THE LINCOLN LEGACY
A century ago, Lincoln was born to design automobiles for those who sought an elevated driving experience—and 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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![Four men are shown here around a table signing the purchase document for Lincoln in 1922]()
1922: FORD BUYS LINCOLNEdsel 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 LUXURYThe 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 FAVOURITECalvin 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 TRAVELInspired 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 CONTINENTALThe 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 ARTIn 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 DESIGNLincoln 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 SUVLincoln 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.
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