One-year-only 2002 Lincoln Blackwood Should Be a Good Barometer for the Collectibility of Modern-day Luxury Pickups
03/10/2022
Was the Lincoln Blackwood ahead of its time? Luxury pickup truck from a luxury brand, loaded with convenience options, power this and that, entertainment, and leather. It even had a non-traditional tailgate and a bed that clearly was not meant to haul a load of bricks. Whatever the reasons it lasted on the market for just one year, its limited production makes it a curiosity and thus a potential collectible, and this particular 2002 Lincoln Blackwood listed for sale on Hemmings.com looks like a decent example even after racking up 200,000 miles. Perhaps by observing its trajectory as a collectible vehicle we can get a sense of how all the luxury pickups that followed it will fare on the collector market. From the seller's description:
This 1 is all stock except the front seats have been recovered. Drivetrain: Drive type Rear wheel drive, Rear limited slip differential, Transmission 4-speed automatic, Combined MPG 13, EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy) 11/15 mpg, Fuel tank capacity 25 gal., Range in miles (cty/hwy) 275/375 mi., Engine: Base engine size 5.4 L, Cam type Double overhead cam (dohc), Horsepower 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm, Torque 355 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm. Turning circle 45.9 ft. Towing & Hauling: Max Towing Capacity 8,700 lbs., Max Payload Capacity 1,200 lbs. Safety: 2 front headrests, 2 rear headrests, auto delay off headlamps, child seat anchors, dual front side-mounted airbags dusk sensing headlamps electronic brakeforce distribution engine immobilizer front and rear seatbelt pretensioners front fog/driving lights remote anti-theft alarm system traction control 4-wheel ABS Rear door child safety locks Turn signal mirrors Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes In-Car Entertainment 1 subwoofer(s) 140 watts stereo output 7 total speakers Alpine premium brand stereo system element antenna rear volume controls speed sensitive volume control AM/FM in center console-CD , CD-controller stereo Multi-CD located in center console Comfort & Convenience adjustable pedals cruise control front and rear cupholders front and rear door pockets front seatback storage overhead console with storage rear parking sensors retained accessory power speed-proportional power steering tilt-adjustable steering wheel universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s) Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel cargo area light electrochromatic inside rearview mirror front and rear reading lights leather and wood steering wheel leather trim on center console turn signal in mirrors wood trim on dash wood trim on doors Dual illuminating vanity mirrors Rear floor mats Single zone front climate control 1 one-touch power windows digital keypad power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors Instrumentation clock compass external temperature display low fuel level warning tachometer trip computer 6 -way power driver seat 6 -way power passenger seat bucket front seats heated driver seat heated passenger seat height adjustable driver seat height adjustable passenger seat leather ventilated driver seat ventilated passenger seat Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support rear ventilation ducts with fan control Folding rear seatback Maximum payload 1,200 lbs. Maximum towing capacity 8,700 lbs.
2002 Lincoln Blackwood
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