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Originally unveiled as the Continental Mark VII and later changed to simply the Mark VII, this two-door luxury coupé proved quite popular, especially towards the start of its production in the mid-1980s. Later models didn't sell as well, but were still, objectively, very good products.
The Continental Mark VII became the Mark VII in 1986, using Lincoln badging, a federally mandated center brake light, and several changes to the LSC (Luxury Sports Coupe) specification, including analog gauges instead of all-digital ones and an increase in power.
By the time the 1990s rolled around, the Mark VII was equipped with a driver's airbag, a redesigned dashboard, and 16-inch wheels (for LSC models). Speaking of the LSC, an LSC SE variant was introduced in 1990, where SE stood for special edition.
It’s one of those cars we’re looking at today: while the listing doesn’t say it’s an LSC SE, the seller says it is and is surprised that the information was omitted. This vehicle is all original and was purchased new from the dealership by the seller’s father for $35,824. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about $80,000 in today’s money. In other words, this was some serious kit.
Interestingly, this car just sold for $20,000 with 12,000 miles on the odometer. We're talking pennies on the dollar, but keep in mind that there isn't much of a market for these types of vehicles, no matter how well-maintained they are. No one wants to drive an old Lincoln from the early 90s because it's not modern enough for everyday use, nor cool enough to be a weekend car.
Personally, I think they are somewhere in between and I might even call them “cool” when it comes to the specs of a flagship model in good condition, like this one.
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Externally, this Lincoln is finished in Midnight Black Clearcoat and features a sunroof, keyless entry keypad, power-adjustable and heated mirrors, a simulated Continental body kit, plus a set of 16″ BBS wheels with 225/60 Goodyear Eagle GT+4 tires. It also has electronic self-leveling air suspension, which is a nice feature to have.
The interior is also very nice, with power-adjustable Ebony leather front and rear seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, Ford-JBL audio system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and factory AM/FM stereo with cassette player.
As for what's going on under the hood, that's where you'll find a fuel-injected 302 HO V8 engine, factory-rated at 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. It all goes to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. In a straight line, this should (emphasis on should) hit 60 mph in about 8 seconds flat, which, by the way, isn't terribly slow.