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SPRING- SUMMER 2021 The LINCOLN LINK CONTENTS 3 Chairman’s Message: Reconnecting 9 An Exciting 2021 for Gilmore Car in 2021 with David Schultz Museum 4 May 2021 Board Meeting Report 10 2021 Lincoln Homecoming 5 The Jacques Nasser Lincoln Comes Features Two Car Shows, Tour and to the Museum Symphony 5 Remembering Dennis Carpenter 12 The Museum Report 6 Chris Dunn: Foundation Trustee 13 Telling the Lincoln Story: Lincoln Profile Library Update 7 The W.C. Fields Lincoln 14 The Lincoln Legacy Society 8 The Passing of Dick Place 15 Sanctuary Refined: The New Lincoln Nautilus

■ THE LINCOLN LINK is the official newsletter of The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage LINCOLN MOTOR CAR FOUNDATION Museum and Research Foundation, Inc., Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory BOARD OF TRUSTEES Road, Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060. Opinions expressed herein do not neces- sarily represent or reflect Foundation David W. Schultz Chairman & CEO policy. Newsletter contributions should be James D. Blanchard, Jr. President & COO, sent to the address above. Museum Director ■ Earlier print issues of The LINCOLN LINK Earle O. Brown, Jr. Executive Vice President are available as back issues. Price is $5 Joel Dickson Vice President, Library Research, each, postpaid. Registrar & Historian ■ MEMBERSHIP IN THE Bruce M. Kopf Treasurer LINCOLN MOTOR CAR FOUNDATION Jennifer Dawson Secretary Membership categories: $25 Annual; John T. “Jack” Eby Chairman Emeritus $100 Annual Sustaining; $1000 Annual Corporate; $1000 Lifetime (or four pay- ments of $250); Memorial ($500 mini- James Blanchard, President, Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club mum, please provide name of honoree). Bill Culver, Director, Road Race Lincoln Register Send your name and a check to: John Talbourdet, President, Lincoln and Continental Owners Club Cornerstone Registration Ltd., P.O. Box David W. Schultz, President, Lincoln Owners Club 1715, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311- 6715, or call 866 427 7583 and pay by credit card. Contact them by e-mail at James Ayres Robert Johnson David Roycroft, MD [email protected]. Jennifer Dawson Vaughn A. Koshkarian Michael Sprague* ■ ON OUR COVER: A magazine ad illus- Chris Dunn Lee R. Miskowski John L. Sweet tration featuring the 1940 Lincoln-Zephyr James D. Farley+ James Muller Jack Telnack Sedan. Dennis R. Garrett H. Gene Nau Paul C. Temple ■ LINCOLN LINK AVAILABLE TO Al Giombetti Jim Riffenburgh Raymond Theriault FOUNDATION MEMBERS ONLY. Darryl B. Hazel Eric van den Beemt Information on how to become a member appears above or visit the LMCF web site: + Chief Operating Officer, Ford Motor Company www.lincolncarmuseum.org * Director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Lincoln Motor Company

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A Message from the Chairman

s I write duties—endowment this, it’s late fund-raising, invest- May and ment oversight, mem- The LINCOLN LINK the COVID bership and marketing restrictions and the museum. areA being relaxed During the pan- EDITOR David W. Schultz somewhat. Hopefully, demic, instead of trav- 1221 Providence NE, Chestnut Hills that will continue eling to our favorite Massillon, Ohio 44646-4105 during the summer. annual car events we All of us are anxious have been driving GRAPHIC DESIGN to reconnect with our classic Lincolns Richard L. Cole Graphics LTD friends and family— through the Ohio 200 E. Fesler St., Suite 206 and drive our countryside. In June, Santa Maria, California, 93454 Lincolns. However, I we are also hosting can’t help but pause a “Garden Tour” for PHOTOGRAPHY to remember some members of the Classic Walter Herip, John Walcek, Bruce Kopf people we’ve lost. Car Club of America, The Lincoln Motor Car One in particular Ohio Region. We’ll Heritage Museum and is Richard “Dick” Place, a visit private gardens as well as Research Foundation, Inc. retired Ford Motor Company Ohio State University’s Secrest Gilmore Car Museum executive who was involved in Arboretum. Hopefully, we’ll be 6865 Hickory Road Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060 the planning and development of able to attend some of our favor- lincolncarmuseum.org our Lincoln Motor Car Heritage ite annual car events, particularly Museum. To quote fellow Ford the annual Old Car Festival at n The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage exec Vaughn Koshkarian, “He Greenfield Village in September. Museum is for you! America’s pas- was one of the nicest persons Looking ahead, Ford Motor sionate love affair with the Lincoln automobile continues to inspire new you could meet. You couldn’t Motor and the LMCF will be generations. This is demonstrated in a help but like him. I can’t recall celebrating the centennial of variety of ways, including the formation him saying a harsh word.” We Ford’s acquisition of the Lincoln of affinity clubs in which enthusiasts can share their interest in a particular also lost R.A. “Rocky” Romeo, Motor Company in 1922. A brand or segment of the automotive a retired Ford executive, and week-long event in Dearborn and market, past and present. The Lincoln Dennis Carpenter, who donated Hickory Corners is planned for automobile has inspired the creation the Continental Mark II August 2022. of four major affinity clubs. These have inspired the Lincoln Motor Car prototype. It’s always a good time to Foundation, its Museum and its work The annual Lincoln make a gift or bequest to the of Sharing the Living Legacy of the Homecoming is planned for LMCF Endowment Fund, which Lincoln Motor Cars. August 13-15, 2021, at the ensures the continued opera- The Grand Opening of the Lincoln Lincoln Motor Car Heritage tions of our museum. Ours is the Motor Car Heritage Museum took Museum in Hickory Corners, only museum the celebrates the place August 9, 2014. We invite you to Michigan. There’s also some- heritage of the Lincoln motorcar. explore what we have to offer and visit thing new—a virtual car show! Contact LMCF Treasurer Bruce the Museum located on the Gilmore Car Museum Campus in Hickory You’ll find complete, updated Kopf or an LMCF trustee for Corners, Michigan. The Museum is information on the LMCF web details. open Monday through Friday from 9 site and LMCF Facebook site. a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday and Sunday Hope to see you there. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 8th Annual Lincoln Homecoming, the annual I am especially pleased to gathering of the four Lincoln clubs at report that the LMCF standing —David W. Schultz the museum, will take place at the committees have been actively LMCF Chairman and CEO museum August 12-15, 2021. Join in engaged in their respective the fun!

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May 2021 Board Meeting Report

he LMCF trustees held original 1.5M goal. To keep the digital library will contain their third virtual board fundraising momentum going manuals and other literature from meeting on May 17, 2021. and capitalize on the in-person 1920-2010. Access to the library As the U.S. begins to homecoming event, the board will be made available to Lincoln re-open after more than unanimously voted to increase Motor Car Foundation members nasser Ta year in COVID-19 lockdown, the endowment fund goal from via a private log-in. the board and foundation are 1.5M to 2M. The Membership Committee excited to be hosting the 8th Jim Blanchard, who heads has been working to increase Annual Lincoln Homecoming, the museum, announced that a memberships by social media August 12-15 at the Lincoln 1961 Lincoln Continental con- promotions and networking. lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum in vertible sedan once owned by An overhaul of the “join us Hickory Corners, Michigan. Jacques Nasser, former CEO of and donate” sections of the This year’s theme will be Ford Motor Company, has been LMCF website is currently Marks through the Ages donated to the Foundation. He underway with a launch date and will recognize all Lincoln also reported that several cars projected to be July 1. Trustee photo? Continental Marks, from the will be coming to the Lincoln and Membership Committee first in 1940 to the Mark VIII. Motor Car Heritage Museum Co-Chair Jim Ayres continues In addition to the in-person this summer, including a 1933 to be successful in promoting car show, a virtual car show has KB Lincoln LeBaron convertible the museum on Facebook and been added to the homecoming owned new by W.C. Fields and a Instagram. We have 1,018 fol- activities. The weekend event will 1940 Lincoln Continental Club lowers on Facebook and 513 on include a countryside tour and Coupe. Both cars are on loan, Instagram. Some of the posts luncheon, dinners, an auction, the former from David Gunther, have reached many as 8,000 and the opportunity to attend the latter by LMCF trustee Earle people. The most recent post a special performance by the Brown. The all-original 1923 announcing homecoming reg- Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Lincoln phaeton is approaching istration reached 7,137 people of Ode to Joy: Beethoven’s the end of its five-year loan from with a total of 1,309 active Ninth Symphony. (The orches- Lisa Passey Chaffin; it will be engagements with the post. tra, which celebrates its centen- replaced by an unrestored 1922 The LMCF web site continues nial in 2021, will be making the Lincoln Leland-built limousine to attract more visitors. The site Gilmore Car Museum its sum- owned new by Alfred Lucking, regularly receives inquiries from mer home.) Health Department Henry Ford’s personal attor- Lincoln owners and historians seek- COVID-19 guidelines will be ney. The Lucking Lincoln is a ing information. All are answered observed throughout event activ- donation from Larry Smith of and, hopefully, these individuals ities. Complete details on the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We become Foundation members. A event as well as registration forms are still seeking a 1990 Lincoln slight revision of the website is are available at www.lincolncar- Town Car. under consideration to bring more museum.org. Joel Dickson, the LMCF attention to the Foundation’s Financially, the Foundation registrar and librarian, reported endowment campaign. is in good standing. The value that digitization of our Lincoln The next board meeting is of the endowment fund is now literature collection is soon com- scheduled for October 7 in $1,544,457, which exceeds the ing to an end. Once completed, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

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Jacques Nasser’s Personal Continental Now on Display in Lincoln Museum

1961 Lincoln Continental convertible sedan with a A unique history is now on display in the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. It formerly belonged to Jacques Nasser, president of the Ford Motor Company in 1999–2001. The car was donated this spring. The 1961 Lincoln Continental is considered by most automotive historians to be a milestone in automotive design.

Remembering Dennis Carpenter ennis Carpenter, 82, who donated the Continental D Mark II prototype to the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum, died on November 14, 2020. In 1968 he began restoring a 1940 Ford convertible. He created some of the needed parts in his living room. From that mod- est beginning he grew a business that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary—Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts. Located in Concord, North Carolina, the company produces and ware- houses hundreds of parts and ships to collectors and restorers around the world. His son and granddaughter will continue operations of the company. was announced that the Lincoln decided that the museum was Many years ago Mr. Carpenter Motor Car Heritage Museum where the car belonged and acquired the prototype of the would be built, Mr. Carpenter donated it. Continental Mark II. When it 5 THE LINCOLN LINK

FOUNDATION TRUSTEE PROFILE Chris Dunn imply stated, Chris Dunn ‘The Lincoln Experience.’ of Clearwater, Florida, is a I drove my 1963 Lincoln S “Lincoln guy” to the core. Continental from Clearwater to He owns several Lincolns and the museum for the event and owns and operates a business fell in love with the Gilmore site. devoted to keeping Lincolns on When there was talk of building the road—Lincoln Land. Along a Lincoln museum, I thought to the way, he has become a major myself, ‘This is the place.’” supporter of the Lincoln Motor Despite providing services Car Foundation and the Lincoln for individuals who sometimes Motor Car Heritage Museum. restore their cars to high levels, “A few years ago the late Jerry Chris is personally not interested Capizzi challenged me to match in awards; he enjoys driving his his $50,000 donation, and I did Lincolns much more than show- it,” recalled Chris. “Then he ing them, as evidenced by his challenged me again for the same drive from Florida to Michigan amount—and I did it again.” in 1996. He has eight Lincolns The LMCF is pleased that Chris in his garage: a 1956 Continental accepts a challenge! Mark II, three 1962s (two con- A native of Syracuse, New vertibles and a sedan), two 1963 York, Chris started Lincoln Lincolns for sale throughout the convertibles, a 1966 sedan, and a Land in 1978, when he was 19 United States. 1968 coupe. years old. He spotted a 1963 “One of my employees, Erik, Asked which is his favorite, he Lincoln Continental, which he works on the tops and win- replies, “Whichever one I’m driv- bought for $90, then noticed dows of the 1961-67 Lincoln ing at the time. But if I had to that the seller also had a 1964 Continentals,” said Chris. pick one, I’d say a 1962.” Continental, which Chris also “Those are quite complicated Chris is concerned that not bought for $90. He used parts mechanisms and he is an expert. enough Lincoln enthusiasts sup- from the 1964 to keep his 1963 All of our people are quite tal- port the Lincoln Motor Car running and sold the remaining ented.” Foundation and Lincoln Motor parts to other Lincoln owners. Lincoln Land’s website also Car Heritage Museum because He had launched his business! maintains a reference section “they’re too far away.” He tries Today, he has eight full-time that contains factory diagrams, to attend the annual Lincoln employees. Lincoln Land special- production information and pho- Homecoming every August. izes in 1961 to 1979 Lincolns tos—all resources for the Lincoln “Even though it’s not near but has parts for Lincolns from enthusiast. me, the museum is in a ter- 1956 to 2011. The company What prompted Chris’ inter- rific location for the rest of the offers used and rebuilt parts as est in the Lincoln Motor Car country,” he said. “I hope more well as NOS and reproduction Foundation and Lincoln Motor people—particularly Lincoln parts. The company also offers Car Heritage Museum? club members—will support the restoration and preservation “In 1996 the Classic Car Club Lincoln heritage and become services. As a service to Lincoln of America Museum—which is strong financial supporters.” enthusiasts, the company main- also on the Gilmore Car Museum tains on its website a listing of campus—hosted an event called

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W.C. Fields Lincoln on Display very special Lincoln is coming to the Lincoln Motor A Car Heritage Museum this summer—a 1933 Lincoln KB LeBaron convertible that was purchased new by comedian W. C. Fields, shown here at his California home. Significantly, Fields owned several Lincolns during his lifetime. The Lincoln is being placed on loan by the current owner, David Gunther of Rancho Cucamonga, California, who acquired the car as a teen- ager in 1958. The Lincoln will be on display through August 2022, when the LMCF and the Lincoln Motor Company will celebrate the centennial of Ford Motor Company’s acquisition of the Lincoln Motor Company. ...and the Alfred Lucking Limousine his 1922 Lincoln type 118 limousine will go on display in the LMCHM T in August 2021. It has been donated by Larry Smith of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The Lincoln, which features a custom body by Lang of Cleveland, Ohio, was owned new by Alfred Lucking, the personal attorney for Henry Ford. It is in largely original condition. Lucking represented Ford in his legal dispute with the Dodge Brothers as well as Ford’s suit against the Chicago Tribune. This Lincoln replaces a 1923 Lincoln phaeton that had been on loan by Lisa Passey Chaffin. That car was the first Lincoln purchased by her father, the late Jack Passey Jr., a Lincoln aficionado who preferred original cars over restored examples. A special display—“Preservation vs. Restoration”— was created in his memory by the AACA Cabrillo (Calif.) Region.

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The Passing of Dick Place

by Jack Eby ing and a master’s degree in engineering administration from e are very sad to report George Washington University. that Richard (Dick) Place He was the consummate prob- has recently passed away W lem-solver and always an even- at age eighty-six at his home in tempered individual with a smile, Chelsea, Michigan. Dick was a a good word for all involved, retired Ford Motor Company and a creative solution for the engineering and planning issue at hand. Those attributes executive and was an early sup- served him well when he and his porter of the Lincoln Motor Car family volunteered to represent Foundation. He was instrumental Ford as a senior managing direc- in the conception and planning tor on the Mazda Corporation of the Foundation’s museum in board of directors in residence in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Hiroshima, Japan. As with past Dick spent over thirty years endeavors, Dick was successful, at Ford Motor Company with and, with the support of his fam- assignments including managing were developed under the code ily, that assignment lasted four the planning and implementa- name “Panther.” That platform productive years. tion of the first Cougar vehicles, became the longest-lived vehicle Dick’s most important legacies coordinating many of Ford’s are his delightful wife of sixty- platform produced in the his- product responses to the U.S. two years, Meryl, two thriving tory of Ford, exceeding the lives Government vehicle mandates, adult sons and their wives and the preprogram, production of the Ford Model T and the C two grandchildren. This sad- planning and implementation of Series Truck platforms. dened family is joined by Dick’s the 1979 Ford and Mercury “full Dick was a graduate of the legion of friends and former col- size” passenger cars and 1980 Massachusetts Institute of leagues in reflecting upon the Lincolns and Mark series. The Technology, with a bachelor’s delight and pleasure we had in 1979 and 1980 vehicle platforms degree in mechanical engineer- knowing and enjoying Dick.

n The 1967 Mercury Cougar

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An Exciting 2021 for Gilmore Car Museum by Josh Russell Michigan), who is widely Executive Director, Gilmore regarded as one of the best Car Museum Corvette restorers in the fter navigating the chal- world. lenges of the pandemic PARTNER MUSEUM A and related restrictions EXPANSION throughout 2020, the Gilmore Car Museum, its The museum’s sewer partners, and members are installation project was suc- optimistic about the outlook cessfully completed over the for 2021 museum and show winter, and the spring rains attendance. Guest visits are have helped our beloved already on the rise through- green lawns begin to grow out Spring, as many auto- back on the disrupted areas sonal programming initiative, the motive enthusiasts are trying to of the campus. This summer, the museum successfully executed make up for lost time, having several new attendance-driving museum is also planning con- been unable to visit their favorite events over the winter months. struction of the Romig Gazebo, museums, shows, cruises, and a new central feature to be locat- events over the past year. They included Dashing Through the Snow in 40-horse Model ed in the primary show field. Even more exciting, our new NEW GILMORE EVENTS & AA guest rides in a Ford truck, partner Museum of the Horseless EXHIBITS a new Winter Motoring Meet vintage snowmobile meet in Carriage is now presenting its An ambitious 2021 Gilmore February, a new Princesses & pre-1916 Brass Era automobile Car Museum show season is Carriages family-oriented event collection and exhibit in the already underway, as the new with Disney Princesses in March, Steam Barn, as it undertakes a David J. Beeke Mustang & Ford Hoods Up! Engines on Display fundraising campaign for con- show was held on May 1st, fol- and guided Horsepower Tours, struction of its stand-alone muse- lowed by a new Boats at the and a new Winter Workshop um building, inspired by an early Barns classic boat show on May Series of one-day technical 1900s-era downtown Kalamazoo 8th, and new Vintage Travel education classes with special brick auto dealership storefront. Trailer Rally and Corks & Crafts guest instructors in the Gilmore Our partner Classic Car wine and beer event on May Garage Works shop. The events Club of America Museum is 15th. All told, the Gilmore 2021 drew thousands of guests and approaching completion of its season schedule includes: enthusiasts to the museum cam- own spectacular 10,000-square- • 25 unique car, motorcycle, pus during cold weather months, foot expansion, remodel, exhibit boat and travel trailer shows many visiting for the very first • 22 Wednesday Night redesign, and outdoor patio time. Cruise-Ins, with live music construction. They expect their In April, the Gilmore unveiled • 8 outdoor summer concerts galleries to be completed in July, its new Greatest Generation —from arena rock to classical and are making plans for a Grand Corvette Exhibit in the Main and country Opening event in August. Gallery of the Heritage Center, • Partner, club, private events While the summer is just showcasing best-in-class examples and weddings beginning, the entire Gilmore of every generation of Corvette • Special museum fundraiser team is looking forward to from C1 (1953) to current C8 and member events the long-awaited return of the (2021). For curation of the new However, the Gilmore didn’t Lincoln Homecoming Weekend exhibit, Gilmore Curator Jay wait for warmer weather to cre- on Saturday, August 14th. We Follis partnered with Corvette ate events and experiences to can’t wait to have you—and your expert Werner Meier, owner encourage guests to visit the luxurious Lincolns—back with us of Masterworks Automotive Gilmore. As part of a countersea- here in Hickory Corners Services (Madison Heights, 9 THE LINCOLN LINK

2021 Lincoln Homecoming to Feature Two Car Shows, Tour and Symphony

he eighth annual Lincoln show for the $25 price; in effect, or participate in the virtual car Homecoming in August one registration for two car show. T 2021 will feature two shows. (Complete details on the The 2021 Lincoln different car shows. The first will virtual car show appear below.) Homecoming weekend event be a virtual Lincoln car show, The theme of the 2021 will include a countryside tour which will extend from now Homecoming is “Marks and luncheon, dinners, an through July 28. It will have its Through the Ages,” which auction, and a car show. The own People’s Choice awards by will recognize all Lincoln 2021 Lincoln Homecoming is decade, voted on by all persons Continental Marks, from the being hosted by the Lincoln registered for the virtual car first in 1940 to the Mark VIII. Motor Car Heritage Museum. show. Although Continental Marks Most activities will take place The second event will will be the feature in 2021, outside, to address any ongoing be in person—the annual Lincolns from all eras are concerns about the COVID Homecoming at the Lincoln welcome. Four major Lincoln virus. For attendees’ own benefit Motor Car Heritage Museum clubs will be represented—the as well as to protect others in Hickory Corners, Michingan, Lincoln Owners Club, Lincoln- attending the annual meet, we on August 12-15. The Zephyr Owners Club, Road strongly encourage attendees Homecoming will also have Race Lincoln Register and to have received vaccinations, People’s Choice awards, by Lincoln and Continental Owners maintain social distancing and, of decade. Club. However, one need not course, wear a mask. All Lincolns registered for be a member of those Lincoln Here’s a quick look at the the virtual car show will also be clubs to display a car at the weekend plans. registered for the in-person car annual Lincoln Homecoming Most participants will arrive 10 SPRING–SUMMER 2021

on Thursday. That evening will show awards will be presented • • • • be on your own. Enjoy one of after dinner. Cost for dinner About the Virtual Car Show: the Kalamazoo area’s restaurants is $50 per person. Following Entering a car in the virtual with your friends. dinner, attendees may attend car show is easy. All you need On Friday, there’ll be a a special performance of the to do is log on to https:// motoring tour, traveling Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra vlmcmhomecomingmeet. beautiful western Michigan back on the grounds of the Gilmore cornerstonereg.com/ You may roads to Fenn Valley Vineyards Car Museum featuring trumpeter register for the virtual car show in the beautiful Lake Michigan Wynton Marsalis. only if you cannot attend the Shore Wine Region. There, On Sunday, the weekend 2021 Homecoming in August. participants can park their classic fun will continue with a display You’ll find tutorials that will Lincolns and enjoy a tour of of all Lincolns on the grounds guide you through the process. the winery and vineyards, wine- adjacent to the Lincoln museum. • How to register your car tasting and a delicious luncheon. Included in the activities will • How to update your car’s Attendees also have the option be a parade of Lincolns on the information and upload photos of visiting other Kalamazoo Gilmore Car Museum grounds. • How to “attend” the virtual area sites—or simply “hanging A professional photographer event and view photos out” at the Lincoln Motor Car will be on the museum grounds In preparation, you’ll need Heritage Museum. At 5 p.m. on Saturday morning to take photographs of your car. In there’ll be a “cocktail” party photographs of individual addition to posting photos, and special presentation at the Lincolns by appointment. you’ll also be asked to supply Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Complete details are included in a description of your car—up Museum, followed by dinner the registration forms. to 200 words. You can visit the “under the stars” in a big tent The host hotel in Kalamazoo virtual car show now and see adjacent to the museum. The is the Four Points Sheraton by what other Lincoln owners have traditional auction of Lincoln Kalamazoo, 3600 E. Cork St., posted to give you some ideas. parts, literature and memorabilia Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Once the $25 registration fee will be held that evening. Funds Detailed information on the has been paid for the virtual car raised will benefit the LMCF 2021 Homecoming, including show, there’s no need to pay Endowment Fund. a complete daily itinerary and the fee again when you register The big day will be Saturday registration form, is available for the live show—the 2021 —a display of all Lincolns on the LMCF web site— Homecoming. One fee covers adjacent to the Lincoln Motor www.LincolnCarMuseum. both events. Participants may Car Heritage Museum. Cars will org. Information will also enter as many cars as they like be arranged according to era. be published in Lincoln for the virtual car show (and for That evening, dinner will again club magazines and on club the live show) for the $25 per be served under the stars. Car websites. car fee.

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Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Report

by Jim Blanchard ments have been made and we Club Coupe to the museum and expect it to be at the August we plan to have it on display as pring weather is now upon Homecoming. It will remain on well; this rare first year of pro- us and all eyes are on the display through August 2022. duction coupe is real pleaser. Lincoln Motor Car Heritage S There will be a switching of Please plan to attend and sup- Museum’s Annual Homecoming early Lincolns—the Jack Passey port financially to increase the on August 12th through the 1923 Brunn phaeton that has incredible momentum that your 15th. been on display for five years will museum is enjoying. We are con- Preparations are being made at be replaced by the donation of tinuously improving our displays your museum for fresh vehicles Larry Smith’s 1922 Lincoln lim- and enhancing our digital collec- to enhance the already fantastic ousine—a Leland-built car that tion for you and future genera- array of Lincoln automobiles was originally owned by Henry tions to enjoy. We are certain you on display. Former Ford Motor Ford’s personal attorney, Albert will find the Lincoln Motor Car Company President Jacques Lucking. This will occur during Heritage Museum to be one of Nasser has generously donated the Homecoming, so there is a the finest anywhere and worthy his 1961 Lincoln Continental fair chance that you will see both of your support. convertible, which will be a wel- of them. Both are very original, come addition to our collection. unrestored automobiles. n Jim Blanchard is an LMCF David Gunther of California Earle Brown, an LMCF trust- board member and president who has graciously agreed to lend ee and a solid museum supporter, serves as director of the Lincoln his 1933 Lincoln LeBaron is lending his fabulous 1940 Motor Car Heritage Museum. Convertible Roadster originally Lincoln-Zephyr Continental owned by W.C. Fields; arrange- 12 SPRING–SUMMER 2021

LINCOLN LIBRARY UPDATE will be a great source for research and learning by simply using a computer. The next phase is to get everything ready to be placed Telling the Lincoln Story. . . online. The digital library is a sig- nificant expansion of the LMCF he Lincoln Motor Car is willing to accept a donation of library collection and promises to Foundation library is count- just one item or a collection of be a unique opportunity to enjoy ing on all those that care items. Joel can be contacted at T what the library has to offer. about Lincolns to help tell the [email protected]. ■ The AACA Headquarters special story of how Lincolns ■ Charlie Berry is given a Building housing the AACA through the years have made an special thank you for his contin- Library and Research Center in impact through design and inno- uing and faithful support of the Hershey, Pennsylvania, is working vation, and why it is easy to love Lincoln library. Recent donations toward a June, 2021, opening, and enjoy these special vehicles. include 1935-1936 service bulle- but as with most projects there Your literature donation can help tins, literature from the 1970s and were some unexpected delays. Be future generations learn about 2000s, and several books covering aware that with the opening there Lincoln vehicles and the Lincoln 1946 thru 1980 Lincolns and will be some new rules and reg- brand, and be a source for restor- the Mexican road race, all adding ulations for the protection of all ers, collectors, researchers, and more depth to the Lincoln library the collections housed within the the general automobile enthusiast. collection. Thanks, Charlie, for all AACA library. If you plan to visit All this can be possible for years you have done. in person, you may want to first to come through your donation. ■ The digital library contin- go to the AACA library website ■ To donate: Joel Dickson ues moving forward. The initial at aacalibrary.org and click on would be interested in talking scanning goal was to cover the the “Research” and “About The with you about how you might years 1920 thru 2010 and include Library” tabs so you will know contribute and have your Lincoln items from the Lincoln library what to expect and be able to plan items become part of the Lincoln literature boxes, shop manuals, appropriately for your first visit to library collection. Joel is currently and color and trim books. Scan- this new facility dedicated to the working with a couple of donors, ning now underway includes the automobile. so stayed tuned for an update, but literature boxes and color and —Joel Dickson, LMCF Vice don’t forget to take the initiative trim books for 1970 thru 2010, President–Library Research, Reg- to donate or discuss a possible which when finished will complete istrar and Historian. donation with Joel. The library the initial goal. All these items

n From left: 2003 Lincoln Navigator Media Information; 2006 Lincoln Mark LT Sales Brochure; 1972 Continental sales literature; book Lincoln Continental 1946-1980 by Paul Woudenberg; Lincoln Service Bulletin, Dec. 1935; 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr sales brochure; book The Story of the Mexican Road Race, Floyd Clymer, 1950 13 THE LINCOLN LINK

Support Companies The Who’ve Supported Lincoln Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum n A number of companies that supply parts and services to the Lincoln collector car market have stepped up and Legacy become sponsors of the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. The LMCF board of trustees encourages members of all Lincoln clubs to support these he Lincoln Legacy Society • Donate a personal resi- companies. And, when you do was established in the sum- dence or a vacation home to the so, thank them for supporting mer of 2018 toSociety honor indi- Foundation T our Lincoln Motor Car Heritage viduals who make provisions in There is no minimum gift Museum! their estate plan or who establish amount requirement for mem- • Mervin B. Adkins life-income gifts to benefit the bership in the Lincoln Legacy Lincoln Motor Car Foundation. Society. • Automotive Restorations Planned gifts help support As a member of the Lincoln (J. Stephen Babinsky) and sustain fulfillment of the Legacy Society, you will receive: • Automotive Fine Arts Society objectives of the Foundation. • a special memento • Dennis Carpenter Ford “The objectives of the Lincoln • invitations to exclusive Restoration Parts Motor Car Foundation are to Foundation events • Earle Brown Lincoln Parts collect, preserve and perpetuate, • life membership in the • Ford Motor Company display and disseminate to the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation • Grundy Insurance public information, memora- • free admission to the bilia and vehicles related to the Gilmore Car Museum complex • Imagination the Americas history of the Lincoln Motor during normal hours of operation • Lincoln Land (Chris Dunn) Company,” said LMCF treasurer • eligibility for the Ford • Lucas Classic Tires Bruce Kopf, who played a key Motor Company X-Plan, a part- • National Parts Depot role in the establishment of the ner discount program for new • Reliable Carriers, Inc. Lincoln Legacy Society. Lincoln and Ford automobiles • The Lincoln-Mercury Old Parts Lifetime membership in the • e-delivery of The Lincoln Store Society is extended to individu- Link, the LMCF bi-annual maga- als who make one or more of the zine • Ray Theriault Lincoln Parts following commitments to the • an opportunity to share your • Crest Lincoln, Sterling Foundation: personal experiences and inspire Heights, Michigan • Include the Lincoln Motor others • Zeigler Lincoln, Kalamazoo, Car Foundation in their estate • recognition on an LMCF Michigan plan Honor Roll (unless anonymity is • Sesi Lincoln, Ann Arbor, • Create a charitable life- requested) Michigan income arrangement to benefit A membership form is avail- • Pfeiffer Lincoln, Grand Rapids, the Foundation able on the LMCF web site, or Michigan • Name the Foundation as a it may be requested from LMCF beneficiary of retirement assets or Treasurer Bruce Kopf or any life insurance LMCF officer. 14 SPRING–SUMMER 2021 Sanctuary Refined:

New Lincoln Nautilus Offers Serene Design, Elevated Technology n a world filled with noise and levels of simplicity and connec- Horizontal lines and neutral distraction, Lincoln introduces tivity. The 2021 Nautilus bring tones bring modern elegance I the new Nautilus, showcas- the new SYNC® 4* system on a to Nautilus ing the brand’s signature design, 13.2-inch screen to the Lincoln With a coast-to-coast view elevated technology and a new portfolio. from the cabin that mirrors a interior that brings a sense of “Nautilus plays a critical role classic view of the horizon, the calm and sanctuary to the mid- in bringing new clients to the new interior design of the 2021 size luxury SUV segment. brand, especially those who are Nautilus provides a calming “Our focus continues to be looking for the flexibility of a environment, consistent with on long-term, healthy growth, larger midsize SUV and appreci- Lincoln’s Quiet Flight DNA. and despite the many chal- ate the luxurious features and Accentuating the horizontal lenges we’ve all faced this year, design that set Lincoln apart,” lines, Nautilus receives the new the Lincoln brand continues to said Michael Sprague, North SYNC® 4 system on an all-new build momentum and outper- America director, Lincoln. “The 13.2-inch center stack screen— form around the world,” said intent for the new Nautilus was the largest available across the Joy Falotico, president, Lincoln refinement, rounding out our Lincoln brand and among the Motor Company. “Global sales distinct lineup of SUVs—truly largest in the segment, while rose 17 percent year-over-year creating sanctuary.” adding the brand’s signature in the third quarter, we had our Lincoln SUV retail sales again piano key shifter. best October in 34 years, and posted big gains in the third Sophisticated colors and we’re excited to keep building quarter of this year, with a 5.8 materials serve to complement on that success with the new percent lift to 22,591 vehicles in the design in the new Nautilus. Nautilus.” North America. Two new standard interior col- With the signature design In China, the luxury market ors in addition to two Lincoln elements inspired by the hori- is seeing a strong recovery, and Black Label themes—Chalet and zon, Nautilus offers clients a Lincoln has delivered five con- Flight—provide elegant choices serene, sanctuary-like interior. secutive months of year-over-year for the discerning Nautilus client. Nautilus’ smooth ride and han- and month-over-month increases. Sandstone, a new color family dling enhance the midsize SUV’s Nautilus will be Lincoln’s third across the portfolio, showcases effortless performance, while locally produced vehicle in China neutral tones with higher color intuitive technologies bring new for the China market. 15 THE LINCOLN LINK

Smooth, gliding power An available 2.7-liter twin- turbocharged V6 engine offers a blend of power and refinement, delivering 335 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque‡. The 2.0- liter turbocharged four-cylinder remains standard, with its 250 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque‡. Both engines include standard Auto Start-Stop capabil- ity and an 8-speed transmission for smooth acceleration and an effortless drive experience. contrasts varying from light to Intuitive technology for The new Nautilus comes dark. Black Ebony returns with effortless connectivity standard with Lincoln new Roast accents on the seats, Making its Lincoln debut, Co-Pilot360™◊ and available doors and console armrests, as SYNC® 4 arrives with even more Lincoln Co-Pilot360™Plus well as the mid-horizontal instru- simplicity and connectivity on which features a 360-degree ment panel, and luxury brown the 13.2-inch horizontal center camera with a front sensing sys- tones harmonize with black stack screen designed to inspire tem, Adaptive Cruise Control contrasts, real wood finishes and confidence and help keep clients with stop-and-go and lane- bright chrome accents. connected. Phone As A Key centering technology, Distance The Black Label Chalet technology, now available across Alert/Distance Indication and theme evokes contrasting plea- the 2021 Lincoln lineup, comes Enhanced Active Park Assist and sures of mountain slopes and new to Nautilus and is activated Evasive Steering Assist. the warm comfort of an après- through the Lincoln Way™ app*, Nautilus debuts with a unique ski lodge, with Espresso and allowing clients to start and drive 360-degree digital experience— Alpine Venetian leathers and their Lincoln using their compat- available at www.Nautilus2021. deep Silverwood appliqués, while ible smartphone—no traditional com—inviting clients to find a Flight, available next year, har- key necessary. moment of calm and immerse moniously combines rich leathers With a new, Lincoln-exclusive themselves in the sanctuary of and other materials to give the Constellation theme inspired the new Lincoln Nautilus cre- sensation of taking to the skies. by the night sky, new SYNC® 4 atively set in serene settings. “It has been a collabora- brings together blue hues with Nautilus will continue to be tive process from the beginning beautiful pops of orange to built in Oakville, Ontario, for between the color and materi- mimic the horizon. North America, arriving in deal- als team and the design team to Removing the need to plug in erships early in 2021. ensure that that the new themes a mobile device, SYNC® 4 pro- really sweep the cabin with color vides clients with a curated listen- *Don’t drive while distracted or while in all the right areas and round using handheld devices. Use voice- ing experience with SiriusXM† operated systems when possible. Some out the design in a harmonious with 360L and a digital owner’s features may be locked out while the way,” said Ronni Celoto, Lincoln manual. Combining conversa- vehicle is in gear. Not all features are color and materials design man- tional voice recognition with compatible with all phones. ager. internet search, clients can seek †Trial length and service availability With a more polished, refined the latest information using their may vary by model, model year or trim. front end, three new exterior natural voice. This new system ‡Horsepower and torque ratings based ® colors are available for Nautilus: also enables secure, Over-the-Air on premium fuel per SAE J1349 standard. Results may vary. Asher Gray, also available in a Updates to bring the latest tech- sleek Monochromatic Package, ◊Driver-assist features are supplemental nologies and improvements to and do not replace the driver’s atten- Green Gem and signature ® SYNC 4 and the modem with tion, judgment and need to control Lincoln Flight Blue. little to no action from clients. the vehicle.

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Lincoln Museum Merchandise Now Available

■ Several items are now available displaying the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum logo. The items are a golf shirt, golf cap, sweatshirt, lightweight jacket and tumbler. All items can be purchased through the website: www.LincolnCarMuseum.org. Just click on “Merchandise.” All items are high quality and are provided by a licensed supplier of the Lincoln Motor Company.

■ The Lightweight Jacket’s unique design allows you to pack it into the lower-left pocket, making it easy to stow away in a backpack or glove compartment when you don’t need it. But you’ll really appreciate it when the weather takes a turn for the worse, with its water and wind resistant construction ■ Durable, double-wall stainless steel and roll-away hood. Lincoln vacuum construction with copper insulation, Motor Car Heritage which allows your beverage to stay cold Museum logo in the for 24 hours and at least 8 hours for hot left chest area. $30 beverages. The construction also prevents condensation on the outside of the tumbler. On-trend, durable powder coating. Push-on two piece lid with Tritan™ swivel closure. Wide opening for comfortable filling and pouring. Design features the spinning geo- metric bottom. 20 oz. $18

■ This versatile Polo is a cotton-poly blend. Along with UV protection, its both moisture wicking and snag resistant. The polo has a dropped back hem, hanger loop inside the neck and tagless heat-transfer label. $40

■ Low-profile six panel unstruc- tured cap. Washed chino twill, fab- ric strap with antique brass sliding buckle, Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Logo embroidered on front of cap. $15

■ Stay warm in this full zip hooded sweatshirt featuring the LMCHM logo. 8 oz., 50% cotton, 50% polyester. Virtually pill-free with a high-stitch density for a smooth printing canvas. Double-needle coverseaming on neck, armholes and waistband; single-ply hood. Concealed seam on cuffs. Seamless body with set-in sleeves. Split pouch pockets; grommets and matching drawcord; aluminum zipper. LMCHM logo embroidered on left chest. $37.50

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