Many times when I start writing a CC piece on a car I have always found distasteful, I manage to gain a bit of respect for it before I finish. 1983 LINCOLN MARK VI. but . When luxury cars needed to lose their size during this era, they also lost their class and elegance. Lower body sides were stainless. - CLASSIC.COM MK 2. Were those non-hidden headlights? The 1981 Lincoln Mark VI Continental debuted as a sixth-generation release of the popular Continental vehicle. From the 1976 through 1992 model years, Lincoln sold Designer Edition members of the Mark Series . The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules, which took effect in 1979, ripped several pages out of Dearborns luxury-car playbook. A digital instrument cluster showed the world that you were ready forthe future. The Mark VI was the quietest Mark built to date. To me (and to hundreds of others), these cars were magnificently conceived, offering a dependable and fairly economical way of enjoying the Lincoln legacy. If you needed that little extra power to get out of someones way, it just wasnt there. This hurt American Luxo sales for sure. The Continental wore a new exterior styling, featuring hidden halogen headlamps. AUTOMATIC. Any help will be much appreciated. . Not sure if SIG coupes had opera window or not. 4) Horsepower/Torque Curve characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5486 mm / 216 in, width: 1984 mm / 78.1 in, wheelbase: 2903 mm / 114.3 in You rarely see these at Lincoln Continental Owners Club (LCOC) meets most have evidently been sent to the scrapper. reference weights: base curb weight: 1862 kg / 4105 lbs. Fords market-savvy president knew that a successful prestige car must be about more than engines, transmissions and brakes. While the Mark V certainly had its weaknesses, it was nonetheless a very good-looking car, and the Mark VI completely lacked its style and proportion. Accent stripes were dark red. The 1 for sale on CarGurus range from $15,999 to $15,999 in price. Be sure it has the 351 cid engine. Nothing wrong with the Mark VI that a wheelbase stretch cant fix . (Apparently, many of those baby boomers werent old enough to appreciate the Mark VI.) Have you tried pushing down on gas pedal even all the way to floor and holding to see if it starts? It seemed that everyone who saw these little ugly Marks just kept their mouths shut and hoped that future buyers would do the same. I do remember Ford having a lawsuit against its new AOD transmission that would stall out in traffic when the lockup torque converter would engage and the dreadful VV carb issues also noted by PM and Consumer Guide auto series for the 1980 model year putting these and the other Panther car line on the do not recommend list. How would you compare the ride of the Mark VI to a 70s Continental? When you first go out it will start right up and run fine, but after you run it awile turn it off then try to start it, it turns fine but will not start till it has set agood wile to be cold again, then it will start, it has the fuel pump in tank, I changed that, also the weather has no bearing on it, Thanks. Lets at least get some Mark interiors without the pinetree deodorizer! The Mark VI was not as square as the 77 Fairmont or the 79 Thunderbird, but there was a family resemblance. At the 1983 Chicago Auto Show, the Lincoln display had an 83 Emilio Pucci Mark VI sedan on a podium. The one thing I can say for the Mark VIs predecessors is that they were unapologetic; these just seem like they were tailored for older people on a fixed income. For example, in the same era as the Mark VI hit the dealerships, Halston licensed his name to JCPenney for clothing. Aside from this, the Lincoln Continentals interior occupied up to five people. Buyers had a choice of leather or cloth seats in a combination of Light and Dark Pewter. It is the Pucci style, How many 1/2 s where made and titles as such I am asking to know. Sorry I cant remember where I read it years ago. Goodused panels for this door are not easy to come by and you will probably end up respraying the door panel you do find tomatch the rest of your cars interior. I think the buyers were not prepared to pay MORE for a smaller car in 1980 than in 79 when they could still get the V. Enough said for me I like all Marks but the VII. I had a lean-burn on my 83 Dodge D-150 42 pickup during the day (slant six). I had people asking me to sell it to them. Drop it on an Aero Panther chassis and add a 32v 4.6 preferably from an VIII for the diamond star adorned nuns hat. When he isn't writing, he's either taking long drives around the city, making music or drinking hot chocolate. The car has since received much mechanical attention and will soon have a later model 302 engine. 6 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 1. Feel free to use mine. Body side moldings were black. All Rights Reserved. Body side moldings matched the predominant color and accent stripes were the reverse of the body color. My uninformed 2 cents is that the special auto show build might be worth something on a highly collectible car but isnt going to get you much on a Mark VI. The proportions of the 1979 Lincolns are better styled even though the overhang ratio for the full-size Lincoln Continental is 45% and the Mark VI is 47 3/4%. Check your in-box to get started. I looked could not see # 2. I wholeheartedly agree the MK VI was at best a poor imitation of the truly great Marks that came before it. Is she still for sale ? While there were a lot of regulations the automobile industry felt was strangling it, those regulations affected all manufacturers the same. heres one for the bill blass- the red one is the signature series that might deserve its own write up someday. One who has always recognized the superiority of the Mark VI from the day he bought his new is Gene OConnor of San Rafael, California. I have a 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI that I inherited from my father a couple years ago. Loosened bumper rub strip and a couple minor scratches on the fender. By 1985 over 200,000 Town Cars were sold. This car is worth way more. I think Gem was referring to the VII as the one that was just around the corner. For 2004-2008 Ford F-150 & 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT 4WD Front Complete Struts (Fits: Lincoln Mark LT) $145.76. . After comparing the Cadillac and the Lincoln Mark VI, Gene came to the conclusion that the Lincoln Mark VI was not only better looking, it had the Cadillac beat in just about every other way. currently 3/2014 has 28,000 Original miles. Were they driving lights only for fog and inclement conditions? With the adoption of this platform, the Lincoln Continental underwent changes. 1980 was the first year that the Continental Mark two-door was no longer a pillarless hardtop. An excellent question. It rides on matched Lincoln looking wire wheels with thin white wall tires and has a great ride and handling because the 1980 Continental shed 10 inches of its wheelbase and 14 inches in length losing nearly 1000 pounds of curb weight. Rear seat legroom was increased and even luggage capacity was increased. Well Thanks for your time. Learn more. After riding in a couple of friends Mark VIs, theres one piece of advise Gene has for those collectors thinking about buying a Mark VI. It was surprising that Ford, at that time, could design anything attractive. After they lose the chrome, boxiness, and real bumpers in the early 90s, I lose interest. [1] While the hardtop roofline of the two-door was replaced by a fixed B-pillar (with framed door glass), the Mark VI two-door shared a similar roofline with its predecessor; the four-door shared its roofline with the Lincoln Town Car (distinguished by oval opera windows). So, 2022 is undoubtedly the best year to buy the classic Lincoln Mark VI Continental. Also, it was the first year for the EEC III engine management system which kept fuel economy high and emissions low, an industry first. The Cartier had a Medium Pewter Metallic vinyl roof and body uppers, Light Pewter Metallic body side and body side molding and stainless steel body lowers. Power seats with recliners. 1983 Lincoln Mark VI ecm ecu computer E0VE-12A650-A1B (Fits: Lincoln Mark VI) $150.00 2005 05 FORD F-150 F-250 5.4L ECU ECM PCM ENGINE COMPUTER 5L3A-12A650-ATH TESTED (Fits: Lincoln Mark LT) In worse cases, other models may be in need of parts replacement entirely. Power locks. It paired with a four-speed automatic transmission to power the rear wheels. One of mine is a Canadian model with the odotemer reading kilometers rather than miles and has factory dual exaust. On the Cartier the vinyl roof was the landau type. And, I like unique. That definitely could be the cause of the late 1983 introduction IMO. The 302 wheezed out 129 hp and the 351 had the troublesome variable venturi carburetor. In 1979, a second oil crisis, this one caused by the Iranian Revolution, hit the Western World. Benzes? These have been temporarily saved. In 1980 and every year the Mark VI was produced, sales were a disaster. Its seats came upholstered in a fine foam to keep its occupants comfortable, even in the longest journeys. . Power mirrors. Also, note metal VIN tag under hood says car is Specialty and VIN number is missing 1MRB F6, Lincoln says this is Limited Run or Pre Production Model or Prototype? Mine turns heads for sure.. its bagged and i definitely enjoy ppls reactions at stoplights when i play with the switches. I do not dispute that they had their good points. There was a Pastel French Vanilla specialty roof in Bayville textured vinyl. When it came time to design the Mark VI, Gale Halderman, who was in charge of the Lincoln-Mercury Design Studio and his executive stylist, John Aiken planned to build a car even smaller than the Mark VI turned out to be. The 4-speed AOD was standard equipment on the Mark VI and all Lincolns (except the Versailles) for 1980 and was adopted by Panther-chassis Ford and Mercury vehicles for 1981. I will bet my old blue velour cloth interior and a solid EFI 5.0 Liter over anything else that was offered by Cadillac or Chrysler at that time. Even as a kid, I used to always notice this unflattering area in 70s and 80s Lincolns. The tool kit and glove box flashlight were no longer featured as well. The sound of the headlamp doors closing with a solid CLANK, and the look of the front when the headlamp doors opened up after the car sat for a while. Some people/companies will want a very close observation over the use, style, and design of their name and/or logo on items. The Mark VI et al would look much better if the back few inches of the C pillar and roof were faired in a bit. I feel honored to have it. Thank You PG, I have already put the new fuel pump in the tank, and I have tryed the off and on of the key, that will not do it, and I have pushed the pressure vale before trying to start it to see if it was loseing its pressure from sitting and it was there, I weill try to get the books you said, is there a way to check the injector, also it is notthing to do with a cold start thing as I can put fuel in thorttle body start it drive all around the yard, passing gear everything works fine, now warmed up shut it off try to start it right back up and will not start until I put fuel in the throttle body, LOL I just don `t get it. Some things I did not like about the Mark VI the same cheap looking steering wheel that all Fords shared at the time. Then came the 1980 Continental Mark VI. I always loved the Mark VI! Mark VI 9 classic Mark VIs for sale. It is obvious that you despise the styling efforts of the Mark VI (which, in a way, means the companion Town Car that was really only a trim variation). Both the Mark V that preceded it and the Mark VII that followed it carried out the personal luxury mission much more effectively, both because of their mechanical attributes as well as their styling and luxury presence. Sure, it had little touchesthe owners initials on the door and the availability of genuine wire wheelsbut did they do anything except make the car more of a Continental Mark caricature than it already was? So, the older these cars get, the more theyll cost. Unfortunately, I got married and needed to find a place to live so I sold it. Government regulation is sometimes given as the primary reason for the Mark VIs poor sales. As the flagship line of Ford Motor Company, the Mark VI was fitted with distinct features to distinguish itself from the Lincoln Town Car, including the return of Designer Edition trims which had exclusive exterior and interior color combination and additional equipment over the standard-trim Mark VII. Ive driven 302-powered Panthers from this era and the 351 in this Panther coupe is considerably more fun to hoon around town. However, I do commend you for the factual side of this excellent (and only well-researched) history. Especially noticeable with light coloured paint. The rear end is particularly bad it is as if they ran out of ideas and just ended it with a flat panel and then later realized they needed some lights back there. They were called Touring Lamps, and they gave the car an air of exclusivity. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. Somehow Lincoln believed that Mark owners would accept a smaller Mark that looked like a kit car of the original. Its bad enough that the pillar is there on what should be Lincolns best and most exclusive car, let alone accenting it. If you are going to have an ugly car, go big or go home. Accent stripes were deep Dark Brown and Gold. Then I would drive the early 80s lowest of the LoPo 302s and would immediately run away. The vents were controlled by the same switch as the window. I own a 1981 continental mark VI Emilio Pucci designer series. It is the most expensive option on your window sticker: Roof-2 Door Specialty Coach $779.00. The Bill Blass had Medium Blue Metallic body sides with lower body sides in Light Fawn Metallic. Plus itll move that thing quick enuf. Even if it perhaps meant a flat black plastic headlight surround creating a cleaner appearance. As far as classic cars go, the Lincoln Continental is one of the industrys longest-staying vehicles. Did you resolve? or $3768. Power wasn't so great 140 horsepower and 231 lb-ft but the curb weight of the Mark VI came in at well under two tons, a 700-pound weight reduction compared to the vast Mark V. The Mark VI seems to be the forgotten Mark, overlooked between the rococo V and the speedy Fox-based VI. During the mid-1970s, within Ford Motor Company, development of a downsized Continental Mark VI (as a successor to the Continental Mark V) began life on what became the Ford Fox platform, intending to downsize it alongside the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar XR7 for 1980. After 1980, the 351 was discontinued on the Mark VI, due to poor sales and the lack of a distinct power advantage over the 5.0L V8. The Message center told you miles-per-gallon, distance to empty, had a Trip log, and monitored 11 vehicle functions. Note, an un-retouched photograph of the interior of my recently acquired 1982 Mark VI accompanies this text. (All of the Designer Series Models carried the designers signature inone form or another. ) I think you shred this car too severely. other than the 1986 and 1987 EldoradoThe Caddy was never an also ran. Thanks. That is going to be the car that turns heads. C:UsersSANDRADocumentsLincoln Window Sticker.jpg Proud former owner of a 1983 Mark VI, and two 1989 Lincoln Town Cars. Wonder if Lincoln will resurrect the Mark VI someday in the future like they did the Mark III since it like the 58-60 Marks are kind of the forgotten and not worthy ones for the name? A 1980 Signature is still on my bucket list. Even if you take into account the all new four door Mark VI, in 1980 total Mark VI sales two door and four door were a little less than 39,000 compared to the almost 76,000 Mark Vs produced in 1979. She is a definite head turner! . The Mark VI had an Electronic Instrument Panel with Message System, optional on other models. or $329/mo. Free shipping for many products! Lincoln & Continental Owners Club The dash is digital and it has a key pad entry system and they both work flawlessly. In late 1980, my widowed mother asked me to come down from Austin for the weekend so she could look at the 1981 Imperials at Bill Heil Chrysler in San Antonio. For a long time, I wondered who the heck Bill Blass was. with the fuel injection, gets better mileage and it is more garageable if there is I wonder how many were sold with all metal roofswas it even possible to order it that way? And Ride was way Superior as it was carefully Reengineered. Excellent condition. This feature started in 1973 and was offered on LTD-Galaxie, Marquis, Continental &T-Bird up to 1976. Its all going to be about the appraisal. After quad headlights came out, it was the cheaper cars which had dual 7 inch sealed beams. Was it an homage to the single headlight coach built cars of the 30s? Members often have good leads on parts supplies or even parts cars. The Givenchy had its upper body sides in black, body sides in Dark Pewter and lower body sides in stainless steel. All of the I wish it was still the 70s design touches like the fender gills, covered headlights, and opera windows now stand out as unique. If these sold in better numbers that could have been a real widespread problem! 4 Reading lights. Im hoping to find one so that I can enjoy my passed memories again. I remember the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, in which Sen. Dan Quayle mentioned that he was the same age Jack Kennedy had been when Kennedy was president. Wheels were color keyed turbine spoke aluminum. Some models also came with luxury wheel covers. The inside of the Lincoln Continental was over-the-top, at least when compared to its competition. A 1983 Designer Series Pucci Edition Mark VI Lincoln Continental. Lincoln & Continental Owners Club 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi V8 Conclusion is it a rarity? I wonder if someone in the Lincoln Continental Owners Club could steer you to an appraiser. But since my taste would run towards the 75-79 Connie, I basically regard the B/Cs and Panthers made between 1977-1991/2 or so as the best CAFE compromise vehicle. Original & Highly Original. The dealer offered to order another Mark VI for him, but in the meantime, Gene got a look at a silver and gray metallic Cartier Designer Series Mark VI two-door that had just come in and he liked it so well he changed his mind. The 460 and 400 cubic-inch V8s seen in the Mark V were replaced in favor of lower-displacement V8 engines. Nada.com was the website. It was sharp, well proportioned and nicer than other personal luxuries. One of the site's forums is a discussion thread for Lincoln; members of Lincoln clubs have posted there in the past. When first introduced in September 1979, final cost could exceed $24,000 USD (equivalent to $89,600 in 2021). If the car had MidnightBlack uppers and lowers there was a black Cambria cloth top and French Vanilla interior with leather seats. Like I said it is general in nature. The Givenchy Mark VI had a light Fawn Metallic vinyl roof, body uppers and lowers, and Bittersweet Metallic body sides and body side molding. Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715, Phone: 763.420.7829 Id be curious to know. The body and interior would be kept 100% stock other than window tinting. It looks like the perfect car for a head of state or a mafia son. 5 is ironic in one way. The have an excellent Lincoln section even though site is nominally grand marquis. It offers great economy, very garageable, very comfortable for two people and a great ride. Cosmopolitan. Ugly but Cool. Or Eddie Bauer for that matter. The fifth generation of Lincoln's Mark Series, the Mark VI was the first ground-up revision of the model line since 1972, and the first generation to undergo downsizing. News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box. If the Thunderbirds aero styling werent the hit it was, I seriously doubt Lincoln would blockade the fully developed Mark VII from hitting showrooms after. Just like it would in 1985 when those awful small Cadillacs came out. Best of the best. If my phone will send it, Im including a picture of my baby. For the complete opposite reason the hidden headlights look better than the exposed units on the Town Car. The Bill Blass was the only model in the Designer Series that lacked the oval rear window. Just absolutely loved it. For 1980, the Designer Series made their return to the Mark Series coupes, including Cartier, Pucci, Bill Blass, and Givenchy Editions. . The Lincoln Mark VI allows me to enjoy modern highway travel, along with drinving a classic car and I also enjoy very good fuel economy. In most models the interior dimensions were increased as a result of the new body styling. Shop millions of cars from over 22,500 dealers and find the perfect car. Alongside the traditional two-door sedan bodystyle, the Mark VI introduced a four-door sedan to the model line (last offered in 1960). It seems funny, but cruise internet sites that feature collector cars and youll see early 80s Town Cars and bustle-butt Continentals with reasonable frequency. It was eleven inches shorter and 930 pounds lighter than the Mark V. The Mark VI was also 1.7 inches higher than the Mark V and the window line was lowered giving the Mark VI a slightly different image than the sporty looking Mark V. The Mark VI was also designed to appealed to a slightly older age group than the Mark V on the theory that baby boomers were growing a little older. As they say, all good things must come to an end, and Lincolns certainly did. Well pimped. What happened had less to do with the Mark VI itself than with the economy and government regulations that relegated big cars like the Mark V towards the same fate as the dinosaur. Shop Lincoln Mark VI vehicles for sale at Cars.com. Your email address will not be published. When this generation of Mark was finished, it didnt look like a Lincoln, it looked like a Lincoln knock off for someone who couldnt afford a Lincoln. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. That is ridiculous in a RWD car, and certainly impacts such considerations as weight distribution. Great Comments guys. If the repair estimate is anywhere near the appraised value, any insurance company will total the car. Mine slowly open too once its been parked a lil while but from previous owner I was told that was a vacuum.hose problem.. Are the lights supposed to look like that. Find 77 used Lincoln Mark V as low as $10,999 on Carsforsale.com. My first thought: What if the Mark had used the longer wheelbase of the Continental? The power lowering front vent windows of this generation TC and Mark VI appear to be unique. After many years of big engined Marks, in 1980 the 400 and 460 cid engines were dropped in favor of the 302 and the 351 cid Ford corporate engines. Digital dash. For 1982, the series underwent a shuffle of sorts, with the Pucci edition moving from the sedan from the coupe. As mentioned at the conclusion of our last entry, the Mark VI pivoted from the Luxury Group options that allowed every Mark buyer a feeling of broad color and trim customization. As we read from left to right rather than up and down, the eye wants to read a design from front to back. Snow white on white on white with navy inserts. As before, each Designer Series option carried exclusive exterior and interior color combination and additional equipment over the standard-trim Mark VI; these trim packages remained unchanged through 1982. It is just your opinion, not everyone agrees with yours. when they are open. Will try again. Wheels were wire spoke aluminum. 1983 Lincoln Mark VI Sedan The Lincoln Continental Mark Series debuted in the 1956 model year and ran until 1998, with a hiatus for most of the 1960s. To distinguish itself from the Town Car, the Mark VI was fitted with model-exclusive features (including the return of Designer Edition trims). Someone should know these answers. Of course I wouldnt leave it stock. It featured lots of cabin space, partly thanks to its 117.3-inch wheelbase, and up to 22.4 cu-ft of cargo volume. Wilfred Nkhwazi is a screenwriter, actor, and sports car enthusiast from Blantyre, Malawi. Sunroof. I could only afford the base model, but to this day, I am totally in love with the VIs. What that tells me is that the basic design origins of both the Mk VII and T-Bird come form one concept, which doesnt surprise me the least, given their similarities. I have a sizeable collection of Mark VIs. So the Aero Bird went on the market first to judge public reaction. Alongside the standard Continental Mark VI, two additional trims were offered within the model line, including the Designer Editions and the flagship Signature Series. And undoubtedly other aspects. A much more reliable new feature in 1980 was the keyless entry system which was standard on the Mark VI. I like the Mark VI as well as I do like the Mark V. I simply love angularity. Good luck. I have a Motor Trend comparison between a 1980 305 4 BBL Caprice and a 302 2 BBL CV that says the exact opposite. The third combination was a Black Cambria carriage roof, black body uppers, red body midsection and black body lowers.The interior was all black with either black cloth seats or black leather with contrasting Red straps and buttons. Buy back was 300 $. . Power trunk. Will someone please help me remove this dagger from my heart? Sure Lincoln downsized, everyone had to. The interior also came with an onboard computer. It Ran Great Yesterday And When I Went To Start It Today It Would Crank But https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting, https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator. Pucci Edition. This car with its throttle body injection and dual exhausts is faster than my 88 and 79 town cars and rides and handles excellently. The Continental had a stylish and bold appearance. As it was, the 1981 Imperial (CC here) gave the Mark VI a run for its moneythats sad, considering that for a decade Lincoln virtually held the deed to that market. Ford did much better thereafter omitting the 351 and its VV carburetor and fixing the AOD transmission and this is the area they cleaned Cadillacs clock from 1982 onward- reliability under the hood. These colors were the same as the Lincoln Continental except Antique Mahogany Mist replaced Scarlet. Although it hasnt been well publicized, the Mark VI also used many Lincoln Town Car body panels. MEMBER. . Does that Mark VI really look like it cost twice as much as a Cordoba? There were dark blue accent stripes on the body sides, and light fawn accent stripes on the decklid contours. Seen those on line around 12000. With dual exhaust these engines put out 150 hpas opposed to a mere 130 hp in the 1983 Lincoln. It was the fuel pump in the tank I found I had some bad gas as well all fixed! There were a couple of boxes of these that a local (I was in Tidewater, Virginia at the time) Firestone dealer would remove . As an option, a 351 cubic-inch (5.8L) V8 was offered; it used an electronically-controlled 2-barrel carburetor. Keyless entry. But for the leather seats the interior felt cheap as dirt. . I must disagree wholeheartedly with your coverage of the mark VI. I continue to look for one that compares but have yet to find one. Earlier this year I brought it to a mechanic in order to bring it back to running condition. From the 1976 through 1992 model years, Lincoln sold Designer Edition members of the Mark Series personal luxury cars. XR7: Thanks. The V wasnt a rocket either even with the big 460 and yes we do drive a lot faster here in Europe 90 mph mostly on highways. I must also say that I am a huge fan of Panthers, having owned a MGM and two TCs, which maybe makes these a little bit more appealing to me, personally.
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