Lincoln is a century-old luxury automobile manufacturer that started its journey in 1917 from Michigan, United States. The founder of Lincoln, Henry Leland, named the brand after the famous former US President Abraham Lincoln. It took three years for the brand to manufacture its first model which was finally released in 1920. Since then, the brand has been rolling off vehicles known for their luxury and comfort.
Let’s take a closer look at the Lincoln car history and unfold the century-long journey of this brand.
Timeline of Lincoln Car
Here is the complete Lincoln car company history and the main events that car enthusiasts must know about.
Initiation of Lincoln Car (1917 to 1920)
The first Lincoln car Model L was equipped with a 357.8 cubic inch engine that can produce a total of 90 Horsepower (hp). The total weight of the Model L was 1948 kg. The radiator grille of the Model L features a badge of Henry Leland’s name to showcase the engineering and precision of vehicles.
Acquisition by Ford Motors (1922 to 1930)
Since Lincoln was focused on manufacturing luxury automobiles, its sales suffered significantly due to the post-war recession. Therefore, Lincoln Motor Company was acquired by Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford’s son Edsel Ford became the company’s director and held this position till his death.
Lincoln Motors collaborated with top coachbuilders of the time and released factory and custom-built vehicles with different car body types.
Lincoln Become Presidents Car (1931 to 1960)
Lincoln continued its legacy of manufacturing luxury vehicles and rolled off the K Series in 1931. The K Series was powered by a V12 engine which increased the overall speed and performance of the vehicle. However, keeping in view the decline of luxury vehicle sales, the Zephyr sedan series was launched in 1936.
Throughout the period, Lincoln introduced a number of iconic model series namely the Zephyr Continental cabriolet, Cosmopolitan Convertible, Capri coupe and Mark II sport coupe.
The popularity of Lincoln during this era can be gauged from the fact that Lincoln was officially used by US-Presidents. The Lincoln Model L was used by Former President Calvin Coolidge and is said to be one of the favourites. Followed by Model L, Model K convertible also known as ‘Sunshine Special’ became the first custom-built car to be used by a US-President.
Unveiling New Design (1961 to 1990)
The 1960s was the era of change and advancements for the Lincoln Motor Company. The brand focused on designing vehicles that catered to the shifting demands of the customers. One such car was the Continental Mark III series which revolutionised the industry at that time.
When the majority of American automobile brands were using chrome and paint equally, Lincoln relieved cars with understated elegance. The design became rapidly popular and was synonymous with luxury and elegance. In fact, it was considered the car of elites and movie stars. The Lincoln Town Car series released in 1981, was the largest US-built car around 18 feet long till 2006.
Modernised Lincoln (1990 to 2010)
From the 1990s to 2010, Lincoln focused on embedding technologically advanced features to aid in luxury. For instance, in 1994, memory recall for seats and mirror positioning that can be controlled from a transmitter was introduced.
Lincoln entered the SUV market by launching Navigator, the luxury SUV. The car quickly beat the other competitors in the market and became the symbol of luxury SUVs in the world. Followed by the SUV, Lincoln also entered into the sports sedan category with the Lincoln LS model series.
Lincoln Today (2011 to Present)
After decades of successful petrol and diesel engines, Lincoln finally works on its electrified lineup. The first model of this lineup was the MKZ hybrid, a mid-size SUV released in 2011. Now, similar to other leading automobile brands, Lincoln is also focused on launching luxury all-electric cars. The first model is expected to be released in 2023.
This was all about Lincoln’s car history and details regarding its different models. The Lincoln cars are known for the luxury, driveability and comfort they offer to the users. If you are also interested in availing of these features, browse through these used Lincoln cars for sale in the UAE and purchase a luxury Lincoln.
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