One of the most interesting stories to come out of 1980s autodom was Ford’s purchase of BMW diesel engines for its Lincoln brand. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Continental is a rare surviving ...

A: Ron, there was a Lincoln Continental built in 1984 and 1985 that offered a BMW built 2.4-liter, turbocharged 149 cubic-inch inline-6 diesel engine as an option.

Diesel cars aren't as popular in the United States as they are elsewhere, but several major automakers have included options in their lineups.