NEW YORK, April 11, 2001 - Lincoln unveiled the Neiman Marcus Edition 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, which will be showcased in the 2001 Neiman Marcus Spring Gift catalog, at the New York International Auto Show this morning.

Marking its first collaboration with the exclusive retailer, Lincoln will produce only 50 of the luxurious ultimate utility vehicles.

"This is a marriage of two American Luxury icons - Lincoln and Neiman Marcus," says Mark Hutchins, president of Lincoln Mercury. "It's a terrific combination that will further separate the segment-busting Blackwood from potential competitors."

Unlike other vehicles on the road today, Lincoln Blackwood combines the elegance and comfort of a luxury car, the versatility and convenience of an SUV, and the handling of a sports sedan. The interior wraps four passengers in an indulgent, luxurious cabin trimmed in black leather and wood, while the exterior marries the dramatic presence of a deep-gloss black Lincoln Navigator with a unique and distinctive box-like trunk with a power-operated tonneau cover.

The Neiman Marcus Edition Blackwood exemplifies the 2002 Blackwood's versatility by featuring one-of-a-kind design and entertainment elements. All four headrests feature a Neiman Marcus stitched logo. The leather-wrapped rear-console lid features a 7-inch Panasonic LCD Wide Screen DVD/Video-CD/CD player with game center hook-up and two wireless headphones. Located inside is a cooler/warmer, large enough to hold goodies for two.