If you’ve ever wanted to travel like a 1980s celebrity, it’s your lucky day. The Pick of the Day is a 1988 Lincoln Town Car limousine listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Watchung, New Jersey.
“One-of-a-kind, privately used and owned,” the listing says. “Original owner and has been garage-kept in a climate-controlled garage all its life.”
The Town Car’s name first originated as a flagship trim designation for the Continental, but in 1980, it became a standalone nameplate on the Lincoln division’s full-sized models. From 1980 through 1989, the Town Car was produced at Ford’s Wixom, Michigan, plant, sharing many key engineering elements with other FoMoCo models like the Lincoln Continental Mark VI, the Mercury Grand Marquis, and the Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
In the realm of American luxury cars, the Town Car delivered on its promises – to some, even representing the peak of 1980s luxury. It had a floaty ride that prioritized comfort over cornering. And that’s what exactly what made it the perfect blank canvas when coachbuilders were looking for cars to build limousines.
This stretch limo exudes “old money” and would look right at home cruising the boulevards of Palm Beach or Palm Springs. Exterior features include quad headlights, a waterfall-style grille, chrome bumpers, a white vinyl roof, a sunroof, whitewall tires, and dual antennas. But more importantly, the interior is where the car really shines. Just check out the gray leather upholstery, wood-grain cabinetry, cup holders, sound system, and even the built-in television set. Talk about living in the lap of luxury – especially in 1988!
Moving this luxo-ride is a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a four-speed “AOD” (automatic overdrive) transmission. The five-digit odometer reads 41,979 miles – a reading that, at least according to the listing, is accurate. Ford’s V8 was generally well-regarded and reliable – just don’t expect great fuel economy. Even under ideal circumstances, the car might not reach 15 miles per gallon. But who cares when you’re riding in such a status symbol?
When it comes to classic appeal, a spacious interior, and potential for investment, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more unique luxury experience than with an 1980s Lincoln limo. You can probably even offset your purchase price by offering chauffeur services for prom nights and parades.
The asking price is $29,000.
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