
The wait is over, LCOC! One of the most anticipated events of fall, the annual Big 4 American Luxury Brand Car Show and Potluck Picnic, is back for 2025 and this year with added excitement. Members of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) will be joining us with their elegant classics in addition to our gorgeous collector Lincolns, Cadillacs, Imperials and Packards.
This year SoCal Imperial Owners, Inc. (SCIOI) Club is the primary sponsor, in conjunction with the SoCal Cadillac & LaSalle Club, the Lincoln & Continental Owners Club, the Earle C. Anthony Packard Club, and AACA SoCal Club.
Here are the event details:
Sunday Oct 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mason Regional Park – Shelter #4
18712 University Drive
Irvine, CA 92612 Parking Lot C
Here’s the food category by participating car club:
• SCIOI – Main Courses (also ice, plates, cups, silverware and napkins)
• SoCal CLC – Salads and Side Dishes
• LCOC – Desserts
• ECA Packard and AACA Clubs – Appetizers and Drinks *
You’ll want to sign-up quickly for this great event, as spots are limited to 75 by park authorities and advance registration is required by Sept. 30. In your sign-up email to Art Rosen at socalimperialowners@gmail.com please add:
- Subject: ‘Big 4 meet’
- Main person’s contact name and number of people in your party attending
- Contact cellphone number and Club affiliation
- Food dish you plan to bring/share, within the club category assigned (enough to feed 8 people)
- Whether or not you paid the $5.00/person fees using Zelle
SCIOI prefers registration prepayment using Zelle to Art Rosen at socalimperialowners@gmail.com – Add Big 4 Meet in the memo line.
If you do not pay via Zelle, you may email a registration request to Art Rosen at socalimperialowners@gmail.com, providing the information indicated above. Further, you agree to pay cash (exact change please) on the day of the event.
Direct any questions to Stu Suede at 626.475.2951 or s2suede@att.net









Since 2019, our clubs have joined together for a stellar day filled with tire kicking, good potluck dining, and a chance to socialize with people who appreciate the Big 4 American luxury brands, as well as other classic cars.
The event fee is $5 PER PERSON to SCIOI, and additionally you’ll need to pay $5 cash per car (to the park) when entering. Our designated picnic shelter has lots of green grass and shade around it, and we encourage everyone to enjoy the venue.
What to bring: $5 for the park entrance fee (paid to the park), your club name badges, lawn chairs/picnic tables, your club designated food item, and $5/person cash if registering via method b) above.
* There is NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Also, dogs are allowed as long they’re on a leash no longer than six (6) feet.



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