LCOC Western Region Event Calendar

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Jan
29
Wed
Mecum Auction Las Vegas Jan 29-Feb 1 @ South Point Hotel Casino & Spa,
Jan 29 @ 8:00 am – Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm
Mecum Auction Las Vegas Jan 29-Feb 1 @ South Point Hotel Casino & Spa,

Get ready for the ultimate car lover’s experience at the Mecum Auto Auction happening at the South Point Convention Center inside the luxurious South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on February 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM. With a wide selection of classic, vintage, and exotic cars up for auction, this event is a must-attend for any automotive enthusiast.

Join us for a full day of excitement as bidders from around the world compete to take home their dream car. Whether you’re looking to add a new vehicle to your collection or simply want to witness the thrill of the auction, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all.

The South Point Convention Center provides the perfect backdrop for this high-energy event, with ample space to showcase the stunning lineup of cars that will be crossing the auction block. Located inside the South Point Hotel and Casino, attendees can also enjoy the resort’s luxurious amenities, including world-class dining options and entertainment venues.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Mecum Auto Auction in Las Vegas on February 1, 2025. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend this exciting event that promises to be a paradise for car lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your automotive journey, there’s something for everyone at this prestigious auction.

Feb
16
Sun
LCOC Joins Kickoff Event with Cadillac & LaSalle Club at Great New Location; RSVP by Feb 3! @ Clearman’s Northwoods Inn
Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

LCOC and the Cadillac & LaSalle Club/Southern California Region cordially invite you, your friends, and family to our annual Winter Car Show and Luncheon Sunday, February 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at a fabulous new location—-Clearman’s North Woods Inn, 7247 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel 91775. The show field is located next door at Clearman’s Galley (aka “The Boat”); 7215 Rosemead Blvd.

As a special gift, LCOC members and their guests will receive a $15 subsidy, reducing the overall cost to just $35 per person for the car show and plated luncheon.  

Our luncheon will be served at 1:00 p.m. Entrée choices: Chicken (Broiled or Fried); Steak Chunks on a skewer; or, Ground Beef Steak with sauteed onions. All entrees include house and cabbage salads, cheese bread, rice pilaf, and baked potato (with choice of butter, whipped cheese butter, or mushroom gravy). Vegan entrée available upon request. Water will be served upon request. Soft drinks/iced tea, cocktails, beer, and
wine selections will be available from your server at extra cost when ordered.

SHOW FIELD PARKING SPOTS ARE LIMITED TO THOSE ATTENDING LUNCHEON
PAID RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE ONLY – RESERVE NOW!!!
Reservations must be paid/received by February 3, 2025.

Please send the below form and your check, payable to LCOC Western Region, 27945 Nevado, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Upon receipt of your form and check, you will receive an email or phone confirmation. If you need a vegan entrée or wish to Zelle payment, contact Elayne Bendel at epbendel@sbcglobal.net.

YES, I will attend the Winter Luncheon & Car Show at Clearman’s North Woods Inn and Galley
Enclosed is my check payable to LCOC Western Region for $35 per person and my LCOC membership #__________ to claim discount.                                                                                                                                                                                    Name:                                                           Email: ______
Phone: (    )____________     # people attending: ___        Total $ paid: ___
____ I will display: Year, make, model _______________________________________________________________
____I will attend the luncheon and show but will not display a car
If you are displaying more than one car, additional cars may be listed below:

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Mar
29
Sat
LCOC to Join March 29 Shifting Gears Car Rally and Winery Visit to Benefit IGNITE Academy @ IGNITE Academy
Mar 29 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

 

Wish there were more trained technicians and mechanics to service your classic Lincolns and daily drivers? So do we, and the San Diego Automotive Museum is doing something about it. They are sponsoring an innovative program called IGNITE Academy to recruit and educate the automotive support corps of the future.

LCOC members, family and friends are cordially invited to join fellow car buffs on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for the museum’s 2025 Shifting Gears Rally benefitting the museum and the academy.  This is a win-win activity—having fun and ensuring continuation of our wonderful collector car hobby.   Whether you drive your classic or a daily driver, rev up your engines LCOC!

The rally is a scenic drive and poker run through beautiful San Diego wine country, starting at IGNITE Academy, 8630 Argent St., Santee, and ending about 38 miles later with a car show at Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum, 29013 Champagne Blvd, Escondido, CA 92026. Along the way, you’ll participate in a fun-filled poker run, where the best hand wins an exciting prize. The adventure culminates at Deer Park, featuring a vibrant car show, delicious food, and vendors. 

Cick here to register for the 2025 Shifting Gears Rally – Presented by Wilsey Asset Management!  Registration: $75 per car (includes 1 driver and 1 passenger)

Event Highlights:

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time: 7:30 am – 3 pm

Starting Location: IGNITE Academy – Santee Campus

Ending Location: Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum

 Activities: Scenic rally, poker run, car show, raffle, food vendors

Can’t join for the entire day? Come to the Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum at 11 am for the afternoon festivities.

The auto museum at the winery will be open and wine tasting options available.  Attendees cars will be judged at the own mini car show.

Proceeds from the Rally directly support the Museum and its programming, including IGNITE Academy, our innovative education program that equips underserved San Diego youth with technical skills, mentoring, and pathways to career success in the automotive industry and beyond.

IGNITE Academy is a transformative educational experience that aims to Inspire, Guide, Network, provide Internships, Train, and Educate students in the automotive industry. The Academy focuses on developing skills and providing industry-relevant training while also offering mentorship, financial literacy, and assistance with job placement through internships. IGNITE’s ultimate goal is to break the poverty cycle by empowering young people to pursue careers in the automotive sector and make a positive contribution to their communities and society.

To boost the Academy’s growth and success, the Apprenticeship Volunteer Committee was created and spearheaded by Stephen F. Hamilton, a distinguished professor emeritus at Cornell University. In addition to several youth and apprenticeship publications, Stephen spent a few years at Mercedes Benz in Germany, studying their apprenticeship program, which began in 1890.

Steve examined their program and brought his knowledge back to America, participating on a committee of like-minded individuals who created a curriculum and advised the Department of Education on executing successful apprenticeships for youth.

 

 

 

https://www.sdautomuseum.org/rally
          
Apr
25
Fri
La Jolla Concours 2025 to Feature Special Lincoln Class; Discounted Early Registration Now Open @ Ellen Browning Scripps Park
Apr 25 @ 5:31 pm – Apr 27 @ 3:30 pm
La Jolla Concours 2025 to Feature Special Lincoln Class; Discounted Early Registration Now Open @ Ellen Browning Scripps Park

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
May
4
Sun
MotorCars on MainStreet Returns to Coronado Island May 4, 2025; LCOC Welcome! @ MainStreet on Coronado
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

LCOC is encouraging and inviting you to register your pre-1980 Lincolns and Marks for one of San Diego’s oldest and best car events—this year’s 36th Annual MotorCars on MainStreet, Sunday May 4, 2025 on Coronado Island.

We are shooting for extensive club support so we can pre-stage nearby, enter as a group to proudly wave LCOC’s banner at this show and compete for individual and club awards. Registrants receive a free event T-shirt and raffle tickets good for chances to win numerous prizes. Registration fee for car owners is $50.

The event is entirely free for spectators, and all are welcome to join in on the fun — from vintage cars to state-of-the-art technology, live music, raffles, and more. 

 If we generate enough out-of-town interest we will book a block of rooms at a local hotel and add more events on the day before the show. If you are planning to attend, please register below, contact Elayne Bendel at epbendel@sbcglobal.net and Marjo Miller at miller.marjo@gmail.com and indicate your interest in a hotel and/or pre-event (Saturday) activities.

Please visit https://www.coronadomainstreet.org/motorcars to register and for more information. Early bird registration closes April 10.

MotorCars on MainStreet isn’t just a car show—it’s an experience—an extraordinary celebration of classic and custom automobiles. In 2024 it featured over 400 pre-73 restored classic cars and trucks, live music, commemorative T-shirts, a raffle, and an award ceremony. The streets were filled with a variety of classic, custom, electric, and exotic vehicles, alongside countless car enthusiasts eager to discuss their passion.

This year, MainStreet anticipates an even bigger and better event. This year’s show will feature 1980 and older restored antiques, classics, rods, and custom cars, trucks, and Lowriders for the first time showcasing the craftsmanship, passion, and history that make these vehicles so iconic. The show will run Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Isabella and Orange Avenues.