1978 Lincoln Town Car

52,482 original miles. 460 V8, aluminum wheels, all options except sunroof. Beautiful color combination, excellent preservation, everything works! Fantastic example of the end of an era.

The time is coming when these iconic cars will be collectable, and perhaps that time has already arrived. Unlike so many of its peers, it wears a handsome color combination that will always be fashionable. As far as we can tell, the Dove Gray paint remains 100% original and in very, very good condition and we really had to look to find any flaws. Despite what you've heard, build quality on these big cars was quite good for the period, and all four doors close with a precision that you may not expect. Likewise, the chrome is excellent (there's some light pitting on the grille shell, but I bet you won't see it without using a camera flash like we did), the wonderfully ornate parking light lenses are just beautifully rendered, and the padded half roof shows no rips, tears, or other notable demerits. And yes, the headlights work as they should.

The wonderful gray velour interior is pure 1970s, but it's tasteful instead of over-the-top. There's no notable wear on any of the seating surfaces and they're still firm where they're supposed to be firm, soft where they're supposed to be soft. The carpets are deep enough that you could lose a shoe, and with those heavy-duty weather seals, it's dead silent inside this car. The options list is extensive, with this car carrying every available feature except the electric moon roof: automatic climate control, power windows, locks, and seat, cruise control, automatic headlights and dimmer, an exterior thermometer, power antenna, tilt steering column, and an AM/FM/8-track stereo radio. Better yet, it all works. Your passengers will be stunned by the amount of space they have in back and the trunk is large enough for everyone to bring, well, everything. The original spare tire and jack assembly are still in place, hidden behind their own carpeted bulkhead.