Lincoln Model L100 Concept: Old-School American Luxury With a Sprinkling of Autonomy
Did you know Lincoln founder Henry Leland was in his mid-seventies when the automaker’s first car, the L Series or Lincoln Model L, debuted in 1920" Leland established the Lincoln Motor Company’s pedigree by competing with industry stalwarts like Rolls-Royce, Packard, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac. Funnily enough, Leland co-founded Cadillac with William Durant 18 years before establishing the Lincoln Motor Company, and the Model L is a luxury car swimming in Cadillac Type 51 territory.
The friendly rivalry between two of the world’s oldest automakers is alive and well with the Lincoln Model L100, a concept car that would make potential Cadillac Celestiq owners pause for a second look. “Lincoln has been one of the most enduring and stylish automotive brands in the world, and in many ways, it is perfectly positioned for a second century defined by great design, zero-emissions, and technology-led experiences,” said Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of the Ford Motor Company.
The Future of Lincoln Design
Sure, the Model L100 may be a concept, but it points to the future design direction of Lincoln automobiles. It’s also the carmaker’s gift to the world for celebrating its 100th anniversary since being under the helm of Ford Motor Company. It seeks to ingrain Lincoln to a new generation of buyers longing for the cosseting embrace of vintage American luxury. “The ultimate expression of our Model L100 design is one that moves...
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