on the road, and it especially had a lot of low end power. The overhead temperature, compass, and "ICE" alert gave an airliner cockpit feel. When I sold the car, in 2002, most people that called about the car were teenagers! They wanted a car with the 5.0 HO engine.
That's great! We love hearing stories from our viewers. That 5.0 engine has a lot of performance potential. Thanks for watching!
I just picked up a 1986 Continental Givenchy thanks in part to your video! Great condition with 50,000 miles... just needs new air suspension parts!
Those cars were great. Thanks for the post.
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I have a love for these cars. I don't know what it is, but the Mark VII is one of my favorite cars of all time.
We're happy to hear that. It's a special car for sure. Thanks for watching!
Sedan57Chevy I Love the 7. I now have a 98 mark 8, but also want a 7
Did you have any family members (or even extended family members) who owned a Lincoln product or a Mark VII when you were subject to influence (fancy way to say "younger")?
I am drawn to Early 80's Cadillacs (especially Fleetwood Broughams) and many Lincolns from the late 70's to present day. I truly think that it is because I had family that always had these cars when I was in my formative years. I can attach those cars to some very happy memories and I think that is why I keep coming back to them.
I've tried BMW and it just doesn't do anything for me since I value comfort. Mercedes-Benz makes fine automobiles, but they have a very spartan appearance and they don't evoke any emotion from me. Audi makes a great looking car, but I feel like the German cars are part of someone else's history and given the pricing, it makes a worse case for itself.
I do love Jaguars though. My wife has a 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged. This i can't explain because I hadn't been exposed to Jaguar automobiles when I was young (at least not that i can recall anyway).
I'm also fixated on mid-late 1980's Oldsmobiles and Buicks from the same era. The reason? My parents largely drove Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagons and Buick Centuries from the mid to late 80's when I was a kid.
Certain studies have indicated that we, as humans, tend to find what is "familiar" to be comforting.
mine too! always will be!
There is inherently something special to 80s cars, they look so much more modern than 70s boxes but also retain style unlike 90s electronic jellybeans. The 80s were also the most diverse decade by far: The most music, fashion and car choices one could ever ask for, you wanted fuel injection? No problem, you want a carb? Also no problem. You could still have old-school luxury cars in the US or also go with exotic sports cars.
Great video! My memory of these cars is seeing them sitting on deflated air bags from failure or just sitting too long. All I can see is Thunderbird when I look at it, the styling is so similar.
Thanks for watching! As for the air bags, I guess that's why they sell coil spring conversion kits! Hahaha.
Thunderbird, Mark VII and the Cougar were all sister cars. But the Mark VII had the most options available and the biggest engine available.
At $1,000 for each bag plus labor, its no wonder.
Angelina Cortalano actually the thunderbird and cougar had the same engines optional other then the high output version.
The cars were so similar because they were basically the same car. The hood, windshield doors and door panels an interchanged, along with most parts of the interior being direct fit.
itsmegp46 Where in the world did you get that number?? For a 1988 LSC like the one in this video, all 4 air springs, a new compressor/dryer, and solenoids all together in a kit runs $405 on Rockauto. Alternatively, just the air springs individually cost between $70 and $90.
It's not the most inexpensive repair, _but it certainly isn't anywhere near your testicle smashing $1000/shock + labor number!_
My first car! Loved it! Way cool. I hope with this newest version of Lincoln - which is actually putting out nice cars again - does a two-door luxury-sport.
Hot Potato sedans are a tough sell in today’s market. Luxury coupes are an even worse proposition in the luxury market. Seems like most buyers want SUVs and CUVs.
The most beautiful car I ever owned, I had one just like on the video. Same color, model, etc. Just I had inside blue velour fabric. A tank of a car, solid and fairly reliable. Had issues with the air suspension (who didn't) and only the dealer would touch it. I traded in for a Thunderbird LX when the A/C went out and they wanted $2K to take out the whole dash to do repairs. I should have kept it. That and the TBird LX are the two cars I miss the most from my past. Well, and a 72 Torino... :-)
I remember hearing one of these in my freshman year that had a roots blower on it. I was instantly addicted.
The mark 8 came out a few years later and the love affair started all over again. The last Lincoln continental, was the sexiest Ford in 25 years.
I had an 87 LSC. The air bladders went south in the rear suspension and the car would be a low rider until the computer pumped up the air bags. The digital dash was horrible. The car had more electrical problems than a Jag. Yet I really love the styling to this day. What a tank this LSC was.
The front suspension began to slowly deflate while we were driving it, but the owner managed to limp it home safely. A $0.30 O-ring was all it needed to be fixed. Still, coil-spring conversion kits seem like a safer bet if you're going to use it as a daily driver. Thanks for watching!
I have owned a few fox bodies. I currently have a 90 LSC & a 92 SE. I hear the term tanks often(kids/non car enthusiests), but they're just unibodies. These are pigs of anything. Nimble compared to the panther platform. More comparable to a tank.
Jackup460 : I’m not a kid or a non-enthusiast. Just because a car is a uni-body does not mean it can’t be referred to as a tank. Your comment is ignorant and your grammar sucks.
Really??? Mine had NO issues at all - I loved the dash and Everything about this car. It was GORGEOUS and definitely an eye-catcher. I wish I had never traded it in!
They were notorious used vehicles for having horrendous electronics issues. They may have been great under factory warranty.
Very happy to see another review. I enjoy these videos
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They even offered this car with a bmw turbodiesel option. Crazy!
Crazy for sure! If we ever find one, we'll have to do a video on it. Haha. Thanks for watching!
It was actually a Steyr turbo diesel engine. BMW also used it in a couple of models. 1984 and possibly 1985 only. Pretty rare and unique.
Wow I had no idea they had a Diesel option. Cool fact Joe!
I remember someone built a Mk VII and it was featured in Hot Rod or another magazine and it was originally a diesel model. I may be imagining it, but it might have been a manual trans they used in the diesels, or at least manuals were an option.
@@culcune You are imagining it. There was never a manual trans offered in this car. Unfortunately.
One of my all time favorite vehicles, the Banker's Mustang
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I bought a used 1991 LSC in 1998 and promptly added the following off-the-shelf enhancements.
1) Kenny Belle TS-1000 positive displacement supercharger at 7.5psi.
2) Sub-frame connectors and boxed rear suspension.
3) Performance stabilizer bars front and back.
4) Performance shocks.
5) Low profile performance tires.
6) Finally, a 2.73 axle with low stall speed torque converter (truck).
The car would turn a 14.4 1/4 mile and, with only a bit of torque braking smoke the rear tires even with the truck rear end.
At 130mph the engine was turning 3,000 rpm but hit the speed limiter. Easy 150mph.
NOW AN UPDATE
I put 190,000 miles on that car and decided to get another example. Found a very well preserved 1988 out of
Chicago. Added the same supercharger (brand new), custom stabilizer bars and drilled and slotted disc brakes with custom brake pads. Better shocks as well. Never got around to sub-frame connectors or boxed rear suspension. It still has the turbine wheels with ordinary 135/60 tires.
However, THIS one has TrickFlow heads! We figure it as just South of 400 hp. Car needs limited slip for drag racing. I plan on running it at Heavens Landing 'wannagofast' 1/2 mile speed only drag race this Spring. I have run the race twice already. First, my 1986 Ferrari 3.2 QV Mondial did 115 mph. Then my 2014 Caddy CTS VSport turned 135.
The car is available to the right buyer. I already gave my 1965 red Corvair convertible to my nephew. Of my four remaining cars the Lincoln is likely to go next. The Ferrari? That would require a very interested party! [ejdavid at aol.com]
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I wish i could give you 100 likes, I enjoyed the history of the Mark VII. My first car way back in 1994 was a 1988 Mark VII LSC in white with maroon leather and cloth interior and I regret getting rid of it everyday. Nice video!!!!
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AutoMoments i wanted a mustang but when i was 16 insurance was too high so i got around it getting the mark because the mark was not considered a "sports car" despite having the same 5.0 as the mustang, turns out it was the better choice anyway.
Yeah, thats how we rolled back in the Eighties. Great times !
I have an 89 MARK vii, and love driving it.....
Awesome!
Another thing about this car it was suppose to be more directed to Bachelor/Bachelorette audience. As you said in the beginning of the video alot of them wanted the sportier cars like BMW,Mercedes etc. TownCars was popular for years. And the Continental was mostly driven by empty-nesters. I know the Mark VII did share some of its frame from the Thunderbird/Cogar. The Mark was always my favorite.
It's nice to hear from another Mark VII fan. Thanks for watching!
Bought an LSC new in 1986...no better car in the WORLD for the money. A year later, Car & Driver listed it as one of their "Top 10" of ALL cars built.
Beautiful looking car. IMHO, it's the best looking Lincoln Mark ever.
Stepping stone to the 180+mph Mark VIII, from the new modular twin cam 4.6L engine, and great aero.
I had a Mark VII LSC - Miss it to this day! I LOVED this car SO much! it was gorgeous! (and would fly with the Mustang GT motor!!!)
This really is a good channel, man.
7:39 You're not fooling anyone with this ad Lincoln - you're completely outclassed and you know it! 🤣
M-B cars are overpriced shitboxes ...
Indeed a comprehensive review of an automotive icon, it is unfortunate there is no mention of the BMW M21 turbo diesel 6 cylinder engine & ZF 4 speed transmission that was available on both this and the Continental sedan during the 1984-85 production.
We wanted to mention that, but since the video length was already over 9 minutes, we had to cut it for times sake and focus mostly on the LSC. Thanks for watching!
My first boss had 2 of these, the first one was a sportier model and the next more refined with wire wheels. Loaded to the hilt, the sporty one was sharp as hell, the fancier one just didn’t grab attention like the other. His wife had a Continental which he traded in for a a new BMW. When we asked her his she liked the BMW she said she hated it and wants her damn Lincoln backLOL
Excellent video, two thumbs up.
My first Car was 88 mark 7 bill blass I loved that car one day I will have another but I have also owned a 89 300e and imo I would take the Lincoln any day
A lot of the issues people mention concerning these cars have to do with how well they were/are maintained. The Mk VII isn't a Mustang or LTD. It's a Lincoln. A technology flagship of its era. It is much more complex and has to be properly serviced. The same can be said for any luxury sport coupe or grand tourer. So often people just want to drive it and never fix or replace anything. For instance, the Mark VII owner's club will tell you that if an air bladder goes out, you buy a new one, just like a worn tire or used up brake pad. But when these cars are well maintained and working properly, they are quite a rewarding drive.
I remember how futuristic the Thunderbird and Mark VII looked when they arrived in the 80s. I never liked Fords, but these stood out at the time. Could you do a review of Cutlass Supreme and its G body siblings from the 70s to their rear drive deaths in 1987?
We'd love to do a review on those 80's Oldsmobiles, but we'd have to find some first! Thanks for watching!
Nice review. I was in my early 30s in the early 90s and in the market for a slightly used luxo-sporty DD, and the Mark VII or LSC was on my radar in a serious enough way that I went to look at several pre-owned examples. Unfortunately, IMO the materials didn't seem to hold up well (switch gear, interior materials, etc) which, combined with some bad reviews (suspension, maybe?) scared me away from the M-7/LSC. I still think it's one of the most attractive cars of that era.
Plateau-d ? -That is a new word for me. I like it, but I can't spell it. Interesting & Good work Joe.
Lincolns Still Making Those Blue Multi Adjusting Leather Seats! The 2017 Continental Had Them! They Really Need To Bring Sedans Back!🤞🏽
In the 80's I worked for a OEM manufacturer of automotive interiors, we gave a quality presentation to 37 of the top execs at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Mi at the Dearborn Country club. After the presentation they (Ford) bought us lunch, I sat next to the then VP of North American Operations It was 1986, I remember asking him what exactly "Quality is job one" meant since it was a big marketing slogan at the time, he laughed and said "Nothing really, it is just the first thing we decide when designing a new platform, we decide the quality tolerances first, they could be terrible but that is the first thing we decide, some marketing guy caught wind of quality being job one and went with it" Every time I hear that phrase I have to laugh, lol.
Hahaha. In the book "A Big Life in Advertising" by Mary Wells Lawrence,
she explains how Ford hired her marketing firm in the 1980s and how one
of her coworkers came up with the "Quality is Job 1" slogan and how she
had no idea what it meant. It sounds great but doesn't really mean
anything. Haha. Thanks for watching!
That's funny, I haven't read that.
My parents bought a 1986 Thunderbird. The dealer's showroom floor had a gorgeous, loaded Mark VII for sale. Sadly, I wasn't able to talk them out of the T-bird.
A Lincoln that targeted Mercedes and BMW buyers was an even more radical idea in the 80s than it
is today. However, the Mark VII LSC holds an important place in Ford history, and deserves some
recognition.
I had one of these for a first car in high school 1995 my step father had one of these he literally gave it to me for my birthday and I thought this was the fastest , coolest , greatest car ever I was convinced it was a mustang bc it had a 5.0 😂😂😂🏳🏳
I loved my 89. Once i dumped that funky air ride it was a top. Used to light the streets on fire from burned rubber
they need to bring these cars back
Great video, as usual, but do we really have to wait another 4-5 months for the next one?
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AutoMoments take your time the more time taken the more solid the video to be made
AutoMoments keep it up and you dont need real jobs anymore
I had a 88 and 91 LSC what a car the best car I've ever own that 5.0 HO was one mean motor performance was outstanding and fun to drive.
I bought a new LSC in 1988. As I recall it had a feature that turned off your bright lights when an on coming car was within range and once it passed, the brights came back on. Why aren't auto manufacturers using that technology in vehicles today?
Many cars do have auto high beams today! But it's typically on more expensive luxury cars (just like it was back then.) It would be nice if ALL cars had it though. Thanks for watching!
Greetings from Muhlenberg Township!
Trivia note about this car: In 1987 I was a landscaper in Detroit in the summers between years in college. One of the properties that we cut happened to be owned by Jack Telnack, the designer of this car. I saw him in his driveway one day and I walked up to him and told him I liked his designs. A friend of mine had an '86 Cougar XR7 turbo, and I told him how enthused he was about the car. What he told me next nearly floored me: When they were originally doing concept drawings of the '83 Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and Lincoln Mk7, the Lincoln product was to have a very formal upright rear roofline, and the Cougar was to have a swooping design that was to bring memories of the original '68 Cougar with it's "flying buttress" rear roof line, but someone in upper management thought that the designs should be swapped.
Frankly, though Telnack didn't say it, I suspect this came from Henry Ford II himself, because he was well known to be enthralled with the notion of the "Hot Rod Lincoln".
Thus, the Lincoln Mk7 got its sweeping rear roof line, and the car that became the Mercury Cougar received a very upright rear window. To evoke memories of that first Cougar, the rear side windows of the Mercury were given an [awkward...] upward swoop towards the rear. And suddenly we have a performance version of the MK7 called the LSC.
Henry smiles down from Heaven. [Or up from hell, depending on who you ask~!]
Best of all had a 84,85, & 90 Great cars.
What is really strange and I cannot seem to get to the bottom of it but my 1986 Lincoln Mark 7 came with a BMW engine from the factory. Can anyone explain this to me?
It was a diesel engine and only had limited availability. They're quite rare today. Ford must have worked out a deal with BMW since they didn't have a small diesel of their own they could use.
@@AutoMoments It ran gasoline. I drove it around on 87 Grade for around 2 years. It drove great!
They made about 1,000 of them and I have only seen (and driven) one. It had so little power I thought the turbo might have gone bad.
@@TheHermitHacker somone changed the intake most likely
i still want to snag an old one
Get one now while they're still a good deal! Hemmings just had a good article on them, including a buyer's guide. Thanks for watching!
The Mark VII, especially a well kept, fully functioning one, has become a unicorn in the auto world. I fell in love with it 20 years ago, as a youngster. Tried getting my hands on one, couldn't locate a decent one. Settled for a 1994 Thunderbird.
I remember when I got captured by these models.I have passed up a couple sweet ones in the 2500-3500 range not all that long ago..Will probably live to regret it.
I jus discovered this channel. I hope you are still producing content. Subscribed; hoping to see more!
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Always loved these cars. I also like the Town Cars. I own a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis I bought new. Reminds me a lot of these old Lincolns.
I continue to enjoy your work, which I regard as both entertaining and high quality/informative. I haven't told you this, because I withhold it till I saw numerous episodes, but the creator or writer has a consistently keen and correct sense about the presented vehicles, which are a (human) generation, or more away from us. In this instance for example the writer correctly grasped, that the Mark VII (somewhat limited) significance was, that it was a testbed for its volume leader big brother the Town car, which gone through a significant and important generational change in 1992, followed by a much more radical one in 1998, which must have felt like a one-two punch in the hitherto rather sedate domestic luxury vehicles' market.
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until the mark IX, have to make do with the mustang gt premium as the best luxury sport coupe from ford.
Mark 8 was crazy too
My old boss had one of those in 1989, I was 24 and sometimes he would send me out on errands for the company in that car. I liked driving it
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I remember I feller that stuffed a 1000 horse power 429 into it and he wasn't going to lose to BMW or a Porsche ever again.
Hahaha. That's fantastic!
History and a test drive. Love the videos.
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I've always loved this Lincoln's, especially the LSC. I know it's kinda weird, but I've always appreciated the radius of the front and rear chrome bumpers right where it curves into the body side. Another great video Joe and another great car I hope to get into at some point! - Chris
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New Lincoln Continental based on the Ford Taurus? I would have guessed a Panther Platform vehicle such as the Town Car or Crown Vic.
Bought this car new in 1984. It was light metallic blue with white interior . Unbelievably a showstopper at the time. Everyone always commented on how Lincoln really stepped ahead in design. I loved it ! 10 years later I traded it in on a 1995 S-Class.
I loved my Lincoln Mk VII. If my memory still works, I believe the non LSC model had 200 hp and the LSC had 225 hp because the LSC had duel exhausts. I kind of wish Lincoln would bring the fake tire trunk lid hump back to life. I also recall that Lincoln offered a BMW sourced diesel engine as an option.
Nice, Star Wars style opening credit roll but with Star Trek spoof music rofl
So, I've had three new Lincolns in the past ten years and loved them all. Anybody have an opinion about the future of Lincoln?
i had a wixam built '87 lincoln continental. it's air shock system deflated on me but the dealership never heard of the old '30 cent gasket' repair. more like 18 hundred bucks!
I loved my mark 8 94' but it cost $$$$ to fix so I unfortunately had to donate the car.
Great video. Interesting car. 👍
As much as I love American Cars, I sold these cars and they were way better than the Mustang in luxury as did the XR-7
Bean counters and insurance companies screwed the car industry. Greed, Always Greed.
I have owned over 20 + Fox platforms and still own a mint 92 Mustang LX. Nothing like them.
You should do one of the Lincoln Mark VIII.
slam dunk again Joe. I noticed I these newer videos, they are more complex, and layered. great job man. Your skills are tuned well!
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"Gyroscopic cup holder for my chocolate milk" got me good. Had to pause to laugh for a bit.
My dad had one of these, and he definitely wasn't lying when he said it was fully loaded
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I have one. It is a marvel (albeit expensive...).
I love this type of thing. Wonderful journalism. Great channel! Keep it coming
Good one Joe. I have always liked these Lincolns myself. specially the LSC so nice to have the low-down. Cheers.
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That's a great 1988 lincoln....love the color, it's a beautiful car and love the style
My mom had one of these when I was little. I remember the blown bags in the rear.
I had a brand new 5.0 Mustang LX in 1988, which I loved, and one night our old friend shows up in a brand new Mark VII LSC. The LSC was midnight blue with a matching interior and the same engine as my Stang. As he took us for a ride, I noticed how smooth and controlled the ride was. While it was much heavier than the Mustang, it was quieter and more dignified in it's power delivery and handling. To this day, I still wish to someday get a car like that. It made one Hell of an impression on me then and in the thirty years since.
I had a 5.0 Mustang GT and bought a new 1988 LSC ($25,000 at the time). My boss at work called me "10 Liter". Loved both cars.
I once really fucked up the brakes on one of these cars cuz I was racing home because of explosive diarrhea
fuzzy wuzzy lol that’s funny
one of my favorite cars still to this day
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Great content.
Wonderful video!! These are my favorite cars of all time. I own a supercharged 1991 450 HP black Special Edition LSC. It seems as if these cars were somewhat forgotten because there's barely any videos of them on TH-cam. Thanks for making this. I really enjoyed it a lot.
Oh wow! We'd love to see that car in person! Sounds really cool. Thanks for watching!
I'm going to post a review video sometime within the next couple of weeks. I'll let you know when it's up!
Thanks!
In 1987 I took my boss's 1987 Town Car out.. loved it.
I'm going to look at a 1989 Lincoln Mark Vll LSC that has sat for the past few years. I believe it has the 225hp HO engine. The owner, who is a mechanic of sorts, says it runs rough and he can't figure it out. He said people have told him it could be a vacuum line under the intake manifold. I'm thinking that, and a dirty fuel system for the gas turning bad from sitting. Also, if that is a distributor engine rather than an electronic system, the timing could be way off due to it being loose. What do you and others here think it could be. What are the Usual Suspects?
Truly, a great video. I would love to see another video... on the Mk VIII.
The Mark VIII is a super cool car! Maybe someday we'll do a video on one. Thanks for watching!
You fail to mention the disaster the LSC became in ‘93. I owned an ‘89 LSC and couldn’t wait for the ‘93’s to debut, but when they did I became ill and purchased an Explorer.
But the video is about the 1988 models. Whatever happened in later years arent relevant nor have any bearing on what the 88 model was all about. AutoMoments probably did videos on the later models
nice cars got to drive one true hot rod Lincoln
Had a brand new 86 LSC biggest lemon every bought transmission went out at 13000 miles electric fuel pump went out at 14000 miles have the way to Vegas had to have it towed their 500 dollars towing bill Ford never paid for the Towing. Even though car had 36000 mile warranty. Traded the lemon in the following month for brand new vett .
The '84-92 Mark is in my top 5 all time favorite cars. I had an '85 in '89 (I was 18 years old). Evergreen (I called it Army Green) with less than 50,000 miles. Like a moron, I traded it off. Unlike the narrator of this vid, I preferred the Bill Blass Edition to the LSC. Priorities and wire wheel discs? Probably. I've searched all of the auto sales and marketing sites and have thus far found ONE that looked like mine (color combo)( except this was a low mileage diesel to my V8). The Mark IV (my first car), and the Mark V are in my top 10 (Mark VIII is ok... but further down the list)... but the VII was THE CAR! Fake spare tire, hood ornament and all!
The 1988 LSC was one of Lincoln's best cars EVER! I had one. Loved that 5.0. Car was a real headturner. I bought one used in early 1991, with 11,000 miles on it for $16,300. Best deal ever.
You guys deserve way more subscribers then what you have. These videos are great and put together really well. Keep it up! I just subbed!
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I have a 90 LSC sitting in the driveway, with only 108,000 on the clock.. The color, Dark Midnight Metallic Red Pearl. Had a 92 Midnight Blue Super Charged LSC Special Edition when I was a younger man.. However the car was in accident and was destroyed.. That thing rode like a dream and hauled ass too...
I still like it, we had a mark 5 two very different cars
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