The Lincoln Legacy

EXPLORE LINCOLN CONCEPTS & VEHICLES OF TOMORROW

The Model L100 Concept celebrates 100 years of Lincoln, and harkens back to the first vehicle to wear the Lincoln name - the 1922 Model L. A nod to the past while looking ahead towards the future, the Lincoln Model L100 Concept celebrates our design heritage and reveals our future vision for mobility.

Here’s to a new century together.

Since the beginning, Lincoln has been a company that puts the driving experience above everything else. We’ve added sophisticated new features along the way, but have always stuck to our core values:
Craftsmanship. Quality. And thoughtfully-designed details that enliven the senses.

100 years on, we’re still committed to creating exhilarating sanctuaries, along with a fully electrified fleet and an evolving suite of human-centered design details, as we boldly enter our next century.

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LINCOLN THROUGH THE YEARS

See how Lincoln has redefined the luxury automobile experience in every era.

 

Ford signing contracts for the purchase of Lincoln

1922: FORD BUYS LINCOLN

Edsel Bryant Ford purchased the Lincoln Motor Company to build cars that were as stylish as they were useful. His father Henry Ford had made the most popular car in the world, but Edsel wanted to make the best car in the world.

Yellow Lincoln Model L illustration, side view

1924: LINCOLN REINVENTS AMERICAN LUXURY

The Lincoln Model "L" was released. It combined the new assembly line process with Edsel's dedication to luxury design and stylish coachwork.

Calvin Coolidge driving along in Lincoln Fleet

1924: THE PRESIDENTIAL FAVORITE

Calvin Coolidge chose Lincoln (the model 'L') as his presidential car. Lincoln would go on to make the official President’s car from 1939 to 1972.

Lincoln Continental sketch

1938: INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

Inspired by his time in Europe, Edsel Ford returned to create a new car that was "strictly Continental" in its design. He and Bob Gregorie, went to work on design ideas.

1939: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL

1939: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL

The first Lincoln Continental is released to the public. It's widely regarded as one of the most elegant automobiles ever made, and considered, "the most beautiful car in the world" by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who bought two.

1951: A WORK OF ART

1951: A WORK OF ART

In 1951, New York City's more prominent modern art museum chose the Continental as one of eight automobiles exhibited for excellence as works of art.

1976: LUXURY BY DESIGN

1976: LUXURY BY DESIGN

Lincoln begins partnering with contemporary designers to create special- edition series automobiles. Some of the most celebrated luxury fashion brands contribute iconic designs.

1997: PERFECTING THE SUV

1997: PERFECTING THE SUV

Lincoln releases a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle, the 1998 Navigator, which goes on to become the #1 selling vehicle in an emerging luxury SUV segment.

THE THOUGHTFUL DESIGN THAT MAKES A LINCOLN A LINCOLN

THE GUIDING STAR

Lincoln’s now iconic star emblem draws its inspiration from the four direction points of the compass. You’ll discover a galaxy of stars expressed from the center of the front grill throughout your Lincoln’s design.

SYMPHONIC CHIMES

Lincoln adds a human element to automated alerts, with the help of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Every chime in the Lincoln experience is performed by actual musicians and designed to blend information with harmony.

WHISPER QUIET CABIN

Lincoln engineers designed vehicle cabins to serve as peaceful sanctuaries from the outside world. Every sound, from the wind and weather to the engine and road below, is considered and minimized so all that remains is a sense of calm.