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Founded in 1917 by Henry Leland, Lincoln has been a leading manufacturer of luxury automobiles from the beginning. During WWI, the company suffered many financial setbacks and was later acquired by Ford Motor Company in 1922. This was a huge acquisition for Ford, after having been forced out of his own company by investors led by Leland. The greyhound was adopted as their emblem in 1927, but was later replaced with the diamond, which is still seen on the roads today. Through the years, the company has continued to make advancements, experimenting at one point with a V-12 engine. Some models were created to mimic the European style, less boxy than the original models. Other models have certain unique features that are still used in classic car kits today. For instance, the vertically mounted spare tire was first introduced by Lincoln. In recent years, the company has fallen slightly behind their European, Japanese, and American manufacturers due to its lack of newer models. However, with five new models scheduled in the next few years, the company will be a leading competitor again."
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