A composite image of an automobile comprised of six sections of different Lincoln vehicles over the last 100 years is shown here

THE LINCOLN LEGACY

    A century ago, Lincoln was born to design automobiles for those who sought an elevated driving experience—and we continue to reimagine what a driving machine can be. Connect with us and stay up-to-date on the past and future of Lincoln.

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      LINCOLN THROUGH THE YEARS

      See how Lincoln has redefined the luxury automobile experience in every era.
      • Four men are shown here around a table signing the purchase document for Lincoln in 1922

        1922: FORD BUYS LINCOLN

        Edsel Bryant Ford purchased the Lincoln Motor Company to build cars that were as stylish as they were useful. His father had made the most popular car in the world, but Edsel wanted to make the best car in the world.

      • A drawing of the Lincoln Model L is shown here

        1924: FORD REINVENTS AMERICAN LUXURY

        The Lincoln Model "L" was released. It combined the new assembly line process with Edsel's dedication to luxury design and stylish coachwork.

      • A presidential Lincoln motorcade is shown here

        1924: THE PRESIDENTIAL FAVOURITE

        Calvin Coolidge chose Lincoln (the model 'L') as his presidential car. Lincoln would go on to make the official President’s car from 1939 to 1972.

      • A design document depicting the Lincoln Continental is shown here

        1938: INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

        Inspired by his time in Europe, Edsel returned to create a new car that was "strictly Continental" in its design. He and the Lincoln design team began sketching out new ideas.

      • A painting of a 1939 Lincoln Continental in front of a house is shown here

        1939: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL

        The first Lincoln Continental is released to the public. It’s widely regarded as one of the most elegant automobiles ever made, and considered “the most beautiful car in the world” by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who bought two.

      • A sketch of a Lincoln Continental is shown here

        1951: A WORK OF ART

        In 1951, New York City’s more prominent museum chose the Continental as one of eight automobiles exhibited for excellence as works of art.

      • A drawing of a Lincoln vehicle is shown here

        1976: LUXURY BY DESIGN

        Lincoln begins partnering with contemporary designers to create special-edition series automobiles. Some of the most celebrated luxury fashion brands contribute iconic designs.

      • A red 1998 Lincoln Navigator is shown here in front of a house

        1997: PERFECTING THE SUV

        Lincoln releases a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle, the 1998 Navigator, which goes on to become the #1 selling vehicle in an emerging luxury SUV segment.

      INNOVATIVE DESIGN DETAILS, YESTERDAY AND TODAY

      Learn about prominent features of the past in the gallery below.
       

      GALLERY

      Black Lincoln Continental Stretch Limo shown here.
      The Lincoln Continental Mark IV is shown here
      1941 Lincoln Continental Shown here.
      A classic four-door Lincoln Continental is shown here
      Shown here is a Lincoln X 100 Concept vehicle.
      The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr is shown here
      Shown here is a Lincoln Model K Touring Vehicle.

      GALLERY

      The Lincoln Model L100 concept is shown here parked in a desert.

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