GMC S15 The S15 was introduced for the 1982 model year. It was cousin to the Chevrolet S10 and was GMC’s first compact truck. Engines this year were an 84hp 1.9L 2bbl Isuzu I4 and a 110hp 2.8L 2bbl Chevrolet V6. Torque was 101 and 148 respectively on each. 1983, the final year we cover, […]
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Mark VI For 1980, The Mark VI was a big change when compared to the previous two Marks. Smaller in size, this was the “metric-ized’ Mark. It now shared the exact platform & wheelbase as the redesigned Town Car/Town Coupe. This was known as the Panther platform. It did look vastly different from the front […]
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Continental The name ‘Continental’ was used in one form or another on all Lincolns for some time. But when we use the name here, we’re using it to describe the basic non-Town Car and non-Mark versions. The Town Car was the top end trim level of this car until 1980, and the Mark series was […]
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Mark V The Mark V was around for three models years, from 1977-1979. This new Mark, while still rolling on the same 120-inch wheelbase as its predecessor, weighed less due to a refined body style and lighter sheet metal. Much more squared up than the Mk. 4, the faux continental kit trunklid was still in […]
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Lincoln Mark IV The Mark IV was in its second model year for 1973. The only engine offered was the 460 big block. The Mark IV was also Ford Motor Company’s first vehicle with a base price of over $10,000. In typical 70s fashion, many special editions were offered. These were the Bill Blass Edition, […]
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Versailles The Lincoln Versailles was a luxury spin-off of the Ford Granada. The Versailles and the early Cadillac Seville are the original smaller size luxury cars. The car was sold from 1977 to 1980. Most noticeable differences from the Ford and Mercury counterparts, were the signature Lincoln hump on the trunk lid, and quad headlamp […]
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