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Lincoln Zephyr, Mark I-VI and Continental: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Explore the best illustrated books on the Lincoln Zephyr, Mark I-VI and Continental. Discover the history, models and evolution of Lincoln cars. Perfect for enthousiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about Lincoln..

Lincoln (1949-1960) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Lincoln automobiles from the years 1949-1960. Describes the Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Capri, Continental Mk II, III, IV and V.

  • The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
  • Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:180 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.43 in (27 x 20 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:350 photos
Language:English
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1990)
Series:Gold Portfolio
ISBN:9781855200166
Book cover: Lincoln (1949-1960) | Gold Portfolio | Brooklands

Lincoln (1949-1960)

Language: English

Edsel Ford and E.T.Gregorie - The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s

The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s
The relationship that developed between Edsel Ford and E.T. "Bob" Gregorie (Ford Motor Company's first design chief) was unique in automotive history. Gregorie leaned heavily on Edsel for his support and protection, and Edsel depended on Gregorie for his creative abilities.
This is the first book to provide in-depth analysis of how the early Fords, Mercurys and Lincolns were designed. Based on first hand discussions with Gregorie, author Henry Dominguez covers every major design of Gregorie's career.

Automotive historians have listed the 1936 Zephyr, 1938 Zephyr, and 1939 Continental as Gregorie's greatest achievements. This book details the hows and whys of every Ford product designed under his tutelage.

Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
1) Mr. Gregorie and Mr. Ford - Designer and Patron
2) Ford Hires a Designer - "I've Been in Body Design - at Brewster"
3) Edsel Ford - Styling Executive
4) The Ford Model Y - Gregorie's First Ford Design
5) The 1933 and 1934 Fords - "Like a Man's Face"
6) The Continental Car I - "Long, Low, and Rakish"
7) The Continental Car II - Lower and Longer
8) The 1936 Lincoln-Zephyr - "The First Successfully - Streamlined Car in America"
9) The Continental Car III - "I Like Right-Hand-Drive Cars"
10) The Ford Design Department - "Anything the Boy Wants"
11) The 1935 - 1937 Fords - Years of Transition
12) The 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr - "It's Going to Ruin Us"
13) The 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr - Continental - "The Most Beautiful Car - in the World"
14) The 1938 - 1940 Fords - "From an Old Car to a New Car"
15) The 1939 Mercury - "Just a Stylized Ford"
16) The 1941 - 1948 Fords and - Mercurys - "That Hangdog Look"
17) Postwar Development - "A Little Ford and a Big Ford"
18) The 1949 Mercury and Lincoln - The Last Hurrah
19) The End of an Era - "...An Extended Vacation"
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author

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Author:Henry Dominguez
Details:333 pages, 9 x 10.4 x 1.26 in (24 x 26.5 x 3.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:SAE International (USA, 1999)
ISBN:9780768004007
Book cover: Edsel Ford and E.T.Gregorie - The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s | SAE

Edsel Ford and E.T.Gregorie - The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s

Language: English

Lincoln Convertibles 1939-1959

Covers Lincoln, Continental, Zephyr, Edsel and Mercury 1939-1959, a pictorial history, with the emphasis on close-up details.
Lots of useful information. Over 200+ B&W photos. Great reference and restorers guide. Smart addition to your auto library.

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Author:Don Narus
Details:125 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:200+ b&w photos
Language:English
Publisher:Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2015)
ISBN:9781628471120
Book cover: Lincoln Convertibles 1939-1959 | Lulu

Lincoln Convertibles 1939-1959

Language: English

Lincoln Motor Cars 1920-1942 Photo Archive

From Henry Leland's earliest Lincolns to the magnificent V-12's and Edsel Ford's Continental, a collection of photos that demonstrate the elegance of one of America's most prestigious automobiles.
Features factory and custom-built bodies. Phtographs from the Detroit Public Library's National Automotive History Collection.

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Author:Mark A. Patrick
Details:128 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.35 in (21.5 x 26 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:107 b&w photos
Language:English
Publisher:Iconografix (USA, 1996)
ISBN:9781882256570
Book cover: Lincoln Motor Cars 1920-1942 | Iconografix

Lincoln Motor Cars 1920-1942

Language: English

Lincoln Motor Cars 1946-1960 Photo Archive

The postwar years of Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Motor Car Division. Featured are the postwar version of Edsel Ford's Continental, Cosmopolitan, Capri, Premiere, and the revived Continental autos.
Photos from the Detroit Public Library's National Automotive History Collection.

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Author:Mark A. Patrick
Details:128 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.31 in (21.5 x 26 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:119 b&w photos
Language:English
Publisher:Iconografix (USA, 1996)
ISBN:9781882256587
Book cover: Lincoln Motor Cars 1946-1960 | Iconografix

Lincoln Motor Cars 1946-1960

Language: English

The Lincoln Story - The Postwar Years

Lincoln's heritage is as rich as that of any car built anywhere in the world, and more impressive than all but a few. The Continental produced in the 1940s was one of the first cars to be universally recognized by classic car cognoscenti. The list of Lincoln-built cars in the postwar era certified with classic - or comparable "milestone" - status by various sanctioning bodies is likewise lengthy. The Mark II tops that list, but the slab-sided Continental sedans of the 1960s led the industry in design, and the forthcoming Mark 9 promises to continue the tradition.

In recent years, Lincoln has risen from an also-ran in the sales race to a leadership role opposite arch-rival Cadillac. Today, it is vying for preeminence in what has suddenly become an international market. Along the way, the cars have been unfailingly interesting, frequently magnificent and - in several instances - quite literally legends in their own time.
This book tells the whole post-war Lincoln story.

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Author:Thomas E. Bonsall
Details:240 pages, 10.25 x 7.3 x 0.87 in (26 x 18.5 x 2.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:180 illustrations
Language:English
Publisher:Stanford University Press (USA, 2003)
ISBN:9780804749411
Book cover: The Lincoln Story - The Postwar Years | Stanford

The Lincoln Story - The Postwar Years

Language: English

The Lincoln Versailles Book 1977-1980 - The Personal Lincoln

A new breed of Lincoln arrived in the spring of 1977. This new "international sized" Lincoln was Ford's response to increasing competition from European luxury makes and the successful introduction of the Cadillac Seville. It was also a response to consumers' demands for more fuel efficient cars during a decade of oil embargoes, rising gasoline prices and federally mandated CAFE standards.

Despite its meager origins, the Lincoln Versailles offered superb comfort and convenience in the luxury compact class. Following Cadillac's lead with the Seville, Lincoln priced the Versailles higher than the rest of the line.
In this book, read about the history, compare facts and features, browse through media kits and brochures, see dealer product comparisons, view customized models, and even build a paper model.

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Author:James Kaster
Details:146 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:many color photos
Language:English
Publisher:Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2011)
ISBN:9781257375370
Book cover: The Lincoln Versailles Book 1977-1980 - The Personal Lincoln | Lulu

The Lincoln Versailles Book 1977-1980 - The Personal Lincoln

Language: English

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