1979 Lincoln Continental (Four-Door Sedan)

This 1979 Lincoln Continental Four-Door Sedan is a notably rare and well-preserved example of one of the final truly massive American luxury sedans — the last full-size Continental generation before the 1980 downsizing — and one of just nine units from the model year ordered with its specific paint and trim combination. Showing a highly credible 16,000 documented miles, the car was maintained by only two owners prior to the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2024. Finished in deep black with a clean, formal roofline (lacking the more common vinyl roof or opera windows), it delivers understated elegance enhanced by signature late-1970s Lincoln cues: concealed headlights, integrated thermometer in the left mirror assembly, full chrome bumpers, and bright grille and trim work. The selling dealer notes prior paintwork on a left roof corner and a refinished left-rear pillar, with various minor flaws pictured in close-up gallery photos — honest details consistent with light use on a 45-year-old survivor.

The car rides on steel 15-inch wheels wearing luxury covers and 235/75 Cornell 1000 tires, presenting the characteristic wide, imposing stance of these final full-size Lincolns. Power steering ensures effortless handling despite the car’s substantial size, while ventilated front disc brakes paired with finned rear drums deliver confident stopping power for relaxed cruising or modern traffic.

Power is supplied by Lincoln’s smooth and torquey 400 cubic inch V8, factory-rated at 159 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, providing ample low-end pull and the whisper-quiet, isolated ride that made these Continentals legendary boulevard cruisers. The three-speed automatic transmission shifts with refined ease, routing power to the rear wheels through a 2.47:1 geared differential optimized for effortless highway motoring. A fresh oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

The expansive, six-passenger interior remains inviting and period-correct, featuring a power-adjustable front bench seat upholstered in rich Champagne tufted cloth, complemented by matching rear seating and trim. Loaded with factory luxury appointments, the cabin includes automatic climate control, cruise control, power-operated vent windows and locks, illuminated entry system, and an AM/FM cassette stereo — capturing the full grand American luxury experience of the late 1970s. The color-keyed steering wheel sits atop a tilt column, fronting clean horizontal instrumentation with the low-mile odometer underscoring the car’s pampered history.