- Country:
United States
- Founded: January 1, 1917
- Site: https://www.lincoln.com/
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Lincoln is an American luxury vehicle brand that is a division of the Ford Motor Company. The brand was founded in 1917 by Henry Leland, who named it after his hero, Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln’s first vehicle was the Model L, a luxury touring car that was introduced in 1917. In the 1920s, the company released a number of other models, including the Model K and the Model L-series. In the 1930s, Lincoln introduced the Zephyr, a mid-size luxury car that was popular with buyers.
During World War II, Lincoln stopped producing civilian vehicles and instead focused on producing military vehicles for the war effort. After the war, the company resumed production of civilian vehicles, and in the 1950s, it introduced the Continental, a luxury car that became popular with Hollywood celebrities and other wealthy buyers.
In the 1960s, Lincoln expanded its product line to include a number of luxury SUVs and trucks, and in the 1970s, it released a number of new models, including the Mark III and the Town Car. In the 1980s, Lincoln continued to release new models, including the Continental and the Navigator, and in the 1990s, it introduced the LS, a luxury sports sedan.
Today, Lincoln is known for its focus on luxury and innovation, and its vehicles are popular with buyers around the world. The brand is known for producing high-quality vehicles that offer a high level of comfort, performance, and technology.
