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The birth and development of Lincoln cars:

When people think of American luxury cars, the first thing that comes to mind is mostly Cadillacs or Lincolns. In fact, people should not only think of what kind of car, but also who is the founder of luxury cars. This man was Henry Madion Leland, who created two models, Cadillac and Lincoln, and was known as the "Master of Precision Production" in the American automobile industry. ?

When World War I broke out, Leland organized Cadillac's best engineers to establish a new company to produce aircraft engines. He named the new company after Abraham Lincoln. When the president was re-elected in 1864, Leland, then 21 years old, supported Lincoln. After producing 6,500 V12 aircraft engines, Leland turned his attention to automobiles. Leland believed that a 60-degree V8 engine would run more smoothly than the 90-degree engines they built at Cadillac. Facts have proved that Leland was right, and people appreciated the 60-kilowatt, 113-kilometer-per-hour Lincoln L-type car more. But the car was a victim of the postwar recession, and in 1921 Lincoln Model L sales plummeted by nearly half. Dealers and wholesalers canceled orders one after another, and Lincoln's assets were decimated by shareholder withdrawals and tax legal disputes. In desperation, Leland went to Henry Ford for help. ?

Lincoln: Lincoln Continental (LINCOLN Continentai) is a brand-name luxury model first launched by Lincoln Mercury in 1939. This model shows that the high-end sedan produced by Lincoln Mercury is technically impeccable and is the leader in luxury cars. It is known as the masterpiece of Ford Motor Company. Lincoln (LINCOLN) sedan is a car named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. President Lincoln's name is used to establish the company's image and show that the company produces top-notch sedans. Its trademark contains a shining star in a rectangle, which indicates that President Lincoln was the star of the unification of the American Federation and the abolition of slavery, and also symbolizes the brilliance of Ford Lincoln cars.

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Henry was not interested in Leland's company, but his son Edsey convinced him to buy Lincoln for $8 million in February 1922 company, Leland and his son Will Farrid serve as president and vice president. But almost immediately, the father and son had a dispute with Henry Ford over issues such as autonomy and shareholder responsibilities. Ford fired the Leland father and son and made Edsey president. Leland Sr. argued with Ford in newspapers and in court throughout his life until his death in 1932. ?

If there is anything bad about the Lincoln L-type car, it is simply that its styling is outdated. The Lelands and Sons had ordered many modern bodies during their tenure, and Edsey also actively continued modifications, increasing the number of manufacturers supplying Lincoln. The Model L's new body and its exquisite build quality control allowed the Model L to remain a best-seller long after it became obsolete. ?

A successor model, the K-type car with major design improvements, including the first use of a dual-chamber downdraft carburetor in the automotive industry, was launched in January 1931. In 1932, Lincoln put into production the KB model equipped with a 7.3-liter V12 engine and a top speed of 153 kilometers per hour. Shortly thereafter, Lincoln entered the affordable market with the Ka-type car equipped with a 6.3-liter, V8 engine. In 1933, the Ka car was equipped with a V12 engine, which was a lighter, more up-to-date engine that abandoned Lincoln's old connecting rod. The impact of the Great Depression on Lincoln car sales was smaller than the impact on Cadillac or Parker. However, Lincoln could not increase the variety of its products. Instead, it only launched Lincoln cars equipped with a single 6.8-liter, V12 engine in 1934. Consolidating its market position, although K-type cars continue to be supplied to the market with two wheelbases.

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In 1932, a new model began to be developed to participate in the competition of mid-to-high-end price cars. Coachbuilder Briggs built a streamlined prototype with a rear-mounted V8 engine, but Henry Ford requested a more modest design. Edsey used the prototype's aerodynamic styling and one-piece body for the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr to great success. ?

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The K-type car was gracefully withdrawn from the market in 1940, but at this time Lincoln had a new Continental car based on the Escape as its new model. the leading model. Lincoln's new body, which was supposed to be put into production in 1944, was canceled due to World War II. After Edsel died in May 1943, Lincoln lost its way. By the time a much-needed new model arrived in mid-1948, the Continental was gone, replaced by the streamlined and controversial Cosmopolitan. ?

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In 1952, Lincoln cars returned to a more conservative style. That year Ford's first overhead valve, V8 engine and America's first ball joint front suspension made their debut. Although only slightly prepared, Lincoln cars continued to win the Pan American Corolla Championship in the production car class from 1952 to 1954. ?

Lincoln also set a production record. In 1956, it produced 50,322 vehicles, which were redesigned based on the XL-500 and 800 concept cars. A new Continental Mark model was also launched, but its profits did not increase accordingly, and the facelifted 1957 model had many problems. ?

The overall body structure of the 1958-1960 Lincoln cars still laid the foundation for future models. In 1961, a car with a clean, tight seat that could be mistaken for a Thunderbird became the new Lincoln. Since all Lincolns had become "Lincoln Continentals," a separate Continental model There would be no reason to exist. ?

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The 1961 model’s plate-like, sharp-edged appearance allowed Lincoln to regain some of the qualities it had lost since the Ethereal model. Style: Identity in styling design. Lincoln sales picked up again, growing slowly at first and then in 1966, hitting a record of 54,755 units. Nowadays, Lincoln cars are booming. In mid-1968, the Lincoln division put into production the Continental Mark 3. Its strong and substantial price of $6,741 made customers feel quite distinguished without scaring them away. ?

In 1970, a brand new Lincoln Continental appeared on the market. It was no longer the same style as the 1961 model. It was lighter in weight and shared more parts with other Ford vehicles. In 1972, Lincoln replaced the Mark B with the Mark W. The former sold nearly 50,000 units and its share of the luxury car market soared from a pitiful 11% in 1960 to 26%. ?

In the 1970s, oil shortages and the U.S. government's requirements to improve fuel economy forced Lincoln to rush into the compact luxury car market in 1977 with the poorly prepared Versailles. . Sales of large Lincoln cars plummeted during the oil crisis. ?

In 1982, Lincoln launched a compact Continental. Although it was not amazing in design, it at least looked expensive, and its computer-controlled air suspension was also established. Lincoln's technological leadership. Then in 1984, the Lincoln division gave up the outdated Mark 5 and launched the more beautiful Mark W. The Mark's tight cockpit and very road-sensitive driving characteristics kept the old Mark car users at a distance, but it Caught the attention of the automotive press.

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At the same time, Lincoln finally sorted out the confusing model names: the compact car is called Continental, the large sedan is called towncar (towncar), and the two-door car is called Mark. ?

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In 1985, a new Lincoln car that was slightly reduced in size boosted city car sales. The new Continental in 1988 was based on the elongated Taurus/ It is based on the black Shao (taurus/sable) car chassis. The heavily redesigned 1990 Town Car challenged Cadillac's sales dominance and cemented the Town Car's reputation for advanced technology with a new V8 engine in 1991 equipped with a new overhead camshaft. The 1993 Mark W promoted improvements in styling and performance with its changeable shape and all-aluminum V8 engine with dual overhead camshafts. In 1995, Lincoln even forced this dual-camshaft V8 engine into the Continental that had undergone many changes. ?

When Henry Ford bought the Lincoln Company in 1922, he said: "We have built more cars than any other company. Now, we want to select cars that are better than any other company." ” It’s a bold statement, and one Ford won’t always be able to make. But after 1976, in addition to Leland's own Cadillac, Lincoln cars have become the official cars of the President of the United States, which is quite remarkable in itself.