Volume 13, Issue 4 April 1, 2013

Our Pride and Joy

Perry Bush is the proud owner of this 1977 Continental

It was fifteen or so years ago, when for the first time, I was fortunate enough to find myself owning two classic Lincolns, both Mark V’s. Soon afterward, the family found that referring simply to “the Lincoln” wouldn’t work any longer; Welcome to the almost always followed by “Which one?” So we decided that the cars needed Northstar News, the names, if just for convenience sake. But we also took the opportunity to have monthly publication of some fun with it, making the names meaningful in some way. This naming proc- the Northstar Region ess sometimes had to do with features of the car itself, maybe where it was of the Lincoln and found, or some other circumstance around that car joining the family. They have been actual proper names, phrases, or just a word that works for some rea- Continental Owners son. This has been useful over the years as several more Lincolns have arrived Club. We value your and departed – mostly arrived, as the collection has now grown to six, all 1970’s, opinions and appreciate my favorite Lincoln decade. They are Whinnie (’78 Mark V, Diamond Jubilee your input concerning Edition in blue, a winter driver), Vanessa (’77 Mark V, recently refreshed and this newsletter and the converted to a vinyl-delete “slick top”), Bear (’79 Town Coupe, 20K mile survi- operation of the club. vor), Nuke (’73 Town Coupe, recently rescued from the junk yard, literally, This is your club. (Continued on page 2)

This Issue Contains Feature Story 1 Directors Message 4 Club Information Page 2 North Star Board Meeting Minutes 5 Editors Message 3 Northstar Region Events Calendar 13 Trivia 3

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Board Of Directors - 2013

Title Name Phone Numbers email & FAX Regional Director Bob Johnson H(651)257-1715 [email protected]

Director at Large Tom Brace H(651)644-1716 [email protected] Technical Consultant Ron Fenelon H(320)763-4197 [email protected]

Projects Director Bob Gavrilescu H(651)488-3878

Activities Director Jay White H(952)432-5939 [email protected]

Publications/ Dave Gustafson H(952)435-1919 Fax(952)898-5230 (home) Membership [email protected]

Treasurer Harvey Oberg H(651)739-9754

H(952)473-3038 [email protected] Secretary Roger Wothe O(952)583-5339 Director Bob Roth H(763)475-1429 Sunshine Secretary Faythe Oberg H(651)739-9754 Director at Large Dennis Owens H(612)269-6482 Members and guests are welcome to attend the Board Meetings which are held the first Thursday of every month except December at 7:00 PM at Culvers Restaurant, (dine with friends at 6:00PM) I-94 AND RUTH STREET, St. Paul. Articles and other information for the newsletter should be sent to David Gustafson, Editor, at 308 Brandywine Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337. Pride and Joy Continued

(Continued from page 1) advertisement for a convertible Continental, and my driver restoration underway), The Coupe (’70 Conti- jaw dropped! I knew about the Mark V convertible nental Coupe, one of my all time, all cars, favorite conversions, but had never before seen a converted designs, will be repainted black someday)…..and Continental nor even mention of such a thing. That finally, Marilyn, the 1977 Continental convertible particular car was “optimistically” priced, and not in conversion, done by AHA (Andy Hotton Associ- a color combination that I personally cared for, but ates). I believe the choice of “Marilyn” had some- that chance discovery sparked a flame and the re- thing to do with being blonde, beautiful.…special. search (and search) began immediately. It seems there are two companies that did most of these con- versions, commissioned by some Lincoln dealer- ships (not the Ford Motor Company); AHA based in the Detroit area and SILCO from Florida. I’ve found that the soft top mechanism as well as the windshield frame and glass are taken from a 1972 LTD, the last full size convertible of that era from Ford. Production numbers are not definitively pub- lished as far as I have found, but I knew there had to be one out there somewhere for me. I searched for about a year and a half; and came across three cars I thought I knew a few things about the ‘70s in that time which would have done nicely, but for Lincolns in 2007 when I first came across an online (Continued on page 6)

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Trivia from the Editors Message April 2013 Internet April is here and can spring be far some of the new Ford and Lincoln behind. In Minnesota, it’s anyone’s products that are on display at Morries. guess. The winter of 2012 – 2013 has Remember, as a member of LCOC you been tedious. At least for those of us do receive an additional discount when who opt to spend winters in Minnesota. you buy or lease a new Ford or Lin- As I continue to report, the days con- coln. tinue to get longer, with our beloved Please take a look at the three Lin- sun now setting at 7:41PM, here in colns and the Cadillac offered for sale Burnsville. For those who still may be on page 8. Last August at the Mid- gainfully employed, it America in Blooming- Francis Cabot means that you will have ton, I visited with a very Lowell a little more time after nice fellow and his wife work to spend a little who came to take a look time with your beloved at the Lincolns at the Francis Cabot Lincoln, getting it ready show. We visited for a Lowell was an for the next North Star while and he related that American business- event. his father had passed man for whom the We have some fine and that he would like to city of Lowell, Massa- events coming up in the find good homes for the chusetts is named. He months ahead. Our four cars that were was instrumental in brunch at Kozlaks will among his dad’s cher- bringing the Indus- be one of the best in a ished possessions. As trial Revolution to long while. While the the ad relates, three of price is slightly above the cars are in very good the United States. average, the service and condition and it would Lowell was born Sweet Faithie is looking at all food are always top the snow in her front yard. be nice if someone in in the city of New- quality. Please check the Lincoln club could buryport, Massachu- She went on line, using her out the back page of the dad’s ebay account to sell acquire them. setts. [1] His father was newsletter for more in- “Snowman Kits” Some as- We also want to II, mem- formation. The CCCA sembly required, batteries un- thank Perry Bush for ber of the Continen- has invited us once necessary. She reports that authoring the nice article tal Congress and again to join them on sales are good, with a lot of about his 1977 Conti- judge for the United their annual garage tour. orders going to Southern states nental Custom Converti- States District Court This is always a nice ble. These are very for the District of event and gives us the opportunity to unique cars and we are lucky to have Massachusetts. His see cars that we normally do not have a one in our region. Longtime member mother was Susanna chance to see. The tours do take most Milt Petersen had one for a number of Cabot. of the day and there is always a lunch years, sold it and it eventually found its In 1786, Lowell stop at some interesting place. I have way over to Norway. We hope to see been to many of these over the years Perry driving it this summer to a few of graduated from Phil- and everyone has been fun. Also, at our North Star gatherings. We can al- lips Academy. In the end of May we will be having our ways use a story about your fine Lin- 1793, he graduated annual Memorial weekend car show at coln. Most of them have some inter- from Harvard Col- Morrie’s Minnetonka Ford Lincoln. esting history and we would like you to lege. We look forward to seeing some of our help them tell their tale. After graduation, members latest acquisitions and spend Till next month.. David, Marion Lowell set out on a a nice day visiting with friends and ex- and the Very Sweet Faithie... (Continued on page 4) changing ideas. Please take a look at

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(Continued from page 3) Directors Message by Bob Johnson April 2013 merchant ship carry- ing cargo to the port of The winter of 2013 is still here, now the hope is Bordeaux, France. De- that in the last week of March, it will finally warm spite the anxieties of up. Both my shovel and back are worn out and I his family, he spent a am having my neighbor plow our driveway. Any- year touring France, body that went South for the winter, stay there till gripped in its bloody May. As you read this column, you will see that revolution. In July we have many activities planned. Our members 1796, he returned to that will be hosting these activities do really need to and with his fa- know who will be coming. It is very important that ther's financial sup- you RSVP that you will be coming. Exact head count is very important at these port, set up as a mer- events because most activities will be catered and food will be ordered for only those that RSVP’d, so please plan ahead. chant on Long Wharf. We had several members attend the CCCA Potluck and Auction, Saturday, From 1798 to 1808 Feb 23, from 4PM to 7PM, at Firefighters Museum, 664 22nd Ave NE, Min- Lowell was engaged in neapolis. We received the information on this event too late for our February overseas trade, espe- newsletter. For the ninety percent of our members that have email, information cially importing silks was sent out about a week before the event. The Firefighters Museum is a very and tea from China special place full of history and a nice setting for a group gathering. and hand-spun and We enjoyed our Sunday brunch, on March 10th at Emma Kumbees, Inver hand-woven cotton tex- Grove Heights. The brunch featured special order omelets that were very good, tiles from India. Start- and the blueberry pancakes were my favorite. We had 23 Members attend. We ing in 1802, with Uriah celebrated Bob Roth’s 80th birthday with a chocolate cake. Bob also won a Cotting, Harrison Gray Lincoln book which was one of the door prizes given out. Otis and others, Fran- Speaking for your North Star Region Board of Directors, we hope you will cis Cabot Lowell devel- join other LCOC members and the other three Lincoln clubs by contributing oped India Wharf and now to the Lincoln Motor Car Museum building fund. 100,000 people visit the its warehouses on Bos- Gilmore complex each year. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation ton harbor, which be- which makes your contribution tax deductible. Building construction will start came the center of the about May 20th of this year with the first section of the center open by Decem- trade with the Orient. ber of this year. Later, the same group Our spring fling will be a Sunday Brunch on April 14th at11:30 AM. Join of investors developed us at Kozlak’s Royal Oak Restaurant, 4785 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview. Kozlak’s the Broad Street area has maintained it’s warm inviting atmosphere since 1977. Kozlak’s continues for the retail trade. To the family tradition with great food and hospitality. This is one of the best brunches in the twin city area. We have not been to Kozlak’s since 2002. We enlarge his fortune, need to have a minimum of 35 persons attending or we have to pay cover Lowell bought a rum charge. We are asking that you make a special effort to attend so that we can distillery, importing meet the cover charge. molasses from the Car- Kozlak’s New Orleans Jazz Brunch features a very wide assortment of ibbean sugar-producing some of the most delicious food available. Absolutely one of the finest islands. Lowell spent brunches in the twin cities. The cost of this very special brunch is $25.00, months improving on which includes both tax and tip. Please RSVP to Jay White, 952.432.5939 or the machinery of his email [email protected] by Wednesday, April 3rd, if you plan to attend. rum distilling process. We have been invited to join the CCCA on their spring garage tour, Satur- He also acquired many day April 27, 2013, gather at 8:00AM. departing at 9:00AM Sharp. We will properties in and meet at Classics' Plus Inc, 12557 Rhode Island Avenue S, Savage, MN. This is (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 4) around Boston, which March Northstar Board Meeting he rented out or re- sold at a profit. Despite political BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING independence, the United States re- mained dependent on imports for manufac- March 7, 2013 tured goods. The con- flicts between the The meeting was called to order by Regional Director Bob Johnson at 6:55 European Powers PM at Culver’s Restaurant in Maplewood. Board members present were and the Embargo of Bob Johnson, Harvey Oberg, Dave Gustafson, Bob Gavrilescu, Bob Roth 1807 severely dis- and Dennis Owens. Other members present were Mary Johnson and Faye rupted trade between Oberg. The minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda of this meet- the United States, ing were approved. Great Britain,

France and the Ori- ent. Lowell reached DIRECTORS REPORTS the conclusion that to be truly independent, Regional Director Bob Johnson reported the next activity to be brunch at the United States Emma Krumbee’s in Inver Grove Heights on Sunday, March 10, at 11:30 needed to manufac- AM. The following activity will be brunch at Kozlak’s in Shoreview on ture goods at home. Sunday, April 14, at 11:30 AM. He then led a discussion on the activity On a two-year visit calendar. with his family to Scotland and Eng- Treasurer Harvey Oberg reported the treasury balance to be $3,677.08 land, starting June with all bills paid. 1810, Lowell secretly studied the textile Membership and Publications Director Dave Gustafson reported that the industries of Lanca- total paid membership renewal is one hundred four with forty-three not yet shire and Scotland, renewed. HE CONTINUES TO NEED “MY PRIDE AND JOY” ARTI- especially the spin- CLES. ning and weaving machines, operated There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. by water power or The next meeting will be Thursday, April 4. at Culver’s Restaurant in Ma- steam power. His plewood. visit was not due to a decline in health as Respectfully submitted by Secretary Roger Wothe from notes from Bob many have falsely Johnson. claimed, but a result of a love for travel, trying to expose his four children to Europe, and a desire to copy a trip his (Continued on page 6)

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(Continued from page 5) Pride and Joy continued.. brother John Jr. went on in 1803 to 1805. He (Continued from page 2) showed up again on Craig’s List. It was not able to buy various reasons did not work out. I was still with the same owner who drawings or a model was very disappointed, but not too now had a much more realistic view of of a power loom, how- discouraged, when I travelled some the value. An offer was made, ac- ever, he memorized distance to look at one car in particu- cepted, and my wife Jenny and I the workings of Brit- lar advertised as rust-free and ready to started our drive to Detroit the next ish power looms. As drive anywhere. It was a lovely triple- weekend. I felt like a kid, so excited, the be- white car, from perhaps 30 feet with a grin on my face the whole gun, Lowell and his away. Any closer, and the signs of way. You likely know this feeling family left Europe. significant and poorly executed rust well, also. On their way home, repair were evident. I kept looking Marilyn was everything she was the boat and all their anyway, until the thick blue smoke reported to be. I believe only the tires personal belongings from the exhaust during idle made and battery had ever been re- were searched at the standing around and talking any fur- placed. Every belt, hose, and even the Halifax port to en- ther impossible. I offered some sug- spark plugs were absolutely origi- sure that no manu- gestions toward editing his advertise- nal. No rust, nothing close, even the facturing plans were ment, and went home to continue the undercarriage is beautiful. Everything being smuggled out of search. worked including the factory CB ra- Great Britain. Lucky Marilyn was first sighted shortly dio! I was so pleased with the ex- for Francis Cabot afterward in a Detroit Craig’s List tended test drive, that I suggested in- Lowell that he memo- post. The asking price was much stead of going straight home, we go rized them. higher than any of the others, but was north instead through mainland Michi- In 1813, he enlisted reported to be 100% original, with un- gan and take the scenic route home, the support of his der 19,000 miles. An email and tele- which we did. Crossed the Mackinac brothers-in-law, phone correspondence began, saw a Bridge which I had not seen before Charles, James and lot of pictures which appeared to sup- (impressive), and then into the Upper Patrick Tracy Jack- port the described condition…but Peninsula and hugged the north and son, and obtained the turns out the price was indeed western shores of Lake Michigan all firm. The owner had just purchased the way home, near Appleton, financial backing of the car a couple months earlier from WI. What a great trip. Yes, I think I the merchant Na- an estate sale, and was admittedly did enjoy the attention and especially than Appleton to es- simply flipping the car with intentions saying, “Yep, just bought it, we’re on tablish the Boston of a big pay day. Now, I was discour- our first road trip together!” Manufacturing Com- aged. I couldn’t pay that much and We’ve added about 1000 miles a pany at Waltham, though the thought of being able to year since then. The lower radiator Massachusetts, using get in a car and enjoy it right away hose blew in 2010, and I replaced all the power of the was very appealing, plans turned to the belts and hoses at that time. She . The finding a car to restore. I know, this also started to idle rough or at very BMC was the first never pays off in the end, financially, low speeds and found that the intake "integrated" textile but I wasn’t afraid of some work, had manifold gasket had developed mill in America in collected a lot of parts for these cars, leaks. Replaced the gasket and also which all operations and figured well, this way I’ll have replaced the original carb at that time for converting raw my choice of colors! Several months with a Holley. Super smooth sailing cotton into finished later, now summer of 2009, nothing ever since, and looking very forward cloth could be per- else had appeared until Marilyn to the next driving season. (Continued on page 7) 6 NORTHSTAR NEWS

(Continued from page 6) formed in one mill More Director’s Message building. Lowell hired (Continued from page 4) Sampson’s in Ottertail, MN and see the gifted machinist a chance to tour several car collec- his phantom 1955 Capri Hardtop. to assist tions and cruise in your favorite The Holiday Inn-Fargo is where we him in designing effi- Lincoln. will have reservations for Friday and cient cotton spinning In May we will have our 5th An- Saturday at $119 per night. Please and weaving machines, nual Lincoln Car Show, at Morries, call and reserve your rooms now at based on the British Minnetonka Ford Lincoln, on Memo- 877-272-2700. When making reser- models, but with many rial Weekend on Saturday, May 25th, vations ask for the North Star LCOC technological improve- 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM Put this date room block, Reservations must be ments suited to the con- on your calendar and bring your Lin- made before 6/19/2013, please call ditions of New Eng- coln to Morries. If you know of any now. We will have more information land. Lincoln owners not in LCOC please in future issues. To raise capital for invite them to this Lincoln Car Show. Gary Birk, National Executive their mills, Lowell and June 8th we will have a picnic at Vice President LCOC has requested partners Aidan and John & Cheryl McDowall’s, St Au- your help if you are planning on at- Merquack pioneered a gusta, MN, on Saturday, at 11:30 tending the Western National Meet in AM. More information in next news- Phoenix, AZ, October 23-27, 2013. basic tool of modern letter. He needs to know if you will be stay- corporate finance by More June events: ing in a hotel and for how many selling $1000 shares of LCOC Eastern National Meet, Dover, nights. Hotel room forecasting is stock to a select group Delaware, June 12 -16. needed for hotel contract. Please let of wealthy investors, Driving tour- Lincoln Highway 100 th me know and I will pass the informa- such as Senators James Annv, Kearney NE, July 1- 4, All car tion on to Gary. Lloyd Jr. and Christo- clubs. are invited Two tours start pher Gore, Israel Saturday, June 22 from New York Friday, August 16th, we will be Thorndike Sr. and Har- and San Francisco. traveling to Jack and Marilyn rison Gray Otis. This Back to the 50’s, June 21,22, 23 at Fletcher’s at Popular Grove, IL. We form of shareholder Fairgrounds. will meet in Hudson, WI and take corporation quickly be- Our 11th Annual Outstate Classic Highway 35 to Lacrosse and hope- came the method of Lincoln Car Show will be at Lunde fully stop at the Harry Dahl Collec- choice for structuring Auto Center, Fargo, North Dakota, on tion for a short tour. We will con- new American busi- Saturday July 27th. General Manager tinue on to Rockford. On Saturday nesses, and endures to Todd Vetsch is our contact person. morning, we will tour several local this day in the well- John and Lydia Trandem will be our classic car collections. This will be a known form of public hosts for Friday and Saturday nights. joint Lake Shore Region, North Star stock offerings. The current plan is to leave for Region and Mid-America Region In 1814, the Boston Fargo Friday morning July 26th and event, also open to other local car Manufacturing Com- return on Sunday, July 28th. There is clubs too. Saturday afternoon, at a national wrestling tournament the 4:00PM we wll be the guests of the pany built its first mill previous weekend so rooms were Fletchers, 222 Jones Way, Poplar beside the Charles hard to find, in fact other hotels had Grove, IL for a nice old fashioned pig River in Waltham, no rooms for most of July and we had roast. housing an integrated to move this show out one week from On Sunday morning August set of technologies that the July 19th. The current plan is to 18th , we will attend the Antique Air- converted raw cotton take Highway 10, with several craft Fly-In, at the Poplar Grove Air- all the way to finished planned stops, we may stop at Ken (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page 7) cloth. Patrick Tracy For Sale Jackson was the first manager of the BMC with Paul Moody in charge of the machin- ery. The Waltham mill, where raw cotton was processed into finished cloth, was the forerun- 1979 Continental Town Car. White 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. ner of the 19th century with blue velour interior. 34,943 Very well cared for, in good running American factory. miles, in excellent condition. Always conditioned. Only driven in good Lowell also pioneered stored indoors, never driven in win- weather, never during the winter the employment of ter. 400 cu in engine. months. Always stored inside. women, from the age of 15-35 from New Eng- These fine automobiles were owned land farming families, by a collector, and they should remain as textile workers, in with another collector who will value what became known as these fine cars. the Lowell system. He paid these "mill For more information, please call John Reik at 651.646.5580, or email girls"(also known as 1976 Continental Town Car. Brown [email protected]. Lowell girls) lower with brown interior. 29,140 miles, in wages than men, but excellent condition, always stored offered attractive bene- indoors. Never driven in winter. More Bob Johnson fits including well-run 400 cu in engine. company boarding- (Continued from page 7) houses with chaper- port. The Lyons Club will be serving ones, cash wages, and a pancake breakfast. We can also benevolent religious tour the Wings and Wheels Museum and educational activi- and take in the Quilt Show at the Mu- ties. The Waltham Ma- seum. Please plan ahead for this chine Shop attached to great tour, RSVP to Bob Johnson, by the BMC made power July 1. Fletchers need to know how looms for sale to other many people plan to attend the pig American cotton mills 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car. roast so the proper amount of food es- 119,311 Miles, Driven year around, can be ordered. We have rooms re- tablished a region-wide but stored inside till this winter. served for Friday and Saturday nights system to sell the cloth Needs a new fuel line and some other at the Holiday Inn.7550 East State minor work. Would make a very manufactured by the Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Rooms good parts or project car for a collec- BMC. cost is $106 per night. When calling tor. The end of the War the hotel (815.398.2200) for room reservations, please ask for the North of 1812 was a severe Editors note: The 70’s Lincolns were Star Lincoln Club rate, Group Code threat to the budding great tour cars. These cars would EG4. We will have more detailed domestic textile indus- make a nice addition to anyone’s col- information next month. try as the British lection. Reliable, and very easy to (Continued on page 9) maintain.

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(Continued from page 8) dumped cheap cotton Lincoln Acres - A Planned Community cloth on the American Story courtesy of the Shafer Daily Mayo Clinic of Rochester, MN has market. In 1816, Fran- Bugle, Bob Woodward reporting. decided to open a branch clinic just a cis Cabot Lowell trav- few miles away from Lincoln Acres. eled to Washington to It is anticipated that all types of ex- lobby for protective pert practioners will be available to tariffs on cotton prod- care for our aging members, ranging ucts that they were in- from geriatric specialists to ophthal- cluded in the Tariff of mologists to experts in flatulence 1816. control. Although he died Several restaurants will be situ- early at age 42, only ated in the complex, with menu choices to satisfy the most particular three years after build- Main complex of Lincoln Acres ing his first mill, Lowell palettes. Southern style barbeque, left the Boston Manu- Surrounded by Shafer city digni- family comfort food, eat in or take facturing Company in taries, Robert (Bob) Johnson unveiled out wood fire baked pizza, whatever superb financial health. his proposal for a planned residential you want, it will be available to enjoy community, dedicated for those fami- in a very comfortable atmosphere In 1821, dividends were lies who hold membership in the Lin- with great service and at reasonable paid out at an astound- coln and Continental Owners Club. prices. Most fine dining will also be ing 27.5% to sharehold- Situated on 200 acres of pastoral available for delivery right to your ers. The success of the land overlooking the beautiful St. doorstep. BMC at Waltham ex- Croix river, residents can expect to hausted the water see deer, llamas and other wildlife power of the Charles wandering through the complex of River. To expand the trails that surround Lincoln Acres. enterprise, in 1822, With only twenty-four hours in a day, Lowell's partners too much of our time is spent mowing moved north to the grass, watering flowers and maintain- more powerful Merri- ing our abode. This time could be mack River and named well spent socializing with our their new at friends, touring the countryside in our the Pawtucket Falls on beloved Lincolns and enjoying the the well cultivated fruits of our hard The Ratskeller, serving fine bever- "Lowell," after their vi- work. The Lincoln Acres will take ages and good food at Lincoln Acres sionary leader. Many care of all these tedious chores for textiles mills were built you. In addition, should you not care Bob also has plans for an old fash- in Lowell, using the to drive to the Shafer Mall, or even ioned German ratskeller type bar, power of the fast- the Mall of America, Lincoln Acres where almost any type of draft and provides a fleet of Town Cars, along bottled beer (even the hard to find Fat flowing Merrimack with your personal chauffer to whisk Tire brand) along with your favorite River. The Lowell Ma- you anywhere you want to go. Also, mixed beverage will be served to chine Shop built power there is a light rail stop with hourly make for a pleasant way to spend a looms for sale, and runs to the Twin Cities for a day at late afternoon or evening with friends later expanded to build the ball game or a night on the town. and family. locomotives. With the All of your medical needs are There will also be a well stocked introduction of steam fully addressed. The world renown (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 10)

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(Continued from page 9) More Lincoln Acres power, the importance (Continued from page 9) with all these fine automobiles. A of a river site for the bottle shop featuring your favorite fully equipped Library will be avail- mills began to decline. spirits, beer and wine for in store able for those interested in doing re- The Lowell System, first pickup or delivery. A well lubricated search on their particular model, or introduced at Waltham, Lincoln and it’s owner is a joy to all. just learning more about the brand. was expanded to the The management is planning monthly Periodically, dealer representatives new industrial city of wine tasting parties for all Lincoln will stop by with new models for the Lowell and soon spread Acre residents. residents to schedule test drives and to the Midwest and the find out about all the many features South. The mechanized the latest Lincolns have to offer. Bob textile system, intro- Johnson plans to scout the area for duced by Francis Cabot mechanics that have experience Lowell, remained domi- working on these older models and nant in employ them at Shafer Motors to as- for a century until the sist residents in keeping their classics industry shifted to the roadworthy and running as a Lincoln Midwest and the South. should. Hard to find parts such as By the close of the nine- muffler bearings and clutch transduc- teenth-century the One of the high speed light rail cars ers are readily available at Shafer mo- United States had a approaching Lincoln Acres. tors. Bob will do his best to make thriving textile indus- sure that his service department keeps try for home consump- The community will feature indi- your Lincoln in touring condition. tion and for export. vidual homes, condominiums, town homes and apartments. Sizes will In 1798, Lowell mar- rage from about 1,200 square feet all ried Hannah Jackson, the way up to 6,500 square feet. For daughter of Jonathan the most part, floor plans will be open Jackson and Hannah and can be individually configured to Tracy. They had four fit the needs of the buyers. Most will children: John Lowell feature ADA compliant designs for Jr., benefactor of Lowell the comfort and safety of our older Institute, businessman model Lincoln owners. Each housing One of the many custom garage de- Francis Cabot Lowell unit will have garage space for a signs available for your classics. Jr., Edward Lowell, a minimum of 5 vehicles, 2 of which lawyer, and Susanna must be Lincolns. Garage space, at There has been much interest in Lowell, who married the option of the owner can have this development. Reservations are her first cousin John heating and humidity control equip- now being taken for fall occupancy. Amory Lowell. ment installed to help maintain your Visit the Lincoln Acres sales office, Francis Cabot Lowell classic Lincolns to the best condition. at 79 Wistful Vista, just off St. Croix was inducted into the There will be a Lincoln Acres club Trail, just South of Shafer, MN. Junior Achievement house, where classic Lincolns can be Phone 201.555.2368 for further direc- U.S. Business Hall of displayed in a comfortable and well tions. For the most favorable pricing, Fame in 1978. appointed environment. Owners will call or stop by before April 1, 2013. be invited to house their classics in Take the road less traveled to Lin- From the internet. this area and can come with their coln Acres, 79 Wistful Vista, at St. relatives and friends to spend time Croix Trail, Shafer, Minnesota

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FOR SALE: 1982 Mark VI 2dr with Sun Roof. 132,000 miles $1,000; 1983 Lincoln Continental 4dr , no title and doesn’t run $500. Parts cars : 1956 Lincoln Capri Sedan, 1955 Custom Sedan, 1954 Lincoln Front Clip, 1953 Lin- coln Cosmopolitan Sedan. Contact Elrod Kaufman, 27951 440 Avenue, Freeman, SD 57029 Call after 6PM for more details 605.925.4986

FOR SALE: 1989 Lincoln Town Car , Black exterior, Grey Leather interior, 60,100 miles. One owner, Excellent Condi- tion, 5.0 V8 Engine, Automatic Overdrive Transmission. Michelin Tires, Power Glass Moon Roof, Duel Power Heater Mirrors. Keyless Entry, Power Everything, Listed new for $32,938, Asking $5,695.00 Del at 608.837.5990 Great car with a Great price

FOR SALE: 1981 Mark VI Signature Series. White, moon roof, padded trunk lid, lots of extras. All interior features work. Red cloth interior. Mileage on high side, 161,700. Started recently after long term storage. Call Karl Westenfield (C) 763-229-2183

FOR SALE: 1971 Continental Mark III , white, blue leather interior, clean car. $2,500obo. 1975 Continental , four door, yellow with gold-white leather interior. $2,500 obo Nice original condition. Call Rodney at 701-252-2222 or 252-4149.

FOR SALE: I need a new home. I am a 1969 MK III with only 103,000 miles and I am green with a like new green inte- rior. Front windows need some work. Call Rich at 715.321.1938 $4,900/Best offer will own me.

FOR SALE: 1980 Mark VI Givenchy Coupe , New FoMoCo 302 V8 has 40,000 miles; car needs a little TLC, $2500/offer. 320-429-0139

FOR SALE: 1979 Mark V . Car is very nice, 78,000 miles. No rust and has been very well maintained over the years. Has all the usual Mark V options. I really want to sell this fine car. $3,900 or best offer. Please call Walter Ranua at 763.458.6053.

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For Sale: 1988 Town Car. Signature Series, Arctic White, Power Glass Moon Roof, electronic message center, turbine aluminum wheels, brand new WSW tires. White leather interior, keyless entry, owners man- ual. Mint condition with 94,648 actual miles. $4500 and well worth it. Call North Star member Pete St. Peter at 507.454.1634, Winona, MN.

For Sale? 1984 Mercury Colony Park wagon . White with “wood trim” and nice dark brown velour interior. Fully equipped with 41 options, no rust ever, turbine wheels and complete service history. 181,000 miles, but doesn’t show it. Please give me a call for more information. Roald and Rosalee Storvick, Austin, MN Call 507.433.3944 or cell, 507.438.1016 .

For Sale: 1961 through 1967 Lincoln Continentals , complete and mostly complete cars, Sedans and Converti- bles. I need to thin out my collection and if you need one of these cars either to restore or to use in your existing restoration project, please give me a call. Gordy Jensen 612.819.2107

For Sale: 1966 Lincoln four door sedan. 121K miles, runs, but needs some carburetor work, green with black vinyl top. Nice interior. Call Craig Brenner, 320.262.1043, Bird Island, MN

HELP: If you know of anyone parting out a 1989 Lincoln Signature Town Car, I need to find out some parts. I have a nice 1989 Town Car, Signature series, and to it make even better, I am in need of a Digital Information Circuit Board and an Actuator for the drivers side door lock. If only someone will come to my aid and make me happy man once again. If you know where these two items might be, please contact Shell Watson, PO Box 451 Buffalo, MN 55313 or phone 763.286.4416 or email: [email protected] Thanks for your help.

For Sale: 1972 Mark IV $2,000 - 60K Miles. Rebuild Carb, Pertronics Ignition system (old system goes with car), Crager spoke wheels, complete set of service manuals, Personalized “Lincoln” plates good through 2011. Some other new parts go with car. Needs some Tender Loving Care, but the car is basically sound and a good value at the price. Call Dave Breault at 612-722-2075 and leave a message. Come take a look at this Lincoln Mark IV soon.

For Sale: I have over 150 1960’s Lincolns now, mostly parts cars. More than I will ever use. I have now de- cided to sell my extra parts; sheet metal, trim, whatever. If you are restoring a Lincoln of this era and need parts, please contact me now. I may have what you need. Just Arrived! New windshields that fit 1961 through 1969 Continentals. Available Now. Please call Gordy Jensen at 612.819.2107

STORAGE AVAILABLE Safe, Secure Storage for your classic now available Southwest Metro Location. Please call 952-412-1266

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April Sunday Brunch at Kozlak’s, Shoreview , April 14, at 11:30AM Salado, Texas - 25 th Anniversary, show and meet, April 19 - 21, 2013 CCCA Spring Garage Tour, Saturday April 27, 2013 , gather at 8:00AM. departing at 9:00AM Sharp. At Classics Plus Restorations, 12557 Rhode Island Avenue S, Savage, MN

May 5th Annual Memorial Day weekend car show , Morries Ford Lincoln, Minnetonka, MN Saturday, May 25, 10:00AM to 2:00PM

June Picnic hosted by John and Cheryl McDowall , St Augusta, MN, Saturday, June 8 th . 11:30 AM . LCOC Eastern National Meet , Dover, Delaware, June 12 -16 . 10,000 Lakes Concours D'Elegance –Excelsior, Sunday June 2, 2013 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Lincoln Highway 100th Anniversary , Kearney NE, July 1- 4, All car clubs are invited Two tours start Saturday, June 22 from New York and San Francisco. Back to the 50’s , June 21,22, 23 at Fairgrounds

July 11 th Annual Outstate Classic Lincoln Car Show , Fargo/Morehead area, hosted by John and Lydia Trandem. July 26 -27 returning on July 28. Lincoln Highway 100 th Anniversary , Kearney NE, July 4 th , All car clubs are invited

August Tour to Rockford IL, Friday August 16 th Antique Airport and two Collections. Three day tour, Friday – Sunday. Saturday afternoon/evening pig roast hosted by Jack and Marilyn Fletcher.

September 7th Annual Luther North Country Lincoln Car Show, Saturday, 9/21 10 to 2 PM Mid America National Meet , Tulsa, OK, September 4-7

October Annual North Star Potluck Picnic and Auction , Morries, Long Lake, Sunday October 13, 10 – 3 PM Western National Meet , Phoenix AZ October 23-27

November Year End Lunch, Vesico’s, Sunday11/10 at 11:30 AM

BACK ISSUES OF THE NORTHSTAR NEWS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON THE NORTHSTAR LCOC WEB SITE. www.northstarlcoc.org Click on publications. Issues are in PDF format and may be printed on your color printer.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013, 11:30AM Brunch at Kozlak’s Royal Oak Café. 4785 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN This is one of the best places in town for Sunday brunch. It’s been years since we have visited Kozlak’s… Far too long. Now we can go back and enjoy fine Sunday dining once more. It will be the perfect Spring day and a good time to properly kick off our 2013 driving season. Drive your old Lincoln or take your new one. Just come and bring your appetite. Only $25 per person and well worth it.

Please RSVP to Jay White by Wednesday, April 3, by calling 952-432-5939 or email: [email protected].

Take either 35W or 35E to highway 96. From 35W go East on Hwy 96 to Hodgson Road, then North to Kozlaks. From 35E go West on Hwy 96 to Hodgson Road, then North to Kozlaks.

After a long winter come treat your self to a great brunch at Kozlaks and spend a couple of hours with your friends talking about great cars and good times. Come Join the CCCA Spring Garage Tour , Saturday, April 27. Meet at 8:00AM tour begins at 9:00AM. Be at Classics Plus Restorations, 12557 Rhode Island Avenue South, Savage, MN. Just South of Highway 13/101 and East of Highway 13. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to see some great collections. This event usually takes most of the day. We usually stop for lunch along the way.

Morrie’s Minnetonka Ford Lincoln Morrie’s Spring 2013 All Lincoln Show Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:00AM to 2:00PM Join us for our Northstar Spring car show. Bring your favorite Lincoln, old or new and plan to spend a nice spring day visit- ing with many of your old friends and making some new ones too.

Again, All Lincolns are welcome, regardless of age or condition. We will even be glad to see a Mercury or two. We are an equal opportunity Lincoln Club. Lunch is planned and the Northstar club will be furnishing dash plaques and door prizes.

See you at Morrie’s Minnetonka Ford Lincoln Mercury on May 26, 13400 Wayzata Boulevard. Just before Hwy 494. Invite anyone you know who owns a Lincoln to join us at this show.

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