are any of these Lincoln Mark IX chops to your liking?

[Scallywag]

Sorry if this is the wrong board to put this on, but I figured I'd share these with you guys unless you already came across 'em.

While we Mark VIII lovers would love for Ford to produce another RWD coupe powerhouse under the Lincoln badge(not sure if our wallets would appreciate it though), we can at least appreciate the vision some fellow enthisiasts have until we get that new RWD vehicle.

We're familiar with the 2001 Mark IX concept and the Mark X concept that eventually turned into the recent Thunderbird.

Recently I came across some chopped pics of a Mark IX that I believe Lincoln could take a hint from as whoever this photoshopper is has some vision and skill.

The first is dubbed the "Lincoln Continental Mark IX"

For this chop, I used a Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe for the base of this Continental Mark IX coupe, so yes, I actually did rip-off Rolls' radiator shaped grille, lol. I've been working on a much more avant garde Lincoln coupe, based on the new Kia GT concept car, but it's quite an intense chop, really a cleansheet design study, so to clear my head tonight I decided to work on a quick chop.

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http://artandcolourcars.blogspot.com/2011/10/lincoln-continental-mark-ixthe.html

take a deep breath, the name of the next one is quite long.... "Lincoln Continental Mark IX LSC V12 Biturbo". Yikes!!

My latest Lincoln to feature the classic "Parthenon" grille, would "borrow" a twin-turbo Aston-Martin V12, and place it in a carbon-fiber bespoke platform and body. Utilizing a generous 2+2 layout, the interior would feature 4 Recaro bucket seats, upholstered in Nappa leather and Alcantara, with the rear seats electrically foldable. Fitted carbon fiber luggage would take advantage of every nook and cranny in the carpeted luggage area.

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http://artandcolourcars.blogspot.com/2011/10/continental-mark-ix-lsc-v12-biturbo-22.html

and the Lincoln Mark GT

Illustrated at the top is my Mark GT, a long and relatively low luxury coupe with wraparound glass and a thick B pillar, based on the MKT. The bottom version is a much shorter and taller, more futuristic Mark, based on an Aston Martin concept, with roof styling more akin to the pillarless Marks of yore.

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http://artandcolourcars.blogspot.com/2011/03/as-different-as-sushi-and-chowdah.html

Quite unfortunate that there are no chop shots of the rear of the first two, it'd be just as interesting as the face. In any event, I like the one that gives you an asthma attack just by saying the name alone.

Would you guys find any of these "Marks" to be "acceptable" as the successor to our beloved Mark VIII?

 

[LaserSVT]

The second one I almost like. Shrink the grill, round the edges of the lights, change the wheels, lower the mirrors, extend the rear quarter windows, loose the fender portals.... or make them look better and market it with an aluminum Coyote with the Ford twin screw option and you would have a car I would sell body parts for.

I think the best evolution of the the Mark would be a new Jag XKR thats about 20% larger and a little more blocky nose.

 

[wickedwhiteVIII]

I love the first one kind of looks like a futuristic mark IV

 

[mespock]

I'll pass ...

 

[keatonsdad]

Not a real fan of them the first two look to much like a Chrysler product. The last one is more like a crossover suv. Just my opinion.

 

[unity]

I like the first one the best. It goes back to the roots of the Mark III, Mark IV. Which was to mimic a Rolls for the most part. The return of the hood ornament would be awesome, but not practical on any modern stylings. And would have looked very bad on the VIII.

Would love to see some modern take on the opera windows on that.

The second is probably more marketable. Has some of the modern Lincoln styling and still a classic Mark two-part grille.

The last I just dont like. As mentioned, it looks like a crossover. However, that look is working well for Cadillac right now.

 

[dnehthend]

I'd like to see something with hard lines like a mark v

 

[warrioralumni08]

First one, reminds me of a Mark VII, and then a Bentley. The second one looks good too. Third one, well let's not talk about that one. =D I don't like the square box looking bodies though, looks like a big ole heavy boat.

 

[LaserSVT]

I like the first one just fine but when I look at it all I see is a 300C 2-door.

 

[thaywood]

I like the first one, but it looks too much like a Rolls with Lincoln badges slapped on. The second one is okay and I like the idea of the V-12 engine. The third one, nah. Looks too much like a FWD crossover. Too tall and stubby looking. IMO, a Mark should be a long, low, sleek, sexy two-door coupe. I'd like to see someone do a retro-modernized version of the '56/'57 Continental Mark II. Now that would be something to see. Bring the Mark back to its roots, so to speak.

 

[Mark8Murder]

The First 2 look like Bentley's....and the last one looks like :q:q:q:q.....

 

[BlackLS06]

The first one looks hot...but lose the Lincoln letters and put the Lincoln star in there the way the mark LT has it...and incorporate the round fogs found on the 06 LS's (theyre also used on stangs).

Also get rid of those led strips on the side and put them horizontal built into the headlight similar to an audi. And make the relfectors clear with colored bulbs and the headlights projector hid's.

 

[zmt325]

dude sweet

 

[billcu]

I think they look OK compared to most the cars of today. I really don't care for the current trend of making cars higher like small SUV's though. Driving my Mark I notice how high the other newer cars are. Even the Taurus, Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger are all too high for me. They didn't used to be.

I like the 2 doors though, that's getting rare again.

 

[the1andonlyGR81]

good design work, but none of it says "sport coupe". looks like imitation bentley like chrysler 300.

 

[Mark8Murder]

Finally read and didn't just look at the pics, didn't realize you designed these things. Awesome talent!!

 

[UltimateSVT]

Props on the pictures. Great work. I think they all look awesome. If I had to pick elegance w/Lincoln tech & avintage Lincoln feel I'd go for the 1st one. I don't like the others much. I say camp up the Mark VIII. See what u canw/our Marks.

 

[Scallywag]

Finally read and didn't just look at the pics, didn't realize you designed these things. Awesome talent!!

I didn't. Casey, aka artandcolour, is the man with the vision. He has chopped up many cars it seems and I was just posting these in particular since I assume he's another fan who would like to see a modern day Mark coupe.

He has other Lincolns chopped up very nicely as well.

http://artandcolourcars.blogspot.com/search?q=Lincoln

 

[SwedishMark]

The first one is definetly screaming Rolls Royce.
But I like it.
The Lincoln badge fits well on it

 

[BIG ROLLER]

I like the first two even if they do look like a Rolls or Bentley.

Just as Laser said strink the grill on "Lincoln Continental Mark IX LSC V12 Biturbo".

Make them full air ride and IRS with some serious power and you have got yourself a buyer right here.

Wait,they will never be built.

 

[UltimateSVT]

2nd picture reminds me of another car... trying to put my finger on it