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Topic starter
30/12/2023 7:42 pm
'57 or '58 Lincoln?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
30/12/2023 8:13 pm
I'm not a fan of either, but I'm unable to forgive Lincoln for the unfortunate (I'm being polite) 1957 facelift of the 1956, which was perfect. So it's the baroque 1958 for me.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
30/12/2023 8:26 pm
For me, it's the '58!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
30/12/2023 8:49 pm
I'm not a fan of either, but I'm unable to forgive Lincoln for the unfortunate (I'm being polite) 1957 facelift of the 1956, which was perfect. So it's the baroque 1958 for me.
I agree that the '57 was a step backward from the '56, but to my eye the '58 was even worse!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
30/12/2023 9:32 pm
I have to agree as well. While the '57 is always a welcomed treat to see, it can't compare to the gorgeous '56. As for this comparison, that '58 is so outrageous, it would be the car that I would want to be seen in, so most definitely the '58.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
30/12/2023 9:39 pm
I agree that the '57 was a step backward from the '56, but to my eye the '58 was even worse!
Both ain't no oil paintings, are they?
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
30/12/2023 10:00 pm
Well, I concur with the comments above from others regarding both cars. The '56 gets mentioned because it was PERFECT, and then in '57 some monkey at the drawing table saw fit to put those horrific tall fins on it. It ruined what was otherwise a beautiful style. So this said, though the '58 was obviously the result of a drug trip gone bad, I will vote for it over the '57 simply because the '58 will forever exemplify the outrageous absurdity of that model year in all cars from the Big Three.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
30/12/2023 10:28 pm
I'm not a fan of either car. The '57 is to my eyes a spoiled '56 and the '58 just doesn't grab me at all....never did. So by default the '57 gets my vote.
30/12/2023 11:20 pm
I'm voting for the '58 because it helps make me look slimmer.... 😁👍
31/12/2023 6:39 am
I went with the '57 merely because it is the closest looking one to the '56. The '58 is also gorgeous when you remove the earlier cars from the competition but too extravagant when put up against the '56 or '57.
Topic starter
01/01/2024 11:51 am
Agree, the '57 is a disappointment after the stunning '56. I was 14 years old when the '58 was introduced and I loved its beautiful and radical styling. All these years later I still have the same feelings for it.
John Bono
North Jersey
01/01/2024 3:31 pm
Both are far too large but styling wise, I do prefer the 1957.
01/01/2024 4:08 pm
and then in '57 some monkey at the drawing table saw fit to put those horrific tall fins on it.
"...monkey..." LoL
It's clear most collectors agree that the '57s were terrible. It's not that the rear wheel openings or fins are all that bad, but they COMPLETELY do NOT match the front (the entire clip ) of the car.
The mis-matched F&R wheel openings have zero symmetry. The odd-ball front end is a combination of numerous curves, vertical & horizontal lines and "too many lights" that's, frankly, disturbing to look at.
I love the 1958 but went with the '57 only because I can't deal with that reverse hood. 🙄 😔 ☹