LCOC Western Region Event Calendar

LCOC Western Region is starting 2023 off right by sponsoring a series of events featuring gorgeous cars, great food and fun in fabulous Las Vegas! We could hardly wait to give you the details! We’ll meet and mingle with our Western Region members and their classics from Nevada, but of course, California (or other) members, family and friends and their Lincolns are welcome too.

Our modular itinerary permits you to register for any or all of the great times on tap but advance registration is required for each one.

Read all abut it below and then register at info@lcocwestern.org by Jan. 25 with your name, email, phone number and the number in your party for Activities 1, 2, 3, 4 or any combination of these events.

For all members attending who live outside the Las Vegas area, drive or fly to Las Vegas early. Make your own overnight arrangements. A couple of good affordable hotel choices are the Strat Hotel (see below) or the Sahara. But lots of economical deals are available now. Check the Internet for details. Then fasten your seatbelts for a ton of fun!

Friday February 3, 2023

Activity 1: Sunset Dinner at the iconic upscale Top of the World Restaurant 5 p.m., which is situated .on the 106^th floor of the Strat Casino and Hotel, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89104, (formerly Stratosphere). Bring your fancy duds for this and skip the sneakers and tank tops. (cost about $80 pp) This is a revolving restaurant that offers stunning and breathtaking views of the Las Vegas strip, sunsets, surrounding areas and mountains with absolutely wonderful cuisine and service. The valet parkers in front at the drop-off area are very friendly and welcoming to classic cars and will keep them nicely displayed and safe up front for a decent tip.

After dinner, free time on your own to enjoy a great Vegas show, a casino visit, or relax for our busy Saturday schedule.

Saturday February 4, 2023

Activity 2 Lunch 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet for lunch at the historic and nostalgic Fifties Diner, 3050 E Desert Inn Rd. Las Vegas, and relive the glamor of Elvis and Marilyn. After lunch caravan to our LCOC Western Region show/meet at Gateway Center Classics, 6580 S. Lindell Rd. Las Vegas.

12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m park/display our Lincolns in Gateway’s large and safe parking area and take a tour of all the great classic cars they have for sale – Each attendee will be given a swag bag of items from Gateway.

Activity 3: Dinner 5 p.m. We will take a step back in time and enjoy a wonderful Italian dinner at Battista’s Hole in the Wall, 4041 Linq Ln. Las Vegas, that has been in business for over 50 years. There we will experience a treasure trove of endless classic iconic memorabilia. The walls are adorned with countless autographed photos of the many stars that have visited over the years. We will enjoy a wonderful authentic Italian dinner with wine included all for a great price. (the menu is on the wall) (Cost about $26.00-$44.00)

Afterwards, free time to enjoy a great Vegas show or just relax after the busy event-filled day.

Sunday February 5, 2023

Activity 4: 8 a.m. Meet at the Wynn Hotel, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, upper level of the Le Reve parking garage. Head inside together for an absolutely delectable breakfast/brunch buffet. (cost about $51.00 plus tip). Voted the Best Buffet in Vegas, this brunch will certainly not disappoint with over 90 delicious selections .

In the mornings, there are abundant, large spaces in the Wynn parking structure for our Lincolns. Park at the top level which is open to EPIC Las Vegas views, offering another great photo opportunity for members and their Lincolns and a great spot for our final weekend meet-up. Kick tires and keep socializing after the wonderful brunch or head for home.

Check out of hotel and return home.

LCOC Western Region is joining with the Cadillac & LaSalle Club/Southern California Region in holding a gala car show and luncheon to  kick off 2023 in style Feb 26. The beautiful Lakewood Country Club, 3101 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90712, once again will host the event. We cordially invite you, your friends, family and your cars to come.  We will publish registration details and pricing information soon.

We would love to see your Cadillac, LaSalle, or Lincoln; but displaying your classic is not required to attend. If weather permits, display cars will be parked on the Club’s front lawn! Complimentary donuts and coffee will be available at check-in.

Our luncheon will be served at 11:30. Complete bar and wine selections are available at extra cost. PARKING SPOTS ON THE GRASS ARE LIMITED RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE ONLY – RESERVE NOW!!! Reservations must be received by Feb 9, 2023.

See flyer below. Right click it to copy then paste and print.

JIm’s 1964 convertible at the Design Studio for a photo shoot.

Ford Motor Company is inviting LCOC members and their cars to a special Lincolns and Lattes display at the Lincoln Design Campus, 3 Glen Bell Way, Irvine, on March 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. The display is focused on our 1978 and older Lincolns, but beautiful newer examples also are welcome. You won’t want to miss it! 

The morning meet-up is seeking Lincolns across the eras and is expected to attract as many as 300 vehicles of all brands from car clubs around Southern California. 

Advance registration is required. Contact Jim Ayres, LCOC event coordinator, at jayres01@ca.rr.com to register your car for the display.  If needed, overnight secure storage prior to the event is available.  Spectator parking for non-exhibit cars will be provided on site.

Kemal Curic

Besides our classic Lincolns, the Star and L100 concept vehicles introduced in 2022 by Lincoln Motor Company and featured at the Pebble Beach Concours, will be on view, and Kemal Curic, Director of Global Design for Lincoln and head of the Irvine Design Studio, will be on hand for the event. 

Curic was born in Europe, but always loved American brands–especially Mustangs and Continentals he would see in films as a youngster.His passion for cars and design only grew as he got older. Eventually, he left Europe and moved to Dearborn in 2010. He played a major role in the redesign of the Mustang in 2015, in the latest Lincoln Continental of 2017, and was the chief designer of the critically-acclaimed Lincoln Aviator. In an article in the Irvine Standard, Curic called the Irvine facility a “studio powerhouse.”

“I like the ’60s,” he says. “I like the convertibles. I like the coupes. They’re quite stunning when you see them in person, and to this day, we try to keep the exuberant proportions. If you look at today’s Aviator and Lincoln Navigator, they have the same ‘gesture’ – the proud front end and the low back end. We’ve evolved into where Lincoln came from.”

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
FRIDAY EVENING VIP RECEPTION 6:00 PM TO 10:00 PMSUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023
LA JOLLA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE VIP 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Attend all of the La Jolla Concours fabulous VIP events as the Ultimate VIP. Enjoy all the benefits of a true VIP with tickets to the Friday Night VIP Party back on the Concours lawn, and the La Jolla Concours d ‘Elegance Sunday VIP Reception. Click here for car registration and event pricing information. Act quickly, as prices will increase in February 2023.

Friday benefits

• The infamous opening party to the La Jolla Concours is back on the Concours lawn that sits adjacent to the majestic Pacific Ocean.  The 2023 Event will be one for the books and all attendees will enjoy:
• An evening of live music
• Delicacies from over 15 of San Diego’s top restaurants
• Hosted bar of artistically crafted cocktails from expert mixologist
• An exclusive display of rare Duesenberg’s
• A live auction full of unique items
• Entertainment that ignites the dance floor

  

  

  

  
  

Sunday benefits

• Attend the La Jolla Concours in true VIP style
• Private VIP lounge on the edge of the majestic Pacific Ocean
• Full hosted bar with premier cocktails, wines, champagnes and craft beers
• Artisanal bites from San Diego’s finest restaurants
• Exclusive VIP check-in
• Commemorative signed poster from renowned artists Scott Jacobs
• Viewing of 150+ exquisite timeless automobiles
• Live music
• Premiere automotive & lifestyle event in La Jolla California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean that is created to immerse you into the world of the Concours.

  

  

  

  
  

The very popular San Marino Motor Classic in which LCOC members have excelled over the years, returns for 2023 bigger and better than ever.  Click here for registration information.

Chairman Aaron Weiss advises that online registration will simplify the  process by eliminating paper copies of even tickets.  You can either save the ticket files on your mobile phone or print them out. 

The 2023 event will include bleachers for those that wish to watch the Awards Ceremony. The Art Expo and Sales will be held on Saturday afternoon followed by the Symphony of Cars Gala. 

On Sunday, August 27^th the San Marino Motor Classic will be held at Lacy Park. A continental breakfast will be available for Entrants and their guests. The VIP Reception will be open from 11:00AM thru the end of the Awards Ceremony. There will also be gourmet food trucks providing food service.

The popular Steel Station Wagon Class will again be offered and the Hot Rod Class will be expanded to include cars from 1929 thru 1940. Both the Ferrari Club of America Southwest Region and the Porsche Club of America San Gabriel Valley Region will hold their Concours Events at the San Marino Motor Classic. In addition, Packards International will host their Grand Salon at the San Marino Motor Classic.

Classes will be limited to ten cars with a maximum of eight judged entries, so enter early so that you will not be disappointed. June 30, 2023 is the deadline for entries.

It takes a lot of people to operate the San Marino Motor Classic. If you wish to volunteer, please call Aaron at 818-606-0638 or send him an email to flyingagrage@gmail.com. Your call or email will be responded to immediately.

Stay tuned for further developments!