The 1996 was a carryover year for Lincoln’s final luxury coupe, featuring a 4.6L DOHC 32V V8 engine producing 280 HP backed by a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and rear-wheel drive, achieving an estimated 16 MPG city / 24 MPG highway. Consumer feedback highlights the Mark VIII’s smooth ride and powerful engine, often comparing its driving dynamics to a Mustang with luxury comfort.
This fine example has been an Arizona car and shows only 47,115 since new. All original inside and out with only mechanical repairs over the years as needed to keep it in excellent driving condition. Always garaged and it shows, the paint still shines beautifully and there is no evidence of any paint or bodywork performed ever on this car. The only notable flaws on the exterior is a small paint touch up on the chromed grill, aging to the chrome strip along the bottom of the car line, and the weatherstrip around the back window has some ripples in it (Apparently they all do that and there is not a good way to fix it.) All the body panels have the ID sticker still attached.
The interior is very nice with no odors and the leather is still very soft showing very minimal aging. Floor mats are original with Lincoln embroidering. Climate control works great and blows cold. Power seats and mirrors work as intended. All gauges, lighting, wipers, blinkers, power windows, etc work great. The Michelin tires were installed in 2019 and have near full tread.
Excellent example of the last year Mark VIII, the most refined version of this sporty Luxury coupe. Ready to enjoy
