Lincoln Mark Series evolution

The Continental / Lincoln Mark III–VIII — the long-hood, short-deck personal-luxury coupes that defined American opulence.
6 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

Mark III1968–1971
1968
Lincoln Mark Series Mark IIIⓘ
New generation
Mark III
📅 1968–1971

Continental Mark III revived the personal-luxury coupe — long hood, Rolls-style grille and spare-tire trunk hump.

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Mark IV1972–1976
1972
Lincoln Mark Series Mark IVⓘ
New generation
Mark IV
📅 1972–1976

Larger restyle that introduced the signature oval opera windows in the C-pillars.

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Mark V1977–1979
1977
Lincoln Mark Series Mark Vⓘ
New generation
Mark V
📅 1977–1979

Sharp-edged redesign offered in the coveted Designer Series (Bill Blass, Cartier, Givenchy, Pucci).

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Mark VI1980–1983
1980
Lincoln Mark Series Mark VIⓘ
New generation
Mark VI
📅 1980–1983

First downsized Mark, on the Panther platform; uniquely offered as a four-door as well as the coupe.

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Mark VII1984–1992
1984
Lincoln Mark Series Mark VIIⓘ
New generation
Mark VII
📅 1984–1992

Aero Fox-platform coupe — first US car with 4-channel ABS, and home to the driver-focused LSC.

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Mark VIII1993–1998
1993
Lincoln Mark Series Mark VIIIⓘ
New generation
Mark VIII
📅 1993–1998

Final Mark coupe, powered by the 4.6L DOHC InTech V8; the last Lincoln personal-luxury coupe.

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