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Back in the early 2000s, way before Mercedes-Benz took a swing at the luxury truck market with a rebadged Nissan Navara, Lincoln had such a product in its portfolio. It was named the Blackwood, and remained in production for a little over a year, from 2001 to 2002.
Made at the Kansas City assembly plant and designed by Patrick Schiavone, who also signed the 1994 Ford Mustang and 11th generation F-150, among others, it was a large luxury pickup, related to the era’s Navigator and F-150. The crew cab workhorse was aimed at those who needed the extra space at the back to haul big items, but couldn’t live without the luxury features available in high-riders back then.
Inspired by the Lincoln Blackwood, AbimelecDesign took the modern-day Lincoln Navigator and gave it an open bed behind the cockpit. Well, almost open, because the precious cargo is actually hidden under a panel. The rendering depicts it with extra chrome trim on the rear quarter panels and tailgate, just like the original truck, and the Blackwood badge proudly adorns the back end, sitting above the chrome strip that links the taillights together.
We are almost certain that such a product would sell in significant numbers in today’s market, given the booming crossover, SUV, and pickup segments, yet we wouldn’t hold our breath for one. Not because Lincoln couldn’t make it, as it shouldn't be that hard to chop the roof and rear pillars of the Navigator and strengthen the chassis in order to come up with it, but due to the fact that they’re not exactly risk-takers anymore – remember when their lineup used to include sedans?
Thus, if you favor a brand new Lincoln, then you will have to settle for either the Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, or Navigator. The latter kicks off at $76,705 for the 2021 model year, and offers seating for eight, whereas the Corsair starts at $36,105.
Inspired by the Lincoln Blackwood, AbimelecDesign took the modern-day Lincoln Navigator and gave it an open bed behind the cockpit. Well, almost open, because the precious cargo is actually hidden under a panel. The rendering depicts it with extra chrome trim on the rear quarter panels and tailgate, just like the original truck, and the Blackwood badge proudly adorns the back end, sitting above the chrome strip that links the taillights together.
We are almost certain that such a product would sell in significant numbers in today’s market, given the booming crossover, SUV, and pickup segments, yet we wouldn’t hold our breath for one. Not because Lincoln couldn’t make it, as it shouldn't be that hard to chop the roof and rear pillars of the Navigator and strengthen the chassis in order to come up with it, but due to the fact that they’re not exactly risk-takers anymore – remember when their lineup used to include sedans?
Thus, if you favor a brand new Lincoln, then you will have to settle for either the Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, or Navigator. The latter kicks off at $76,705 for the 2021 model year, and offers seating for eight, whereas the Corsair starts at $36,105.
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