 Lincoln was founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland. A former automobile parts manufacturer, Leland named his company after his childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th president. During WWI, the factories started out building aircraft engines. After the war, the same buildings were used to manufacture luxury automobiles. Subsequently, due to financial setbacks, Lincoln was sold to Ford Motor Company in 1922. By the 1930's, the company had achieved premium automobile status, with its new line of luxury sedans. It was the first American automobile line to offer anti-lock brake systems. In the 1960's, some of the luxury sedans were used...Lincoln was founded in 1917 by Henry M. Leland. A former automobile parts manufacturer, Leland named his company after his childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln, America's 16th president. During WWI, the factories started out building aircraft engines. After the war, the same buildings were used to manufacture luxury automobiles. Subsequently, due to financial setbacks, Lincoln was sold to Ford Motor Company in 1922. By the 1930's, the company had achieved premium automobile status, with its new line of luxury sedans. It was the first American automobile line to offer anti-lock brake systems. In the 1960's, some of the luxury sedans were used as presidential limousines. In order to keep up with the ever-changing market, the manufacturer introduced its first luxury SUV in the late 1990's, which was a huge success. In earlier years the greyhound was Lincoln's emblem, but that was later replaced with the diamond. The manufacturer continues to work with other Ford divisions worldwide to bring innovative and quality vehicles to today's consumers."
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