1919 Australian Lincoln Six Tourer
Australia.
Charles Innes migrated to Australia from Scotland in 1908. He had a vision for an Australian produced car designed for Australian road conditions. In 1918 his company constructed the first Lincoln made from local and imported components.
In June 1918 a fire destroyed the Lincoln Motor Car Coy property, including vehicles and equipment. Impressively, he re-established production.
Two years later, in 1920, Detroit-based Lincoln Motor Co. took Charles to court over the rights to the use of the name 'Lincoln'. The result resolved that both companies were entitled to use the name.
Despite producing quality vehicles the Lincoln could never compete with mass production imports. After eight years, and up to 350 completed vehicles, Lincoln Motor Car Coy closed in 1926.
This is one of two Australian Lincolns known to still exist.
Engine; 3673cc 6 cyl side valve
Birdwood Motor Museum in South Australia
1919 Australian Lincoln Six Tourer
Australia.
Charles Innes migrated to Australia from Scotland in 1908. He had a vision for an Australian produced car designed for Australian road conditions. In 1918 his company constructed the first Lincoln made from local and imported components.
In June 1918 a fire destroyed the Lincoln Motor Car Coy property, including vehicles and equipment. Impressively, he re-established production.
Two years later, in 1920, Detroit-based Lincoln Motor Co. took Charles to court over the rights to the use of the name 'Lincoln'. The result resolved that both companies were entitled to use the name.
Despite producing quality vehicles the Lincoln could never compete with mass production imports. After eight years, and up to 350 completed vehicles, Lincoln Motor Car Coy closed in 1926.
This is one of two Australian Lincolns known to still exist.
Engine; 3673cc 6 cyl side valve
Birdwood Motor Museum in South Australia