Image
Model posing with 1955 Lincoln Futura automobile
Description:
View of woman, wearing an evening gown, posing with 1955 Lincoln Futura experimental car. Typed on back: "The Lincoln Futura -- called the most revolutionary and advanced vehicle ever to be driven on public highways -- all but stopped Manhattan traffic when it was given its driving premier in New York City. This full rear view shows the Futura's 'shark-fin' rear fenders which house the tail lights and its circular radio aerial, combined with an 'audio approach' microphone designed to pick up and amplify the sound or horn signal from any car approaching from behind. #1302-c, Neg. 106511-13, 55222. Public Relations Department, Lincoln-Mercury Division, Ford Motor Company, 6200 West Warren Avenue, Detroit 32, Michigan, TYler 8-9800." Handwritten on back: "Lincoln Futura."
Details
Resource ID:
na030004
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
Filing Location:
Lincoln--Experimental, 1955
Negative Number:
10,000 F-2
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.