Western Region LCOC News and Information
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New 2020 Aviator Stars at Lincoln Brand Day at the L.A. Auto Show
Debut of the gleaming new 2020 Aviator three-row SUV stole the show at the Lincoln exhibit at the L.A. Auto Show during the Dec. 1 Lincoln Brand Day at the event. Several LCOC members and friends...
LCOC Western Region to Host 2021 Western National Meet and Modify Membership Policy
The Western Region Board of Managers voted to host an LCOC Western National Meet in the spring of 2021 and the LCOC National leadership has approved the bid. The...
Balloon Museum Visit was a Flight of Fancy for LCOC Members
One of the big attractions in the Albuquerque area is the opportunity to enjoy hot air ballooning. In fact, the annual Balloon Festival was held just a week ahead of the LCOC Western National Meet Oct 17-21. While the ballooning experience was not on our agenda,...