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1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V – Offered directly from Jeremy Clarkson

United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

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A 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V, famously featured in The Grand Tour's Lochdown special and owned by Jeremy Clarkson. This unique car boasts a 6.6L engine and a distinctive blue exterior, offering a piece of television history.

While it has had mechanical troubles and added Nitrous Injection, it retains its iconic Cartier clock and bagpipes, making it a conversation starter. The MOT is valid until August 2027.

Condition

7

Good condition, mechanical issues, NOS

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

8Y89S943634

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

YNF 698S

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Iconic Auctioneers are delighted to offer a truly distinctive piece of The Grand Tour history: the magnificent 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V selected by Jeremy Clarkson for The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown, the feature-length Series 4, Episode 3 special released in July 2021, and subsequently retained as part of his personal Collection.
The 6.6-litre 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V stands as one of the most successful and iconic 'personal luxury coupes' in American automotive history.

Measuring a massive 230 inches (5.8 metres) in length, it represents the absolute peak of traditional, full-sized luxury before federal regulations forced the industry into drastic downsizing.
Large, luxurious and unmistakably American, although in this case finished in a very British shade of Wedgwood Blue, the Lincoln was Clarkson’s choice for an adventure that would see the trio explore Scotland in three very different cars.

With international travel restricted during the COVID era, Clarkson, Rich...