Marilyn Monroe She was known for many things, from being the most famous and beloved blonde in all of Hollywood to becoming an icon of pop culture by being portrayed by Andy Warhol as well as for her media relations with characters such as the legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio, the playwright Arthur Miller and even the President of the United States John F. Kennedy.
However, there is a facet of Marilyn that perhaps not many know and that has to do with her love for cars, particularly Ford and Lincoln.
These two brands, which came together in 1922 when Henry Ford carried out the acquisition of Lincoln Motor Companythen headed by distinguished automotive inventor and engineer Henry Lelandproduced some of Marilyn’s most beloved cars:
Lincoln Capri 1955
Painted a light shade of pink and with white interiors, Marilyn Monroe’s 1955 Lincoln Capri became so iconic that legendary car modifier George Barris, who is known for designing the first Batmobile, produced a second modified version of the Batmobile. Capri inspired by the original worn by Marilyn Monroe.
Ford Thunderbird 1956
Without a doubt one of Marilyn’s most iconic cars. The car was a gift from photographer Milton Greene, who managed to capture the true essence of Marilyn as a person and not as a product of Hollywood.
In this black convertible with a capacity for two people that reached 180 km/h thanks to its V8 engine with 225 horsepower, Marilyn Monroe was walking with the screenwriter Arthur Miller with whom the actress had married at the time.
1948 Ford Super Deluxe
Just like the famous “Greased Lightning” that appears in the movie Grease or Vaselina, Marilyn had a 1948 Ford Super De Luxe. It is very likely that the iconic actress had a special affection for this particular car since it was one of her first cars. and accompanied her everywhere at the beginning of her career.
Without a doubt, the elegant, distinguished character combined with the charisma and adventurous spirit of the most famous blonde of all are in total harmony with the spirit of Ford and Lincoln that have evolved over 100 years, proudly sharing the wheel with characters from the size Marilyn Monroe.