Los Angeles 2002 오토쇼-Lincoln Continental concept
by Steve Laser
Ford has enjoyed great success lately with its retro-inspired Thunderbird. So it comes as no surprise that the Lincoln luxury brand reaches into its past to create the new Continental concept four-door hardtop. Developed concurrently with the MK 9 coupe that debuted at the 2001 New York Auto Show, Lincoln is seeking to establish a uniquely American design philosophy its future models.
According to Design Director Gerry McGovern, the new concept is more of a styling “litmus test” than an accurate representation of the next generation Continental. “We’re doing a lot of work in our studios to see how far we can stretch the Lincoln DNA,” says McGovern. The target buyer the concept “is a true luxury connoisseur who isn’t interested in the latest trends.Instead, he wants a vehicle that will withstand the test of time.”
Lincoln chief designer Gerry McGovern