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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.
- Sales Brochure, "Lincoln Motor Cars," 1926 - No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1926
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Sales Brochure, "Lincoln Motor Cars," 1926
No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- Sales Brochure, "Lincoln," 1926 - No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1926
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Sales Brochure, "Lincoln," 1926
No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible, Owned by Edsel B. Ford - Inspired by a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction was so positive that Lincoln put the car into production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that followed represent one of Edsel Ford's most significant achievements. This 1941 convertible was Mr. Ford's personal car.
- 1941
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1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible, Owned by Edsel B. Ford
Inspired by a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction was so positive that Lincoln put the car into production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that followed represent one of Edsel Ford's most significant achievements. This 1941 convertible was Mr. Ford's personal car.
- Lincoln Automobile Emblem, circa 1922 - Car model names might seem straightforward (especially once they are well-established and familiar) but most are masterpieces of allusion, rife with references to glamorous locations, social rank, rugged environment -- all tied to the self-image and aspirations of potential car buyers. Different styles of lettering -- whether bold, high-tech, freehand, or formal -- offer further reinforcement to the power of a model name.
- circa 1922
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Lincoln Automobile Emblem, circa 1922
Car model names might seem straightforward (especially once they are well-established and familiar) but most are masterpieces of allusion, rife with references to glamorous locations, social rank, rugged environment -- all tied to the self-image and aspirations of potential car buyers. Different styles of lettering -- whether bold, high-tech, freehand, or formal -- offer further reinforcement to the power of a model name.
- Sales Brochure, "The Lincoln," 1926-1928 - No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1926 - 1928
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Sales Brochure, "The Lincoln," 1926-1928
No major changes were made to Lincoln's exterior for 1926, but there were revisions inside and under the hood. Steering wheel diameter increased to 19 inches, and molded finger grips appeared on the wheel's bottom surface. The V-8 engine received a new distributor cam and an updated carburetor air cleaner. Lincoln's calendar year production totaled 8,787 cars.
- 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan - Automobiles, like other everyday objects, underwent streamlining in the 1930s. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr joined aerodynamic styling with attractiveness. Its flowing teardrop shape suggests motion. Its V-shaped grille slices the air. Headlights blend smoothly into the front fenders. Rear fenders hug the body and fender skirts hide the rear wheels. Even the taillights are streamlined. The Zephyr was a streamlining success.
- 1935
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1936 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan
Automobiles, like other everyday objects, underwent streamlining in the 1930s. The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr joined aerodynamic styling with attractiveness. Its flowing teardrop shape suggests motion. Its V-shaped grille slices the air. Headlights blend smoothly into the front fenders. Rear fenders hug the body and fender skirts hide the rear wheels. Even the taillights are streamlined. The Zephyr was a streamlining success.
- 1991 Lincoln Town Car Advertisement Proof Sheet - After being available as a trim package in the 1970s, the Lincoln Town Car became a distinct model for 1981. The Town Car continued over three styling generations and 30 years. It found a particularly successful niche in hired-car service. The redesigned 1990 Lincoln Town Car was named "Car of the Year" by <em>Motor Trend</em> magazine.
- August 10, 1990
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1991 Lincoln Town Car Advertisement Proof Sheet
After being available as a trim package in the 1970s, the Lincoln Town Car became a distinct model for 1981. The Town Car continued over three styling generations and 30 years. It found a particularly successful niche in hired-car service. The redesigned 1990 Lincoln Town Car was named "Car of the Year" by Motor Trend magazine.
- Advertising Proof, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII, "It Not Only Says You've Arrived, It Says You Beat Everyone Else There" - Lincoln's Mark VIII debuted for the 1993 model year, continuing a series that stretched back to the 1956 Continental Mark II. The Mark VIII was marketed as a personal luxury car -- a premium version of Ford's Thunderbird or Mercury's Cougar -- with a two-door body and a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout. The trunk lid's shape recalled the classic rear-mounted spare tire.
- 1994
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Advertising Proof, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII, "It Not Only Says You've Arrived, It Says You Beat Everyone Else There"
Lincoln's Mark VIII debuted for the 1993 model year, continuing a series that stretched back to the 1956 Continental Mark II. The Mark VIII was marketed as a personal luxury car -- a premium version of Ford's Thunderbird or Mercury's Cougar -- with a two-door body and a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout. The trunk lid's shape recalled the classic rear-mounted spare tire.
- 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet - Inspired by a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car based on the Lincoln Zephyr but with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction from Mr. Ford's friends was so positive that Lincoln put the car into regular production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that followed represent one of Edsel Ford's most significant achievements.
- 1941
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1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
Inspired by a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car based on the Lincoln Zephyr but with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction from Mr. Ford's friends was so positive that Lincoln put the car into regular production. The beautiful 1940-1948 Lincoln Continentals that followed represent one of Edsel Ford's most significant achievements.