Barrett-Jackson welcomes Lincoln for the first time

For the first time in the company's 96-year history, Lincoln Motor Co. will participate in the Barrett-Jackson auction at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

The entire 2014 Lincoln lineup will be on display at the event, and some will be available for attendees to use in an exclusive driving experience.

“We're pleased to add the luxury of Lincoln to the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach event,” said Matt VanDyke, director, global Lincoln. “We're especially excited to showcase our all-new Lincoln MKC small premium utility and significantly refreshed Navigator to the public in South Florida.”

Set to arrive this summer across the country, the Lincoln MKC will be equipped with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine capable of cranking out 285 hp.

As for the recently refreshed 2015 Navigator, it receives a split-wing grille and the new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine capable of producing a factory-estimated 370 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque.

The driving experience will allow attendees to drive the MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, MKX, MKS, MKT and the current Navigator.

For the first time in the company’s 96-year history, Lincoln Motor Co. will participate in the Barrett-Jackson auction at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

By Brad Wiley