[{"id": 12886965, "authorName": "Jimbo62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimbo62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699206339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12887110, "authorName": "ironcity18 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironcity18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome BaT \u2026 this car is as fantastic as it looks. This is almost like driving a new car even though it is 45 years young, which is why I went for it last year. The car did not disappoint. The prior seller did a good job of breaking down the car and its condition, you can link to the prior auction as well to see his video. All I did was get this through CA smog (which can be tough) and have the drivetrain lubricated. Otherwise this car still looks, drives and even smells like it is new. The car was garaged in a temperature-controlled environment and only went out to a few cars and coffee and local shows, where it received a lot of love. My wife is cracking down on the cars and I am thinning out the collection sadly! Someone will be getting a fantastic car; there are not many Mark V Designer cars, but it would be almost impossible to find one in this condition. I look forward to the discussion and any questions you may have.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1699206983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12887364, "authorName": "Bmashburn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmashburn/", "bidAmount": 1978, "content": "$1,978 bid placed by Bmashburn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699208035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12887751, "authorName": "jefreeto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jefreeto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Them wives!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699209725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12887810, "authorName": "Button", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/button/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic piece of 70's Americana right here. Right down to the 166hp out of 400 cubic inches. Hopefully the 8 track comes pre-installed with Golden Earring or Boston.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699209964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12888101, "authorName": "Sergiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sergiss/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Sergiss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699210964, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12888371, "authorName": "Sloaneranger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sloaneranger/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by Sloaneranger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699212030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12888432, "authorName": "jcole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at power-adjustable Comfort Lounge front seats. Where do I sign?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699212290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12888905, "authorName": "mgheroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgheroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ironcity18, I'm in the same boat with regard to collection reduction or this would be of great interest. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699214265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889069, "authorName": "shizdizzle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shizdizzle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color combo, both inside and out, is glorious. Dark jade?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699215181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889206, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by carfan1978", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699215841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12889358, "authorName": "ironcity18 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironcity18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve had a good 25 year run of indiscriminate classic car buying, it\u2019s time to pay the reaper!\r\n\r\nI\u2019ll include a classic 8 track with the car, I\u2019ve got a good collection, but no Boston, that would be good. Plenty of Billy Joel, Reo, Frank and AC/DC.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699217206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889490, "authorName": "89lincolntc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/89lincolntc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those turbine wheels carried on to the 80-89 Town cars and even beyond a bit I think. A lot of green there for the guy who loves green. I have to admit, this may be my first time seeing a mark V in these colors. I've always loved these, would like to own one someday when space permits. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699218793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889715, "authorName": "Mrhoppy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrhoppy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car! I\u2019m curious to see how the market treats this beauty\u2026GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699221570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889763, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699222074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12889800, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by carfan1978", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699222570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12889806, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699222588, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12889952, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "are you watching this one @cosmopolitan and @competition cars. We are being flooded with them lately", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699224328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12889974, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by carfan1978", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699224867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12890109, "authorName": "COSMOPOLITAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cosmopolitan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carfan1978\u2026I see EVERY Lincoln and Cadillac that comes up.!!!\ud83d\ude2c\r\nThis is a beautiful Mark I\u2019m just not a green person.\ud83d\ude14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699226824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12890636, "authorName": "Sergiss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sergiss/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Sergiss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699234433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12890851, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Competitioncars @Cosmopolitan @Sergiss @carfan1978....wow! awesome!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699238106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12891127, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699244238, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12891670, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning Ladies & Gents!!! Now I can give some input to this one as I sold it to @ironcity18 back in June of 2022. In a nutshell, aside from a few paint flaws (which quite frankly show up worse in pics) this is a very well preserved example!! I see @Sergiss and @Carfan1978 are both active bidders. You guys are very safe on this one! I would also add that as time goes by I learn more about the things that fail on these cars. So the inop door locks, MOST of the time it is nothing more than the rubber grommet that attaches to the rods that fail. Not a big issue and had I known about that back when I had this one it would have been an easy fix! Aside from those items this is DEF a Sergio car! And if I say this is a Sergio car I can assure you ANYONE would be happy with this one! And I'd say it probably appreciated a tick since mid 2022. I have been actively trying to find another one but have come up short! Color combo in person is stunning! Good luck everyone!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1699275919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12891704, "authorName": "OnlyBlackCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyblackcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That naked C-pillar looks so badass. The way that the roof flows through and into the body is sexy. Completely changes the profile from the usual roof-on-body look, created by the rear vinyl top piece.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699276771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12892549, "authorName": "ironcity18 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironcity18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@competitioncars Thanks for the insights. Yes, the fix on the door locks and antenna might just be simple like that because the vacuum still operates when the door lock and antenna switches are used, you can hear it trying but not grabbing on. To be honest I totally forgot about those two things since the radio works great and I wasn\u2019t using the door locks. In any event, the car does look and drive great. Thanks for the info!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699285739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12896720, "authorName": "Sloaneranger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sloaneranger/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Sloaneranger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699303921, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12899023, "authorName": "ODA593", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oda593/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude0d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699317528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12899950, "authorName": "lincolnsandcaddies", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lincolnsandcaddies/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT....pretty sure this is a single exhaust Mark V...NOT dual exhaust", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699330227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12900451, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ironcity18 yes and this is a VERY correct car! And as long as you can hear the locks attempting to work, it is just the rubber grommets.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699360897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12900992, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good catch, @lincolnsandcaddies . The listing has been corrected.\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699368113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12920407, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699549228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12927586, "authorName": "rivers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivers1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ironcity18 A Boston 8-track would be great. When I was a freshman in high school we listened to Boston during our entire wrestling season at practice. Who would have known at the time what a classic album it would be. Every song on that album is stenciled in my brain. I love the Mark V and maybe one day I will end up with one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699619151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12941909, "authorName": "JPSBGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpsbgt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was a new car salesman at Northgate Lincoln Mercury in Tampa when the MK V designer series arrived. For some strange reason I had a dedicated customer base of recently retired folks from St Petersburg which at the time was the largest retirement city in the country behind Phoenix. Everyone referred to them as \u201c \u201cGray Hairs\u201d but I didn\u2019t because their money was plentiful and flowed easily. Most of them bought what I suggested and I steered many into the designer cars. We sold more Cartiers but the Givenchy model really stood out in the Florida sun. One day I was asked to drive one for a photo shoot on Bayshore Blvd. the Bayshore was known for its beautiful mansions built for Tampas high society members. The dealership hired a local professional photographer and later the photos were splash about the Tampa Tribune Sunday automotive section. Who ever next gets the opportunity to experience this car will certainly have bystanders asking questions. Thanks for the opportunity to relive a special time in my life.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1699740905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12942356, "authorName": "ChevyLUV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chevyluv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm thinking of changing my name to LINCOLNLUV!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699746047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12942917, "authorName": "HVMP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hvmp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One word. Pimpin'!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699754149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943699, "authorName": "mrvette74", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrvette74/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad bought this exact same Givenchy, new in 1978. Only his had a 460 engine and optional pwr. mini-vent front windows. OMG, I'm having flashbacks!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699783482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12943721, "authorName": "pmirp1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmirp1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Truly amazing specimen. One of a kind.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699786306, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12944205, "authorName": "countachguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/countachguy/", "bidAmount": 16300, "content": "$16,300 bid placed by countachguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699798676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12944245, "authorName": "ironcity18 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ironcity18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good morning everyone who\u2019s been following this auction. I appreciate all the interest and especially the anecdotes about the car, it makes me wistful already! Good luck as we enter the final hours. To reiterate, this car is fantastic and one of the best I think we will ever see, and super unusual. I want it to go to a good home! Thanks again \u2026", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1699799070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12944261, "authorName": "Monorail1black", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monorail1black/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by Monorail1black", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699799260, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12944747, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699804639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946097, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta bring this one home folks! I search for low mile originals in this condition and they are getting SO HARD to find! I know this car, this is the one!!! Good luck to everyone!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699814399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946149, "authorName": "Monorail1black", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monorail1black/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by Monorail1black", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699814575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946259, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699815033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946512, "authorName": "bmrluv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmrluv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After retiring from his corporate job in Chicago, my buddy asked me to drive this car back to his new home in California. What a memorable trip, thumbs up from gawkers the entire way. Great cruiser...just take it easy in twisties!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699815860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946732, "authorName": "Studaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studaddy/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by Studaddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946736, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946740, "authorName": "Studaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studaddy/", "bidAmount": 29250, "content": "$29,250 bid placed by Studaddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946745, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816566, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946759, "authorName": "Studaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studaddy/", "bidAmount": 30250, "content": "$30,250 bid placed by Studaddy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946762, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816627, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12946739, "authorName": "greasywheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greasywheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautifully well preserved and presented 70\u2019s era Lincoln, with acres of quarter panel. Having a prestigious fashion house associated with it makes it collectible. For those who recall famous hip hop songs, this interior has a Money Green leather sofa.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699816695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946795, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/12/23 for $31,000 to terminatorsarnold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699816748, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12946806, "authorName": "Dduanee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dduanee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @terminatorsarnold - Beautiful ride you won't see coming down the road in the other direction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1699816804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946812, "authorName": "Studaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/studaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @terminatorsarnold! Great car!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699816824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12946825, "authorName": "Monorail1black", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monorail1black/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @terminatorsarnold . Great car. I'm sure you will love it for many years to come.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699816898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947010, "authorName": "Competitioncars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/competitioncars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have to say I am very shocked this car sold at such a cheap price. Congratulations to the buyer. What a deal!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699817638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947035, "authorName": "mgheroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgheroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big result for a model that used to sell by the pound. As more traditional collector cars' prices move more and more out of sight for hobbyist/collectors, well-done cars that might not have generated this kind of interest before come into play.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1699817704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12947049, "authorName": "terminatorsarnold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/terminatorsarnold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all - very excited to win it! Will be very well cared for - getting on EBay now for some disco 8-tracks \ud83d\ude00\u2026", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1699817760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12949852, "authorName": "acharlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acharlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AWESOME!! Very Gorgeous Car! There are a lot of these but in this condition, no! Mine 77 Gold Mark V is coming on the block soon! It's Gorgeous!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1699834359, "type": "comment"}]