Lincoln Continental Mark IX.
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The illustration above shows what a new large luxury 2 door coupe from Lincoln could look like. Something we will probably never see again.
The first of the “Mark” series was the 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II. It was priced at the equivalent of $112,000 today. There was a Continental Mark III in 1958, Mark IV in 1959, and Mark V in 1960. These were much cheaper than the Mark II and unlike the original, not made by hand. They have all mostly been forgotten since. Especially when Ford decided to relaunch the Mark Coupe series in 1969 with the Mark III. Everything was back on track…
A new Lincoln Mark IV came out in 1972, a redesigned Mark V in 1977, and a smaller one called Mark VI in 1980. One that tried very hard to look like the previous huge generation in a smaller size. Meanwhile, there was a 2 door coupe version of the Continental sedan.
In 1984, the new Lincoln Mark VII was quite a revolution. It was a perfect blend of European luxury car influence on an American car. And a very successful one.
The last hurrah came with the Mark VIII, which actually looked quite futuristic. Maybe even too much so for many Lincoln buyers. 1998 was its last year after a ghastly facelift adding a larger grille for 1997.
Of course, no one knows what Lincoln’s future plans are these days.
A couple of years ago we saw the Star concept. Which was supposed to be a preview of things to come for the luxury brand. Of course, since, Ford has revised their EV plans and even their own 3-row EV will now come out as a Hybrid. Which will probably end up replacing the Explorer. I guess the same might happen to that future Lincoln EV SUV.
While Cadillac is hard at work on 2 new sedans based on the Ultium platform. Lincoln has nothing like this in the works. Especially for the Chinese markets where sedans are still very popular.
Which is too bad. Once again, Lincoln will be behind. Not only behind Cadillac, but behind many other luxury manufacturers. They also seem far behind in China. Where luxury sedans are still very popular. And local car makers are now producing very desirable luxury cars.
How long can Lincoln stay behind before they give up?
Lincoln’s future is just Navigator. They will be cancelling the Corsair (along with the Escape) and the Nautilus isn’t selling well. Maybe the Aviator will stick around. It’s quite sad and bleak. I’m holding out hope for something ANYTHING on the Mustang’s platform
Come on Farley, quit hiding behind some exec’s prevaricating.
This is what Lincoln was once,there is no reason they can’t be there again…Lincoln should live up to its name Luxury, beauty and style…
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I don’t know why these concepts are created but never go to production. While Japan and Korea bring their concepts to market exciting those who want “hot” car and they sell. Remember when GM and Ford dominated the industry? Well for the past 20+ years Toyota is the leading auto maker worldwide with Kia/Hyundai on hot pursuit. Further Hyundai has purchased Boston Dynamics to leverage the emerging robot revolution from America. Will the US auto makers ever learn?
I want a lincoln Continental now. Not a conceptual presentation.
How close can I get to purchasing a.continental
Need ro keep making the mark Town auto.
Will Lincoln come out with the coach door edition again…been waiting on pins and needles for the coach door edition to make a “comeback”..
Car for the open road. Interste
A great road automibile
I called the Chrysler headquarters and talked to the people in the corporate asked him about the possibility of Lincoln cars sedans being made and sold in America and they said there is no chance
This is what America wants. Cheap Fisher Price style. No chrome, style or quality build. If you want a Real sedan then go to Audi or German build. Sorry America looks like you Sold Out Again.
Lincoln needs to produce this vehicle it’s absolutely beautiful very stunning once upon a Time Lincoln was a king of their coupes not everyone wants a soccer mom suv honestly Lincoln needs to grow a set of nuts And produce this car It would definitely outsell Mercedes BMW, Audi Cadillac because they do not have a full size 2 door coupe
Ford / Lincoln executives have just given up on producing anything exciting other than F-150 and Mustang products. GM’s cadillac division has a complete lineup based on other vehicle platforms but AT LEAST there are options. No performance vehicles AT ALL to compete with. Sad honestly just waiting on the “official” word of Lincoln division to be shut down.