Rendering, 1952 Lincoln Maharajah Show Car Interior

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Artifact Overview

The Lincoln Maharajah was one of four show cars exhibited by the automaker at the 1953 Chicago Auto Show. It was based on a 1953 Lincoln Capri sedan. The Maharajah featured pearlescent gold paint on its exterior, and it was capped with a white roof. Gold and white upholstery and gold-toned metal trim were used throughout the Maharajah's luxurious interior.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Design drawing

Subject Date

1952

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.1.1672.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Rendering (Drawing techniques)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 30 in
Width: 40 in

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