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8 unusual facts about Lincoln Continental


Bridge of Weir

American car manufacturer Lincoln has long promoted its use of Bridge of Weir leather in their Continental line of luxury cars.

Bruce Carson

In 1980, Carson faced a court order to pay $3,000 plus interest for non-payment of funds on the lease of a Lincoln Continental.

Death and state funeral of Kim Il-sung

Kim Jong-il bowed repeatedly in front of his father's coffin, before it was driven on the roof of a black Lincoln Continental limousine through the main streets of Pyongyang.

Fork in the Road

The album was inspired by Young's Lincoln Continental that had been retooled to run entirely on alternative energy, and Young's background with the Lincvolt project he has been working on alongside mechanic Jonathan Goodwin.

Hananoumi Ken

The two spent much of their spare time tinkering with Wajima′s luxury American automobile, a Lincoln Continental.

Harvey Sid Fisher

Fisher was able to self-finance the recording of the album from the royalties he received from appearing in Lincoln Continental TV commercial.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

The U.S. government limousine used by President Nixon throughout his presidency, a customized 1969 Lincoln Continental, is on display in the Domestic affairs gallery.

Wajima Hiroshi

His other departures from sumo norms included having his hair permed before growing a topknot, staying in luxury hotels and driving a Lincoln Continental whilst on regional sumo tours (jungyo), and associating himself with outsiders such as the yazuka and going out on late night drinking sessions.


Crusader 101

The taillights strongly resembled those on 1948-1956 Cadillacs while the rear end and overall styling suggested the 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible rendered in molded red plastic.

LincVolt

LincVolt is a 1959 Lincoln Continental, owned by musician Neil Young, that was converted into a more fuel-efficient, hybrid demonstrator vehicle.


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