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Lincoln Capri

1952 – 1959 · USA

The Lincoln Capri, a luxurious full-size car offered by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company, was produced from 1952 to 1959. Its name, inspired by an Italian island in the Gulf of Naples, reflects the elegance and prestige associated with the vehicle. Initially launched as a premium trim of the Lincoln Cosmopolitan, it later emerged as a standalone model in 1952, superseding the Cosmopolitan as the standard Lincoln model. As the Lincoln Premiere and Continental were introduced, the Capri took its place as the upscale choice within the Lincoln lineup. The vehicle spanned three generations before being phased out. Following its discontinuation, Lincoln reverted to solely using its division name, a departure from the previous naming convention employed between