I can relate to Amberto's love of the Lincoln Mark series... I have wanted a Mark III since I was 16 years old. 43 years later ( 6 months ago ) I finally got one... 1969 Mark III
I had a Town Car when i was a teenager, i traded it in and REGRETTED it ever since. I bought another just like it earlier this year. I had almost forgot how great a ride they are.
Hello, I'm E L M E R, Glad you thought this one is interesting. You also are clearly a "Fan of the Brand" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou
we had this edition as a kid and it was a massive beast and I loved it, truly an end of an era, but I love tacky big cars driving them not as much but these machines were one of a kind.
Every time I see you have something on Lincoln Marks I have to watch it. Like I said I miss my 73 Mark and this gentleman is my hero with his Lincoln's
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Total production of all 1979 Continental Mark Vs was 75,939 with the Bill Blass Edition having a production run of 6720. List price of that edition with the Carriage Roof was $2775. Most people think that edition only came with the Carriage Roof but a full white vinyl roof with opera window was also available with a price of $1809. This example has Midnight Blue leather but White leather with blue carpeting and instrument panel was also available. The 460 V-8 was discontinued for 1979 and the 400 V-8 was detuned to only 159 Horsepower. The rarest special edition Mark Vs for 1979 were the Pucci Edition with a production of 763, the Collector's Series in Diamond Blue with only 197, and the Collector's Series in Silver with only 125. Midnight Blue and White were much more common exterior colors for the 1979 Collector's Series. Values for the 1979 Mark V are typically lower than for a 1977 or 1978 Mark V...mostly because the more desirable 460 V-8 had been discontinued. The Mark V offered a staggering variety in exterior color, upholstery, and trim. Production over the three model years was 228,862 so many still remain. My personal favorite Mark V is the Dove Gray 1977 Cartier Edition. The actor John Houseman introduced a white 1977 Mark V in a television commercial. The actor Tom Selleck was in print ads for the 1979 Mark V Collector's Series in Midnight Blue. Cartier (the CEO), Givenchy, Pucci, and Bill Blass (the men themselves) also appeared in print ads and television commercials....each receiving a royalty per vehicle sold. Opera windows with the script of those designers are expensive to replace as is the automatic headlight dimmer.
Ford should have up-graded the 400 V8 used in the 79 mark V. Even adding a 4bbl carb and dual exhaust would not have been too cost prohibitive and might have helped the fuel economy. Oher than the engine, a very nice car.
@@briansearles4473 Upgrades like that would likely not pass EPA requirements. By 1979 Lincoln customers wanted a quiet cruiser and didn't care about performance.
Hi Larry, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this "work of art!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Lou
Hi Jesse from Vegas!, Glad you enjoyed this one and think the car is "beautiful" & "gorgeous!!" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
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My dad had a 78 and man the room and supple leather. This is a beautiful Bill Blass (definitely a designer you can identify their products (jewelry included)
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Great car story. Beautiful job on the car, is truly magestic Mark 5.... I love it!! Very cool windows too. Super Classy!!! I enjoyed watching this vid! Thank U!!!
HI xrmerkur, Glad you enjoy this one :-) I watched your video. You have a nice White Mark VI, and I learned about the "lighted" Mark VI passenger dash - cool. Did a GREAT job sharing the features, you're very professional. Suggestion, you should show the trunk, engine compartment, and start it up too. Well done, Lou
LOU this is just an awesome great car .The owner really did a fantastic job .He is the owner and the boss of his maintenance garage shop .I think he enjoyed fixing his great car .Just wondering LOU how much do you think he is paying for car insurance ? ? .Thanks LOU for sharing this awesome video. I really enjoyed watching it. Please have a great day. Thanks.
Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you like this one and think it's "an awesome great car" :-) No idea on car insurance. Hope you have a great day too. You're welcome, Lou
Car insurance is probably very low if it's registered as a classic car. Here in New York a car can be registered as a classic once it turns more than 25 years old and I believe that's the same for Illinois. My '73 Thunderbird costs about $280 per year and most people I have talked to pay less than that.
I actually just insured a 1979 Lincoln Mark V St Tropez pickup through Geico's classic insurance for $100. for the year. I was shocked and pleased it was so low.
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Great car Lou. Lots of fun to look at. I waited until till I found the 79 Blass that I was looking for. This one is gorgeous but I fancy mine with the opera windows, white leather seats with blue piping. But jeez. That Cartier he's got is a dream
Hi styldsteek1, Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's "great" :-) Sounds like you have a great car too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
The different wood is from the Diamond Jubilee and Collector's Series cars. The gold colored grill and the metal trim on the engine vents is also from the Collector's Series. They had the Miles to Empty option available in 1978 as well. The electronic radio option was new for 1979.
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Looks just like one I bought from the original owner about 15 years ago. Complete with blue interior, CB, and carriage roof. And crappy sounding exhaust note, too! Also had a one-previous-owner '72 Continental sedan that also sounded like that. When you saw these Lincolns back in the day, everyone knew what they were. Now, it's hard to tell a Lincoln from a Kia. Beautiful car!
Hey Lou, You tickled my Funny Bone with these Mark V’s Signature Series Lincoln’s. I always have my eyes open for one of these and I see them but they are so far away and I would have to have them shipped which is fine but the other issue is LENGTH and garages not being able to handle them. But I would love a Diamond Jubilee Edition or something like this. Love the color coated rims. PERFECT. I was on the show room Floor in 1980 when these were left overs and the MARK VI were selling for over $20K And could of picked up these beautiful Mark V’s for $14K as a left over. But remember, GAS HOG??!!
Lou, had a 111, and just a super car, right size and style. Also had a 77 bill blass 5. Much sexier than the 79. The dark blue and tan, with the opera window. One awesome land yacht.
my friend also has a rare 1979 collctors series mark v and collectors series towncar 1979 both midnight blue ///love alberos cars you interviewed on you channel last summer.hes awesome,,,,
Love the car, had a 75 Mk IV, this one is beautiful, carriage top covers the porthole windows, these cars are high maintenance, electrical nightmares, but if I got it dialed in properly, nothing in the world rides or drives like it, need to spend 120,000 on a S550 to have a ride like that, also about that tape, I'm a married father of one, and I had that tape too, Macho Man, 1978, keep dancin kid
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right now I'm watching your videos of the marks again at meadowdale .i also had a 78 markv last year of 460 then they went to 400 eng..mine was black with bill blass white coach roof it was an option on marks also they did a white verson of collectors series more rare than blue one also diamond jubilee was diamond blue and they also had a rarer gold edition,,alaso they did a super rare edition of ths in silver only 202 built //wish i still had black one /sols years ago for college will find another ,love all these cars
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Beautiful car but I gotta ask. You said this car was just fully restored but, and correct me if I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure I hear an exhaust leak. Otherwise what a spectacular Bill Blass Continental!!!
Hi Zach, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'm not aware of an exhaust leak, however I'm sure Humberto will look into that if there is an issue, Lou
Used the MK for quickness in typing, I've owned a Mark IV MARK V, Mark 7 and Mark 8, actually 2 MARK 7s and a Lincoln LSE, I'm quite aware of Lincoln heritage, but thanks for pointing out my typo
hi Lou:Ah yes I've fond memories of this car. My dad had two of them, a '74 Mark lV and '78 Mark V. ln my opinion these are the last best Lincoln's made.
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I remember getting catalogs from FML back in the late 1970s and configuring out my dream Mark V. I always liked the BB edition but preferred the 77-78 with the opera windows and all midnight blue paint scheme. Really nice looking cars except for the steering wheel. It's a shame FoMoCo put so much effort into the style and then at the last minute mugged an LTD for the steering wheel and radio.
hey Lou that Bill Blass Lincoln kind of sounds like it has an exhaust manifold leak I hear one I'm sure him as a mechanic I'm surprised he doesn't catch that maybe he doesn't hear his well but have him check that if you see that guy again I'm a Lincoln man myself I own two I love them!
hey hi lou going to try to do Carlisle pa, all ford show determined to go with the mercury grandmarquis 2 door this year gonna do it.....................david.......love your show you seem like a good man................................keep up the good work and thanks for your appreciation for old cars.............................theres no replacement for them ..............
That car is so clean looking! One question I have is, does the clock keep running even when the car is off? I couldn't tell if the key was turned so it was idle or not. (I'm not too car savvy to lingo)
Hi Dvon, Glad you liked how clean this one is :-) Hmmm, Not sure on the clock question, maybe a Viewer can share some knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Lou, would you be kind enough to ask this gent who made his replacement Bill Blass decal for the trunk? I need to get a few replacement Cartier decals made for my cars. Thanks in advance.
Hi Cody Edwards, I spoke to Humberto today and he has a box of replacement decals. His company is located at 80 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110. If you’re interested in restoring your car, call Humberto at the office # 1-847-783-0525. Or go to www.meadowdalegarage.com
All older cars have a longer checklist at tune up time whereas modern cars only require spark plug replacement. However as long as you do proper tune up on these classics they will run like new for a long time. Today's cars will not be on the road 50 years from now. But there are thousands of cars from the 70's still on the road today. Modern cars are cookie cutters and built as a disposable recycling material.
Hi Alex, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
All three of the big three screwed up. They all dowsized. Chrysler and GM also had some nice land yachts back in the 70's. Remember the Imperial or the Olds 98?
not to sound sappy but i have a lot of memories in this car ..got kinda chocked up driving down interstate one morning last july going to car show....i get a lot of thumbs up ..i tell them your pruis wont last 34yearsor any other new clown car
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Liberace had the same car...his X Scott Thorson talks about driving the car to score drugs at the Wonderland house where the famous murders took place...crazy
lou nice mark , but that gold grill is wrong should be silver ,that grill goes on the collector series model and the side fender fins did nt have front fenders, the metal trim eadges .again they go on collector series model bill blass were plain.
lou my 84 mercury grandmarquis is a two door /ihave to say one of the nicest in the country...h.o.302 fully loaded like i was saying i got my first licence in florida /vero beach at 19 now I'm 53 still love this car never used as daily driver //garaged no winters...its as clean as clean can be ..you can look it up on a photographers web site....the site is linwood street .com then click on bobs blog .... then click on older posts then click on rye lions car show then pages with photos come upi belive its on second or third page black 2door with cheetah cat in front holding marti report..then 2nd picture right after will show interior with lion mascot with kings crown,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1 of one withdelux interior like Lincoln marquis emlems monogram into seat backs//trust me youll love it and i still love it never get rid of it ,,,5,0 with dual exhaust with factory goodies they made 2 doors from 1980 to 1987 was last year the 2 door body style while 4 door soldred on until 1991.....................
the bill blass had 2 color choices for interior more common was the white with blue stripes....less common is the blue with white stripes.......................no center console like the diamond jubilee...or collectors series...............and then you had the champaign pucci edition and the green emerald givechi edition
hey lou I'm a fan of your show,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i don't know if you come east ,,if your interested i owned since new a mint condition low millage 1984mercury grand marquis l.s. coupe looks like new i got my first licence in it at 19 years old ,,the car was only 3 mos old ..my dad actually bought it new ,,have all original showroom literature ..window sticker,,andmarti report,,,its black and red interior /fully loaded ,,if interested let me knwits worth the interview......also have 1968 California special390 gt 4 speed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thanks have a great day
Hi david mcgrath, Glad you're enjoying the Channel. Is you're Grand Marquis a 2 door or a 4 door? I rarely do 4 doors, however a few have made it to the Channel, however there is usually a amazing story. The Mustang CS with a 390 with a 4 speed sounds like a winner. I'll be at Carlisle PA for the Ford Nationals this year 6/1-6/2. Hope to see you there, and hope you have a great day too, Lou
I can relate to Amberto's love of the Lincoln Mark series... I have wanted a Mark III since I was 16 years old. 43 years later ( 6 months ago ) I finally got one...
1969 Mark III
Hi Jay Wilder, You finally got one! Congratulations! That's focus and dedication, Lou
I had a Town Car when i was a teenager, i traded it in and REGRETTED it ever since. I bought another just like it earlier this year. I had almost forgot how great a ride they are.
Is your Mark III an early production 1968 1/2 model?
Interesting video. Had myself 1978, 1989, 2002 Lincoln. I've loved the cars for a long time. This car just says Class. Period.
Hello, I'm E L M E R, Glad you thought this one is interesting. You also are clearly a "Fan of the Brand" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou
we had this edition as a kid and it was a massive beast and I loved it, truly an end of an era, but I love tacky big cars driving them not as much but these machines were one of a kind.
Good times, good times :-)
Every time I see you have something on Lincoln Marks I have to watch it. Like I said I miss my 73 Mark and this gentleman is my hero with his Lincoln's
Happy to read you're enjoying the Lincoln episodes :-)
Love how big and square the lines are ! That is something !
Hi Dave Lister, Glad you love the lines on this one :-) Agreed, it is something, Lou
Thank you sir, it is big n boxy but so good !
Perfect.. Love the 2-tone.
I remember the Pierre Cardin Caddy Coupe as well. Same color Scheme. This is when cars had style.
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My Most Favorite Lincoln Continental Car cause it makes me think of Myrtle Beach anytime I look at it. :)
Hi Scratbrine, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
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Total production of all 1979 Continental Mark Vs was 75,939 with the Bill Blass Edition having a production run of 6720. List price of that edition with the Carriage Roof was $2775. Most people think that edition only came with the Carriage Roof but a full white vinyl roof with opera window was also available with a price of $1809. This example has Midnight Blue leather but White leather with blue carpeting and instrument panel was also available. The 460 V-8 was discontinued for 1979 and the 400 V-8 was detuned to only 159 Horsepower. The rarest special edition Mark Vs for 1979 were the Pucci Edition with a production of 763, the Collector's Series in Diamond Blue with only 197, and the Collector's Series in Silver with only 125. Midnight Blue and White were much more common exterior colors for the 1979 Collector's Series. Values for the 1979 Mark V are typically lower than for a 1977 or 1978 Mark V...mostly because the more desirable 460 V-8 had been discontinued. The Mark V offered a staggering variety in exterior color, upholstery, and trim. Production over the three model years was 228,862 so many still remain. My personal favorite Mark V is the Dove Gray 1977 Cartier Edition. The actor John Houseman introduced a white 1977 Mark V in a television commercial. The actor Tom Selleck was in print ads for the 1979 Mark V Collector's Series in Midnight Blue. Cartier (the CEO), Givenchy, Pucci, and Bill Blass (the men themselves) also appeared in print ads and television commercials....each receiving a royalty per vehicle sold. Opera windows with the script of those designers are expensive to replace as is the automatic headlight dimmer.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, which adds to the story & the Channel :-)
Ford should have up-graded the 400 V8 used in the 79 mark V. Even adding a 4bbl carb and dual exhaust would not have been too cost prohibitive and might have helped the fuel economy. Oher than the engine, a very nice car.
@@briansearles4473 Upgrades like that would likely not pass EPA requirements. By 1979 Lincoln customers wanted a quiet cruiser and didn't care about performance.
A work of art!
Hi Larry, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this "work of art!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Lou
Lou Costabile Lou these old classics still turn heads ! Thanks
My gosh that's a beautiful car! My favorite of the land yachts, seriously it is sooo gorgeous!!
Hi Jesse from Vegas!, Glad you enjoyed this one and think the car is "beautiful" & "gorgeous!!" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Peak American Luxury. Fantastic Automobile - Love this design
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My dad had a 78 and man the room and supple leather. This is a beautiful Bill Blass (definitely a designer you can identify their products (jewelry included)
Hi Mid West, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I saw this video before but now wow the paint job is amazing so clear like a mirror the blue you can see yourself clearly the blue paint wow
Glad you enjoyed this one again :-)
Great restoration. Thanks Lou
Hi acts2210, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Your accent is golden. Fits perfectly for these classic car videos.
Nice :-)
Beautiful Bill Blass Mark V, Thanks Lou .
Hi Jerry Olson, Thought you would like this one :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had the pleasure to drive one,potholes was not a problem,Great ride!
Hi Randy Flask, Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience in a car like this. Lou
What a resto beautiful car!Thank you Lou!
You're welcome Gil Tracy, and my pleasure sharing with you :-)
Great car story. Beautiful job on the car, is truly magestic Mark 5.... I love it!! Very cool windows too. Super Classy!!! I enjoyed watching this vid! Thank U!!!
Hi WickedFireFly13, "Super Classy!!!" Well said and I agree. Thank you for viewing and commenting, You're welcome, Lou
I also own a Mark and feature on my channel. It’s great to see one of these classics still on the road. Thanks for sharing yours.
HI xrmerkur, Glad you enjoy this one :-) I watched your video. You have a nice White Mark VI, and I learned about the "lighted" Mark VI passenger dash - cool. Did a GREAT job sharing the features, you're very professional. Suggestion, you should show the trunk, engine compartment, and start it up too. Well done, Lou
Lou Costabile, I followed your suggestions and added engine and trunk: (3:min video full of action)
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LOU this is just an awesome great car .The owner really did a fantastic job .He is the owner and the boss of his maintenance garage shop .I think he enjoyed fixing his great car .Just wondering LOU how much do you think he is paying for car insurance ? ? .Thanks LOU for sharing this awesome video. I really enjoyed watching it. Please have a great day. Thanks.
Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you like this one and think it's "an awesome great car" :-) No idea on car insurance. Hope you have a great day too. You're welcome, Lou
Car insurance is probably very low if it's registered as a classic car. Here in New York a car can be registered as a classic once it turns more than 25 years old and I believe that's the same for Illinois. My '73 Thunderbird costs about $280 per year and most people I have talked to pay less than that.
I actually just insured a 1979 Lincoln Mark V St Tropez pickup through Geico's classic insurance for $100. for the year. I was shocked and pleased it was so low.
My mother had one of these pimp mobiles, Bill Blass. It was so smooth riding and quite.
Hi Bob, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Great car Lou. Lots of fun to look at. I waited until till I found the 79 Blass that I was looking for. This one is gorgeous but I fancy mine with the opera windows, white leather seats with blue piping. But jeez. That Cartier he's got is a dream
Hi styldsteek1, Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's "great" :-) Sounds like you have a great car too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
I love that car it's beautiful
Hi Sam, Happy to read "I love that car it's beautiful" Lou
The different wood is from the Diamond Jubilee and Collector's Series cars. The gold colored grill and the metal trim on the engine vents is also from the Collector's Series.
They had the Miles to Empty option available in 1978 as well. The electronic radio option was new for 1979.
Hi Owl n Swan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
This was my childhood. Dad had one brand new. It had the white interior. They also had a 24k name plate you could order.
Hi Mike Samuel, Glad this video reminds you of Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Looks just like one I bought from the original owner about 15 years ago. Complete with blue interior, CB, and carriage roof. And crappy sounding exhaust note, too! Also had a one-previous-owner '72 Continental sedan that also sounded like that. When you saw these Lincolns back in the day, everyone knew what they were. Now, it's hard to tell a Lincoln from a Kia. Beautiful car!
Hi Rob Neville, Fun to see a car that is familiar to you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing details on your car, and adding to the story, Lou
Hey Lou, You tickled my Funny Bone with these Mark V’s Signature Series Lincoln’s. I always have my eyes open for one of these and I see them but they are so far away and I would have to have them shipped which is fine but the other issue is LENGTH and garages not being able to handle them. But I would love a Diamond Jubilee Edition or something like this. Love the color coated rims. PERFECT. I was on the show room Floor in 1980 when these were left overs and the MARK VI were selling for over $20K And could of picked up these beautiful Mark V’s for $14K as a left over. But remember, GAS HOG??!!
Hi gene978, Glad this one tickled you :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge and sounds like some good memories, Lou
Best color combination you will never see on any other car.
I may recall they had the bill blass edition with a Blue roof with white leather interior
Hi JC O, Glad to read you enjoy the color combo on this car :-) Lou
Lou, had a 111, and just a super car, right size and style. Also had a 77 bill blass 5. Much sexier than the 79. The dark blue and tan, with the opera window. One awesome land yacht.
Hi Sherry Setliff, Thank you for sharing details on your car :-) Lou
What a BEAUTY!
Hi James Back, Glad you enjoyed the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
my friend also has a rare 1979 collctors series mark v and collectors series towncar 1979 both midnight blue ///love alberos cars you interviewed on you channel last summer.hes awesome,,,,
Hi David, Happy to read your Friend has a cool car too, Lou
Love the car, had a 75 Mk IV, this one is beautiful, carriage top covers the porthole windows, these cars are high maintenance, electrical nightmares, but if I got it dialed in properly, nothing in the world rides or drives like it, need to spend 120,000 on a S550 to have a ride like that, also about that tape, I'm a married father of one, and I had that tape too, Macho Man, 1978, keep dancin kid
John Oliveri there is no such designation as MK anything until the 2000s. The designations are Mark III Mark IV. Mark V and so on.
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Just discovered your channel great stuff lou👍👍👍
Hi James Gallagher
, Welcome and hope you see MANY cars you'll enjoy, Lou
right now I'm watching your videos of the marks again at meadowdale .i also had a 78 markv last year of 460 then they went to 400 eng..mine was black with bill blass white coach roof it was an option on marks also they did a white verson of collectors series more rare than blue one also diamond jubilee was diamond blue and they also had a rarer gold edition,,alaso they did a super rare edition of ths in silver only 202 built //wish i still had black one /sols years ago for college will find another ,love all these cars
Glad you're loving the cars (me too) and hope you enjoy them again and again and again :-)
Work of art 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️👌🏼👏🏼🇦🇺
High praise :-)
I saw you about a year or two ago at the Union Train Museum car show the car was looking great that day I have some nice picture somewhere
Hi Janick Goudeau, Please stop by and say hello when you see me. Thank you for viewing the Channel, Lou
Love it!
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Great video.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this video :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile it’s a fine channel Lou. I thoroughly enjoy it. I have am authentic 1970 SS Chevelle as well.
Real cool car!
Happy to read you think this car is "Real cool" :-)
His prayers were answered! $3,000 for all this beauty. Amazing.
Amen.
Unusual windows!
Unusual means you like them, or you think there not so good?
Beautiful car but I gotta ask. You said this car was just fully restored but, and correct me if I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure I hear an exhaust leak. Otherwise what a spectacular Bill Blass Continental!!!
Hi Zach, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I'm not aware of an exhaust leak, however I'm sure Humberto will look into that if there is an issue, Lou
Used the MK for quickness in typing, I've owned a Mark IV MARK V, Mark 7 and Mark 8, actually 2 MARK 7s and a Lincoln LSE, I'm quite aware of Lincoln heritage, but thanks for pointing out my typo
Hi John Oliveri, Clearly your a fan of the brand. Thank you for viewing and sharing all the Lincolns you've owned, Lou
Cool guy, cool car!
Hi SOCOMJON, Glad you like to the car & guy :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Lou Costabile cheers Lou!!!
My mom had this exact same car..I got laid in the back seat twice in that car the back seat is like a motel room it's so big and comfy as hell
We'll keep that between us because if your Mom finds out she might not hand you the keys as often :-)
hi Lou:Ah yes I've fond memories of this car.
My dad had two of them,
a '74 Mark lV and '78 Mark
V. ln my opinion these are the last best Lincoln's made.
Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I remember getting catalogs from FML back in the late 1970s and configuring out my dream Mark V. I always liked the BB edition but preferred the 77-78 with the opera windows and all midnight blue paint scheme. Really nice looking cars except for the steering wheel. It's a shame FoMoCo put so much effort into the style and then at the last minute mugged an LTD for the steering wheel and radio.
Hi jnucci1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
hey Lou that Bill Blass Lincoln kind of sounds like it has an exhaust manifold leak I hear one I'm sure him as a mechanic I'm surprised he doesn't catch that maybe he doesn't hear his well but have him check that if you see that guy again I'm a Lincoln man myself I own two I love them!
Hi spacemaster Chavez, Glad you love your and thank you for the mechanical tip. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
hey hi lou going to try to do Carlisle pa, all ford show determined to go with the mercury grandmarquis 2 door this year gonna do it.....................david.......love your show you seem like a good man................................keep up the good work and thanks for your appreciation for old cars.............................theres no replacement for them ..............
Make sure you see me up there, say hello, and show me your car :-)
That car is so clean looking! One question I have is, does the clock keep running even when the car is off? I couldn't tell if the key was turned so it was idle or not. (I'm not too car savvy to lingo)
Hi Dvon, Glad you liked how clean this one is :-) Hmmm, Not sure on the clock question, maybe a Viewer can share some knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Lou, would you be kind enough to ask this gent who made his replacement Bill Blass decal for the trunk? I need to get a few replacement Cartier decals made for my cars. Thanks in advance.
Hi Cody Edwards, I spoke to Humberto today and he has a box of replacement decals. His company is located at 80 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110.
If you’re interested in restoring your car, call Humberto at the office # 1-847-783-0525. Or go to www.meadowdalegarage.com
I'm sure I've missed something here... But was that his VIN plate just haphazardly riveted to the firewall?
Hi abrickfullafist, Hmmm, I don't think so, Lou
One needs a car repair shop in order to afford the maintenance on the 1970s Lincolns
Hi Steve Osgood, Well then we have the right Owner with the right car :-) Lou
Steve Osgood As an owner of a 1977 Town car, I second this statement.
Those cars are pretty reliable I just bought one in May like new 73000 mile about 3000 a year only thing I need to fix is air conditioner
All older cars have a longer checklist at tune up time whereas modern cars only require spark plug replacement. However as long as you do proper tune up on these classics they will run like new for a long time. Today's cars will not be on the road 50 years from now. But there are thousands of cars from the 70's still on the road today. Modern cars are cookie cutters and built as a disposable recycling material.
What’s the black “tomato juice can” with a hose on the top in the engine compartment?
Hi Fred, I'm not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
Umberto nice car
:-)
I need one 😭😭
Hi Alex, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Awesome :)
Glad you enjoyed this one :-)
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i have one in semi disrepair. i have a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass edition car i picked up. i wonder if he can fix my fenders...
Hope this video inspires you to fix yours up.
Ford is so stupid. Their Lincoln line-up today is uninteresting and bland, albeit very expensive.
Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.
All three of the big three screwed up. They all dowsized. Chrysler and GM also had some nice land yachts back in the 70's. Remember the Imperial or the Olds 98?
lou did you seethe merc on linwood street,com???just wondering
Note yet :-)
I hated that opera window in the off-the-shelf Marks. Looks much better without it.
Thank you for viewing & sharing your thoughts.
not to sound sappy but i have a lot of memories in this car ..got kinda chocked up driving down interstate one morning last july going to car show....i get a lot of thumbs up ..i tell them your pruis wont last 34yearsor any other new clown car
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Liberace had the same car...his X Scott Thorson talks about driving the car to score drugs at the Wonderland house where the famous murders took place...crazy
Yikes
Y M C A!!!
:-)
I remember a woman that drove one with the big moonroof. This car here might have opera windows under the "phantom" top possibly??
Hi Calvin Cooley, Sounds like one Classy Lady :-) Not sure about the opera windows under the "phantom" top. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My brother has one just like this that has 53,000 actual miles and paid 2500.00 for it four years ago
Hi Chris Lemaster, Glad to read you and your Brother are familiar with this car :-) Lou
Very hard to restore - great parts are rare but the car is exceptional but nearly 20 feet long
Hi Herb Florance, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
ill try to get to all ford show in pa, in june 2345 i believe,,,,,,,,,,,,,been trying to get there for last 6 years.............
Hi David, Hope you were able to make the show this year, Lou
ya just gotta see it then you know what to look for one of one/// ha ha//
I'll keep my eyes open to see it.
lou nice mark , but that gold grill is wrong should be silver ,that grill goes on the collector series model and the side fender fins did nt have front fenders, the metal trim eadges .again they go on collector series model bill blass were plain.
Hi Robert, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge on grill color, Lou
lou my 84 mercury grandmarquis is a two door /ihave to say one of the nicest in the country...h.o.302 fully loaded like i was saying i got my first licence in florida /vero beach at 19 now I'm 53 still love this car never used as daily driver //garaged no winters...its as clean as clean can be ..you can look it up on a photographers web site....the site is linwood street .com then click on bobs blog .... then click on older posts then click on rye lions car show then pages with photos come upi belive its on second or third page black 2door with cheetah cat in front holding marti report..then 2nd picture right after will show interior with lion mascot with kings crown,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1 of one withdelux interior like Lincoln marquis emlems monogram into seat backs//trust me youll love it and i still love it never get rid of it ,,,5,0 with dual exhaust with factory goodies they made 2 doors from 1980 to 1987 was last year the 2 door body style while 4 door soldred on until 1991.....................
Your passion for the car has convinced me we should video, and the condition sounds great :-) Will you be at Carlisle PA?
i Wonder if the shark fins are functional
No, they're just for show. It's the same deal with the seventh generation Thunderbird.
No.
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the bill blass had 2 color choices for interior more common was the white with blue stripes....less common is the blue with white stripes.......................no center console like the diamond jubilee...or collectors series...............and then you had the champaign pucci edition and the green emerald givechi edition
Thank you david mcgrath for sharing those details.
#7 plug wire looks like its gonna fall off @7:37
8-0
same size as uss enterprise. surprisingly, it didn't have a nuclear powerplant to power up this beast.
Hi jd5179 Nice :-) Lou
Oh my God that manifold is leaking so much....lol
:-0
fix that nasty exhaust leak on that other wise nice clean classic
Hi Sally Boy, Thank you for viewing and sharing a tip. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
my mercury 2 door is rare not many produced and mustang gtcs..............................see below lou thanks
If it's rare, I like that. Will you be at the show in PA?
hey lou I'm a fan of your show,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i don't know if you come east ,,if your interested i owned since new a mint condition low millage 1984mercury grand marquis l.s. coupe looks like new i got my first licence in it at 19 years old ,,the car was only 3 mos old ..my dad actually bought it new ,,have all original showroom literature ..window sticker,,andmarti report,,,its black and red interior /fully loaded ,,if interested let me knwits worth the interview......also have 1968 California special390 gt 4 speed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thanks have a great day
Hi david mcgrath, Glad you're enjoying the Channel. Is you're Grand Marquis a 2 door or a 4 door? I rarely do 4 doors, however a few have made it to the Channel, however there is usually a amazing story. The Mustang CS with a 390 with a 4 speed sounds like a winner. I'll be at Carlisle PA for the Ford Nationals this year 6/1-6/2. Hope to see you there, and hope you have a great day too, Lou
I know where there is one just sitting prob for sale
Maybe one for you?
try 6 miles to gallon..
For a 1979 Lincoln, not bad.
lmao...NICE...
rajnbull ◑͜͡◐ for a giant 7.5L V8, its amazing lol
Panda car
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@@loucostabile is black and white
Why is there Ford parts on a Lincoln!?
Because Ford owns Lincoln/Mercury, like GM owns Cadillac.
I see 1955Cal answered your ?
5:52 what an homophobic thing to say...not good man...
Hi misle1982, I usually think before I say things, however sorry about that. Lou
Come on, man. This "safe space", PC nonsense is getting out of control.
The last election was your wake up call.
Don't apologize, Lou. Geeze, man !!!
Thank you! I really appriciate your kind words! :) All cool :)
I'm sure they were a great bunch of guys, but I really couldn't stand The Village People's music. It was so fruity.