Western Region LCOC Recent Events
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,...
LCOC Members Score Wins at San Marino Motor Classic
The Aug. 28 San Marino Motor Classic, which has been growing in popularity and prestige over the past few years, boasts several award winners from LCOC, but not necessarily for their Lincolns. The excepotion is Gary Carr, whose beautiful 1956 Lincoln Premiere coupe...
San Diego Cadillac – Lincoln Mixer Continues Show Car Season
Our friends from the San Diego Cadillac & LaSalle Club held their first social of the season May 14 and invited LCOC members along for a cars and coffee event at the North County (San Diego) Credit Union. On a perfect Saturday morning we gathered to renew old...
LCOC Members Rewarded for Wins at 2022 Western National Meet Concours
A shiny prize for hours of work and dedication was the culmination of this year's 2022 LCOC Western National Meet where nearly 70 awards were bestowed on deserving owners at the gala banquet following Saturday's centerpiece concours. In all, plaques were awarded to 8...
Day 4: Lincoln Concours and Awards Banquet Cap Off LCOC 2022 Western National Meet in Style
The 2022 Western National Meet is now history but coming as it did in the "playground of the stars" it did not lack for drama. The spectacular scenery and setting at the DoubleTree Hotel and Desert Princess Country Club put us in the mood. At first light early...
Day 3 of Western National Meet Focused on Landmark Visits; Buffet at MonStore Garage Combined Cars with Cocktails
Friday's daytime agenda focused on two local landmoarks---the fabulous Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage and the famous Shields Date Garden in Indio. Sunnylands was first. This gorgeous 200-acre property was once the home of Walter and Lee Annenberg and hosted world...
Day 2 of the 2022 LCOC Western National Meet Tested Both Our Classics and their Humans and all were Winners!
Day 2 of our very busy weekend began with a driving tour of mostly undeveloped desert landscapes along scenic Highway 62. On a sizzling day with temperatures approaching 100 degrees we chugalugged up a long grade to the rural community of Yucca Valley, home of the...
Busy Weekend Highlights Rites of Spring for LCOC Members
The car culture rites of spring returned to southern California and LCOC members were part of the fun at two big early April events. On Saturday and Sunday April 9 and 10 LCOC members' vintage cars displayed at the Lincoln Experience Center helped celebrate Lincoln's...