Western Region LCOC News and Information
Rare Woodill Wildfire Wows Attendees at Muckenthaler Car Event
Many mid-'50s collectibles including a 1956 Continental Mark II made it to the Muckenthaler Concours d’Elegance on May 20 and a fun parade of vintage Ford Model Ts brightened the day for participants and...
Solitude and Scenery Highlight LCOC’s Mt Pinos Tour Weekend
If you think it’s impossible to find nearby respite from the traffic and crowds in Southern California think again. Blessed solitude awaits just a short...
Two Prominent LCOC Members Have Passed Away
On the eve of the Eastern National Meet being hosted by the Florida Region in Bradenton, we learned with deep sorrow that LCOC Member Glen Wirtanen has passed away. Glen had served on the LCOC board as Region Director from Florida Region and was...
Jim Ayres and his ’64 Continental Share the Fun at KTLA TV’s Summer Movie Preview
KTLA TV broadcast its annual summer movie preview during its early morning news programs April 26 and LCOC’s own Jim Ayres was there to share in the fun. Though it meant an extraordinarily early 3 a.m....
Jay Leno’s Garage Features John Cashman and the 1966 Continental Convertible
If you have ever wanted to spend time with Jay Leno and talk automobiles or get some one-on-one time with Lincoln guru John Cashman you can kill two birds with one stone viewing a new episode of Jay Leno’s Garage where both John and a 1966 Continental are featured....
eBay Win Sparks Lincoln Love Affair
By Jim & Carol Higgs LCOC Western Region Featured Members Jim and I both retired in 1999 and moved to Hattiesburg, MS. Jim had always liked Lincolns. He said one day he would like to buy one, which I thought was a pipe dream. Well, he started looking on eBay and...
Leal’s Lincoln Updates a Classic
If famed auto designer Elwood Engel had worked into the 21st century his mid-‘60s classic slab sided Lincolns might well have looked like Tony Leal’s custom built beauty in the April 15 Fabulous Fords Forever...
Classics, Customs and Contemporary Cars Shine at Fabulous Fords Forever Event
If you are an admirer of Ford products there was something for everyone at the 32nd annual Fabulous Fords Forever show at Knott's Berry Farm April 15th. Presented by the Ford Car Club...
The First Lincoln Experience Center is Open in Newport Beach
The first-in-the-nation Lincoln Experience Center (LEC) has opened at the upscale Fashion Island Mall in Newport Beach, California. It is designed to promote the Lincoln brand while remaining remote from any dealerships. It allows visitors to see new Lincoln...
Lincolns Dazzle at 14th Annual La Jolla Concours D’Elegance April 8
What a La Jolla Concours weekend! Where can I begin? Let's just say it was the best concours south of Pebble Beach. Festivities kicked off with a special Rolls-Royce Dapper & Delight Soiree at the Covo...
