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- 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower - This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950-1967
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1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower
This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- Lincoln XL-500 Concept Car, 1953 - Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division revealed its Lincoln XL-500 concept car in 1953, to celebrate Ford's 50th anniversary. Promotional material heralded the car's power steering, power brakes, and push-button automatic transmission. In truth, the XL-500 was a non-running show piece. Even the "doors" were just grooves in the fiberglass body. But the XL-500's hooded headlights influenced Lincoln's 1956 production models.
- January 31, 1953
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Lincoln XL-500 Concept Car, 1953
Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division revealed its Lincoln XL-500 concept car in 1953, to celebrate Ford's 50th anniversary. Promotional material heralded the car's power steering, power brakes, and push-button automatic transmission. In truth, the XL-500 was a non-running show piece. Even the "doors" were just grooves in the fiberglass body. But the XL-500's hooded headlights influenced Lincoln's 1956 production models.
- Lincoln Judkins Two-Passenger Coupe, June 1924 - Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Judkins Two-Passenger Coupe, June 1924
Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- Lincoln-Mercury Times, July-August 1955 - Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division published its <EM>Lincoln-Mercury Times</EM> promotional magazine bimonthly and distributed it through the division's network of dealers. The magazine featured a mix of travelogues, restaurant reviews, general-interest stories, and tips for Lincoln-Mercury owners. <EM>Lincoln-Mercury Times</EM> occasionally carried pieces by celebrated writers like Aldous Huxley.
- July 1955-August 1955
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Lincoln-Mercury Times, July-August 1955
Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division published its Lincoln-Mercury Times promotional magazine bimonthly and distributed it through the division's network of dealers. The magazine featured a mix of travelogues, restaurant reviews, general-interest stories, and tips for Lincoln-Mercury owners. Lincoln-Mercury Times occasionally carried pieces by celebrated writers like Aldous Huxley.
- "Ford News" Issue for September 1931 - Ford Motor Company published <em>Ford News</em> from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The September 1931 cover featured a Model A roadster posed by the new powerhouse at Ford's Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan.
- September 01, 1931
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"Ford News" Issue for September 1931
Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The September 1931 cover featured a Model A roadster posed by the new powerhouse at Ford's Engineering Laboratory in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Auto Dealer Stark Hickey (right) and Detroit Lions Player Clem Crabtree with a 1941 Lincoln Zephyr - Football fans could thank Dearborn, Michigan, Ford dealers for presenting radio broadcasts of the 1940 Detroit Lions' season. Fans could tune into WJR each week to hear the play-by-play. In addition, dealers sponsored an August preseason show that featured news from the Lions' training camp and interviews with players. Photographs, like this one, helped promote local dealers and the Lions' games.
- July 19, 1940
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Auto Dealer Stark Hickey (right) and Detroit Lions Player Clem Crabtree with a 1941 Lincoln Zephyr
Football fans could thank Dearborn, Michigan, Ford dealers for presenting radio broadcasts of the 1940 Detroit Lions' season. Fans could tune into WJR each week to hear the play-by-play. In addition, dealers sponsored an August preseason show that featured news from the Lions' training camp and interviews with players. Photographs, like this one, helped promote local dealers and the Lions' games.
- Lincoln Judkins Berline, June 1924 - Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Judkins Berline, June 1924
Under Leland ownership, Lincoln sourced automobile body designs largely from Murray Company and Brunn & Company. After Ford purchased Lincoln in 1922, that list grew to include Dietrich, Holbrook, Judkins, Le Baron, Waterhouse, and others. By contracting for large batches up to 100 bodies, Ford-owned Lincoln made exclusive coachwork available to customers at comparatively reasonable prices.
- Lincoln Roadster, June 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.
- June 01, 1924
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Lincoln Roadster, June 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 Seven-Passenger Sedan Crossing Railroad Tracks, December 1934 - Lincoln, like all upmarket automakers, suffered during the Great Depression. The company went from an annual production of 7,641 for 1929 to just 2,411 for 1934 -- and it would fall farther. A four-door, seven-passenger V-12 sedan like this one started at $3,500. Many customers couldn't even afford $585 for a new four-door Ford, much less a pricey Lincoln.
- December 15, 1934
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Lincoln Seven-Passenger Sedan Crossing Railroad Tracks, December 1934
Lincoln, like all upmarket automakers, suffered during the Great Depression. The company went from an annual production of 7,641 for 1929 to just 2,411 for 1934 -- and it would fall farther. A four-door, seven-passenger V-12 sedan like this one started at $3,500. Many customers couldn't even afford $585 for a new four-door Ford, much less a pricey Lincoln.
- 1964 Lincoln Convertible Presidential Motorcade Automobile, September 1964 - White House vehicles are custom-built to distinguish and protect the President of the United States. But sometimes, Secret Service agents have to adapt standard automobiles to fit their needs. Portable handrails and steps were mounted to this convertible before a motorcade. They allowed agents to ride along with a good view of their surroundings and close proximity in case of danger.
- September 28, 1964
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1964 Lincoln Convertible Presidential Motorcade Automobile, September 1964
White House vehicles are custom-built to distinguish and protect the President of the United States. But sometimes, Secret Service agents have to adapt standard automobiles to fit their needs. Portable handrails and steps were mounted to this convertible before a motorcade. They allowed agents to ride along with a good view of their surroundings and close proximity in case of danger.