American auto enthusiasts probably are aware that Ford Motor Company's studies for the 1961 "bullet" Thunderbird looked a lot like the Lincoln Continental up front---a stretched version for the T-bird---which lost its slab sides and squared fenders to the Lincoln. But the family resemblance in the grille design remained.
As beautifully subtle as the Lincoln was from three-quarter views, the side profile has become a bit dated over time due to the technology and designers of the era. The symmetry of the interior cabin right in the middle suggests it is either coming or going. Above is my suggestion of what Lincoln might have done to its first generation of new Continentals---shortening the overhang on the front and slicing about eight inches off the rear. This makes for a slightly asymmetric balance of the cabin. The subtle change presents a more cohesive design overall.
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