"IT'S ALIVE" It makes me feel good when you can revive a beautiful old American original classic. After 30 plus years she now knows that she can travel the roads like a beauty queen that was set aside in the past not know what will happen to her. She lives on, who knows what's next company car or you're maybe the next owner when she is completely done. Papa 🐻

@brentonmcclean3647

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Double thumbs up for you Papa Bear 🐻 !!! How have you been ? When will you be starting your own series on Anthony's channel ?

@miltonalonso5370

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Papa bear you're the best!!!!

@CG.13

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❤️🐻

@christopherkraft1327

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You're a good man Papa Bear, you got the old girl running!!! Isn't it cool looking out over that massive hood with the hood ornament at the end? You look good driving this gorgeous machine!!! 👍👍😁

@paulgozzo9178

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@@brentonmcclean3647 Thank you Brenton greatly appreciated. Everything is great here. How about with you? I probably will not start my own series I enjoy working with my son. Stay safe pal. Papa 🐻

The relationship with your father is so special. The cars are great but you two are even better.

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you so much Pal, family is important. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Anthony loved when you told your dad to stay there holding the gas can ,you stay there your dad yells out got plenty of gas !!!! Lol that's what you call a proud man !😊😳

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Gene, Papa 🐻

I like that car; it should detail up nicely! I love time capsule low mileage cars; keep em coming!

I was born in 1977 and feel that this Lincoln has aged much better than me. I am looking forward to seeing it all cleaned up. Hopefully I won't have to wait another 18 months for the part 3!

@stymemcquarn893

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Exactly. 10-16-77

My father had an LTD that looked just like this one. Beautiful automobile. Thanks for the video, guys. Papa Bear looks like he has been driving this one for years.

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello Pal. No this is the first time this car has gone out on its own power in 30 + yrs. I'm sure you know that. Who knows maybe now that it's running I may drive it for a long time and enjoy it. Papa 🐻

How great it is watching you and your father working together!

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Tom, family working together and enjoying it. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Well Done Guys!! So refreshing to see an old car started correctly. KZread is full of guys starting Classics on old gas and old/dirty fluids. Thank you for setting a Fantastic example. A big hello to you and Poppa Bear!!

Something tells me that Papa Bear is in love - and I don't blame him one little bit. That is one beautiful car! Can''t wait to see it when it's finished. Loved the way it fired right up - like it had been sitting for 30 minutes, not 30 years.

@paulgozzo9178

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Hi Pal you could read that on my face 😊. Papa 🐻

NICE Job Anthony!!!!! I know once you get her detailed out, I WILL be looking for it 🙂👍🇺🇸

Papa Bear looking good behind the wheel of that Lincoln. Like a BOSS!

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello Scott thank you. My son will see your comment and move me up lol. Thank you again for the help. Papa 🐻

Papa bear always brings a smile to my face. Anthony ur one lucky son to have papa bear.

@paulgozzo9178

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Great we all need to smile😊 we need to do that every day. I am also one lucky Papa 🐻 to have a son like Anthony also. Thank you Milton. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Like butter. Started right up and purring. Don’t make em like they used to. Fantastic.

What a beautiful car! Diamondback can match those tires (but they’re pricey). I look forward to seeing this project when you have it all fixed up.

Hey Anthony & Papa Bear, this Mark V is near & dear to my heart since I had it's twin back in the late seventies to the early eighties!!! If I didn't live in a retirement community with only one coveted parking space (basically parking outside) I'd buy it in an instant. I just hope that it goes to a good home! Thanks for taking good care of this beautiful baby!!! 👍👍😁 I had no doubt that it would start right up, I was smiling through the entire video!!! 😀

@paulgozzo9178

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Hey Christopher I knew now that I read this comment that you would be shining in this ride. Stay safe pal. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

@christopherkraft1327

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@@paulgozzo9178 you guys stay safe too & have a great weekend!!! 😁

My Aunt had one. She also had 2 DR coup YELLOW ONE !! She loved the attention she got from people, when she'd be going down the road!! It really turned heads!! I first learned to drive with a 1978 Buick Lasabra. This was the second car I had ever driven!! I still remember how SMOOTH & FAST that car was!! Kids..don't laugh!! Best vehicle to be in the backseat on a 6 hour trip with 2 other BIG ADULTS sitting with u!! Lots of room & really comfortable!! I'd pay a pretty penny to have one now!!!

That is one big beautiful Lincoln! Love it!!! Don't blame you Papa Bear, I'd be wanting to drive that baby daily!!!!!

@paulgozzo9178

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Hey Pal now that we have it running after sitting 30+ years we will work on it I in our spare time. We have plenty of cars to move out we like to keep them moving out to new owners. When the time is right we will have it moved up on the list. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Great car Anthony!!!

Hey Anthony and Papa Bear, What a magnificent car ! WOW !!! I own a '79 Lincoln Mark V Collectors edition, triple dark blue. I won't give it up for ANYTHING.......

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello Jeff that's awesome I'm sure you take great care of it. Keep enjoying it!!!! Papa 🐻 & Anthony

There are 2 American cars cars from the 70's I have always wanted and loved.....75-78 Caddy Eldorado and the any yrs of of the Lincoln Mark V's!!! You are so lucky to be working with all these old beauties!!!

@specialtymotorcars

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I’d love to pull my ‘75 eldorado convertible out next to it and compare the 2

A great $3K purchase right there! Great color combo. I've always liked these with leather interior the best. The size of those remind me of the Thunderbirds several years eariler (I think '77 they were totally different and smaller). When I got into a triple white TB my sister was driving (dating a doctor), think it was a '73 or '74, all I could see was HOOD! Looking forward to seeing the results and what you do to it, but even with dirt, she is very fine!

I’ll tell you, we owned a 1978 Mark V Diamond Jubilee in Jubilee Gold and it is our favorite car - the one we wish we still had. They are huge yes, but they drive beautifully. Smooth, comfortable, and, believe it or not, good handling and easy to park. You can see all four corners and the car goes exactly where you point it. I think everyone should take a cross country trip in a Mark once in their life. Amazing view over that hood!

Really enjoyed this one. I had forgotten about it, it has been so long. I think she's destined to be a true winner. You'll make a decent profit, and like always, you'll price it fair and honest. Someone is going to be a very lucky new owner. Take your time, there's no great rush on this one!

This video brought tears to my eyes when she started! I had it’s sister car 1975 fully loaded Thunderbird, same color combo cannery yellow with a chocolate carmel leather interior with Crome basket Reims… loved 🥰 that car! Was stolen twice. The second thievery they smashed the dash insurance co Totaled it because of wiring damage🥲 I have longed for it ever since! Make sure you put a anti-theift on this baby… She’s beautiful!!!!!!!!❤️

Fantastic!!! Love those wheels 🛞

I remember you picked it up for $7K. Good buy.:)

Hi Anthony and Papa bear. Awesome video and beautiful Lincoln! Thank goodness for people like you that save these American treasures. Papa bear always gets a thumbs up for his work. I’m surprised that it ran so well, Imwould have thought the carb would have been a little sticky or clogged but excellent! Can’t wait to see it when she’s all polished up. Thanks for sharing!

@paulgozzo9178

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Hi Terry we enjoy our work, Papa 🐻 & Anthony

I smiled when you got it operational again. It reminds me of the one the Phantom Fox drove in the Disney film North Avenue Irregulars. This generation of Lincoln Mark I liked. I liked the Mark IV, Mark V, Mark VI and Mark VIII. I was not a fan of Mark VII. I enjoyed the video watching you and father getting it running again.

Anthony and Papa bear are a winning team. That is a great looking old Lincoln I had a 78 LTD couple in that color combination. 😀

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello Mike, thank you for the comment it's greatly appreciated. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Absolutely gorgeous car. Glad to see this beauty back to life

Papa Bear you are stylin' in the Lincoln. What a great find, and can't wait for the restoration reveal. I appreciate the history you are keeping alive!

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello Kenny we enjoy keeping these fine well built cars on the road. Some get to restart their life all over again. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

I often wonder how these cars end up decommissioned. I guess this is what happens when an old owner buys a new car and life happens. The next owner will be getting a real prize. Thanks for bringing it back.

So glad to got this 77 Lincoln Mark V alive hopefully you'll get new tires and get this classic car washed waxed soon

Love the Mark V, since I saw them new back in the day, now They have my own 1978, all original, that I drive summers only, all the best

I love the “well I’ll be dipped” comment throwing a veiled reference to Vice Grip Garage! Great episode! Looking forward to more like it!!

Looks like another GREAT JOB to see it moving and running.

Love the green lights on the dash

Can't wait to see this all cleaned up!!

Keep going don’t give up on the mark 👍🏼👍🏼

She’s got the 460. Sweet !

I absolutely love ❤️ the Lincoln. I know it’ll be out of my price range. But, I’d love to own it. I’ve been a Lincoln lover since I was a little boy and I’ve owned a few of them. It makes my heart ❤️ happy to see her running again. Thank you Anthony and Pa Pa Bear for keeping these beautiful cars on the road.

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Steve. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

Man that thing is sweet. I love them 77-79 Mark V’s! So huge and stately. I can only imagine looking out over that huge expanse of hood! Nice job awakening the beast!

Great work guys….I’ve never liked the canary yellow on Caddy’s but on this Lincoln certainly after you showed off that incredible interior…I love it, it fits perfectly.

@paulgozzo9178

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Hi Mike thank you. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

My dad had a 1979 Collectors Edition white on white Mark V. It was a beauty and a beast of a car.

That car is awesome ! Can’t wait to see it all cleaned up . Thanks guys

Those 460s were BEASTS back in 72 and prior, each later year it got more and more detuned . From 300+ hp and 400+ lbs of torque to its final 165hp and 260lbs of torque lol still a nice cruiser but I can’t stand the color combo ick what were they thinking?!?

So awesome. You two rescued a real beauty! And such low milage! So glad to it running and back out on the road. Congratulations!

It is really nice to see a video where the fuel system and distributor cap / points / capacitor / rotor was completely overhauled before attempting 6 million cranks and wondering why it doesn’t start

Can't wait to see her all polished, and ready to go. I've alway loved these cars.

I had one just like it years ago. It brings me great memories. I would love to have another one 😎

Outstanding! Love seeing the resurrection..just fantastic

I just let go of my 1976 Mark IV with 25k on it. It needs to give to someone who will drive and maintain it. I haven't driven it for 10 years. She will be auctioned off. I can't wait to see the progress on your Mark V!!

Beautiful Lincoln. I have always loved that color. Can't believe it turned over almost immediately.

@specialtymotorcars

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We had fuel already up to the carb at that point. Dad disconnected the line in to make sure it was pumping fuel. Reconnected and it fired

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 *LOVE this Mark V* !! *Beautiful low mile Lincoln* !! *Great job Papa Bear and Anthony* !! #AnthonyGozzo 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Susan, Papa 🐻 & Anthony

2 Thumbs way Up for the Incredible Papa Bear and Anthony Resto of bringing a classic Boat back to Life!!! Love it when Father and Son can achieve success like this with no arguing and fussing a monumental moment!!! What was old is new again!!! Easy on Bessie she might pop a tire or 4 lol!!!!

@specialtymotorcars

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Thank you! I cherish every moment with him.

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Justin we are happy working on these great American beauties. Then also returning them back to people who will keep and enjoy them. Papa 🐻 & Anthony

I had one of those about 3yrs to go. And till this day, it was the smoothest riding car I've ever had!

What a beast and a time machine! 👍👍

That was awesome Anthony thanks!! People say these Malaise era cars were junk, unreliable etc. just look at it! Minimal fuss, new fuel system (just from sitting) and it’s purring like a kitten first shot. Gorgeous time capsule. Enjoy your time with dad. Sadly my dads been gone since 2006. God bless !!!

@robertcohen8554

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My "malaise era" 84 Bonneville with 675,000 miles and runs pretty darn near new, begs to differ about being "junk". 🙋

@jakereal3604

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Robert please Reread my comment. I said “some people” say this era of cars were junk. My parents owned two Mark Vs a DJE and A Bill blass. In the 15-18 years dad owned his BB the only things I fixed on it were a power steering hose (long complex sucker that went to the brake system “hydroboast” and and expansion. Valve. That was it. The DJE needed a transmission. At 140k miles and a carb , water pump and power window motor and exhaust resonator. Both cars were bought used and daily driven for years! I think they were VERY dependable and nice driving cars!! A bit under powered compared to my 70 Mark lll but that’s not fair to compare the two

@robertcohen8554

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@@jakereal3604 I know. The ones who scream Malaise are dumb. I'm agreeing with your statement, not arguing

@jakereal3604

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Cool!!! Thx bro

@jakereal3604

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Cool!!! Thx bro

I love these kinds of vids; and these beautiful Lincolns were the end of an era. Just a couple things: 1) Why not paint that beautiful new gas tank, maybe with Rustoleum? 2) At 11:33 you mention the ignition points. Didn't '77s have electronic ignition? Thx for posting!

Can’t wait to see what you do with it Anthony!

Gorgeous Lincoln, love these 2 door Marks. great color combo to.

LOVE that Lincoln!!!

I had a DJE 20 years ago. Swore I'd never have another Mark V again. Then a couple years ago, a guy from the local LCOC was selling his and I bought it. Been fun to have a lower mileage one.

Bought new 1978 TBird Town Landau...believe same basic body, etc....was a solid, quiet highway cruiser and fun to drive...kept 7 years until it would shut down completely.....usually on highway....my mechanic never did solve the problem after many attempts to correct problem...but was fun while it lasted.

I just love all these cars that you have I would give anything to have an older Lincoln Mark 8 or a town car I used to drive them all the time when I was younger I really like to have one now I wish I lived closer to where you live

How awesome papa bear 🐻 is still wrenching on those cars !!

@paulgozzo9178

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Hi Brandon I enjoy wrenching on beautiful American cars. Keeping them alive and letting someone else enjoy them is also a pleasure. Papa 🐻

I LOVE that car! Great video , thanks!

Great work guys! She's going to look sweet when you're done.

Amazing. Can't wait for the next vid on this!

Anthony, you are a living legend with these classic automobiles... That dealership is still in existence but back in the day in 1970's & 80's, that's where all the heavy weight money people from NY & Nj bought the best of the best Lincoln & mercury's from. Cadillac people bought from either Brogan, DiMasi or Potamkin. Seeing the love & joy shared and created by father and son is priceless...... Best of luck to both of you..

@specialtymotorcars

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Thank you 😊

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Robert, Papa 🐻 & Anthony

My favorite Model of Lincoln I like the 74 Mark IV and the 77 Mark V. What a sweet rig thank you both for sharing this video. Love you guys. One day I will travel down from Lewiston Maine just to check you guys out.

@specialtymotorcars

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Anytime! You are always welcome

Very Nice, I had a few Lincolns back in the day, I owned 2 1972 Mark IV's a 74 Town car, and an 84 town car.... I've owned mostly Cadillacs and Jaguars... still own an 88 Brougham... food luck with it...

Awesome! My mom had a dark green one when I was a kid. Very cool indeed.

That shows the quality out into those cars, that it can start right up after 30 years. Lincoln is an amazing product

What a cool Mark V. A friend of mine worked for a Ford dealer in Springfield MA in the late 70s/early 80s. Told me these were the toughest cars to deal with getting on the rack and around the service area as they are so HUGE. And turning radius makes them not so easy to get around (and he daily drives a 04 Town Car Executive L!). For what little it needed to just start running and driving, that is most impressive. Good luck with the continued work on this car! A set of tires would certainly make it a bit more confidence inspiring compared to the MayPop on the front lol

Amazin' fellas! "Your other left" haha! "New fuel sipping Co. car" "I've heard that before" belly laughed at that one. You guys are the best!

@specialtymotorcars

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We put 4 gallons of fuel in the new tank. Put 8/10ths of a mile on it. It ran out of gas pretty quickly lol

🎶It's still rock and roll 🎶to me 🤷🤣

Ohh wow absolutely beautiful Lincoln I love it just gorgeous all around

I have been fortunate to be able to collect a fair number of interesting cars through the years. One of my favorites is my ‘77 Mk V. I put a mild 525 hp 521 stroked 460 in it with accompanying upgrades, but not enough so as to detract from its originality. Nothing else drives like it. Long live the American car!

Yes, Anthony! Your 1977 Continental Mark V is the Gold/Cream Luxury Group Edition, part of the "Mix & Match" Luxury Group Series that started with six color combinations but quickly expanded to, at least, twelve variations as each month saw the addition of a new Mix & Match combo. By 1978, the Continental Mark V had become a fashion designer's dream car with an ever expanding collection of colors and upholstery choices that made the Mark V the "collectable" production luxury car.

@specialtymotorcars

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That’s great information! I love the color combo on it. That’s what drew me to the car

That right there is a very special car. I could see pappa bear driving that around hint hint. 👍

@paulgozzo9178

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Hello John thank you. Anthony would let me take any one of his cars. When the time comes and the Mark V is down it will be my ride for a while 😊. Papa 🐻

Hell, do a video of both really -tires and cleaning it up. Was a good watch -been looking forward just to see what you were even going to do with this thing. Papa Bear did a hell of a job getting that beast moving again -hats off to him:-)

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you so much Jeff greatly appreciated. I enjoy making these lost untouched American beauties come back to enjoy life. Papa 🐻

Great job with getting the car going again. Interesting, that car was sold by the Wayne Lincoln Mercury dealership near me in NJ. The dealership is still operating today. Keep up the great work, great to see the car running again.

@specialtymotorcars

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Thank you

That’s crazy awesome! Hope you enjoy her man. Keep her in good shape:)

Papa Bear always looks like a million bucks driving those land yachts!!

@paulgozzo9178

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Well thank you Corrado that's what it feels like when you get get to drive so many beautiful big old cars. Papa 🐻

@corrado9683

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@@paulgozzo9178 Lucky guy!!

Papa Bear looks like Cannon behind the wheel!

@05gtdriver

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I thought the same thing! 😆

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you Tom when I accomplish something it makes me feel 👍. Driving it looks like a Cannon in front of me 😊. Papa 🐻

@paulgozzo9178

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@@05gtdriver Thank you Pal it is a big car. Papa 🐻

Wayne NJ Lincoln right down the road from me, nice! Love the late 70s Caddy's you guys go in the shop

The Mark V is gorgeous. In my LTC 1988 and 1981 Mark VI, I put one size wider and looked much better and no impact on the performance.

Anthony and Papa Bear…good episode with the “reborn” Lincoln. It’s a beauty👍 Where have I seen that white ‘91 Caddy in the background before ?🤔

@paulgozzo9178

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Thank you John, as I would say"IT'S ALIVE" Papa 🐻

@johnokeefe358

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😉👍

no doubt the Mark V is a beast. i absolutely remember the original story of this Continental. glad you did a follow up story on this. (Big Mark VI fanatic)

@specialtymotorcars

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Thanks for sticking around to see it!

Weird that a Lincoln in 77 didn't have a side view mirror. It will look stunning when ready to sell.

She runs smooth and it looks like most things still work on her. And how cool is it that after all these years Ford still uses that blue/green IP lighting.

Looks good 77 was a good year versus the 79 when they put the 400 motor in the final year of the Mark V you have a rare bird no passenger mirror or moonroof or vanity mirrors I love my 1978 Mark 5 Cartier edition White Walls are getting harder to find best of luck with it

I bought just like this one in late 1979 in Sunnyvale Ca. and the salesman was trying to get me a to buy a "left over" 1979 model for $14,000 as the new 1980 Mark VI had arrived... There were six 1979's left on the lot but I paid $8000 for the 1977 and was very happy until I bought a 1979 in 1981. That car with the 400 cu.in. motor went 260,000 happy miles until the car was T-Boned in San Jose in the mid 1990's.

So cool! Luxury!

Got papas shirt & plates, thank you so much👍🏻

@specialtymotorcars

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Thank you for your support 🙂

@paulgozzo9178

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Hey Pal thank you, maybe some day in our travels we see you wearing it😊. Papa 🐻

Sweet ride

Beautiful car👍🏻

The MKV is my favourite car.

Love love love Mark V