1977 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass on 2040-cars
Galveston, Texas, United States
Body Type:Mark V
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:460
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Lincoln
Model: Mark Series
Trim: Bill Blass
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: 2 Wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 24,231
Sub Model: Bill Blass
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
1977 Lincoln
Mark V Bill Blass This is a
one of a kind automobile. Only 5,905
Mark V’s were Bill Blass editions in 1977, and this is the only one optioned like
this one. This car has 24,231 miles. The 460 engine runs great. This car is as close to being perfect as a
car of this age and mileage can be, having won the Primary Class at the 2010
LCOC Mid-America meet, including a Lincoln Trophy, with a score of 98.5 points
out of 100. Outstanding
color combinations for the Bill Blass editions in 1977 were Midnight Blue
Metallic exterior, with a chamois color vinyl half top, with chamois color
leather interior. Under the hood and on
the chassis, factory chalk marks are still plainly visible. Two of its three owners have been private
collectors, so it has been pampered. The
current owner since 2009 has kept the appearance and mechanicals in top
condition. Due to their
age, the current owner replaced the original tires at 21,000 miles in 2009, as
well as all hoses and belts. The unused
original spare is in the trunk. All
electrical components of the car are in working order, and the air conditioning
blows cold. The current
owner is an elderly gentleman who is downsizing his collection. If you are looking for an investment grade
show-worthy collector vehicle, this Mark V Bill Blass is one well worth a look. Contact the owner at 409-771-0333. The buy-it-now price of this car is well below
the Hagerty Price Guide’s suggested value for a condition #1 1977 Mark V
Collector’s series. The car is also
being advertised in national magazines, so may be subject to prior sale. Inspections are invited. |
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Lincoln MKC configurator comes alive
Tue, 21 Jan 2014Lincoln has already announced most of the trim level and option pricing for its upcoming 2015 MKC due out this summer, and now it has launched a configurator allowing prospective buyers to get a better idea of how this new model will stack up against other compact luxury crossovers. We already knew that the MKC will have a starting price of $33,995, but now we know that its price includes a destination charge of $895.
Models equipped with the base 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine come standard with the Premiere package - $33,100 for front-wheel drive and $35,595 for all-wheel drive. Both models offer equipment upgrades from the Select and Reserve packages. The $3,230 Select package adds features like leather seats, power passenger seat, folding and heated door mirrors and painted 18-inch wheels, while the pricier $6,935 Reserve package adds in heated and cooled front seats, panoramic roof, hands-free liftgate, two-tone wheels and an embedded modem (providing features such as remote lock and unlock, vehicle finder and pre-conditioning).
Opting for the new 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-four raises the base price to $39,965, and it comes standard with all-wheel drive and all of the equipment in the Select package; the Reserve package is still optional. All models can be further optioned up with the $2,235 Technology Package (adding adaptive cruise, active park assist and lane keeping system) and the $580 Climate Package (heated rear seats and steering wheel, auto high beams and rain-sensing wipers). Checking all the options, a fully loaded 2015 MKC with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost will have a total MSRP of $47,715.
NHTSA upgrades Ford floor mat unintended acceleration probe
Mon, 17 Dec 2012According to a Bloomberg report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded an investigation into complaints of unintended acceleration lodged against Ford vehicles. The investigation began in June of 2010 when just three complaints had been received and it only concerned the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, but this was at a time when the phrase "unintended acceleration" made grown men go pale. With 49 additional complaints received since then, the investigation has been reclassified as an engineering analysis - the last phase before a recall - and it has been expanded to include the Lincoln MKZ, making for a total of "around 480,000" units affected between the three sedans from the 2008 to 2010 model years.
The ostensible cause is that floor mats are trapping the accelerator pedal, but according to a Ford statement at the time, the entrapment is due to owners placing the optional all-weather floor mats, or aftermarket floor mats, on top of the car's standard floor mats. NHTSA has backed up that assessment, pinning the blame on "unsecured or double stacked floor mats."
On the face of it, it would appear that NHTSA has upgraded the status not because of Ford's error, but owner error, and Ford has stated publicly that it is "disappointed" in NHTSA's move. On top of NHTSA still being skittish after that other unintended acceleration debacle, it could be seen to be taking its time investigating all of the variables: it's reported that Ford changed its accelerator pedal design in 2010, a "heel blocker" in the floorpan has been considered a potential culprit in how the floor mats could be trapping the pedal, some drivers have said the floor mats weren't anywhere near the pedal, and according to a report in the LA Times, in "a letter sent by Ford to NHTSA in August 2010, the automaker said it found three injuries and one fatality that 'may have resulted from the alleged defect.'"
2015 Lincoln MKC aims to rejuvenate the brand... again
Wed, 20 Nov 2013Ford is slowly but surely attempting to revitalize the Lincoln brand, with the new MKZ sedan pointing the way forward for the Blue Oval's struggling luxury division. Here at the LA Auto Show, Lincoln is showing the next new product that aims to give the brand new life, the 2015 MKC crossover.
The MKC is based on the trusty Ford Escape, but this is far more than just a rebadge job. Lincoln has used completely new sheetmetal here, with the brand's familiar split-wing grille front and center, and a classy, wraparound tailgate with super slim taillamps that span the width of the hatchback. It's one of the better applications of Lincoln's new design language we've seen thus far, and the end result is a taut-looking crossover that is at the same time both modern and luxurious-looking.
Further differentiating itself from the Escape, the MKC packs an all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, good for 275 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. (On the base end, Ford's 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 240 hp and 270 lb-ft is available.) The MKC also uses a new Continuously Controlled Damping adaptive suspension, and is available with both front- and all-wheel drive.
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