As the preeminent Lincoln dealership in Vaughan, Ontario, we at Pine Tree Lincoln are celebrating 100 years of Lincoln Canada. Founder Edsel Ford had a vision to design the finest luxury vehicles the industry had ever seen, and a full century later, Lincoln is still living up to his dream. Indeed, Lincoln’s history is rich with cutting-edge innovations and luxury vehicles that have stood the test of time and remain some of the most beloved vehicles of all time. Learn more about Lincoln’s decorated history below before visiting our dealership to make one of its latest models yours with the help of our Finance Centre.
The success of the Lincoln Motor Company continues as Ford bought it to create stylish yet practical vehicles. Although Henry Ford had already created the most popular car globally, Edsel had a bigger vision to create the best car in the world.
With the new acquisition, Lincoln started to produce the Lincoln Model L. This new model was produced with the new assembly line process, and it incorporated a luxurious design with stylish bodywork.
Lincoln became even a larger sensation with the announcement that Calvin Coolidge had chosen Lincoln Model L as his presidential car, paving a road for many years to come. Lincoln continued to be the President's car from 1939 to 1972, providing to the nation that Lincoln produced vehicles that were truly luxurious and worthy of global attention.
With Edsel travelling around the globe and getting new ideas from his time in Europe, he returns to the design team at Lincoln with big ideas to make a new car that is continental. Thanks to those aspirations, the team began designing a completely new Lincoln ready to take on the global market.
The Lincoln Continental is born, taking the public by storm with its progressive styling and elegant appearance. It was regarded as the most elegant automobile ever made and was named "the most beautiful car in the world" by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Not to mention, he also bought two Lincoln Continentals.
The Continental's success continued even past the automobile industry, as it was showcased as a piece of art in New York's modern art museum with seven other automobiles. The Continental was displayed with these vehicles since they exhibited excellence as works of art.
Lincoln started expanding its reach by partnering with contemporary designers to make new special edition series automobiles to reach a wider audience. From those partnerships, Lincoln was able to get new iconic designs from various luxury fashion brands.
With the SUV market booming in year-to-year sales, Lincoln created the 1998 Navigator, a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle seen as the perfect SUV model. It has gone afterwards to become the #1 selling vehicle in the newly emerging luxury SUV segment, paving the way for many more models to follow.
Lincoln is setting a new industry standard yet again with its first-ever electric SUV: the Mark E. With its futuristic design, streamlined bodywork, and cutting-edge Lincoln hardware and technology, this upcoming SUV will lead the charge for an attractive lineup of Lincoln electric vehicles, and as Lincoln has done for 100 years, it will raise the bar for modern automation.
Whether you prefer a gas-powered or hybrid Lincoln model, you can save more on your new purchase by selling us your current trade-in vehicle. For more on our trade-in service, Lincoln’s acclaimed 100-year history, or our new inventory, contact us at Pine Tree Lincoln today.