Ford in the 2000s was considering a Lincoln convertible based on the Thunderbird, and this concept hints at what it might have looked like.
A Lincoln concept car from the turn of the millennium will be among the featured lots at Mecum's upcoming auction in Glendale, Arizona.made its public debut at the 2004 Detroit auto show. Its design was overseen by Marek Reichman, who is currently head of design at Aston Martin, but was then in charge of Lincoln's design department.
The Mark X was based on the final-generation Ford Thunderbird that was in production at that time. Its 3.9-liter V-8 and automatic transmission were sourced from the Ford, and the concept's overall shape and proportions are similar to those of the donor Thunderbird. However, the Mark X added a retractable hard-top roof and a front fascia that vaguely recallsConcept cars are generally just for show, and Mecum cautions that some features on this car may not be functional.
The Mark X is a reminder of what might have been had Ford taken a similar approach with its luxury brand.in 2021. This Lincoln didn't attract as much attention as the Shelby when it debuted, so it probably won't command the same price. But it's still a unique piece for collectors.
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