The Lincoln Mark VIII made some waves when it debuted for 1993. Its rounded body was a sharp separation from the Fox-body-based Mark VII that came before it. The angled facility stack provided the chauffeur a cockpit-like feel behind the wheel, and also under the hood was a new Ford 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 making 280 horse power. It was additionally rather expensive, as well as by the end of the run in 1998, Mark VIII sales had plunged.
Currently, you can sample the utmost evolution of Lincoln’s sporting activity coupe basically as it was 24 years earlier. We came across this Craigslist post for a 1998 Collector’s Edition Mark VIII LSC with an asserted 898 miles showing on the electronic odometer. It’s provided as having the “most affordable gas mileage around” for a Mark VIII as well as it’s supported by an image showing precisely that number. We also get a picture revealing the Collector’s Edition badge, identifying it as number 424. According to Markviii.org, 1,386 were built all overall so it’s without a doubt an uncommon machine.
6 Photos The outside is finished in White Pearlescent Tri-coat Metallic with the Prairie Tan natural leather inside. Collector’s Edition versions also obtained wood trim within, consisting of the shifter for the four-speed automatic transmission. In LSC trim, the 4.6-liter V8 made 290 hp for 1998, and like all Mark VIIIs, power mosted likely to the rear wheels.
This vehicle is provided up for sale in California, originating from a private collection. It’s additionally detailed as one of 32 made with California discharge specs, and being a final-year Mark VIII, it puts on the facelifted exterior that debuted in 1997. And also there’s no simple way to state it– the asking cost is $105,000.
The listing does state severe deals will certainly be taken into consideration, and we do understand there’s still a dedicated complying with for the Mark VIII. Whether there’s anyone dedicated sufficient to pay Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing cash stays to be seen, but this car does appear like a proper late-1990s time pill. It additionally represents completion of a lengthy period for Lincoln, shutting the book on the brand’s luxury two-door sports car. If it’s a bit much for your spending plan, Kelley Blue Book secures a regular low-mile Mark VIII LSC at around $5,000. This auto, nevertheless, is distinctly not regular.