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Welcome to Year 100 & 1

    Say Hello Again to Lincoln at 100 years.

      A century ago, Lincoln was born to design automobiles for those who sought an elevated driving experience. Entering year 100 and 1, we continue to reimagine what a driving machine can be. Connect with us and stay up-to-date on the past and future of Lincoln.

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      Establish 1922. 100 years.
        The Lincoln Model L100 concept is shown here parked in a desert.

        EXPLORE LINCOLN CONCEPTS & VEHICLES OF TOMORROW

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            100 FACES OF LINCOLN

            We’re celebrating our 100th anniversary by handing the spotlight to our great source of inspiration: drivers like you. Throughout the year, we will be embarking on a collaborative journey with 100 diverse social creators, artists, designers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and auto enthusiasts who share our values and vision.

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            Image taken of Maestro Fresh Wes for Lincoln 100 Faces campaign.
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              LINCOLN THROUGH THE YEARS

              See how Lincoln has redefined the luxury automobile experience in every era along the way.
              • Four men are shown here around a table signing the purchase document for Lincoln in 1922

                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 had made the most popular car in the world, but Edsel wanted to make the best car in the world.
              • A drawing of the Lincoln Model L is shown here

                1924: FORD 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.
              • A presidential Lincoln motorcade is shown here

                1924: THE PRESIDENTIAL FAVOURITE

                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.
              • A design document depicting the Lincoln Continental is shown here

                1938: INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

                Inspired by his time in Europe, Edsel returned to create a new car that was "strictly Continental" in its design. He and the Lincoln design team began sketching out new ideas.
              • A painting of a 1939 Lincoln Continental in front of a house is shown here

                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.
              • A sketch of a Lincoln Continental is shown here

                1951: A WORK OF ART

                In 1951, New York City’s more prominent museum chose the Continental as one of eight automobiles exhibited for excellence as works of art.
              • A drawing of a Lincoln vehicle is shown here

                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.
              • A red 1998 Lincoln Navigator is shown here in front of a house

                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.

              A Century of Measuring Greatness through Humanity

              Since the beginning, Lincoln has delivered a truly effortless driving experience above all else. Now we’re even more committed to creating exhilarating sanctuaries, along with an electrified-vehicle portfolio and an evolving suite of human-centred design details, as we boldly enter our next century.

              INTELLIGENT DESIGN DETAILS, YESTERDAY AND TODAY

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              A woman is shown here driving a Lincoln vehicle hands-free while keeping her eyes on the road.
              The 1936 Lincoln Zephyr is shown here
              The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring electronic charging port is shown here
              The Lincoln Continental Mark IV is shown here
              The front grille of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is shown here
              A classic four-door Lincoln Continental is shown here
              The front seats of a Lincoln SUV are shown here

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