I have a beautiful 98 Lincoln Mark 8 with 101,000 miles, and it is one incredible car. It had 74k on it when I bought it 3 years ago, garage kept, 2 owner, black exterior and tan interior. In more than my opinion, this is the best car Lincoln ever made.
This is beautiful. Growing up my dad had a 97 Black on Black LSC with those same chrome wheels. I. Loved. That. Car. We had many cars growing up, but that car was truly one of my favs. We even had a SL 500 Mercedes... I liked the Mark 8 more. The look, the technology... it was soooo ahead of its time. Not all Mark 8’s were LCS’s either. The 1st gen Mark 8’s 93-96 had car phones as an option. The 97 - 98’s had an optional built in cell phone, you could unplug and take around with you like you do your cell phone now. Also, the 1st gens did have HID’s an option. We had a family friend with one! Lincoln should totally bring this car back with AWD as an option!
Mk8 and Mustang ALL in 1 THAT'S a man personal lURUXY sports car ALL Day they need to bring it back a Mk9 it needs to be the twin of the Mustang $ 90000 car
I mean, the power is really not there, those old 4-speeds really show the age of the car. Mechanically the car is quite simple, and you can tell interiors have got a lot better, the switchgear was pretty much thrown around with the same care as airplane crash debris. While Anthony was showing the car he was having trouble with operating the climate controls because they were just laid out in no sensible way and directly behind the shift lever. Also single zone climate and manual wipers are pretty low-spec even for 1997.
Melvin Harris; Melvin, your comments are SO whacked I can’t tell if you’re serious or just a troll. Power is Everything in a luxury car! WTF are you talking about? Look at all the great luxury cars by German, American, Japanese, Korean, Swedish manufactures. They all have big horsepower engines. Yet you say power and luxury are separate entities? Dude get me some of what you are smoking.
Hey Anthony My Brother has a Pearl White 1998 Mark VIII Collector's Edition in mint condition with 138K miles. He brought it 4 years ago with 83k miles for 2100.00 back in 2014.
Anthony, I'm that guy that'll walk your lot just to admire the inventory... Then when you least expect it... Boom!!... He bought a car!?... Beautiful, beautiful explain of the Mark VIII...
Hi Anthony my dad just gave me my mother’s 1998 Lincoln mark 8 with 12 thousand miles on it she didn’t drive it that much it’s a beautiful car it is black with camel interior I love the car I will keep it forever in her memory
I've been a Lincoln fan for quite some time...and when they pushed these out I wanted one. I just thought they were slick looking. I still would buy one if in good condition. This is a clean car.
I had that exact car in my early 20s. It's the one car I regret ever giving up. It never drove the same after coil over conversion. Factory airbag is the only way to go
You really find the winners. I liked the updates they made on Lincoln Mark VIII. I like the Mark VIII series. You already converted this one. You took care of everything. I liked seeing the work and the condition of the vehicle. You are right about what Lincoln did. You should watch the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII promotional film. It is here on You Tube. Imagine this car in black or a dark blue. Thank you for sharing.
I'm usually not a fan of this gen but you are changing my mind! Love the LSC look, and WoW on the condition of this thing! Hope it finds a nice home! Also, to think... they were still doing the Town Car at this time, what a departure this thing was compared to that!!
I had a black ‘97 Thunderbird (my first NEW car) and it had several similarities as this Mark VIII does. These were the last of big heavy coupes.... truly a category of their own! The wrap-around dash, the rounded hoods and sleek light designs were all in good taste of what a Lincoln and Ford knew would capture buyers. I loved my ‘97 Thunderbird and yet always wanted the Mark VIII. I remember when this model came out and it was at the Houston Car Show.... I couldn’t stay away from it!!!! Beautiful car!!!
The 1997 - 98 Mark 8 was ahead of its time. 1st production coupe with HID headlights AND LED rear valance. Top that off with its legendary DOHC "Cobra" 4.6L V8 and you have a True Legend !
Not only is the outside of this car gorgeous, but the interior is simply breathtaking. Look at the quality and the extent and amount of leather and carpeting and beautiful finishes and compare that to what you see in most cars today. Recently I saw a review of a 2020 Ford Escape with a price tag of just under $40,000. The reviewer opened the door on the passenger side and looking inside the car from there, all one could see was gray, molded plastic. Yes, I said $40,000.
The air suspension on the XIII did more than give a great ride. At higher speeds the suspension would lower to improve aerodynamics. I hate it when conversions are done. The bags themselves aren't any more expensive than struts.
I had a black 98. Mostly like it. It was fast. And drove great on the highway on the Michelin Symmetries. However, the air bags leaked. Steering wheel was motorized tilt and telescope and eventually started to fail. Plastic gears. When I got it where I liked it I never moved it again. Blend door was broken when I was buying it, dealer fixed before sale. Heard that was normally an $800 repair. A lincoln special. My Town Car had that fail too. If doors are frozen shut the door handles will break right off with any sort of pulling. You need to lift the handle, then stick your fingers into the door jamb and pull that way. When I had mine the HID bulbs were going out and they were not cheap! But put out beautiful light. Rear third light collects moisture and will fail if you don't drill a couple holes in the bottom to let water drain out. If you do it in time, it should last a very long time. I got rid of it before problems started to add up. But I enjoyed the road trips I took it on. I will say however I also owned a 94 V8 thunderbird at the same time and liked that car more. A lot more. Not as fast, but the independent rear on the tbird far out drove the Lincoln, which I suppose it should have.
I always loved this car. Look at how clean and elegant the lines are. The car looks like it's flowing, incredible. Now go take a look at a Toyota Camry (or 80% of the cars out today). It looks like someone clobbered together 4 different design concepts from an alien civilization.
Love the color..This is sweet...I know your father is very proud of you.for the love of luxury cars. I admire you myself. My favorite is Lincoln Tcar I had an 87 not as sweet as this girl. I wanna say the newer the sweeter they got
Anthony I just have no words when I saw this picture of the posting on this car even before I saw the video. This is the ultimate car that I have ever ever wanted! The color the wheels and you can tell they were from the west coast or south cause in the northern winters the salt just ruined these wheels as they corroded and peeled the chrome did in the bad winter areas. The interior color the options the just everything on this car I am in love with. Now Anthony you see why I love the LSC model of these cars. Even the earlier LSC's were awesome. This 32 valve v/8 is awesome had that motor in my 2001 Lincoln Continental had great power and acceleration. The options are just as I want on this car and I get goosebumps when just looking at the video and talking about this car. This car will be gone fast!!!! It is probably sold even as I write this! I just don't understand why they quit making this model Lincoln. I do think in the years to come they will bring it back in some form like they do other models of yesteryear. I just know if this was mine it would be with me to my grave!! I would only have that out on dry days and nights only. The flaws are minimal to me. I probably would get the rubber molding replaced on the back window as they went bad on the Cougars T-Birds too. It is from excessive heat that makes them curl like that. The bumpers I might down the road have them professionally repainted. But me a single guy at 61 years old this is the ultimate car to me Anthony that you have ever had on your page that really just says this is you Steve and makes me melt!!! I just have no words this car is superb in just every way!!! Thanks for Sharing Anthony and you said to me that this one on deck would be the one and you are so right!!!!!
@@giurguvea Are you out of your fricking mind?! Actually, I guess its all in the eye of the beholder. But tell you what: I'd give you your choice of 7000-dollar cars, and I'd wipe your clock with this one!!! And look good doing it.
@@giurguvea Of course you would except the M5 would have to be in pretty rough shape to get it for 7 Grand. I'll take the American iron and you can have fun fixing the M5's every little gadget that breaks or becomes inoperative and have to re-program (and pay for it unless you have a full-function scanner and you can do it yourself) it every time someone disconnects the battery. Nah, I'll take the straight through Yankee drive train and thank you very much!
I love these. The first car with turn signal on the mirrors and one of 3 cars to introduce HID headlights along with LS 400 from Lexus and the Infiniti Q45 from this year if I am correct....This thing is beautiful.
Beautiful Lincoln, I'm still deciding to buy another Lincoln or go with an older Cadillac which I've loved in the 80's and 90's of the Brougham D'Elagance for one example.
@@WALTERBROADDUS probably be another year or 2 especially if I can get a decent paying job. The older mine gets I'll eventually will need to replace it. Only time will tell.
Man, this is making me miss the best car I ever owned - i had the last model year. A 98' Lincoln Mark VIII LSC - which I bought in 2000. it was Pearl white with grey interior with same wheels as above, as well as the three back tinted windows. It was, in a word, magnificent. The most comfortable front interior (never had to sit in the back - HA!), and Im a 6'5" 250 lb guy. I loved the cockpit style drivers side. It felt like it wrapped around you. My buddy loved being a passenger - he said it was like floating down the highway in a space ship. Tempted to pull the plug and get this car! The only issue I had with the car was that in 2004 i had to buy a new brake cable, and learned that getting parts for this car was going to be very difficult, so I decided to move on. Looking at this, I regret that decision.
I always wanted one these it still my dream lURUXY car several times i tried to buy 1 of these this is sweet as chocolate candy smooth Butter Damm 98 it retired High class Thunderbird/ Cougar
I always loved these cars and I remember being a kid sitting in one at Darcars/Wilson Powell Lincoln-Mercury in Marlow Heights MD (Kia dealer now) just outside Washington, DC. Brand new and was sitting in the showroom behind the (then- all new) Navigator. I still remember the smell in the showroom of the new leather and Michilen tires and my parents had to pry me out of it! I grew up and at 22 got a 04' Mercury Marauder, essentially a 4dr version of this car. This one here is a masterpiece. I love the 97/98's. Just imagine how this car would look now (Mk IX or X). Too bad everyone is obsessed with SUVs and crossovers SMH. Great Find!
I had a 98 that I sold a year ago. It was pearlescent white, and only had 88,000 miles when I sold it. The car was luxurious and fast (especially from 70 mph to 100 mph). I had to sell it because repair costs were eating me alive. Parts for these are not cheap.
New subscriber catching up on videos...I jumped through the roof when not only did I see this car and a 96 Mark VIII you recently sold but also youre located in New England...You obviously have a passion and appreciation for American classics....This car is an example of a car I have wanted since I was a young man...These are hard to find...I now believe I found that person that will find the perfect vehicle for me. Do not stop doing what you do...I tune into this channel everyday and rewatch the same videos...Lol...Stay safe everyone
10 years ago, no one would've cared. Now, we love this slightly shit 1990s (but great condition) Ford product. To be fair, this is a pretty beautiful design.
Part of what completes the experience of this bygone time capsule is the four corner air ride suspension. It’s a disservice to have such a beautiful example and not take the time to replace the suspension to original specifications.
Always loved that candy red, i believe the 1st generation Navigators came in the same color. Fun fact the tailight middle is neon 1st american car with HID headlights.
I own one of these! It's my 3rd Mark VIII and my 7th Lincoln. These Mark VIIIs were easily 10 years ahead of their time. If you can afford this car, BUY IT. Mine has 106,000 miles on it - it might never wear out - but if it does, my next car will be … another Mark VIII. It might take me awhile to find one, but I really don't want to drive anything else.
I got a new 1997 Thunderbird. The color combo, inside and out, was the same as this sister Lincoln. Of course there are some differences in the interior and exterior. I loved the wrap around dash. The power moonroof worked perfectly and the 4.6 v8 would fly. I traded her in in 2005 for a Ford Sport Trac. She had around 160,000 miles on her. I wish I had kept her now. Oh well, I hope shes still driving someone around.
I have the 97 LSC Black on Black in pristine Condition with 52345 miles in chicago garage kept never drive in winter or rain next to the Black I love this red one
I have one of these cars. Mine is a '97 LSC. Pearl White My chief complaints on owning these: 1 plastic blend door breaks, no avail parts. 2. air bags leak, have to convert it over 3. Dependable but low geared 4 spd transmission coupled with a bigger rear end meaning higher rpms on the highway. Could use gear higher. 4. ABS failure, very hard to find replacement. Took me a long while to find a new ABS module for it. 5. Xenon gas headlight fails, have to get conversion kit. My car is still running with 115,000K on the odometer but won't pass emissions. Keeps saying "NOT READY'. In May my plates expire.
Cant similar year thunderbird parts ( same chassis)work maybe even taurus as hvac might be similar. On emissions I'd say ask the ford tech on youtube channel FordTechMakuloco
Makes me seriously question my preference for the eldorado....until I get into my eldorado. But.... Just a preference thing..this is equally beautiful in a different way
All ways thought good about these Lincoln marks. This is a very swoops, slick body style. Even saw a NASCAR race with a body style . I love the new paint job. It is great paint job. If I had room, it would be in my garage. Great vlog, thanks for sharing!
This also looked alot like my Dad's 2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium which replaced our 1996 Taurus. The styling reminds me of both the Taurus and the Sable.
Just found a mint 97 mark with 71k original miles. Things so clean leathers mint engine is spotless. 2900 dollars is all there asking. I'm guna go for it
Love the music at the end of the video and the pictures at the end also! This was one of the best videos and what a great car! But no price on the video this time?$$$
To charge your phone with a 12v unit and not have it make the little door stick up all the time. I hate cars that make you leave stuff open to charge. If Lincoln brought back the Mark series I buy a new one. It's my name sake, so I always seemed to love these.
I think something worth pointing out is this has the 32 valve engine, not the 16 valve SOHC engine. This is the same engine as the Mustang Cobra and the Mercury Marauder, and this car had it first!
I have a beautiful 98 Lincoln Mark 8 with 101,000 miles, and it is one incredible car.
It had 74k on it when I bought it 3 years ago, garage kept, 2 owner, black exterior and
tan interior. In more than my opinion, this is the best car Lincoln ever made.
Yes, and the town car
This is beautiful. Growing up my dad had a 97 Black on Black LSC with those same chrome wheels. I. Loved. That. Car. We had many cars growing up, but that car was truly one of my favs. We even had a SL 500 Mercedes... I liked the Mark 8 more. The look, the technology... it was soooo ahead of its time. Not all Mark 8’s were LCS’s either. The 1st gen Mark 8’s 93-96 had car phones as an option. The 97 - 98’s had an optional built in cell phone, you could unplug and take around with you like you do your cell phone now. Also, the 1st gens did have HID’s an option. We had a family friend with one! Lincoln should totally bring this car back with AWD as an option!
I had a Pearl White Mark VIII. Nothing like cruising on air ride, getting 30mpg highway in absolute silence. What a car! Thanks for the memories.
Now THIS is a Specialty Motors Lincoln!
90's bubble bodies are coming back in a big way.
This car could easily be considered "The Gentlemen's Mustang."
Yeap! They do that! U kno there was a lincon with a 5.0 in it!
@@josephbrickson5952 Yes the Mark VII... one of my favorite rental cars
To me, that would be the Thunderbird. But THIS would be the discerning man's T-bird.
Mk8 and Mustang ALL in 1 THAT'S a man personal lURUXY sports car ALL Day they need to bring it back a Mk9 it needs to be the twin of the Mustang $ 90000 car
that's funny
Love these cars. I had a 1992 Mark VII Special Edition in garnet red. Out of all the cars I have owned over the years the Mark was my favorite car.
Better than modern
luxury cars
I mean, the power is really not there, those old 4-speeds really show the age of the car. Mechanically the car is quite simple, and you can tell interiors have got a lot better, the switchgear was pretty much thrown around with the same care as airplane crash debris. While Anthony was showing the car he was having trouble with operating the climate controls because they were just laid out in no sensible way and directly behind the shift lever. Also single zone climate and manual wipers are pretty low-spec even for 1997.
It's not lol. That's not what's so exciting about the car, and it is exciting. This isn't about comparisons to modern cars. :) i do love it though
Melvin Harris; Melvin, your comments are SO whacked I can’t tell if you’re serious or just a troll. Power is Everything in a luxury car! WTF are you talking about? Look at all the great luxury cars by German, American, Japanese, Korean, Swedish manufactures. They all have big horsepower engines. Yet you say power and luxury are separate entities? Dude get me some of what you are smoking.
@@melvinharris7859 +++++++
Hey Anthony My Brother has a Pearl White 1998 Mark VIII Collector's Edition in mint condition with 138K miles. He brought it 4 years ago with 83k miles for 2100.00 back in 2014.
This car has aged WELL! I think with the latest touch screen from Lincoln would look nice inside.
Oh the memories. 21 years old cruzin in my 97 LSC, 10" subs hittin in trunk. Man over 20 years ago. Great video!
Nice red car.
If I had the money. I would so buy this Lincoln.
Same
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You don't have $1500,-?
My daddy said son your gonna drive me to drinking if you don’t stop driving that Hot Rod Lincoln
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Anthony, I'm that guy that'll walk your lot just to admire the inventory... Then when you least expect it... Boom!!... He bought a car!?... Beautiful, beautiful explain of the Mark VIII...
Hahaha you would have to come in and walk around, no lot outside. Lol
Hi Anthony my dad just gave me my mother’s 1998 Lincoln mark 8 with 12 thousand miles on it she didn’t drive it that much it’s a beautiful car it is black with camel interior I love the car I will keep it forever in her memory
I remember a neighbor had one back in 1997. This example is very nice.
I've been a Lincoln fan for quite some time...and when they pushed these out I wanted one. I just thought they were slick looking. I still would buy one if in good condition. This is a clean car.
I have this car.
Those were such great cars. Surprisingly there is nothing like it today.
Always loved those rear center lights in this Lincoln.
Last of the personal luxury coupes
I had that exact car in my early 20s. It's the one car I regret ever giving up. It never drove the same after coil over conversion. Factory airbag is the only way to go
You really find the winners. I liked the updates they made on Lincoln Mark VIII. I like the Mark VIII series. You already converted this one. You took care of everything. I liked seeing the work and the condition of the vehicle. You are right about what Lincoln did. You should watch the 1997 Lincoln Mark VII promotional film. It is here on You Tube. Imagine this car in black or a dark blue. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for all the support pal!
Anthony Gozzo hey can u find a 80-84 Cadillac Seville bustle back
I'm usually not a fan of this gen but you are changing my mind! Love the LSC look, and WoW on the condition of this thing! Hope it finds a nice home!
Also, to think... they were still doing the Town Car at this time, what a departure this thing was compared to that!!
They are two different cars! Both nice in their own way
I had a black ‘97 Thunderbird (my first NEW car) and it had several similarities as this Mark VIII does. These were the last of big heavy coupes.... truly a category of their own! The wrap-around dash, the rounded hoods and sleek light designs were all in good taste of what a Lincoln and Ford knew would capture buyers. I loved my ‘97 Thunderbird and yet always wanted the Mark VIII. I remember when this model came out and it was at the Houston Car Show.... I couldn’t stay away from it!!!! Beautiful car!!!
The 1997 - 98 Mark 8 was ahead of its time. 1st production coupe with HID headlights AND LED rear valance. Top that off with its legendary DOHC "Cobra" 4.6L V8 and you have a True Legend !
I've never had an interest in these mark 8s but I have to say it's grown on me since I started watching lol
Never seen/heard of this Lincoln model before...it's a real beauty!!
Not only is the outside of this car gorgeous, but the interior is simply breathtaking. Look at the quality and the extent and amount of leather and carpeting and beautiful finishes and compare that to what you see in most cars today. Recently I saw a review of a 2020 Ford Escape with a price tag of just under $40,000. The reviewer opened the door on the passenger side and looking inside the car from there, all one could see was gray, molded plastic. Yes, I said $40,000.
For it to be a "97 it's beautiful and clean
The air suspension on the XIII did more than give a great ride. At higher speeds the suspension would lower to improve aerodynamics. I hate it when conversions are done. The bags themselves aren't any more expensive than struts.
Entire kit was $240 with new rear shocks. Front replacement struts alone I priced near $500. And I wasn’t sure that was the actual issue.
@@mariarusso8239 Just fine, Maria
This needs to be shown to Lincoln Ford execs and design ppl. Beauuuuutiful
Awesome! Love the styling and color!! Best looking modern Lincoln ...might be my fave Lincoln of all time. Comfort ,looks and a 32 valve V8!
I had a black 98. Mostly like it. It was fast. And drove great on the highway on the Michelin Symmetries. However, the air bags leaked. Steering wheel was motorized tilt and telescope and eventually started to fail. Plastic gears. When I got it where I liked it I never moved it again. Blend door was broken when I was buying it, dealer fixed before sale. Heard that was normally an $800 repair. A lincoln special. My Town Car had that fail too. If doors are frozen shut the door handles will break right off with any sort of pulling. You need to lift the handle, then stick your fingers into the door jamb and pull that way. When I had mine the HID bulbs were going out and they were not cheap! But put out beautiful light. Rear third light collects moisture and will fail if you don't drill a couple holes in the bottom to let water drain out. If you do it in time, it should last a very long time. I got rid of it before problems started to add up. But I enjoyed the road trips I took it on. I will say however I also owned a 94 V8 thunderbird at the same time and liked that car more. A lot more. Not as fast, but the independent rear on the tbird far out drove the Lincoln, which I suppose it should have.
Truly a beautiful survivor. Few of them around nowadays.
I always loved this car. Look at how clean and elegant the lines are. The car looks like it's flowing, incredible. Now go take a look at a Toyota Camry (or 80% of the cars out today). It looks like someone clobbered together 4 different design concepts from an alien civilization.
Love the color..This is sweet...I know your father is very proud of you.for the love of luxury cars. I admire you myself. My favorite is Lincoln Tcar I had an 87 not as sweet as this girl. I wanna say the newer the sweeter they got
Anthony I just have no words when I saw this picture of the posting on this car even before I saw the video. This is the ultimate car that I have ever ever wanted! The color the wheels and you can tell they were from the west coast or south cause in the northern winters the salt just ruined these wheels as they corroded and peeled the chrome did in the bad winter areas. The interior color the options the just everything on this car I am in love with. Now Anthony you see why I love the LSC model of these cars. Even the earlier LSC's were awesome. This 32 valve v/8 is awesome had that motor in my 2001 Lincoln Continental had great power and acceleration. The options are just as I want on this car and I get goosebumps when just looking at the video and talking about this car. This car will be gone fast!!!! It is probably sold even as I write this! I just don't understand why they quit making this model Lincoln. I do think in the years to come they will bring it back in some form like they do other models of yesteryear. I just know if this was mine it would be with me to my grave!! I would only have that out on dry days and nights only. The flaws are minimal to me. I probably would get the rubber molding replaced on the back window as they went bad on the Cougars T-Birds too. It is from excessive heat that makes them curl like that. The bumpers I might down the road have them professionally repainted. But me a single guy at 61 years old this is the ultimate car to me Anthony that you have ever had on your page that really just says this is you Steve and makes me melt!!! I just have no words this car is superb in just every way!!! Thanks for Sharing Anthony and you said to me that this one on deck would be the one and you are so right!!!!!
Thanks for putting my thoughts into words
Thank you so much! I appreciate all your love and support!!
love the color. My dad had a 1997 Lincoln Continental in the exact same color combinations
The color is damn pretty,. Other than that the car is hideous on both the inside and outside, like most us cars
@@giurguvea Are you out of your fricking mind?! Actually, I guess its all in the eye of the beholder. But tell you what: I'd give you your choice of 7000-dollar cars, and I'd wipe your clock with this one!!! And look good doing it.
Antoni Peters Dash looks like a fiat multipla. i would take an M5 over this any day
@@giurguvea Of course you would except the M5 would have to be in pretty rough shape to get it for 7 Grand. I'll take the American iron and you can have fun fixing the M5's every little gadget that breaks or becomes inoperative and have to re-program (and pay for it unless you have a full-function scanner and you can do it yourself) it every time someone disconnects the battery. Nah, I'll take the straight through Yankee drive train and thank you very much!
Sweet
I love these. The first car with turn signal on the mirrors and one of 3 cars to introduce HID headlights along with LS 400 from Lexus and the Infiniti Q45 from this year if I am correct....This thing is beautiful.
Beautiful Lincoln, I'm still deciding to buy another Lincoln or go with an older Cadillac which I've loved in the 80's and 90's of the Brougham D'Elagance for one example.
Buy the Lincoln.
If cadillac get the 6.0 engine like my 1980 fleetwood de elegance 2door.... The lincoln has the good ol 302.....
@@thistledewoutdoors3331 Uh, what Lincoln are you talking about? Not the Mark VIII.... They used the INTECH 4.6L.
Doug Mammaro brougham 🔥🔥
@@WALTERBROADDUS probably be another year or 2 especially if I can get a decent paying job. The older mine gets I'll eventually will need to replace it. Only time will tell.
I adored this car back in the 90's, I still adore it in 2020.
Man, this is making me miss the best car I ever owned - i had the last model year. A 98' Lincoln Mark VIII LSC - which I bought in 2000. it was Pearl white with grey interior with same wheels as above, as well as the three back tinted windows. It was, in a word, magnificent. The most comfortable front interior (never had to sit in the back - HA!), and Im a 6'5" 250 lb guy. I loved the cockpit style drivers side. It felt like it wrapped around you. My buddy loved being a passenger - he said it was like floating down the highway in a space ship. Tempted to pull the plug and get this car! The only issue I had with the car was that in 2004 i had to buy a new brake cable, and learned that getting parts for this car was going to be very difficult, so I decided to move on. Looking at this, I regret that decision.
I always wanted one these it still my dream lURUXY car several times i tried to buy 1 of these this is sweet as chocolate candy smooth Butter Damm 98 it retired High class Thunderbird/ Cougar
I always loved these cars and I remember being a kid sitting in one at Darcars/Wilson Powell Lincoln-Mercury in Marlow Heights MD (Kia dealer now) just outside Washington, DC. Brand new and was sitting in the showroom behind the (then- all new) Navigator. I still remember the smell in the showroom of the new leather and Michilen tires and my parents had to pry me out of it! I grew up and at 22 got a 04' Mercury Marauder, essentially a 4dr version of this car. This one here is a masterpiece. I love the 97/98's. Just imagine how this car would look now (Mk IX or X). Too bad everyone is obsessed with SUVs and crossovers SMH. Great Find!
Oh man that is a nice car. Those all aluminum 4 cam engines look awesome. I have one in my marauder
I had a 98 that I sold a year ago. It was pearlescent white, and only had 88,000 miles when I sold it. The car was luxurious and fast (especially from 70 mph to 100 mph). I had to sell it because repair costs were eating me alive. Parts for these are not cheap.
yes I know
This was an awesome Lincoln version of the Thunderbird. I always loved these cars
I had 97 LSC great car, had 10 years. 97 & 98 the best years.
Wow this is beautiful! Someday im gonna buy one of these gems from you Anthony. You have a great eye for cars!!
Thanks mike!
That is one beautiful Lincoln and well worth the asking price. I always enjoy your videos and the fantastic cars you have for sale
Thanks for the support on the channel!
New subscriber catching up on videos...I jumped through the roof when not only did I see this car and a 96 Mark VIII you recently sold but also youre located in New England...You obviously have a passion and appreciation for American classics....This car is an example of a car I have wanted since I was a young man...These are hard to find...I now believe I found that person that will find the perfect vehicle for me. Do not stop doing what you do...I tune into this channel everyday and rewatch the same videos...Lol...Stay safe everyone
And this is a 97? Looks super high-tech for it's time.
10 years ago, no one would've cared. Now, we love this slightly shit 1990s (but great condition) Ford product. To be fair, this is a pretty beautiful design.
Beautiful!! I had a Mark Vlll & loved it! If I had room I'd buy it.
What a gorgeous car. I’ve got a 1993 Mark VIII with 153k on the clock. Nowhere as nice as this but still nice for its age.
I owe 2 of these...one of my favorite cars ever. Best car Lincoln ever build.
Part of what completes the experience of this bygone time capsule is the four corner air ride suspension. It’s a disservice to have such a beautiful example and not take the time to replace the suspension to original specifications.
She is a beauty!
Always loved that candy red, i believe the 1st generation Navigators came in the same color. Fun fact the tailight middle is neon 1st american car with HID headlights.
makes me miss my old 1993 Mark VIII .. wish it was here in Los Angeles
that car is absolutely beautiful! WOW!
Nice car ,used to work on alot of these at the dealership. Lowers 1 inch at 55 and higher for air drag. Has 4cam 4.6 v8 sweet.
I own one of these! It's my 3rd Mark VIII and my 7th Lincoln. These Mark VIIIs were easily 10 years ahead of their time. If you can afford this car, BUY IT. Mine has 106,000 miles on it - it might never wear out - but if it does, my next car will be … another Mark VIII. It might take me awhile to find one, but I really don't want to drive anything else.
Beautiful car Anthony what a great deal
I got a new 1997 Thunderbird. The color combo, inside and out, was the same as this sister Lincoln. Of course there are some differences in the interior and exterior. I loved the wrap around dash. The power moonroof worked perfectly and the 4.6 v8 would fly. I traded her in in 2005 for a Ford Sport Trac. She had around 160,000 miles on her. I wish I had kept her now. Oh well, I hope shes still driving someone around.
I have the 97 LSC Black on Black in pristine Condition with 52345 miles in chicago garage kept never drive in winter or rain next to the Black I love this red one
I have one of these cars. Mine is a '97 LSC. Pearl White My chief complaints on owning these: 1 plastic blend door breaks, no avail parts. 2. air bags leak, have to convert it over 3. Dependable but low geared 4 spd transmission coupled with a bigger rear end meaning higher rpms on the highway. Could use gear higher. 4. ABS failure, very hard to find replacement. Took me a long while to find a new ABS module for it. 5. Xenon gas headlight fails, have to get conversion kit. My car is still running with 115,000K on the odometer but won't pass emissions. Keeps saying "NOT READY'. In May my plates expire.
Cant similar year thunderbird parts ( same chassis)work maybe even taurus as hvac might be similar. On emissions I'd say ask the ford tech on youtube channel FordTechMakuloco
Makes me seriously question my preference for the eldorado....until I get into my eldorado. But.... Just a preference thing..this is equally beautiful in a different way
Riviera was better than the Eldorado.
All ways thought good about these Lincoln marks. This is a very swoops, slick body style. Even saw a NASCAR race with a body style . I love the new paint job. It is great paint job. If I had room, it would be in my garage. Great vlog, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the support!
That car is amazing!
This car is immaculate
WHAT A BEAUTY !! EXCELLENT PRESENTATION !
We need this back more than ever.
Always loved those cars
This also looked alot like my Dad's 2001 Mercury Sable LS Premium which replaced our 1996 Taurus. The styling reminds me of both the Taurus and the Sable.
Super super clean I'd love to own and drive that bad boy, sing me Up.
Clean as the Board of Health!!!!
That's a real beauty and nice shade of red. Its almost a shame to bring it into New England.
Hopefully someone from a warm climate takes her home.
Why dont you include the asking price????
that car is still in style today
Definitely a gem. Wow.
I Like It. The Red's Nice.
Always loved those never see them without the air ride sagging
Those Lincoln's became very saught after especially the mid to late 80s and early 90s especially with the 5.0 litre
Man if I lived in a more weather friendly state I’d buy that in a second and daily it
Yeah why not? You think she should be a garage queen? Some kind of investment?
@@Spec187OnA well you could daily it AND park it in a garage at night.
I bought a 98 black on black one with 55k on it 3 years ago...I got it for 4500$ .. airride worked perfect still and even had the phone it in still..
Good deal
Just found a mint 97 mark with 71k original miles. Things so clean leathers mint engine is spotless. 2900 dollars is all there asking. I'm guna go for it
I absolutely love the car, it looks stunning and absolutely beautiful
1996 sold and going to Kansas... damn it hoovies garage
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@@specialtymotorcars That was just a joke but i was right 😂
Anthony that is a wonderful car!!
Love the music at the end of the video and the pictures at the end also! This was one of the best videos and what a great car! But no price on the video this time?$$$
It says $6,995 in the description.
Thank you for your support!
I must have missed the price $ my mistake! 😉
To charge your phone with a 12v unit and not have it make the little door stick up all the time. I hate cars that make you leave stuff open to charge. If Lincoln brought back the Mark series I buy a new one. It's my name sake, so I always seemed to love these.
Same color and everything that car is beautiful
I love those Lincoln sport coupes it's a t bird mustang in a tuxedo exceptional car
I had one of these in the Pearlescent White....Beautiful car
This car has a 4.6 litre V8 32 valve engine. It has a better more solid feel that 1994, 95 and 96 Lincolns.
That’s a beautiful Mark VIII! California clean. What’s the asking price?
Sorry I failed to read the description.
No problem! It will be listed on my website as well shortly
7 grand?? That was a steel. I have a 97 lsc in black in the same condition. Love your videos!!!
I realized that when it sold in minutes lol
@@specialtymotorcars Totally!!!! Keep up the great work!!
I think something worth pointing out is this has the 32 valve engine, not the 16 valve SOHC engine. This is the same engine as the Mustang Cobra and the Mercury Marauder, and this car had it first!
Lexus also had HID/xenon headlights in the late 90s.
Hey man. By the time I see these cars on TH-cam it’s sold. 😳🤦🏾. Can I purchase one that you have coming soon on your website?
This one is still available 😂
Ya jack ass