Lincoln is the upscale luxury vehicle brand of Ford Motor Company. It was founded by Henry M Leland in August 1917 and named after Leland's hero, former American President Abraham Lincoln. Initial Lincoln models included the L-Series and the K-Series. The Lincoln Motor Company encountered serious financial problems and was acquired by the Ford Motor Company in 1922 for $8,000,000. By the '30s, Lincoln became one of America's bestselling luxury auto brands along with Cadillac and Packard.

In 1936, Lincoln launched the luxurious Zephyr model which received a huge popularity. At one point, almost 80 percent of all Lincoln cars sold were Zephyrs. The Continental was launched in the '40s. It went on to maintain its glamorous status with vehicles, such as the Mark II. The Continental Mark III luxury coupe was introduced in 1968 and over one million Continental models were built by the late '60s. Mark IV and Versailles were launched in the '70s. The year 1981 saw the arrival of Lincoln luxury car division's flagship, the Town Car, as a model. The last Mark, the Mark VIII, made its debut in the '90s. It featured a four-cam V8 and air suspension. In 1998, the Lincoln Navigator was the first true full-sized ultra-premium SUV of the Lincoln brand. At present, Lincoln vehicles are available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Middle East and South Korea. The Lincoln brand boasts of luxury sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks that include the Lincoln MKX, MKZ, Mark LT, Navigator and Town Car, which stand out for their powerful engines, unique styling and luxury features. Lincoln was the first American auto brand to offer anti-lock brake in its product.

Lincoln Town Car
The 2008 Lincoln Town Car ($45,295) is one of the most popular custom-built cars. This full-size luxury sedan features a powerful 4.6-liter V-8 engine that generates 239 horsepower. Both the trim levels - Signature Limited and Signature L - come with a generous interior that can accommodate six people and massive trunk space to carry four golf bags. The Town Car is one of the safest cars in the North American market. It was the first car in the automotive history to earn a five-star rating in all five categories of safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Lincoln Navigator
The 2008 Lincoln Navigator ($48,745) is a big and comfortable luxury crossover sport utility vehicle. Offered in only one trim, it gets the 5.4-liter V-8 engine, capable of 300 horsepower. Its extensive list of standard luxury features include leather upholstery adjustable pedals, ten-way power front seats with heating, cooling and memory, 18-inch wheels and parking sensors.

Lincoln Mark LT
The 2008 Lincoln Mark LT ($38,615) is a luxury pickup truck with some new features, such as remote engine start and satellite radio. Available in one crew cab body style and two bed lengths - a 5.5-footer and a 6.5-footer, the Mark LT gets a 5.4-liter V-8 engine that produces 300 horsepower. It can tow up to 9,000 pounds.

Lincoln MKZ
The 2008 Lincoln MKZ ($30,980) is a midsize luxury sedan, available in a single trim with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that makes 263 horsepower. Offered with either a front-wheel or all-wheel drive, the MKZ features plenty of standard features for 2008. The heated and cooled front seats with driver-side memory, 17-inch alloy wheels and satellite radio are now standard. The Sync hands-free communication and entertainment interface will become standard, later in the year.

Lincoln MKX
The 2008 Lincoln MKX ($35,840) is a five-passenger luxury crossover SUV. Offered in one trim level, it is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 265 horsepower. The MKX boasts of a host of standard features, such as the new Sync electronics interface system, heated and cooled front seats with memory, reverse parking sensors and satellite radio.