It’s fair to say that when most people look for a vehicle, they go for a mix of good looks, utility, power, and features. But there are some buyers who want all of that and exclusivity. They don’t want the same thing as everyone else. If that sounds like you, take a look at our Pick of the Day, a 2002 Lincoln Blackwood pickup posted on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In the early 2000s, big luxury vehicles were in. The Cadillac Escalade had reached its second generation. So had the Expedition-based Navigator from Lincoln, which also luxed up the Ford Explorer to create the first-generation Aviator. Mercedes-Benz officially started selling the G-Wagen in the U.S. in the 2002 model year. And, of course, the Land Rover Range Rover was available to those who wanted the look of a capable off-roader and had no intention of ever taking their posh rig out of the city.
Luxury pickups hadn’t quite reached the level they hit in recent times. Ford offered a yee-hawesome King Ranch version of its F-150, but it was still several years away from making the high-end Platinum and Limited models. The Chevrolet Silverado High Country trim wasn’t a thing yet. Neither was the Escalade EXT.
Lincoln decided to get into the lux-truck market by converting an F-150 into the Blackwood. According to the brochure, the end result, which had Black Clearcoat as the sole color choice, bright accents, faux Wenge wood exterior trim, and a leather interior with real wood accents, was “50% utility vehicle, 50% luxury sedan.” Notice the word “truck” is not in that description. Officially, the Blackwood didn’t have a bed; Lincoln identified that part as the “exterior trunk area.” The Blackwood’s blend of vehicle DNA meant it didn’t have four-wheel drive, either.
Unfortunately, the Blackwood also didn’t have the F-150’s longevity; the company produced less than 3,500 of them for 2002, the Blackwood’s only model year. Although it did have its quirks, it still could be used as a truck in a lot of ways. It had a 300-horsepower 5.4-liter InTech V8, 7.9 inches of ground clearance, and an 8,700-pound towing capacity.
The “exterior trunk area” was essentially a bed with some unusual extras: a power-operated hard tonneau cover, “swing-out rear-trunk doors,” stainless steel trim, and LED lighting.
In terms of Lincoln vehicles, the Blackwood’s cabin was more conventional. Getting a more tailored fit was as easy as tilting the leather and wood steering wheel and electrically adjusting the pedals. The four bucket seats were covered in black Connolly leather. The front row had climate-controlled seats; both rows featured their own center console and HVAC controls. Everyone could listen to the standard Alpine Audiophile AM/FM/6-CD sound system.
If this 2002 Lincoln Blackwood is that something different and unusual that you’re looking for in your next vehicle, it’ll take $19,000 to make it yours.
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