1954 Lincoln Automobile Sales Brochure, "Enjoy the Finest Comfort of the Road with Lincoln Air Conditioning..."

THF108136 / 1954 Lincoln Automobile Sales Brochure, "Enjoy the Finest Comfort of the Road with Lincoln Air Conditioning..." / front
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Artifact Overview

Air conditioning first appeared on Lincoln's options list in the 1955 model year. The unit was mounted in the trunk, with fresh air intakes on the rear fenders and cabin vents built into the ceiling. Lincoln listed the system's many benefits in this brochure, including cleaner cabin air, reduced humidity on damp days, and less tiring conditions for the driver.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Subject Date

1954

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.182.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4 in (unfolded: 7.25)
Width: 8.5 in (unfolded: 17")

Inscriptions

On inside on front cover: enjoy the finest comfort on the road / with LINCOLN AIR CONDITIONING Text when opened up: an advanced system / built exclusively for / LINCOLN / ... with matchless features... / COOLER / CLEANER / FRESHER / DRYER YOUR BUILT-IN WEATHER BUREAU--- PROVIDING NEW LEVELS OF MOTORING PLEASURE