Articles of Interest for Lincoln Enthusiasts

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1956 Royal Spartanette Toybox

by Barry Wolk
(From Lincoln & Continental Comments)

Classic trailer becomes a Continental car hauler

This is a scan of the original article from the November-December 2005 Lincoln & Continental Comments magazine.

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1956 Continental Mark II Convertible

by Dennis Adler
(From Car Collector Magazine)

The Best Car Lincoln Never Built

This is a scan of the follow-up article to the Car Classics (which became Collector Car) article Dennis wrote back in 1978 (reproduced below).

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1956 Continental Mark II

Barry Wolk's Mark II Convertible by Barry Wolk, Photos by Bob Stevens
(From Cars & Parts Magazine)

Special one-off convertible

This is the official publishing of the article below, written by Barry Wolk.

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Certificate of Authenticity Not Included

Barry Wolk's Mark II Convertible by Barry Wolk, Photos by Barry Wolk and Dan Szwarc
(Written for Cars & Parts Magazine)

A Mark II convertible with a torrid past finds its place in history.

This article, written by the owner, details the discovery of the history of the only other authorized Mark II convertible.

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Parts Cars: A Story about Sacrificing One Car to Save Many

Detroit's Suicide (Door) Machines by Dan Szwarc, Photos by Doug Shahady and Mitch Carr
(Specifically written for the MI-LCOC Web Site)

A rusty heap is stripped down to useful parts.

The following is a short story documenting what three members (and their friends) had to do when they embarked on an adventure in demolition:

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Detroit's Suicide (Door) Machines

Detroit's Suicide (Door) Machines by Christopher A. Sawyer, Photos from Automotive Engineering Industries
(Orginally appeared in the March, 2001 issue of Automotive Manufacturing and Production)

2001's concepts show off a Lincoln heritage.

The floor of Detroit's Cobo Hall was filled with myriad concepts during the recent 2001 North American International Auto Show. Of interest from a body perspective were a number of vehicles.

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1966 Lincoln Prototype

1966 Lincoln Prototype Story by Dan Szwarc, Photos from various publications
(Originally appearing in the Michigan LCOC newsletter, Continental News)

This early 1966 Lincoln design returned later.

Everyone who has been in the LCOC for more than a few years is familiar with the sixties Lincolns that were produced. From the unusual door configuration of the sedans to the wildly unconventional convertibles made from these cars, Ford produced some of the most highly desired Lincolns during this decade.

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Lincoln Diplomat

Lincoln Diplomat Story by Scott Anderson, Photos from his personal collection
(Originally appearing in the Michigan LCOC newsletter, Continental News)

This Ford Stylerama Exercise Was Based on Upcoming Designs

The Lincoln Diplomat was created by John Najjar and Elwood Engel in the Advanced Studio at the Ford Design and Styling Center. It was one of many ideas created by the team of Najjar/Engel and company.

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Continental Mark II Convertible

Continental Mark II Convertible Story and Photos by Dennis Adler
(Originally appearing in the Car Classics December 1978 issue)

Unique Experiments of a Classic Nature

For years the mystery has gone unsolved. The mystery being the autenticity of the Mark II convertible. How many were manufactured and by whom?

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Escape Road: 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible:

1958 Continental Mark III Convertible by John F. Katz
(Originally appearing in Autoweek's July 11, 1994 issue)

Stylish, not-a-Lincoln model a massive undertaking

The 1958-60 Lincolns and Continentals have fallen into disrepute, particularly among those easily embarrassed by excess in size or styling. One officially sanctioned Lincoln history coyly pretends these cars never existed, its text jumping furtively from 1956 to '61.

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Escape Road: Lincoln Continental Mark III:

Continental Mark III by Matthew L. Stone
(Originally appearing in Autoweek's April 29, 1991 issue)

Lido's 'dream boat' beat Caddy in performance, sales

Lee Iacocca has accomplished a great many things in his automotive carrer. Besides minor extra-curricular activities such as rebuilding Chrysler and the Statue of Liberty, he has managed to have a fair hand in bringing some cars to market as well.

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