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The first Western National Meet in northern California in 19 years held in Concord, California September 26-30 was everything that was expected with 45 cars registered and over 100 mem- bers, families, and friends in atten- dance. The host hotel was the Concord Hilton, which offered excellent service and a shady parking area for the Saturday show. The 100 degree tem- peratures which plagued much of California for months held off for our show days and the skyrocketing price of gas did not come until the week after our event. On the Wednesday before the show, our Lincoln limo overflowed with merry wine connoisseurs being chauf- feured to three outstanding Napa Valley wineries. The day included a private tour, tasting, and lunch at Franciscan Estate Winery and a very educational stop at the Robert Mondavi Winery aging rooms. After six hours we were still ready for Mike Cunningham’s evening wine and food pairing. On Thursday, we enjoyed a 30 mile driving tour to the fabulous Blackhawk Museum which holds a breathtaking collection of some of the world’s most (Continued on Pages 4-5) C ONTINENTAL C ONFAB • O CTOBER 2012 • 1 Western Region Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Publication Volume 41 No 7, October, 2012 2012 Western National Meet Continental C C O O N N F F A A B B Lincoln and Lincoln and L I N C O L N A N D C O N T I N E N T A L O W N E R S C L U B WESTERN REGION FOUNDED 1955 Left, three of the five honored Mark IVs. Below left, on the wine tour. Below right, at the Blackhawk Museum.
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The first Western National Meet innorthern California in 19 years held inConcord, California September 26-30was everything that was expected with45 cars registered and over 100 mem-bers, families, and friends in atten-dance. The host hotel was the ConcordHilton, which offered excellent serviceand a shady parking area for theSaturday show. The 100 degree tem-peratures which plagued much ofCalifornia for months held off for ourshow days and the skyrocketing priceof gas did not come until the weekafter our event.
On the Wednesday before the show,our Lincoln limo overflowed withmerry wine connoisseurs being chauf-feured to three outstanding NapaValley wineries. The day included aprivate tour, tasting, and lunch atFranciscan Estate Winery and a veryeducational stop at the RobertMondavi Winery aging rooms. Aftersix hours we were still ready for MikeCunningham’s evening wine and foodpairing.
On Thursday, we enjoyed a 30 miledriving tour to the fabulous BlackhawkMuseum which holds a breathtakingcollection of some of the world’s most
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Western Region Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Publication Volume 41 No 7, October, 2012
2012 Western National Meet
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Left, three ofthe fivehonored
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Below left,on the wine
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Below right,at the
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Board of Managers
Jeremy Sanford.................2011Bruce Hutchinson..............2011Bob Reed..........................2011Mike Cunningham.............2012Carol Reniger....................2012Marv Wendt.......................2012Shirley Richards................2013Stacy Roscoe....................2013Jim Ayres...........................2013
DirectorMarv Wendt......(760) 375 [email protected]
Assistant DirectorJeremy Sanford....(916) [email protected]
SecretaryStacy Roscoe....(805)[email protected]
TreasurerBob Reed..........(805) [email protected]
MembershipMike Cunningham.......(415)[email protected]
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North, Georgette Poole..(408) [email protected]
South, Helen Hutchinson (818) [email protected]
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Jeez, what a great show! Concordwas just so much fun; the winerytour; the food and wine pairing semi-nar, the Blackhawk, the successfulauction, the hospitality suite, and ashow field filled with so many fine‘70’s era Lincoln Continentals inkeeping with the theme of theNational Meet. It wasn’t a huge showas numbers of cars go, but it justseemed so right somehow. Ouradvertising apparently paid off as wewere “invaded” by Lincoln owners who came marketing their cars orjust stopped by to see the show. Jan and I were getting calls on theday of the show asking for information. Assistant Director and MeetChairperson Jeremy Sanford, his diligent committee, vendors, spon-sors, auction donators (and buyers) deserve our thanks and gratitudefor making this a wonderful event. Thanks to all of you who showedup with or without your Lincoln.
The Western Region will hold its annual Board meeting onNovember 3 beginning at noon, at South Bay Ford–Lincoln inHawthorne. If you would like to attend please let me know. Membersand guests (and their input) are always welcome.
If you’d like to attend the Goodguys 23rd Annual Autumn Get –Together in Pleasanton on November 10 and 11, I have a free registra-tion donated by the Goodguys to our National. Call or e-mail me andI’ll send it to you.
Just before we left for Concord, David from Orange called me abouthis triple black ’72 Mark IV that he wants to sell. The car has been“non-opped” since 1995 and is currently non-running, but has only76,000 miles. He’s thinking $6500.00. Call David at 714 997-5359or 460-0859
October usually marks the end of car event season, and Jim Ayreshas another fine event planned on the 20th. This event comes too lateto be promoted in this issue of the CONFAB. News of the event will beprinted in the next issue.
Continentally yours,Marv
Dedicated to R.B Greaves and “Take a letter, Maria”.
Board of Managers & Officers LCOC Western Region
The Continental Confab is published and mailed every six weeks. Dates are published annually.The deadline for submitting articles and ads is 20 days prior to the planned mailing date. All articlesand ads should be submitted in writing to: 1780 Iris Way, Escondido, CA or e-mail t,[email protected].
We welcome these four new members andtheir Lincolns to the
Western Region and look forward to seeing them at our
future events.Carlos Carossino of HuntingtonBeach owns an '88 Town Car
Loren Kalin of Palos Verdes owns a Mark II
John Nolan of Kentfield in MarinCounty owns a '56 Premiere Coupe
Robert Supalla of Fallbrook ownsan '86 Continental
WESTERN REGION FALLBOARD MEETINGSouth Bay Ford-LincolnHawthorne, CaliforniaSaturday, November 10
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Western Region dues are $30 a year; add $10 for Western Region membership outside the U.S.(Canada or Mexico). All dues are payable in U.S. currency to Western Region Membership Chairman,9318 Chaparral Road, Canoga Park, California 91304-1206. Membership in the Western Region ofLCOC is open to all parties interested in Lincoln Continental automobiles. Ownership of a Lincolnautomobile is not necessary to join LCOC. You must, however, be or become a member of the NationalLCOC to be eligible to join the Western Region. Dues are in addition to Region dues. The ContinentalConfab is the official publication of the Western Region LCOC. It is distributed by First Class Mail toWestern Region Members. Material contained in the Confab is intended to be as factual as possible,but neither the Western Region nor the editors assume any responsibility for the correctness of thematerial or its sources. Nothing in the Confab will be reproduced without the written permission ofthe editors and the Western Region Board of Managers. Car-related marketplace ads are free to mem-bers, except those conducting a commercial enterprise. Ads will run for three issues. Advertisersmust contact editors to extend or modify ads. Non-member ads are $10 per issue, with a three issueminimum. We request you notify editors when vehicle or parts are sold. All free ads are subject toediting and space availability. The deadline for submission of articles or ads is the 20th of the monthprior tø the issue requested. All article contributions may be submitted in writing to: Confab, 1780Iris Way, Escondido, CA 92027.
November 3 Board Meeting at South Bay Ford
The very nice folks at South Bay Ford–Lincoln have gra-ciously offered a conference room for us to hold our fall Boardof Director’s Meeting at their dealership in HawthorneSaturday, November 3. The meeting will start promptly atnoon. South Bay Ford is located at 5100 Rosecrans Avenue inHawthorne, right at the 405 (San Diego) Freeway. There’s anAyres Hotel (310)536-0400 right next door if you plan to stayand play in the south bay, which has many great eateries andwatering holes.
Contact Jim Ayres or Marv Wendt to let us know if you arecoming. Jim Ayres is at 949-689-8471 or e-mail him [email protected] Marv Wendt is at 760-375 5337 [email protected]
Ride High with LCOC Flags
on Your LincolnNow available, durable, satin car flag withLCOC logo screen printed on both sides.Easily attaches to Lincolns with framelessside glass (1970 and newer). $30.00 for aset of two. All prices include shipping.Make checks payable to Western RegionLCOC and mail to: Baron Night, P.O. Box5141, Anaheim, CA 92814 For questionsabout merchandise, e-mail Baron Nightat [email protected].
Matt and Jennifer Allyn with their 1957 Lincoln Convertibleat the South Bay Ford-Lincoln Show on August 4.
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exotic automobiles. The quality of thecars was breathtaking and the vastselection of age and style guaranteedthat there was something for everyoneto love. We were able to assemble afantastic array of Lincoln history in thefront courtyard of the museum to giveall visitors a special automotive treat.
Friday night was the Mexican buffetand auction in the main ballroom ofthe hotel. Once again, Randy Mytarconducted a spirited auction whichraised $2,000 for the region. Sandyand Dennis Kay had the high bid of$250 for Randy’s painting of theDoolittle Raid over Japan in WorldWar II which was signed by four of fiveDoolittle Raiders who are still living.Bob Shearan paid $150 for a WixomMichigan Lincoln jacket. The Wixomplant closed and was demolished overa year ago. Janet Eby won $313 in the50/50 raffle. Stacy Roscoe and JanetCarr were the best dressed couple inseventies attire with Stacy in a lightblue leisure suit with bell bottom pantsand Janet as one of the San FranciscoFlower Children.
Saturday was show day with a widevariety of Lincolns and Continentals.Perhaps the most unusual one of allwas Russ Upton’s 1992 Town Car con-version to a flower car formally ownedby the late Doug Mattix. PaulBorgwardt had the first time showingof a 1947 Lincoln ContinentalCabriolet in Pace Car Yellow. He alsoentered his 1956 Lincoln convertible.One other 1956 Linoln was parkednext a 1957 Lincoln which had to bethe all time barn find entered at anLCOC National Meet. ThreeContinental Mark IIs were enteredincluding Sherman Lovegren’s stun-ning gold 1957 model. This wasSherman’s first National Meet sincethe passing of his wife Phyllis threeyears ago. Another long timer notrecently seen was Bill Edwards withhis 1956 Lincoln sedan and his sonTom. We were saddened to learn thatBill lost his wife Joanne in February ofthis year. There were five ContinentalMark IVs on hand to celebrate the40th Anniversary of the Mark IV.These cars were a 1972 owned by ChrisHunter, a 1973 owned by Jim Weller,
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another 1973 owned by BillKaster, a 1975 owned byRichard Inlow, and a 1976owned by Ed Barlow.Barlow’s 1976 was boughtnew by his father and wascompletely restored by thefamily in his father’s memory.
The Elliston H. Bell Founder’sTrophy at the Saturday Night Award’sBanquet went to Thomas and SallyFayne of Martinez for their 1979Continental Mark V. Also at the ban-quet, Western Region Director MarvWendt gave a Region Director’s Awardto Jim Ayers for his contributions tothe Western Region as SouthernActivities Director and another RegionDirector’s Award to Jeremy Sanford asNorthern Activities Director.
Special thanks go to JeremySanford and Mike Cunningham wholabored long and hard to create thisspecial event.
The Western Region isnow accepting display
advertising in The Confab.Business card size ads are $50
for six issues or a full year.Double business card size ads are
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Western Region to Bob Reed at7026 Deering Avenue,
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Jeremy Sanford wins a RegionDirector’s Award and
Jim Ayres wins aRegion Director’s Award,
presented byMarv Wendt.
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In addition to the Lincolns andContinentals Company siblings from
Ford and Mercury,included LCOCmember GeorgeRichards’ perfectlyfunctioning 1957Ford SkylinerRetractable that hehas owned since newand Western RegionDirector Marv
Wendt’s 1963M e r c u r yM a r a u d e r .Stacy Roscoe.
On Saturday, August 4th, over adozen Southern California LCOCWestern Region members joined otherLincoln enthusiasts to assemble adiverse field of 17 Lincolns at SouthBay Ford-Lincoln in Hawthorne,California.
South Bay Ford-Lincoln was an out-standing host as our club helped themcelebrate their Fifth anniversary.Show participants were treated to freebreakfast and lunch, goodie bags, anda trophy presentation at the end of theevent. The Manager’s Choice Awardwas given to Jim Davidson for hisbeautiful blue 1967 LincolnContinental convertible.Congratulations Jim!
A special hand built version of the2013 Lincoln MKZ was in the show-room together with Bruce and HelenHutchinson’s incredible 1956 Mark II. The oldest cars were two 1947 LincolnContinentals brought by Mal andLaverne McFarland and Dave Simon.The newest car was a 1995 Town Cardriven by Jim and Carol Higgs. Fromyears in-between, we showed three1956/57 Mark IIs, a 1957 PremiereConvertible, a 1958 ContinentalConvertible, five 1961/67 LincolnContinentals, a Mark III, V, VIII, and a1994 Jack Niclanus Edition Town Car.
South Bay Ford Meet August 4, Hawthorne, California
Jim Davidson receives the Manager’s Trophy for his 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible.
Above ,left,George Richards
with his 1957 Ford
Retractable.
Above,Marv Wendt’s1963 MercuryMarauder S-55right, some of
the carsdisplayed infront of thedealership.
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Members inside the Blackhawk Museum. Saturday Judging.
Judging Borgwardt’s 1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. Bill Edwards and his son Tom.
Awards Banquet. Awards Banquet.
mmm aarr kkeettppll aaccee .. .. .. 1995 Lincoln Cartier Town Car. Sunroof, loaded, exterior isIvory with cream leather interior. Michelin w/w’s, new rearbrakes/shocks, excellent condition, prize winning car inLCOC, excellent condition and runs great. 139,500 miles,always garaged. $5,500 Jim Higgs (424) 224-7578 SanPedro.
1947 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet. All original (olderrestoration); maroon in and out with a tan top. This car is asoft #2 or high #3. The widow is Lillian Peterson 714.537.1546(Garden Grove). Steve Calavetta in the Early V-8 Club is help-ing her sell the car. He can be reached at 714.641.9089. Thewidow is thinking $40K, but try making a reasonable offer.The car has not run in about a year, but has been garaged.
1978 Lincoln Versailles: A very solid original car with a recentcomplete mechanical rebuild. Midnight blue with moonroofand Versailles blue interior with leather bucket seats. $5,000.The mechanical rebuild alone cost that much! Drive this carcross country or detail for show. Also selling a 1988 MarkVIKI Bill Blass for $2,500. Tim Howley (760) 739-0332 E-mail for photos and further information: [email protected]
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Photos on Page 4:Winners of ‘70’s Best Dressed Attire,
Winners of Randy’s Doolittle painting,Terry Cone’s 1978 Continental Mark V,
Mark IIs,Auction night,
Russ Upton’s Flower Car and field.Cars at the Blackhawk Museum,
Members at the Blackhawk Museum.
