Western Region LCOC News and Information
Coming Soon! New 80th Anniversary Continental to Visit the Lincoln Experience Center, Newport Beach
LCOC members will have a unique opportunity to view one of only 80 coach door 2019 Continentals built to honor the 80th anniversary of the Lincoln Continental nameplate at a special event soon at the Lincoln Experience Center (LEC), Newport Beach. The vehicle...
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Threat of Rain Fails to Dampen 2019 LCOC Kickoff Luncheon
Despite a soggy week prior and the threat of rain on event Sunday luxury car owners from LCOC and the Cadillac & La Salle Club braved the...
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Check Out the Lincoln Registry and Enter Your 1950-1980 Car’s Data
Why a Lincoln Registry? The Lincoln Vault’s objective is to document as many 1950-1980 Lincolns and Lincoln Continentals as possible. Whether or not the car exists and regardless of its condition, documenting Lincolns helps us to understand and appreciate the...
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Jan. 19 Imperial Club BBQ Blessed by Beautiful Dry Weather in Palm Springs
by Bob Blevins This annual event, organized by the Southern California Imperial Owner’s Club, is hosted by Marc Hampton at his Palm Springs...
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Update: Classic Auto Show Registration Closes Feb. 14
Registration for car displays at next month's Classic Auto Show closes Feb.14, so the time to sign your vehicle up is now. The show will run March 16 and 17 at the Orange County Fair and Event Center. Times are 10 a.m to 8 p.m. March 16 and 10 a.m. to 6...
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LCOC National Board Takes Action During Annual Meeting in Tucson
During a very busy three days of meetings in Tucson, Az, the LCOC National Board of Directors took a number of actions to revamp the national meet structure, add and revise judging classes and strengthen Continental Comments magazine. New judging classes were created...
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Fire at Baker’s Auto Causes Serious Damage
A disastrous late-night fire last week has caused serious damage at Baker's Auto in Putnam Connecticut, one of the more important sources of our old car parts and services. The office and shop areas appeared destroyed, but media reports indicate some classic cars...
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Do You Know the REAL Story Behind the U.S. Interstate Highway System?
On the eve of our planned trip to Tucson, Arizona, for the annual meeting of LCOC National, a one-day, 475-mile trip from southern California over excellent freeways all the way, I can't help but wonder what this effort would have been like 100 years ago. A...
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Joint Events and LCOC National Meeting Highlight Early 2019 Activity
Joint events and LCOC National's Annual Meeting highlight early activity for the LCOC Western Region in 2019. The first event is the annual Southern California Imperial Club's Palm Springs barbecue, which was scheduled for Jan. 12, but postponed to the following...
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80th Anniversary Continental for 2019 Features Center-Opening “Coach” Doors
You wanted it. You wished for it. You waited for it. And now it's here! Lincoln Motor Company has officially announced availability of the new Continental featuring center-opening doors as an homage to the great Continentals of the 1960s but with 21st century luxury...
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