Lincoln Mark V Road Tests & Vintage Reviews

Vintage road tests and magazine reviews of the 1977–1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V, including period Motor Trend and Car and Driver evaluations, the Diamond Jubilee Edition review, and the Mark V vs. Mark VI comparison. These contemporary tests show how the motoring press judged Lincoln's flagship coupe in its own era.

79 Mark V Road Test V vs VI

1979 Continental Mark V Road Test – Mark V vs Mark VI

An old Motor Trend comparison featuring the new 1980 Mark VI against the 1979 Continental Mark V. Click each page for a close-up.

A newspaper page with advertisements for auto accessories, a coupon for a tape tricks manual, and articles about a 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI and auto sway bars.
Comparison of interior and exterior views of Mark V and Mark VI cars, with a black and white advertisement for Gila Skirts below.
A magazine page featuring an article about a car, showing a red sports car driving through water, with a small bottle of Turtle Extra car wax and a box of Turtle Extra Paste in the foreground.
Page from a magazine featuring an article about the Lincoln Continental Mark V car, with specifications and a black and white sketch of the vehicle, and a photo of race cars and a vintage street scene.
An old car comparison chart featuring images and descriptions of Mark V and Mark VI models, interior photos, and a vintage Gila Skirts advertisement for car air dam skirts.
A black and white newspaper page from April 1980 featuring articles about cars, advertisements, and photos of vintage cars with people at a car event.
Black and white magazine page featuring images of two Lincoln Mark cars, with the headline "Mark V vs. Mark VI" and articles about the cars and their history.
Page from a vintage car magazine featuring a comparison of Lincoln Continental Mark VI and Mark V models, with black and white photos, specifications, and test results.

78 DJ ROAD TEST

1978 Continental Mark V  Diamond Jubilee Edition Review

A unique full color review of the 1978 Continental Mark V with emphasis on the very special Ford 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Edition.

An informational sign about the history and features of the Continental Mark V, including diagrams of the car's under-the-skin construction, illustrations of the engine, and photos of the car's exterior models.
A magazine page featuring a 1970s gold Lincoln Continental MK V with a smaller inset photo of its dashboard interior. The page describes the car's design and luxurious features, highlighting its polished woodgrain trim and smooth driving experience.
A vintage 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V with specifications and illustrations of the car's front, back, and side views.
Informational poster about the Lincoln Continental MK V car, featuring images of the car's side and rear views, and text highlighting engine, tires, brakes, and anniversary details.

78 MARK V ROAD TEST C AND D

1978 Continental Mark V Road Test

A great road test of the 1978 Continental Mark V conducted by Car and Driver.  Click each page for close up.

Page from a magazine or newspaper featuring black-and-white images of a car, tail light, and wheel, with text discussing the history and features of the Lincoln Continental Mark series.
A vintage magazine page featuring two black and white photographs of a 1977 Lincoln Mark V car. The top photo shows a side view of the car on a flat landscape, and the bottom photo shows the rear view of the car on a similar landscape. The page inclu
Car specifications sheet with charts displaying performance, acceleration, braking, fuel economy, interior sound level, and dimensions of a Lincoln Continental Mark V.
Black and white magazine page featuring a vintage car, a building with the Lincoln Continental logo of two horses, and an article about the Lincoln Continental Mark V.
A magazine page with car reviews and images, including a Cartier clock, a Givenchy designer edition watch, and a photo of a chauffeur driving a car.

77 MARK V TEST DRIVE MT

1977 Continental Mark V Test Drive

A fantastic opportunity to experience the 1977 Continental Mark V in action, as reviewed by Motor Trend. Click each page for a closer look at its performance and features.

A vintage magazine page with an advertisement for RisLONE engine treatment spray cans, a radar detector ad, and a notice to subscribers. The RisLONE can is yellow with black text and describes its benefits for engine performance. The radar detector a
Black-and-white magazine page featuring a classic Lincoln Mark V car from various angles and details, including front, rear, side views, grille, engine scoop, and side vents.
Black and white magazine advertisement featuring a 1976 Cadillac Continental Mark V car, with interior and exterior images, and a column of text discussing luxury features and impressions.