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What is this discussion about? Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, Sedan


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theo2709 by rctennis3811
Mar 31, 2004 (8:54 am)
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What happened to the Futura???
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rctennis3811 by dondilio
Mar 31, 2004 (9:27 am)
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It seems theres a problem with Pep Boys and their Futura tires. Could you believe it!!
 
There are speculations they might name the Futura Four Hundred.
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by ANT14
Mar 31, 2004 (9:56 am)
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The Zephyr will be sporty like, entry vehicle for Lincoln.
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ANT by nvbanker
Mar 31, 2004 (11:22 am)
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Not sure I'm good enough at this to find you a picture of a 61 Continental and insert it or not, but I may give it a go if I'm slow after lunch. Meanwhile, the interior of the new LIncolns, Navigator, Aviator, Navicross, all have a dash & cowl design reminiscent of the 61 Continental, which was a huge success! The 07 Aviator has an almost identical eggcrate grille to the 61 Conti. So, I'm wondering if the waterfall grille look is out, and the 61 Eggcrate look is the future of Lincoln.
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by ANT14
Mar 31, 2004 (12:29 pm)
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Yes, I asked around and got a huge file on the information of the 61 Conti. Maybe the Aviator concept gives us a glimpse as to what they are trying to conjure up. Granted, the concept at the autoshow will be a culmination of positive reviews over the previous Aviator and other Lincoln concepts of before. Depending how well it's received (the Zephyr concept) then it'll depend on what styling elements will be kept/enhanced/replaced/etc.
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by nvbanker
Mar 31, 2004 (1:47 pm)
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Well, for one, I LOVE the new interiors of the Lincolns, which is probably priority one for me when I buy a car. The exterior style needs to grab me too though, and I'm a big fan of the Waterfall grille - not too anxious to see it die, but I'll keep an open mind.
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by ANT14
Apr 07, 2004 (8:09 pm)
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Release at the New York Auto Show.
 
http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=18048
 
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by ANT14
Apr 08, 2004 (1:57 am)
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Some pics...
 
http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosinsider/0404/08/b01-116631.htm
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Very interesting... by bretaa
Apr 08, 2004 (5:58 am)
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... Well, I'll say this... It's certainly distinctive and won't be mistaken for anything else on the road. It's not really my cup of tea, as I haven't liked any of Lincoln's neo-60's Continental reborn motifs.
 
It's the interior, though, that really disappoints me. I know the style is what Lincoln has been doing lately, and I'm sure the quality and detailing will be good. But take a look at the Acura RL concept interior or the current TL and take a look at the Infiniti M45 concept interior and, in my opinion, the F-series vents and A/C controls (and shifter?) with that neo-60's dual hooded style just doesn't match up. And could the gauges be smaller? What happened to the electroluminescent gauges that at least updated that 60's look?
 
Again, I know it'll appeal to many here, and I'm glad it does so, and I hope it sells a ton. But as someone who really liked the LS and was looking for a vehicle with similar aura but just more distinctive, the Zephyr is just not something that gets my heart racing. Too bad, as I really have a soft spot for Lincoln.
 
- Bret
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Interiors by nedc2
Apr 08, 2004 (6:57 am)
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I'll have to reserve any judgements about the interior of the new Lincolns until I see the production versions, but I'm not happy with their colour choices on their concepts. The off-yellow looks washed out, boring and not even practical. It's almost as bad as black on black. Most European cars have had distinctly two toned interiors for ages, they are dramatic looking and practical, the darker colours on the dash, atop the door panels, etc. cuts down on glare and reflctions in the windows and windshield whilst the lighter colours on the seats lower door panels etc. give the interior a roomier feeling and make it easier to see where you dropped your parking stub. Please do go to a nice classic two tone interior on the production models, and offer something other than those awful pukey yellows.

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