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15/06/2024 11:00 am
1979 was the end of the Age of the Dinosaurs for cars like this Continental Mk V. No asteroid collision was involved; they died with a whimper, and not a bang. This behemoth was not really me. It was the brainchild of wife #2 who felt I must have it because, after all, I AM a doctor. I wasn't crazy about the car to begin with. All engine options were gone in '79 with only a 190 HP 400 V8 available and no longer an option for dual exhausts (making this model a '78). Quality control was not exactly "Job One" as in the center of the hood, there was about a 5" circle where there was no black paint, only primer. this was the early days of electronic ignition for FoMoCo and the circuitry was encased in a box shaped hunk of resin that, over time, distorted severing connections making the car dead in the water. I always had to keep a spare in the car so when it went I could just unplug the old and plug in the new. The scary part was finding a safe place to park ASAP without power steering and boosted brakes. On the plus side, the interior was very comfortable. The lines of the car were certainly elegant, and the ride was very smooth without wallowing into curves. I got a kick out of scaring the heck out of passengers who couldn't figure out how I could just whip into parking spaces with that long, low hood. I told then I used the hood ornament as 'cross hairs'. LOL. This BoS model is quite similar to mine, but the half top was Dove Gray along with the interior. The interior looks right but the gauges look a bit cartoonish.
15/06/2024 12:12 pm
Awesome history & backstory Rich. As a former member of the LCOC (Lincoln club ) I used to see a lot of these. IMO, much better looking than the 1979 Eldorado (which was downsized that year ).
I believe these Lincolns were downsized in 1980...one of my high school friends got a new one (spoiled rich kid ). It was well appointed and drove nicely, but it just looked too stubby & cartoonish, sort of a caricature of this 1979.
This BOS replica looks great! Like so many other great 1/18 resins I see, I sure wish this Lincoln was available in full-function diecast!
15/06/2024 1:27 pm
I sold my 1/1 scale 79 Mark V about a year ago because of space limitations. I really liked the car and especially the ice cold A/C which was still running on R12. Rich you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the resin engine module as mine put me down cold one day without warning....luckily I was only a few blocks from home. I found that replacing the module was much easier if you removed the left front tire where the screws were on the inner fender. One of the few times I told my wife it would only take a few minutes to replace and it did. I too have the BOS model and your critique is right on.
18/06/2024 1:13 am
I believe these Lincolns were downsized in 1980...one of my high school friends got a new one (spoiled rich kid ).
Chris, you reminded me of the spoiled rich kids who attended my Mumford High School and had cars. They drove 6-pack GTOs, 427 'Vettes, Mustang 2+2s, 6-pack 442s, Chevelles, and XK Jags. I used to be soooooooo envious! Interestingly, I don't remember anyone having a Mopar.
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