Western Region LCOC Recent Events
Gorgeous New Nautilus Takes Center Stage at Lincoln South Coast Event
A sparkling new 2024 Nautilus sporting its sexy Blue Panther exterior paint drew raves as LCOC members and the general public got their first close-up look at the new SUV Tuesday at a "soft opening" event at Lincoln South Coast, Santa Ana. Ron Anast, Jim Ayres, Elayne...
LCOC’s LIncolns Joined the Fun at Garden Grove Elvis Festival
Three LCOC members and their vintage Lincolns recalled the days of "Heartbreak Hotel", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Jailhouse Rock" as the 23rd annual Elvis Festival returned to downtown Garden Grove on Oct. 8. Our own Elayne Bendel, Stephen Fredrick and Daryl Pelc were part...
Big 4 Picnic Featured Cars, Fun, Showers and Surprises
The old phrase "All's Well that Ends Well" was never more apt than at Sunday's Big 4 American Luxury Car Show and Picnic held at beautiful Mason Regional Park in Irvine. More than 50 intrepid participants left home under threat of rain to attend and, indeed, we did...
Huntington Beach Concours Welcomed LCOC Members and Their Cars for Fun-filled Day of Automotive Magic
One of LCOC's most popular spring events, the Huntington Beach Concours was held Sunday June 4 and a diverse group of eight Lincoln owners converged on Surf City's Central Park to join in the fun. The jewel tones and pastels of the mid-century vehicles were in full...
Lyon Estate Car Collection Tour was Two Hours of Perfection
If you are a fan of automotive perfection you could not have enjoyed anything more than our two-hour visit to the fantasy world of the Lyon Estate Car Collection. LCOC and Imperial Club members and friends are all smiles after touring the collection in this John...
Drag Racing Highlighted 2023 Fabulous Fords Forever Event
It was a very busy gear head Sunday April 16 around Southern California with the Long Beach Grand Prix final, the big Orange Plaza Car Show and the 37th annual Fabulous Fords Forever (FFF) conclave at the Irwindale Speedway sponsored by the Ford Car Club Council all...
LCOC Members Toured Two Great Desert Car Collections
After weeks of cold weather and rain, imagine our delight to wake up to clear skies and the promise of warmer temperatures for our two scheduled March 25 desert tours! About 40 LCOC members and friends we're lucky enough to participate. Motoring in from Orange County...
Lincolns of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Dazzled at Ford’s Special Lincolns & Lattes Event
A cavalcade of Lincolns from the 1920s through late models occupied center stage at a special drive-in Lincolns and Lattes event held March 11 at the Lincoln Design Center, Irvine. Over 20 of the best vintage Lincolns from throughout the southern California area were...
Car Buffs Defy the Weather to Hold Successful 2023 Kickoff Event
It was touch and go to see whether the storm gods would hold off, but in the end LCOC and our friends from the Cadillac & La Salle Club (CLC) and the Rattys enjoyed a brisk but rain-free 2023 kickoff event Feb. 26 at Lakewood Country Club. It was definitely a team...
Good Food, Perfect Weather, and Great Cars Highlight Big 4 American Luxury Car Show and Picnic Oct. 2
Our headline pretty much says it all as about 50 attendees converged on Laguna Niguel Park Oct. 2 to enjoy the good fellowship and fun our collector car hobby fosters. This annual event has become a new fall tradition and member favorite for Lincoln, Cadillac,...