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On my personal page I hope to explain most of the Lincoln Special Editions with as much information that can be provided. If you can give me any more info on any subject, feel free to e-mail me. I will try and amke it so that each section will have the history of the Limited Edition, a picture, and I will try to describe what it looks like. If I get information from your site, or ebay auction, or whatever it may be, I couldn't get hold of you, but I always site every site I get information from at the bottem. Started 9/18/06

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[edit] Values of Numbers Produced

If the exact numbers are known, it will be posted. No value will be used.

50,001-100,000 G
10,001-50,000 F
5,001-10,000 E
2,001-5,000 D
1,001-2,000 C
501-1,000 B
101-500 A
0-100 X

[edit] History of the Lincoln

The story of the Lincoln Motor Car Company begins with Henry M. Leland, who, with his son, Wilfred, founded the company shortly after World War One. Leland designed a new chassis, highlighted by a new 60 degree V-8 with its characteristic fork and blade connecting rods. The first Lincoln was produced in September 1920, but by late 1921 the company was in financial difficulties.

The company was plagued by three problems: delays getting to the marketplace, legal problems with the U. S. government over alleged war profit taxes and the conservative design of the early Lincoln bodies. Before everything could be resolved, the company found itself in receivership in early 1922 and the company was purchased by Henry Ford for approximately $8 million. Although they hoped to remain with the new company, the Lelands were gone within a few months. Edsel Ford became head of the Lincoln Motor Car Company.

Under Edsel's patronage, the Lincoln motor car became everything the Lelands had hoped for. Beautifully-styled bodies from nearly every American coachbuilder now complemented the magnificently-engineered Lincoln chassis. Sales increased significantly. In 1925, the Gorham-designed greyhound appeared for the first time. The Model L, as it was known, would remain in production for several more years before a major change took place. n 1931, the venerable Model L gave way to the gracefully-designed Model K, which featured an updated, more powerful version of the Leland-inspired V-8 and--to the great satisfaction of coachbuilders--a longer (145-inch) wheelbase. In truth, the newly-designed chassis, with its numerous new mechanical features, had been engineered for an even more spectacular Lincoln engine.

A year later--1932--the legendary Model KB with its massive V-12 powerplant was introduced. It was arguably the most magnificent of all the classic Lincoln engines. Concurrent with the KB, Lincoln also offered a smaller V-12 engine in a shorter wheelbase chassis, the Model KA. Unfortunately, the KB was introduced just as the Great Depression was unfolding.

The KB and KA models were in production approximately two years before Lincoln moved to a new engine, a smaller, but equally powerful V-12 engine. That engine and chassis, known as the Model K, remained in production with various improvements until the last of the classic Lincolns was built in early 1940.

As the Depression deepened, sales of luxury cars declined. Custom body firms were closing their doors. President Roosevelt used a Lincoln K--the famous "Sunshine Special." Refinements continued, but in 1939-40 only 120 Lincoln K's were produced--and these were spread over 21 different body styles!

The medium-price Lincoln-Zephyr--the first successful aerodynamically-designed car, had been introduced in 1936. The stunning Lincoln Continental followed in 1939. In 1940, the last "big Lincoln" was produced. Times had changed. As Edsel Ford said shortly thereafter, "We didn't stop making luxury cars, people simply stopped buying them." Sadly, Edsel Ford, Lincoln's guiding light, died in 1943 at 49.

[edit] Dealership Limited Editions

Many dealerships, a lot of times on the east and west coast, will often throw in some badges, and change the outer appearance slightly, and call it a limited or special edition. I'm not saying that these cars are worth more or less money, all I'm saying is that these are aftermarket packages. Some examples:

[edit] Town Car

The Town Car is built on the same chassis as the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis, however the wheelbase is three inches longer to give the car greater interior space. In fact the rear seat legroom - so important in a limo - is better than all but the Chrysler LHS and the BMW 740iL which costs twice as much. It has much more rear seat legroom than any SUV, although headroom is not quite as generous. Luggage space is also a strong feature of the car and access is good thanks to a low lip on the trunk lid. However the spare wheel is not hidden below the trunk floor, instead it takes up some space in the trunk.

Town Car of today
From forbes.com
The word is getting around that Ford Motor plans to kill the Lincoln Town Car. Ford builds it at the Wixom, Mich., plant outside Detroit, home of the now-dead Lincoln LS, the now-dead Ford Thunderbird and the long-dead Lincoln Continental. The company is closing the plant next spring.

Ford could build the Town Car in Canada, because this model shares a platform with the venerable Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. Union people in Canada say that Ford tells them that won't happen. It's hard to see the Town Car built anywhere else. Ford won't admit the Town Car will die and says that all the talk is just speculation. Yet it is reasonable to figure that if they were going to keep building the Town Car, they would say so. So bye-bye old friend.

You might say this was just a big, old-fashioned dinosaur bought only by the nursing-home set (the average retail buyer was near 70) and limo crowd. Real men wanted a Mercedes, Lexus or BMW--a modern luxury car for modern folk.

All that is true, but it overlooks one key point: the importance of the Town Car to Ford.

One former Ford president, Donald Petersen, told me how they thought the big Lincoln was dead when General Motors moved Cadillac to front-wheel drive in the 1980s. Lincoln had planned to go front drive, but their front-drive car was not ready. To the surprise of many, Cadillac began to die when it went front drive with its big DeVille sedan and has never fully recovered.

For two decades, Lincoln had the only domestic rear-drive luxury car, and Town Car sales grew as Cadillac fell. Lincoln, which had been profitable one year in its history, was suddenly rolling in money. Annual Town Car sales climbed over the 100,000 mark during the mid-1980s and early 1990s.

Lee Iacocca, who was once president of Ford, told me that at 120,000 units, Ford would be making $10,000 apiece on Town Cars. That is more than a billion dollars in profits. And a third Ford president, Ed Hagenlocker, told me in 1996 that the Town Car platform, which also included the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis--together accounting for 350,000 cars per year--was Ford's most profitable car platform.

[edit] Trim Levels

In 1981 the Town Car was introduced in three trim levels, the base Executive Series, the mid-range Signature Series, and the top-of-the-line Cartier. The trim levels remained unchaged until 2003.

[edit] Cartier

1981 - 2003
Cartier was used on the top-of-line Town Car from 1981 through 2003. The Cartier also featured its own version of Lincoln emblem which was stitched onto the seats. Gold Lincoln emblems on the tail-lights, and a gold dash clock also became a staplemark on the Cartier Edition on 1998 through 2002 models.

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[edit] Executive

1981 - 2003
The Executive Series was the basic trim levels and thus also most affordable trim level on the Lincoln Town Car from 1981 through 2003. The Executive Series designation is still used today, but only on fleet vehicles.

[edit] Signature

1981 - 2003
The Signature Series was the mid-level trim and was also the most popular trim level from 1981 through 2003. In 2004 the trim levels were renamed, and the Signature Series was now used to describe the basic trim level and Ultimate was now used to describe the mid-level trim. In 2005 the Ultimate was dropped and all trim levels were changed to a version of Signature. The basic trim level for 2005 was called Signature, the mid trim level was called Signature Limited and the top-of-line trim-level was called Signature L. The trim level designations were revised again for the 2006 model year. For 2006 a trim level called the Designer Series was added between the Signature Limited and top-of-line Signature L.

[edit] Signature Limited

2003-Present

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[edit] Ultimate

2004
The Ultimate trim level replaced the Cartier trim level.

[edit] Presidential/Congressional Edition

Leland named the brand after his longtime hero Abraham Lincoln, for whom he had voted in 1860 in the first U.S. presidential election he was eligible for.

Lincoln had a long history of providing limousines for the U.S. President. The first car specially built for Presidential use was the 1939 Lincoln V12 convertible called the "Sunshine Special" used by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It remained in use until 1950. A 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan called the "Bubble Top" was used by Presidents Harry S. Truman, Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and once by Lyndon B. Johnson. It was retired in 1965. The Kennedy car was a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. It was in use from 1961 to 1977, having undergone extensive alterations which made it an armor-plated sedan after Kennedy's assassination. A 1969 Lincoln was used by Richard Nixon and a 1972 Lincoln used by Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. The last Presidential Lincoln was made in 1989.

[edit] Black Tie

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Years Produced 1996
Engine: 4.6 L
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[edit] Cypress Edition

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Retail Price xx,xxx USD
Years Produced 1996-1997
Engine: 4.6 L
Numbers Produced: B
Info from Dereck (LincolnsOnline)

The rarest of all the Limited Editions. The colors came in Light Cypress Gold with a two tone leather interior, the finishing touch was a nice red Cypress tree emblem on the front fenders. That Red Tree Emblem is priceless!

There were 300 made in 1996, and 600 made in 1997.

The Cypress trees are especially prized for their wood, of which the heartwood is extremely rot and termite resistant, with the notable exception of the host-specific Pecky Rot fungus (Stereum taxodii), which causes some damaged trees to become hollow and thus useless for timber. "A biochemical called cypressene is believed to act as a natural preservative in the heartwood, but it takes many decades to build up in the wood, making lumber cut from old-growth trees much more resistant to decay than lumber from younger trees". - Sternberg, G., Native Trees for North American Landscapes. Bald Cypress wood was much used in former days in southeastern US for shingles. The shredded bark of these trees is used as a mulch, although the current harvest rate for this product is not sustainable and is causing substantial environmental damage especially in the south where cutting boundaries are not being followed.

[edit] Diamond Anniversary Edition

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Years Produced 1996
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As shown in Lincoln’s special four page brochure, limited edition Diamond Anniversary models were offered on each model Lincoln available in 1996 - the Continental, the Town Car and the Mark VIII. Each was available in either Silver Frost Metallic or Cordovan Metallic. Silver Frost was a standard color that was available on all Mark VIII's form 1995 to 1998. Cordovan Metallic was only available on the Mark VIII in 1996 on the Diamond Anniversary Edition and in 1998 on the Collector's Edition. Curiously Cordovan Metallic was a standard color that was available on all Mark VIII's in 1997.

[edit] Gucci

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[edit] Jack Nicklaus Edition

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Retail Price $41,000 USD
Resale Price $7,500 USD
Years Produced 1992-1997
Engine: 4.6 L
Numbers Produced: F
Info from BobG

The factory 1992 and 1993 Jack Nicklaus Signature Editions came in metallic green or white exterior colors with a metal logo on the dash and front fenders, similar to the 1996 and 1997 metal emblem but with green background for the "Jack Nicklaus" and gold background for the "Signature Edition" lettering. These JN Editions had white leather interior with green stitching on the Lincoln emblem on the seats, and green carpeting and green floor mats with the bear logo. Most JN Editions with green exteriors had a full white vinyl top, and 15" wheels and tires. The later models were the same except the exterior came in white exterior also.

Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), also known as "The Golden Bear", was a major force in professional golf, first on the PGA Tour from the 1960s to the mid-to-late 1980s, then on the Champions Tour from the late 1980s to the 1990s. Nicklaus is widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all time.

Nicklaus's six wins at the Masters came in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986. Not only is his win tally a record, but he also finished as runner-up a record four times. In the decade of the 1970s, Jack finished in the top ten at Augusta every year. Over his career, he appeared in the event 45 times and made the cut 37 times. In 1998, at the age of 58, he finished an impressive sixth.

Nicklaus won the U.S. Open in 1962, 1967, 1972 and 1980, and is tied with Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, and Willie Anderson for most wins. He is the only player to win the title in three different decades, and also had four runner-up finishes in his 42 appearances. He made the cut 35 times.

Nicklaus won the Open Championship (British Open) in 1966, 1970, 1978, and was runner-up seven times. He made the cut in 32 out of 38 appearances, and from 1966 to 1980 he never finished worse than sixth. So revered is Nicklaus in the United Kingdom for his British Open exploits that in July 2005, the Royal Bank of Scotland announced that Nicklaus's image would be printed on a special issue of two million £5 notes.

His five wins at the PGA Championship came in 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1980. He is tied with Walter Hagen for most wins. He made the cut 27 times in 37 finishes and was runner-up four times. His 1971 victory made him the first player to win the career Grand Slam twice, an achievement which was matched by Tiger Woods at the 2005 British Open.

[edit] Sail America

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Retail Price $33,000
Years Produced 1987
Engine: 5.0L
Numbers Produced: 250
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Commonly known as Stars and Stripes edition, the car has a navy blue full carriage roof with white body to commemorate Ford’s sponsorship of the Sail America team competing in the America’s Cup. In 1986, the American team had lost all three segments of the race. In the 1987 Ford Sponsorship year, the Americans came from behind to win all three. The interior features 6-way adjustable seats with white leather with navy piping. Navy blue wool carpet and dash compliment the interior. Cassette player with 8 speaker JBL surround speakers. Automatic high-beam sensors.

February 2007, a Stars and Stripes edition with 94,000 miles was appraised at Barrett-Jackson Auction Hall for $15,000.

[edit] Spinnaker

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Years Produced 1995
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[edit] Tour Edition

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[edit] Mark Series

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[edit] Mark IV

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[edit] Cartier

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Pierre Cartier (Born in 1878, died October 27, 1964) was a jeweler. He was one of three sons of Alfred Cartier and the brother of Jacques Cartier and Louis Cartier. Pierre's grandfather, Louis-Francois Cartier had taken over the jewelery workshop of his teacher Adolphe Picard, in 1847, thereby founding the famous Cartier jewelery company.

In 1902, Pierre opened and began to manage the London Cartier store and in 1906, he opened the New York store, moving it in 1917 to the current location of 653 Fifth Avenue, the neo-Renaissance mansion of banker Morton Plant.

After the death of his brothers in 1942, Pierre based his shop in Paris until he retired to Geneva in 1947.

Pierre was one-time owner of the Hope Diamond, selling it in 1911 to Evalyn Walsh McLean.

[edit] Givenchy

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Givenchy (pronounced gee-von-shee) is a line of clothing, accessories, perfumes and cosmetics. It was founded in 1952 by designer Hubert de Givenchy, who retired in 1995. John Galliano succeeded him as designer, but he was later replaced by Alexander McQueen. In 2001, designer Julien McDonald was appointed Artistic Director for the women's lines, while in 2003 Ozwald Boateng was appointed the designer for the men's range. Clothing lines include haute couture as well as ready-to-wear men's and women's fashions. The reins for both haute couture and women's ready-to-wear were ultimately passed on to Riccardo Tisci in 2005 when he was named chief designer of womenswear. A graduate of London's Central Saint Martin's Academy (fellow alums include Alexander McQueen, John Galliano of Dior women's, Stella McCartney, and Phoebe Philo of Chloe), Tisci's apparent fascination with gothic touches--dark, languid dresses on sickly models for fall couture--and space-age minimalism--one ready-to-wear show featured white-clad models drifting aimlessly around a sterile-white sphere--have drawn new attention to the brand. Reviews and output so far have been mixed and inconsistent, but many, including influential fashion critics (such as Cathy Horyn of the New York Times and Suzy Menkes of the International Herald Tribune) have honed in on Tisci's conceptual leanings, as well as his future potential for revitalizing the Givenchy brand and infusing it with his precision and imagination.

The most famous patron of the brand was Audrey Hepburn in films such as How to Steal a Million and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Other famous patrons include the Kennedy family, who famously wore Givenchy clothes to the funeral of J.F.K.

Givenchy is a member of Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture et du Pret-a-Porter. Like Dior, the company is owned by the European luxury goods giant, LVMH. In 1993, Givenchy achieved a total sales worth of $176 million, making it the second largest apparel division of LVMH after Dior.

[edit] Bill Blass

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William Ralph Blass (June 22, 1922 - June 12, 2002) was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a protégé of Baron de Gunzburg and became a famous fashion designer known for setting standards of American glamour after founding Bill Blass Limited in 1970.

[edit] Emilio Pucci

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Marchese di Basento Emilio Pucci (November 20, 1914 - 1992) was an Italian fashion designer.

Born in Naples, Italy, the son of an Italian noble, Pucci studied in both Italy and the USA, eventually gaining a doctorate in political science in 1941.

Pucci was a member of the Italian olympic ski team of 1934, and in 1935 won a skiing scholarship to Reed College in Oregon. He first ventured into clothing design at Reed by creating the ski team's uniforms. He graduated from Reed with the class of 1937.

In 1947 he was photographed by Toni Frissel, a photographer working for Harper's Bazaar, wearing skiwear Pucci had designed himself. Upon learning this, Frissel's editor asked Pucci to design skiwear for a story on European Winter Fashion, which ran in the winter 1948 issue of the Bazaar

The exposure encouraged him to create and sell clothes for women, and he opened a couture house in 1950 on the Isle of Capri. Pucci became well known for his signature use of bright colors and bold patterns, which often clashed. Popular early creations were a line of wrinkle-free printed silk dresses and the still popular Capri pants.

In addition to his life of fashion, Pucci was a respected and well-known fascist, having written often in support of the subject. In 1965 he was elected to the Italian Parliament.

While a member of parliament, Pucci was hired by New York ad agency Jack Tinker and Associates to re-design the hostess wardrobes for Braniff International Airways. Pucci would end up designing seven complete outfits for Braniff hostesses, pilots and ground crew between 1965 and 1977. Pucci incorporated Alexander Girard's "BI" logo into some of his prints.

After his death in 1992 his daughter, Laudomia Pucci, continued to design under the Pucci name.

The Pucci brand was revived by the France firm Louis Vuitton-Moet-Hennessy Group, who acquired the rights in 2000. Designers who have worked under the Pucci brand include Julio Espada and Christian Lacroix. In 2006, British designer, Matthew Williamson replaced LaCroix as creative director. Laudomia Pucci continues to serve as the Image Director.

[edit] Mark V

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[edit] Cartier
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[edit] Givenchy
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[edit] Bill Blass
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[edit] Emilio Pucci
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[edit] Diamond Jubilee Edition

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Years Produced 1978
Engine: 460 CI
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[edit] Collectors Edition

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[edit] Mark VI

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[edit] Givenchy

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[edit] Bill Blass

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[edit] Emilio Pucci

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[edit] Mark VII

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Years Produced 1983-1992
Engine: 5.0L
Numbers Produced: 190,536
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Fancy a slice of late-model luxury at a bargain price with power to spare? Grab yourself a Lincoln Mark VII before everyone finds out what a catch they are!

  • November 10, 1983 was the day the Lincoln Division of the Ford Motor Company introduced the newly designed Lincoln Mark VII. This Mark resembled no other vehicle currently produced in the United States. Its European styled front end lowered its wind resistance considerably over previous Mark models. It's new, shorter wheelbase, made it lighter and more responsive and it's curved, wind swept fenders and roof lines made it very appealing to almost any driver. Standard equipment included a 302 cubic inch engine, four speed automatic transmission, four wheel disk brakes, four wheel air ride suspension, onboard Trip Minder Computer, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, rear window defroster, rear seat cigarette lighters, front seat cigar lighter, interval wipers, tilt steering, cruise control, remote release fuel door, power windows, power door locks, power side view mirrors, power six way driver's seat. Three models above the base model; Bill Blass, Gianni Versace, and LSC (Lincoln Sport Coupe), provided a variety of individual style and comfort.
  • 1984 Late this year and early 1985 offered a 2.4 liter DIESEL version of this American luxury vehicle. Its standard Ford 302 gasoline engine, better known as the Five Point Oh, was commonly found in Ford's Mustang Series. Dealers offered aftermarket options such as a convertible or Roadster conversions.
  • 1985 All models had the now American standard "above the fender third brake light". A new option; a mobile telephone, was offered from the factory. The aftermarket GTC (Grand Touring Coupe) conversion was first offered. GTC's included a 351 Windsor engine, a five speed manual transmission, Koni Red gas struts and shocks, a ground effects body kit, BBS brand wheels, and stronger/stiffer front and rear anti sway bars.
  • 1986 Introduced October 3, 1985 the Base model for this year came standard with chrome lower body molding, a four point star hood ornament, (2) four point star pillar badges, and cloth seats with leather inserts. For this year, Mark added the nationally required above fender third braking light. On the outside, the Mark VII continued with its eight section grille but the driver's side headlamp badge changed from "Continental" to "Lincoln". Body changes were non existent. Mark's trademark decklid hump, European headlamp lenses, and wind swept fender lines remained. The well accepted Gianni Versace model was dropped from the line and the three models still available were the base, Bill Blass, and LSC. The diesel engine was no longer an option as only 3,794 were bought by Lincoln from BMW and were not greatly accepted between 1984 and 1985. The LSC came with a sequential multiport fuel injected 5.0 engine. Tubular exhaust headers and a tuned and molded intake manifold helped this engine to produce 200 rear wheel braking horsepower. This was 60 hp over the CFI engine output of 140 hp available for the base and Bill Blass models. Anti-lock braking systems were now standard on all Mark models. Also newly standard for this year was power reclining seats, keyless entry, Premium sound, and power decklid closer. The LSC now came with dual exhaust and a new analog speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge. Black wall tires on P215/65R15 wheels and perforated leather seats also were standard for the LSC. Bill Blass came standard with leather or suede saddlebag seats, 60 spoke wire wheels and two different color paint stripes along the body side and on the decklid.
  • 1987 Introduced October 2, 1986 the Mark VII line continued to produce a Base, Bill Blass, and LSC model. There very little noticeable change for this model year. The 302 engine in the Base and Bill Blass models remained at 140 horse power while the power plant for the LSC still produced 200 horse power. 1987 Mark VIIs are known to have three different engines as a mid-year change was in the works. In anticipation of its greatest production year, Lincoln planned and installed a 225 hp version of the 302 in very few 1987s. The new engine featured larger heads for greater compression, larger openings in the intake manifold, and larger exhaust ports into the already smooth flowing tubular exhaust manifolds of the LSC. The number of 225 hp engines installed by Lincoln into the 1987s is unknown, but it would considered a collector's item today. Badging for the LSC remained the same with a LINCOLN badge above the driver's headlamp, MARK VII badges forward of the doors behind the wheel wells, and LSC badges on the rear columns. Body changes were non existent. Mark's trademark decklid hump, European headlamp lenses, and wind swept fender lines remained.
  • 1988 was a banner year for the Mark VII series as the LSC's power plant now boasted a standard 225 hp high output version of the 302 (5.0) The LSC and Bill Blass were so loaded with standard features that the only options available were power sun roof, anti-theft alarm system, California emissions system, engine block heater, auto dimming rear view mirror, and a front license plate bracket. 16" aluminum turbine wheels were introduced as standard for the LSC model. Total production hit a high of 38,259 units that would not be surpassed in the following years.
  • 1989 This year showed very little change from the factory in Wixom, Michigan. The LSC's power steering ratio changed for better handling and faster turning.
  • 1990 American made cars had rear seat shoulder belts and a driver's side safety air bag installed in the steering wheel. The Mark VII was no exception. BBS styled lace aluminum cast wheels replaced the turbine wheels used in the past two years. Stronger and heavier than previous years, they were a direct copy of the BBS made wheels installed on the aftermarket GTC. BBS wheels did NOT come stamped with a Ford logo. Ford wheels did NOT come stamped BBS. A newly designed instrument panel for the LSC included a 120 mph speedometer. This was set inside of a slightly modified dashboard that offered ergonomic controls. Altering the dashboard also required altering the interior door trim.
  • 1991 The Bill Blass received several upgrades including an improved suspension, a 3.27 rear axel ratio, and the same 225 hp high output engine as the LSC. The formerly concaved bases of the air ride suspension system, were replaced with the same air springs found in the LSC. A new model, the SE (Special Edition) Package was offered. SE's came in black or red monochromatic paint. This paint scheme now included all exterior trim pieces that were formerly chromed except the frame of the grille and the side view mirrors. The teeth of the grille followed the body's paint scheme. The side view mirrors were only available in black. SE's were shipped with BBS style wheels at 16"x7" with lace faces that also followed the body's paint scheme.
  • 1992 The anticipation of the next Mark series meant no structural or cosmetic changes to the Mark VII. A new color, Deep Jewel Green Metallic Clear coat, was added to the Mark VII line and was only available for the 1992. In an effort to use up as many Lincoln Mark VII parts as possible, 1992's were found to have three different types of grilles. The fuel tank shrunk 1.8 gallons to 21.0 gallons capacity. Gone were the perforated leather seat inserts. A solid, non stretched leather interior found its way into the cockpit of the LSC's as even the door inserts now had leather facing.
  • January 30, 1992 the 190,536th Mark VII rolled off the assembly line in Wixom Michigan, ending a most remarkable production series!

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A survey in 1997 showed that there were only 27 left in the world. Only 3 of those 27 are restored.

They came with a V-12 totaling 120 HP. That power went through a 3 speed manual transmission.

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As shown in Lincoln’s special four page brochure, limited edition Diamond Anniversary models were offered on each model Lincoln available in 1996 - the Continental, the Town Car and the Mark VIII. Each was available in either Silver Frost Metallic or Cordovan Metallic. Silver Frost was a standard color that was available on all Mark VIII's form 1995 to 1998. Cordovan Metallic was only available on the Mark VIII in 1996 on the Diamond Anniversary Edition and in 1998 on the Collector's Edition. Curiously Cordovan Metallic was a standard color that was available on all Mark VIII's in 1997.

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Valentino is a fashion house created by Valentino Garavani, a famous fashion designer born on May 11, 1932, in the town of Voghera, Italy. He became interested in fashion while in high school, during which time he studied under Vogherese designer Ernestina Salvadeo (an aunt of noted artist Aldo Giorgini) and at age 17 he moved to Paris to pursue this interest. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. He first found apprentice jobs, with Jean Desses where he used to help Jacqueline de Ribes sketch her dress ideas. Then he joined Jean Desses and Guy Laroche. He moved to Rome in the beginning of the 1960s and started his own fashion house, Valentino. His first show, in 1962, was a success, and Valentino was welcomed into the fashion world. In 1967, he premiered the Valentino White Collection, which became famous for the "V" logo he designed. He designed the white dress that Jacqueline Kennedy wore to her wedding with Aristotle Onassis. Through the 1970s Valentino spent considerable time in New York City where his presence was embraced by social personalities such as Steve Rubell and art identities such as Andy Warhol. He currently designs menswear and womenswear and has his own perfume and make-up line. In 1990, he cofounded the L.I.F.E. Association with Giancarlo Giammetti, a program for the support of AIDS victims. He is now 73 years old, still designing, and living in Rome.

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