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Lincoln
Town Car
The Lincoln Town Car is the ultimate in American Luxury cars.
Offering prestige, elegance and luxurious comfort, the Lincoln Town
Car is an American classic.
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Town Car Repair Guide
The Lincoln Town Car nameplate first appeared in 1959, on a special,
limousine version of the standard Lincoln Continental. The 1959
Town Car was available only in black and was adorned with a unique
padded vinyl top, a rare design elementat that time.
1971
After its first appearance from 1959, the Town Car name went dormant
for a decade, and was re-introduced as an 1969 Lincoln Continental
optional plush interior option package and then again it was offerred
as a trim option for the 1971 Continental, and continued through
1980 as a option package for the Lincoln Continental. The Town Car
name has generally been applied to four-door Sedans, but from 1975-1980
there was a similar two-door option called the Town Coupe.
1981
The 1981 Lincoln Town Car was introduced as a model in its own right,
and the Town Car name continues today as Lincoln's most prestigious
automobile. Built on the Ford Panther platform, the Lincoln Town
Car offers a luxurious ride that can only be experienced to fully
appreciate.
1990
In 1990 Motor Trend named the Lincoln Town Car its "Car of
the Year". The 1990 Lincoln Town Car went through a major exterior
redesign and ganed rear air suspension as standard equipment. The
Town Car was available in three variations: Executive Series, Signature
Series, and the plush, Cartier, each increasing in order of cost
and trim level. This model Town car also saw the introduction of
Ford's new Modular V8, a DOHC design which replaced the legendary
Ford 351 Windsor engine throughout the company's lineup. This original
engine offerred a mere 150 HP, but was increased to 210 HP in the
1994 model year.
1998
A whole new body style was introduced which was marked by the removal
of the car's hood ornament and more a more curvy exterior shape
giving the Town Car an aura of soft elegance and opulence.
2003
Another exterior redesign in 2003 replaced the hood ornament. 2003
also marked the last year for the "Cartier" trim package
(1981 through 2003). The 2004 model year replaces the high end Town
Car with the new "Ultimate" edition. The Town Car dominates
the limousine market in the United States. The 2003 Lincoln Town
Car contains a more fuel efficient 4.6 L V8, 239 hp modular engine.
2006 and Beyond
Ford is rumored to be considering producing the next version of
the Lincoln Town Car as an all-wheel-drive, V8-powered sedan developed
by extending the platform used by the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. I
am sure this will be at least partly decided on how well the Ford
Five Hundered sells. Keeping the Panther platform on which the Town
Car is assembled is also an option. The Panther platform dates to
1978 and is also shared by the Mercury Grand Marquis and the Ford
Crown Victoria, so keeping the Panther is a viable option.
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