The Lincoln L series was Lincoln

Lincoln (automobile)

Lincoln is an American luxury vehicle brand of the Ford Motor Company. Lincoln vehicles are sold mostly in North America.-History:The company was founded in August 1915 by Henry M. Leland, one of the founders of Cadillac . During World War I, he left Cadillac which was sold to General Motors...

's first model. It was built in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

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 and was introduced in 1917. The engine offered was a 384.8 in³ (6.3 L) 60° L-head

Flathead engine

A flathead engine is an internal combustion engine with valves placed in the engine block beside the piston, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine...

 V8

V8 engine

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Before Ford

Henry Leland created the Lincoln car company after leaving Cadillac

Cadillac

Cadillac is an American luxury vehicle marque owned by General Motors . Cadillac vehicles are sold in over 50 countries and territories, but mostly in North America. Cadillac is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind fellow GM marque Buick and is among the oldest...

. After World War I, during which the company made aircraft engines, they came out with the L-series. It was designed by Leland's son-in-law, and the design was thought to be old fashioned. When it finally was produced, it hit hard times from the post war recession.

Year	Engine	HP	Transmission	Wheelbase	Tire size
1921	357.8CID 60° L-head V8	81	3-speed manual	130 in (3,302 mm)	23"

Henry Ford Buys Lincoln(1922-1923)

In financial trouble, Leland sold the company to Henry Ford

Henry Ford

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 in 1922 for $8 million. After a few months, he got rid of the Lelands and had his son, Edsel Ford

Edsel Ford

Edsel Bryant Ford , son of Henry Ford, was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death in 1943.-Life and career:...

, design a new body for the L-series. Under Ford, the L-series was a robust car. In the first year, hydraulic shock absorbers were added.

Year	Engine	HP	Transmission	Wheelbase	tire size
1923	357.8CID	90	3-speed manual	136 in (3,454 mm)	23"

1924-1926

In 1924, the L-series was given a newer look with such things as a nickel-plated radiator shell. 1925 is identified by the absence of cowl lights. Front and rear bumpers became standard. The smallest L-series was the 2-door, 2-passenger roadster. 1926 was basically the same except for some interior changes.

Year	Engine	HP	Transmission	Wheelbase	tire size
1925	357.8CID V8	90	3-speed manual	136 in (3,454 mm)	23"

1927-1930

In 1927, the L-series got smaller wheels. Also, 4-wheel mechanical brakes became standard. All instruments were on an oval surface. A larger engine(though no HP increase) came in 1928. 1929 brought safety glass and dual-windshield wipers. 1930 was the last year for the L-series.

Year	Engine	HP	Transmission	Wheelbase	tire size
1928	384.8CID V8	90	3-speed manual	136 in (3,454 mm)	20"

Pop-culture

In the 1986 comedy movie, The Money Pit

The Money Pit

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, the house came with an L-series Lincoln as a part of the purchase.