15 Cars From the 80s That Tried to Be Luxury Icons — and Missed the Mark

2. Lincoln Versailles

Introduced in 1977, the Lincoln Versailles aimed to challenge the Mercedes-Benz 280 with its upscale features. However, it was essentially a rebranded Ford Granada, leading to a lack of distinctiveness and a premium price tag that many felt was unjustified. Critics panned it as emblematic of American badge engineering gone wrong. Source: Car and Driver