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- Lincoln Motor Company Records, 1922-1940 - Ford Motor Company purchased the struggling Lincoln Motor Company in February 1922. Over the next two decades, the company flourished under Ford's ownership and under the guidance of Edsel B. Ford. Lincoln introduced a series of cars that combined innovative engineering and striking design, and it grew into one of America's most admired luxury automakers.
- 1922-1940
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Lincoln Motor Company Records, 1922-1940
Ford Motor Company purchased the struggling Lincoln Motor Company in February 1922. Over the next two decades, the company flourished under Ford's ownership and under the guidance of Edsel B. Ford. Lincoln introduced a series of cars that combined innovative engineering and striking design, and it grew into one of America's most admired luxury automakers.
- Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1925 - Lincoln received notable changes for the 1925 model year. Cowl lights were eliminated, the emergency brake lever was improved, and factory-installed front and rear bumpers were added to all the automaker's models. Lincoln adopted the greyhound as its mascot in 1925, and silver hounds began appearing on Lincoln radiators. Total calendar year production was 8,451 cars.
- November 01, 1925
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Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1925
Lincoln received notable changes for the 1925 model year. Cowl lights were eliminated, the emergency brake lever was improved, and factory-installed front and rear bumpers were added to all the automaker's models. Lincoln adopted the greyhound as its mascot in 1925, and silver hounds began appearing on Lincoln radiators. Total calendar year production was 8,451 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1925 - Lincoln received notable changes for the 1925 model year. Cowl lights were eliminated, the emergency brake lever was improved, and factory-installed front and rear bumpers were added to all the automaker's models. Lincoln adopted the greyhound as its mascot in 1925, and silver hounds began appearing on Lincoln radiators. Total calendar year production was 8,451 cars.
- June 01, 1925
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Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1925
Lincoln received notable changes for the 1925 model year. Cowl lights were eliminated, the emergency brake lever was improved, and factory-installed front and rear bumpers were added to all the automaker's models. Lincoln adopted the greyhound as its mascot in 1925, and silver hounds began appearing on Lincoln radiators. Total calendar year production was 8,451 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Milestones," 1924 - After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- 1924
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Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Milestones," 1924
After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Sports," 1924 - After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- 1924
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Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Sports," 1924
After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Journeyings," 1924 - After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- 1924
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Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Journeyings," 1924
After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Landmarks," 1924 - After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- 1924
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Lincoln Motor Company Sales Literature, "Landmarks," 1924
After Ford Motor Company acquired Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, Ford started a series of improvements to boost Lincoln's sales. For 1924, nickel plating became standard on all Lincoln headlights, the radiator grew taller, and a new camshaft resulted in smoother operation of the engine valves. Total calendar year production was 7,053 cars.
- Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificate Book, 1922-1926 - Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, after the struggling Lincoln was placed in receivership. Lincoln founders Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland hoped Ford would compensate Lincoln's original stockholders after the sale, and they later insisted there was an oral agreement to that effect. Four years of litigation failed to resolve the matter to the Lelands' satisfaction.
- 03 May 1922-22 August 1926
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Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificate Book, 1922-1926
Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, after the struggling Lincoln was placed in receivership. Lincoln founders Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland hoped Ford would compensate Lincoln's original stockholders after the sale, and they later insisted there was an oral agreement to that effect. Four years of litigation failed to resolve the matter to the Lelands' satisfaction.
- "An Unmistakable Distinction...," Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1926 - Changes to Lincoln for 1926 were largely under the hood or in the car's interior. The V-8 engine received a new carburetor air cleaner and an improved distributor cam. The steering wheel was made slightly larger, given molded finger grips, and fashioned from black walnut. It was Lincoln's best sales year yet, with total calendar year production at 8,787 cars.
- October 01, 1926
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"An Unmistakable Distinction...," Lincoln Motor Company Advertisement, 1926
Changes to Lincoln for 1926 were largely under the hood or in the car's interior. The V-8 engine received a new carburetor air cleaner and an improved distributor cam. The steering wheel was made slightly larger, given molded finger grips, and fashioned from black walnut. It was Lincoln's best sales year yet, with total calendar year production at 8,787 cars.
- Woman Factory Worker, Lincoln Motor Company, November 1918 - During World War I, American women stepped into jobs traditionally held by men. Women were an important part of the wartime workforce at Lincoln Motor Company. Henry Leland formed Lincoln in 1917 to manufacture Liberty aircraft engines for the Allied Powers. Lincoln employees built 6,500 engines during the war. Packard, Ford, Marmon, Buick, and Cadillac produced Liberty engines too.
- November 01, 1918
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Woman Factory Worker, Lincoln Motor Company, November 1918
During World War I, American women stepped into jobs traditionally held by men. Women were an important part of the wartime workforce at Lincoln Motor Company. Henry Leland formed Lincoln in 1917 to manufacture Liberty aircraft engines for the Allied Powers. Lincoln employees built 6,500 engines during the war. Packard, Ford, Marmon, Buick, and Cadillac produced Liberty engines too.