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1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition: The Last Personal Luxury Coupe In the twilight of the 1990s, while most automakers were pivoting toward SUVs and sport sedans, Lincoln bid farewell to the era of the personal luxury coupe with one final, elegant statement: the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Collector’s Edition. Sleek, powerful, and refined, this limited-run swan song marked the end of the Mark Series legacy, a nameplate that stretched back to the glory days of the 1950s. The Final Chapter of a 36-Year Dynasty The Mark VIII, introduced in 1993, was Lincoln’s bold attempt to modernize its luxury coupe lineage. Built on the Ford FN10 platform, it shared its underpinnings with the Thunderbird and Cougar but was a step above in design, performance, and refinement. By 1998, Lincoln knew the Mark VIII’s time was coming to an end. To honor the car—and the lineage—it released the Collector’s Edition, a limited-production variant that served as a farewell to one of America’s most iconic luxury...

1992 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo Le Mans – A Rare French Icon When you think of early 1990s European sports cars, names like Porsche, Ferrari, and BMW often dominate the conversation. But tucked away in the annals of French automotive history lies a hidden gem that deserves far more attention than it typically gets: the 1992 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo Le Mans. This limited-production model was a swan song for the GTA series and a tribute to Alpine’s proud racing heritage, particularly its legacy at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A Celebration of Racing Heritage To understand the significance of the Le Mans edition, one must first understand the Alpine brand. Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, Alpine gained fame for lightweight, nimble sports cars and its success in rally and endurance racing. Renault acquired the company in the 1970s, and the Alpine name continued to live on through a series of innovative performance cars. By the 1980s, the GTA (Grand Tourisme Alpine) had become the brand’s ha...