While Cadillac never officially offered them, Cadillups – combination Cadillacs/El Caminos were spotted fairly often in the 70s and early 80s. Ford offered the Ranchero for most of that time, but I cannot claim to have seen a Linchero (lin-chero or linc hero?) until today.
The seller claims this is a ‘factory conversion’, which doesn’t even make sense. Perhaps he/she means this was one of those ‘authorized’ deals sold through Lincoln dealers. In truth, there is a good chance this was a ‘flower truck’ for a funeral home – it seems that was one of the common uses for Cadillups. Regardless, the seller says this runs and drives well and that’s all the information provided. We don’t now which V8 is in this, nor how many miles are on the engine or chassis.
What we do know if that you’ll be the only one at your local cruise-in if you pick up this bad boy.
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Inland Empire, CA
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Here’s the iconic profile. Vinyl top carrying over to the bed rails is a classy touch.
Front end gives away none of the weirdness – just a massive 70s face. I’m guessing the light covers no longer close.
This is the best bed shot available – scary because anything could be in there. Tail light treatment is actually pretty well done here, but note the high-hinged tailgate and really cheaply done rear window. Also…someone towed with this?
Hopefully, the missing trim is shared with the original Lincoln.
I’ll give you $100 if you lick a lollipop, roll it on this driver’s seat and then slowly eat it.
If this is indeed a Mark V, this is either a 400 or 460. It should have several torques and low, wheezy redline and associated horsepower rating.
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1979 Lincoln Mark V truck for sale, rare factory conversion. Runs and drives great, needs some interior work, exterior ok for its age, inherited from a relative. Taking offers.