Friday, March 23, 2012

1959 Lincoln Full-Sizes

The 1959 Lincoln are surprisingly shorter than last year’s. The redesigned grille now integrates the slanted quad headlights, instead of being recessed. Engine is still the huge “430” block, but its output is slightly lower, a moderation motivated by the crisis that has hit the United States last year. It also exists an even plusher Continental variant of this car.


Lincoln
The base Capri is simply called “Lincoln” this year.
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● Introduction: 1957. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 7.0-litre, 350 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Length: 577 cm. Top speed: 200 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four-door “Landau” hardtop sedan.


Lincoln Premiere
Power windows and power front seats are standard equipment on the Premiere.
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● Introduction: 1957. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled V-8, 7.0-litre, 350 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Length: 577 cm. Top speed: 200 kph. Range: four-door sedan, two-door hardtop coupe, four-door “Landau” hardtop sedan.


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