Lincoln Continental.
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For many years, the Lincoln Continental was synonymous with American Luxury. The Big Lincoln was quite an event when it came out in the early 1960’s. The illustration above shows what a new modern Continental could look like today.
Of course, it shows a design with many retro touches. Which is probably the best way to go with a Continental. Unlike what Ford did with the last one from a few years ago. Just like the original, it should have a simple and clean design that could last for years. Something not too futuristic that will never really get old.
Lincoln had announced a new large EV SUV for 2022 a few years ago. As we know, it hasn’t happened since Ford keeps delaying their large EV program. But it will. The 2 large EV SUVs planned have just been delayed for a while. Whatever platform they end up using could be used as well for a new large sedan. Just like Cadillac will soon come up with 2 new luxury sedans based on GM’s Ultium platform.
If they don’t, Cadillac will keep beating Lincoln over and over. And Ford might finally claim no one wants a Lincoln anymore and just kill the brand.
And how about a retro interior for that future Lincoln?
No one needs or even asked for a passenger screen. And there’s nothing wrong with wood and chrome in a luxury car. A new Continental should be impressive and something original. But again, not something that will look old in 5 years.
Everything from the modern world is here, surrounded by the smoothest and quietest ride a Lincoln ever had. Something so old-looking it could actually be cool and original.
Let’s hope Lincoln is secretly working on a new big sedan. The Town Car wasn’t that unpopular when it was canceled in 2011. It was actually selling better than the Navigator back then. Sure, SUVs have gotten more and more popular, but the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air have proven there is a market for a super modern luxury sedan.
One that reminds people of Lincoln’s glorious past would surely find an audience…