Used Ford Lincoln

Lincoln is an automaker founded by Henry Leyland in 1917. The company was acquired by Ford Motor Company in 1922, Lincoln cars are distinguished from others through its unique designs, luxurious features, and powerful engines. The Lincoln lineup consists of cars, SUV’s and pickups. Lincoln established its dominance in the luxury car market in the 1930’s. It greatly benefited from the popularity of the luxury car Cadillac, which Henry Leyland produced prior to the Ford acquisition. In 1936, Lincoln launched the Zephyr, a luxury car. The Zephyr was a big hit. In some instances, more than 80% of Lincoln sales came from Zephyr’s. The ‘40s saw glamorous Lincoln Continentals dominate the upscale car segment. After the war, used Ford Lincoln maintained its premier position with the release of the Mark 11, a car which gained great popularity for its use as presidential limousines and for its peculiarly designed rear doors. The Mark 111 coupe Continentals came off the production line in 1968. Over 1 million continentals were produced by the late 1960’s. Mark IV and a new Lincoln – the Versailles – saw the light of day in the 1970’s. Versailles was the very first mid-size sedan from Lincoln. It was met with indifference by the public. Many believed that its failure stemmed from its apparent similarity to the less glamorous and less expensive Granada from which it was based. Lincoln introduced the iconic Town Car, a full-sized luxury sedan, in 1981. The Town car has since then served as Lincoln’s flagship. It was also during the year that Lincoln offered antilock braking, the first in the auto making history. The town car was followed by a considerably smaller Mark model – the Mark V1. The Mark V11, a velvet lined model, debuted mid 1980s. The car sported features that were more European in orientation and could be fitted with a BMW turbocharged diesel engine. The Mark V111, the last of the line, was introduced in the 1990’s, featuring a 4-cam V8 engine and air suspension. Lincoln also released the Navigator, an SUV apparently to take advantage of the growing SUV market. Opulently swathed in leather, the Navigator was an instant hit. Recently, Lincoln has expanded its lineup to include pick-up trucks and new car models hoping to draw the attention of new consumers. Unfortunately, many of the offerings are not able to match its competitors. Current Lincoln models include the Lincoln MKS, which set to replace the Town Car as flagship vehicle, the Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, the Lincoln Navigator, and the Lincoln town car.