This 38K-Mile 1988 Lincoln Town Car was the Definitive American Luxury Car in the 1980s 

It was sooo good to hear that “Good morning!” Bill, don’t ever leave us!!!

Bill's presentation is always top notch. He is a a raconteur among car guys.

Update: "The state of the world is still stupid" "We are living in idiocracy" -- GO BILL!

Lincoln was going hard after Rolls with that grille

I absolutely ADORE this generation of Town Car - hell I've put a couple hundred thousand miles on the TWO I've owned. I've commented on your previous Town Car videos and expressed my love there... But THIS! THIS IS THE TRUE TOWN CAR! There is NOTHING like the first generation Town Car! Believe me folks, this is one of the smoothest, most comfortable, wildly isolating (in a good way), vehicles ever made! Even though I'm now 35 (I was 20 when I got my first one), I LUST after these because they are some of the best riding cars ever made!

Bill's knowledge of the history of so many car brands is impressive. Never needs a script

Phenomenal how you remember all that history

“ 2 mph for the fast lane, that sounds about right!”.. Bill, you just keep on giving!!!! Brilliant.

My Dad had this same car except in brownish beige color. I was just 7 years old at the time. An infinite amount of room in the rear seats as well as the rest of the car. Soo many wonderful memories with my family in this one. Unfortunately Dad got T-boned in it in 1997...car was built like a tank. My Dad walked away with just couple of scratches. The car absorbed the impact like as if it was nothing. This was back when cars were still made with full metal jackets...they don't make em like this anymore. Beautiful car you have there Bill

Love my 89 Townie. Still want a 70's Lincoln someday though.

My dad has an ‘88 Town Car with a vinyl half roof and the extra opera glass. He’s the second owner and has had it for 17 years. He keeps it in pristine condition, so it still looks brand new!

I was a Chauffeur in the late 80’s, and we had an 86 and 87 Town car Limos,. I drove them for the 2 years. The 302cid had plenty of power. My favorite of the Lincoln’s.

I was obsessed with these cars as a kid. My dad's boss had one when I was 8 years old and I loved every thing about that car!

I still love the older Lincoln Town Cars as much as the Cadillac Brougham. My parents had a 1983 Lincoln Town Car which I drove it before I had my driver license which lived in a small town in west Texas & was the 80's. I love this one, I like my 2006 but this one is even better.

I was sitting here waiting. Holy shit. Bill! The man

I recall the Lincoln commercials lampooning the GM look alike cars with the confused parking valets trying to find the Buick, Olds or Cadillac because they all looked the same. With gas prices dropping in '86...plus with the 5.0 liter V8 getting decent mileage for their size...our neighbor had one and got 25 mpg on the highway with little difficulty. I think there is an appreciation for these cars these days.

Bill, I sell new Fords up here in Peoples Republic of New York and have sold Lincoln’s. I have to say none of them are as beautiful and regal as these Lincoln’s. I can see why you have the love for them you do, the same a share. Keep up the good work and enjoy your freedom in Florida!

Bill, you are the best! I have so much respect for you for acknowledging that the original stereo absolutely belongs in this car! I hate when people take the original systems out in this type of car!

My mother had this same model of TC as she was a real estate broker and needed this representation of success to haul around clients. Great car!

I rented a Continental in ‘83 for a wedding that I was going to and then I rented one of these for my own wedding in ‘84. Great cars. I think I rented from Enterprise.

I owned a 86 Cartier edition same color, same wheels! Normal half top however. Loved the car. Everything BIll said about it is true. Wish I had it back!

Many rich, older, farmers drove the Town Car while I was growing up in then70's and 80's. Tons of Lincolns parked by the churches on Sunday's, all clean, and looking stunning.

That car was built to compete with Rolls Royce.. what a gem! Thanks for sharing Bill!

Back in the day, these Lincolns were all over the place in big cities like New York as they were the darling of the Livery Cab scene.

Finally! A crack about the Lincoln Versailles! I can't wait until you review one.

It's very nice, so stately. While I tend towards Cadillacs I have to give it up to this car. I can really see the influence of the older Rolls design cues here and not just the grill. This car is conservative looking compared to the Fleetwoods of the time, it whispered that you had made it while the Cadillac screamed it. Thankyou Bill for showing it.

This was when there was no blurred line between a luxury car and a sports car, unlike today. The entire purpose of this car was to separate the driver and passengers from the ills of the road with quiet softness. They didn't care how long it took the car to get from 0 to 60mph. It was all about being pampered. I miss those cars.

I used to have a 1984 Town Car and I absolutely loved it and miss it still. It was a great car that rode so well you would almost nod off.

How could anyone give a thumbs down?? GREAT review on a great vehicle, and wonderful commentary and history. Thank you!

I miss my floating 1988 Lincoln Towncar traded it for 1991 LTC still have. I got the 88 towncar with 103k sold it with 305k after one year of just cruising the roads. Beautiful car and solid like a tank.

Bill.So glad your back ! You are wealth of automotive history ! I drove a 1974 Lincoln in the 80,s and that car simply refused to die. lol !

Driving is a nautical affair, yep..why I nicknamed my 88 Town Car the “Queen Mary.” I always said my TC didn’t accelerate, she progressed.

Bill... a treat to have you back! Town Car: Most.Florida.Car.Ever

I'm so happy I clicked on the video. Love Lincoln's but really enjoyed the commentary most of all.

I have an 88 too! Beautiful car.

I had this same exact car, same exact year when I was 19 years old. the only difference was, I had the blue velvet interior. Wow, a trip down memory lane.

I just upgraded all the headlights - she's bright and showing her way through the darkness.....Ezmerelda has been VERY well received...

It's sad nowadays we measure luxury by how many gadgets they can cram in it... which usually break and make the car unusable 🙁

It's spectacular and with dual exhaust that's the trailer equipped model. Heavy duty cooling and a 3:73 to one traction lock rear diff. Sweet car.

Big fan out here in Huntington Beach, CA. Laugh out loud every time Bill points out the back of seat pocket being particularly useful for a “revolver”.

Man great video. I have a 1989 Lincoln Town Car same color and interior. Only difference, mine has a sunroof and the roof cloth is black. I keep it in my garage, I only take it for a drive on Sundays if it's not raining.

That beautiful car represents a better America.

Thank you so much for this video! I currently have an 88 with a lot of rust on her frame but I still LOVE her! I’ve also had an 87 down in Texas that was immaculate . But that’s a different story for a different time. Lol Again thank you for the video I watched it over three times!

Came for the Lincoln, stayed for the politics.

I knew you were going to show another Lincoln Town car. It was just a matter of time how amazing. This generation so square shape but very elegant and stylish when you look at it now. Everything you said is true about it. Great video thanks...

So right on all counts. A car presentation AND life talk. A+

Every video is a history lesson. Love it.

Your voice makes me happy when I hear it

Your so right Bill. I stooped watching the news for local & national, I had enough. I hate wearing them too but I'll wear it if have to otherwise not. I think they are more harm than good plus I like breathing oxygen/fresh air.

For the love of god Bill, I missed u.... great looking Town Car

Another great video those truly were the last off the great Lincoln town cars even with the down sizing ford hit a home run with those cars they were reliable fit and finish was good had the tried and proven 5.0 v8 I owned one about 12 years ago one owner car metallic gray had the original spare tire with the red paint still on the white wall and the original wheel locks stored with the spare as the dealer didn’t intstall then during dealer prep .was very reliable only had too replace the original exhaust system.😊✌️

Love your car. I have a 2003 Town Car. I hope to have it a very long time. I also agree with you 100% about the state of our country and the world.

Nice 😀, my neighbor across the street had a 1985 Baby Blue one of these, I rode in it once, very comfy, nice.

In 1989, Lincoln claimed to have 91,000 new buyers that switched from Cadillac to Lincoln since 1985.

L-O-V-E that car!!! welcome back Bill, you've been missed a lot!

I always did love the Town Car.

These really were well made, handsome cars with class. I agree what a loss, when American cars had a unique style and an air about them no other had.

You have an OUTSTANDING Voice, greetings from Europe!!!

All it will need is one of these videos to really take off and Bill will be a star!

You are a hoot. Next time I’m in Florida, let’s cruise to Ruth’s Chris in my Mark VI Givenchy!

Bill spoiled us then disappeared, glad you're back!

I don’t think I agree with this guy politically, yet somehow, I’d love to have several beers with him🤔. He sounds like he’s not just smart, but also wise. Love that TownCar too.

I've had 3 Panthers. Crown Vic, Marauder and a Town Car. All 3 were effing awesome sales-mobiles. Piled on the miles. Hardly ever broke. Were cheap to fix in the rare event they did need a repair. I'm always shopping for a low mileage Crown Vic LX Sport.

I've owned three of these cars 88 Lincoln and two 89 Lincoln's and they were absolutely the smoothest riding car ever made. Handle well,,,,,, absolutely not. a lot of roll in the car when it went around the corner but going down the highway in a straight line nothing could beat a Lincoln

Beautiful car and there is nothing on the road today that will ride as well as the big Lincoln Town car

Thank you bill for being your self in these videos! One of the best automotive review channels on RU-vid period. Just from your mannerisms.

Welcome back Bill I missed you

BILL: didn't they have a commercial in the 70's or 80's with a man (gem cutter) splicing a priceless diamond in the back seat of Lincoln Continental, driving down the road?? 🧐💎💍🔎🥸🙈👏🎅🎄☃️☕❄❄🌟⛈🍸🍹🍾🥃🐐🐿🦇🦨🦅🐊🐊p.s. Stay Well and put the pedal to the metal!!

I’m a college kid who was gifted a 98’ this year. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.

Chipper Canadians in a mob car. What a thought.

Great car don’t see them that often anymore

Once again Bill nice job true Mob car great video

Total class…this car and Bill 😎😎.

Another great one! "In the back you have these little pockets. Nice place to stuff a revolver ..."

You are back dude 🤣😂😭😭😭 Yeaaaahh!!!!

It was Henry Leland that founded Cadillac first then Lincoln second

I was raised in TownCars in my family my whole childhood and adulthood life. Driving a 2007 TownCar now, taupe 114k kms. Air suspension drives like a lazy boy on the highway 👍👍👍

Bill is back ppl Bill is back

Hello Bill - I agree with your comments. Folks are getting fooled by all the crap going on. I just don't understand where common sense is nowadays. I'm glad you are not drinking the cool aid and never will. Keep up the good work. This 88 Towncar is absolutely beautiful! Right up my alley...

Finally a video, Bill!

The Pioneer seems to blend in color-wise on camera. At least they didn't choose some blue or purple radio.

1980-1984 were the years that the Town Car front and rear ends were very vertical. It was refreshed in 1985 (not 1986) and the front and rear ends became more aerodynamic and smoothed out and continued on through 1989.

I own 4 town Cars - a 90, an 03, 06 and 07. I love these cars - best car ford ever made. As long as the TV Cable bushing for the transmission stays in the throttle arm, the engine has oil, and the radiator has coolant, the car will run forever. Those late 80s were some of the best Ford ever made. Great automobiles.

I like cars like these all stock, I won't buy cars without the factory radio but good the factory radio was left with the car.

Thanks for the history lesson! Love the videos... keep up the good work

A dusty rear seat? “Arggghhh....I’m am cursed with never having great detailing!” LOL!!!! Good to hear from you, Bill!

Glad to see you back Bill. We all missed you!

Got married in 1990, had 2 stretched towncars to shuffle the bridal party, one white and one silver. They were gorgeous!

I hate to disagree with the Great Bill, but, it was "Henry" Leland, not "William" Leland who created both Cadillac and Lincoln. Anyway, speaking of Lincoln... back in 1995 I worked for a car dealership in the (once) Great State of Illinois, when a magnificent, clean, well cared for, low-mile 1988 Lincoln Town Car came in on trade, I HAD TO HAVE HER! She was white with a burgundy leather interior, a moon roof, it was ordered with all the 'bells & whistles' (options). I met the older couple who had originally ordered it from Lincoln and were trading the beauty in for a smaller car, and had a chat with them. The first owner, a man in his 80's was selling it because his eyesight wasn't what it once was and he had to quit driving, his Frau wanted a smaller car. It had just 29-K on the odometer, was never driven in the winter or even the summer rain, he had it detailed every year; in short, that '88 Lincoln was his baby. Since it was nothing more than just another old car in 1995, I got her for a very low price. Twenty-five years later and that beautiful ole Lincoln still sits proudly in my garage, (but, it now sits in a Dutch garage in The Netherlands now that I am retired) I never drive her in the winter, although I do drive it in the rain occasionally. It's a bit difficult to navigate some of the little brick streets here, but she sure does get a lot of second looks 👀 and thumbs-up 👍 when I cruise through the little European streets! As of Sept. 2020 she has just 51-K on her silky smooth 302-ci V-8 with OD-transmission. I once took her to Germany on the Autobahn, she cruised at 110-MPH with no problem; of course there were Porsche's and Mercedes blasting past me like I was standing still, but, it was awesome nonetheless! I want to be buried with my Lincoln so my wife can't destroy it after I die! lol.

I had one of these in the Cartier edition. Loved it!

Great to see you back Bill I missed you mate 😎 A gorgeous example of an American Roll Royce a true serviver and a museum piece one only for an enthusiast to purchase 🙏 so as to guarantee it's servival in it's present form for future generations to admire 👍

Great videos. And thanks for speaking your mind.

The digital option really takes this car over the top at the time very modern

My late father bought a black 1988 town Car signature series. List price $31,000 but he bought it for $26,500 because it was the last 88.

Beautiful machine and wonderfully enhanced by to those classic whitewall tyres.

HENRY Leland founded Cadillac and Lincoln. His son Wilfred was also involved with the Lincoln Motor Car Co.

Nice to hear from you sir.. Kg

The door code is on a sticker on the trunk lid. Speaking of the deck lid, that soft-close feature is made possible by the trunk's Monkey Motor. The mid-'80s Firebirds and Camaros had huge hatches, and to keep the rear glass from shattering, GM installed a soft-close feature. My brother owned one of these Firebirds, and somehow the concept of a "Trunk Monkey" was born. It went like this: The hatch was lowered until the latch was engaged. That completed an electric loop that shocked the Trunk Monkey and turned on a light in the Trunk Monkey compartment. When the light turned on, the Trunk Monkey would leap out of the Trunk Monkey compartment with a crank handle and would then proceed to wind down the hatch. Once the hatch was secure, the Trunk Monkey would return to the Trunk Monkey compartment and hibernate. This was the Monkey Motor system.

Wonderful stuff Bill!!!

Bill, your analysis of the world was spot-on perfect. There is no shortage of stupid to be found. And to make your reappearance with such a delightful car rolling work of art. It was bittersweet to watch. When I was 17. I inherited my dad's 66 Lincoln Continental. It is always been garage and maintenance at the dealership. Flawless in every respect And yes, you could put ten bodies in the trunk And still have room for your golf clubs. Lord I miss that car. Good to see you back. Love your presentations. Someday when I get rich and famous. I'm going to have to give you some money so I can get a nice ride. Be safe. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.