Lincoln Town Car facts for kids

The Lincoln Town Car was a large, comfortable car made in America. It was built by the Ford Motor Company under their Lincoln brand. The name "Town Car" was first used in 1959 for special versions of the Lincoln Continental car.

In 1980, the Lincoln Town Car became its own separate model. It was known for being very roomy and smooth to drive. This car was often chosen as a limousine in the United States and Canada. It was also sometimes used as a taxi or even as a special vehicle called a hearse. The Lincoln Town Car stopped being made in 2011.

The Story of the Lincoln Town Car

The name "Town Car" has a long history with Lincoln vehicles. It first appeared in 1959 on fancy versions of the Lincoln Continental. These early Town Cars were known for their luxury and comfort.

In 1979, Lincoln started using the "Town Car" name in two ways. It was still a special trim level for the Continental. But it also became a stand-alone model, marking its own beginning.

Different Looks Over the Years

The Lincoln Town Car changed its look several times during its production.

• First Generation (1980-1989): The car got a brand new design in 1980. This style was very popular and lasted for almost a decade.
• Second Generation (1990-1997): In 1990, the Town Car had a big redesign. It got a new engine and a fresh, more modern shape.
• Third Generation (1998-2011): The car changed again in 1998, becoming more rounded and sleek. In 2003, it received some updates, including new steering, which helped it drive even better. This final design lasted until the car was discontinued.

What Was It Used For?

The Lincoln Town Car was a very versatile vehicle. Its large size and comfortable ride made it perfect for many different jobs.

• Limousines: It was the most popular car to be stretched into a limousine. Many people used these long, luxurious cars for special events like proms or weddings.
• Taxis: In some cities, you might have seen Town Cars used as taxis. Their spacious interiors were great for carrying passengers and their luggage.
• Hearses: Due to their sturdy build and dignified appearance, Town Cars were also often converted into hearses, used by funeral homes.

The Lincoln Town Car was a well-known car for many years. It was a symbol of American luxury and comfort.

Images for kids

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  1990-1992 Lincoln Town Car

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  2003-2010 Lincoln Town Car

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  1959 Continental Mark IV Town Car formal sedan (1 of 214 produced)

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  1992 Lincoln Town Car Jack Nicklaus Signature Series

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  Major General Murat Bektanov, Commander in Chief of the Kazakh Ground Forces, commanding a military parade on Independence Square, Nur-Sultan in a 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

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  1976 Lincoln Town Coupe (two-door version)

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  1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car

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  1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car

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  Closeup image of rear roofline of a 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car, showing padded rear vinyl roof and opera windows.

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  1984 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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  1984 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, rear

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  1987 Lincoln Town Car dashboard (open-roof limousine conversion)

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  Rear view, 1986 Lincoln Town Car

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  1988 Lincoln Town Car (base model)

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  1989 Lincoln Town Car

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  1991 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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  1993-1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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  Driver seat, dashboard; 1996 Lincoln Town Car

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  1995-1997 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition

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  1996 Lincoln Town Car

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  1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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  1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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  1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, rear

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  1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car Cartier

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  2003 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series (Ireland)

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  2003 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, rear view (Ireland)

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  2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited Edition (USA)

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  Dashboard (2001 Town Car Cartier)

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  Door panel, showing seat and window controls

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  1998-2002 front seats (Signature Series)

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  1998-2002 rear seats (Signature Series)

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  Rear-seat center armrest

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  Interior - 2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited Edition

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  1981-1985 Lincoln Town Car Buddhist hearse conversion in Japan

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  1982 Lincoln Town Car hearse (customized)

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  2011 Lincoln Town Car Funeral Hearse in Philippines

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  1987 town-car style formal limousine (Brougham bodystyle)

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  1989 stretch limousine in Minnesota

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  1995-1997 stretch limousine (approximately 120")

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  1995-1997 stretch limousine (non-standard; beyond 120 inches)

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  1998-2002 stretch limousine

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  2003-2009 stretch limousine

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  Parked at the White House

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  Displayed at George Bush Presidential Library

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  2000-2002 Lincoln Town Car Executive L converted to 4-door convertible in Taiwan (profile showing longer rear doors) - used by military police

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  2003 Lincoln Town Car Cartier L

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  2003-2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature L

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  The front is redesigned to follow Hongqi design style; a pair of turn signal lights are added on fenders to meet Chinese standard

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  The rear lights set is changed in order to comply with Chinese standard.

See also

In Spanish: Lincoln Town Car para niños