Lincoln Has a New Hot Rod!

Volume 15 Issue 12 December 1, 2015

Lincoln has a new Hot Rod!

At 400 horsepower, this is the most powerful Lincoln ever!

Well folks, it is time to let go of the glory days of the large 460 cubic inch motors under the hoods of your Continentals and Marks of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. This coming year, Lincoln will be introducing new levels of performance in the new MKZ and Continental. Welcome to the Lincoln’s slow return to building genuine luxury cars might finally be picking Northstar News, the up speed. While the Continental concept laid out the strategy at the New York monthly publication of auto show, the MKZ debuting at the Los Angeles auto show is the initial play. the Northstar Region When it goes on sale in the summer of 2016, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ will be the of the Lincoln and first car on the road to feature the brand’s fresh design language and a new, high- Continental Owners output engine. Club. We value your With the updated MKZ, Lincoln hopes to put some distance between its vehi- opinions and appreciate cles and the Ford models built on the same platforms. At the same time, it’s marching in the opposite direction of the sport-focused German luxury marques, your input concerning crosstown rival Cadillac, and even Lexus with its quiet-luxury philosophy. Still, this newsletter and the the MKZ’s available 400-hp engine gives us hope that the company might find a operation of the club. way to prioritize quietness and comfort without being utterly dull. This is your club. (Continued on page 2)

This Issue Contains

Feature Story 1 Directors Message 4 Club Information Page 2 Northstar Board Meeting Minutes 5 Editors Message 3 Northstar Region Events 15 Trivia 3

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Board Of Directors - 2015

Title Name Phone Numbers email Term Ends Regional Director Bob Johnson H(651)257-1715 [email protected] 2017

H(952)473-3038 Secretary Roger Wothe [email protected] 2016 O(952)583-5339 Treasurer Harvey Oberg H(651)739-9754 2015

Activities Director Jay White H(952)432-5939 [email protected] 2017

Director Bob Roth H(763)475-1429 2017

Publications/ Dave Gustafson H(952)435-1919 [email protected] 2015 Membership

Director at Large Tom Brace H(651)644-1716 [email protected] 2015

Director at Large Dennis Owens H(612)269-6482 2016 Director at Large Richard Eilers H(218)393-5747 [email protected] 2016 Sunshine Secretary Faythe Oberg H(651)739-9754

Members and guests are welcome to attend the Board Meetings. Our meeting location will be printed elsewhere in the newsletter, as it often will be held in conjunction with other club events. Articles and other information for the newsletter should be sent to David Gustafson, Editor, at 308 Brandywine Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337.

The all new MKZ

(Continued from page 1) The key to this performance is the new, exclusive to Lincoln 3.0 liter (183 cubic inch), turbocharged V6 engine, but 40% the size of the old 460. This is the most powerful engine to ever oc- cupy an engine bay in a Lincoln, and is rated at 400 horsepower and 400 ft pounds of torque. More than enough to hustle you down to Walmart to pick up some popcorn and beef jerky. All with fuel economy over twice as good as a carburetor equipped 460 in their best tune. We have cruised the internet and picked up a sampling of what there is out there so far on the new MKZ. There are mid-cycle product updates, and then there's the 2017 MKZ. Instead of just a nip-and-tuck styl- ing refresh, the entry-level Lincoln gets an all-new engine with a whopping 400 horsepower and an optional torque-vectoring rear differential. And that power plant is exclusive to the Lincoln, at least for the time being. It's a sign that Ford is getting serious about elevating its luxury brand above the recent history of re- badged Blue Oval models. The engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, based on the current 2.7-liter that serves across the Ford and Lin- coln lineup. With 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, it's the most powerful Lincoln ever. That big number will only be available in all-wheel-drive versions of the MKZ. With front-wheel drive the engine will be detuned to an estimated 350 horsepower to retain some level of driving refinement. A further option on the AWD model will be the Driver's Pack, which adds the same torque-vectoring rear differential (Continued on page 6) 2

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Trivia from the Editors Message December 2015 Internet The countdown to another new tests, I was given Lasix, which is a year is here. We were able to all join diuretic, sometimes referred to as a together for a number of really fine “water pill” and works to flush the ex- events this past year. And they are cess water out of your system. I was always more fun with greater partici- given the heavy duty stuff by IV and pation by our members. We do love promptly gave up about 10 pounds of seeing your classic Lincolns, but what water within a 10-hour period. In the we really enjoy is spending time visit- future, I will have to very strictly limit ing with our members. Like our fine my sodium intake and continue on Lincolns, our members have some with an oral form of Lasix to keep very interesting experiences to share. things in order. I can also look for- The older vehicles ward to more are tucked away in bland food in my Carole King the garage, hooked life from now on. Great American up to the chargers Marion and I Songwriter to keep the battery (Olga too) want topped off over the to thank you all next four months. for your contin- Singer; songwriter; Don’t despair, the ued support of the pianist. Born Carol 120 days will go Lincoln and Con- Klein on February by quickly, and tinental Owners 9, 1942, in Manhat- before you know Club and more tan, New York, and it, spring will be specifically the raised in Brooklyn, here. And, just Sweet Olga is listening intently as her North Star Re- Carole King's think, in about 20 dad reads her “Twas the Night Before gion. We sin- days, our days will cerely believe that amazing musical Christmas”. We are not quite sure what start getting longer she is expecting Santa to bring her on we have one of gift was apparent once again. the nicest brand from the time she the 25th, but nonetheless, there will be For the last few something under the tree for her. centered car clubs was a toddler. Al- weeks, I haven’t out there. We do ready an accom- been feeling as well as I should. I appreciate your many kind words from plished pianist by have been experiencing shortness of over the years about our newsletter the time she turned breath and a general overall feeling of and your many suggestions and com- tiredness. Sunday night, November ments regarding the North Star Re- 10, King began 15, these symptoms were getting pro- gion. writing a multi- gressively worse. Early Monday As in past years, there are no tude of songs by her morning, it was time to make the trip planned activities for the club in De- early teens. At over to Fairview Ridges hospital emer- cember. Please take that time and James Madison gency room and get checked out. Af- spend it with your longtime friends High School, she ter a couple of hours, it was deter- and relatives, people who you might chose the new last mined that I was experiencing conges- have not had contact with for a while. tive heart failure and I was promptly Renew those old friendships, you will name "King" for admitted for further tests and treat- be glad that you did. Enjoy the holi- herself as a stage ment. It seems as though fluid is day season and recharge your batteries name and formed building up in my system and my ex- for next year. her first quartet, isting heart activity is not high enough Till next month, David, Marion (Continued on page 4) to keep it down. After a number of and Sweet Olga, the Samoyed.

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(Continued from page 3) Directors Message by Bob Johnson December 2015 the Co-Sines. She attended Queens Mary and I want to wish you a very Merry College in New York, Christmas and a Happy New Year. We have where she met Neil many reasons to be thankful for this past year and we were blessed to remain healthy. The best thing Sedaka, Paul Simon is that we were able to enjoy family and fellow- and Gerry Goffin—all ship with all our Lincoln friends. It is really a future famous song- pleasure to have you call us your friends. It is with writers like herself. much pleasure that I can look at members attend- She briefly dated Se- ing our North Star events and think how great it is daka, who produced to have been able to meet and know each individual who has attended our ac- a hit song entitled tivities over the years. Our Lincoln’s are the best. But our members are the greatest and our fellowship is the reason everyone tries to come to our activi- "Oh! Carol!"; her re- ties. Please find time to spend this Christmas season with your family and sponse ("Oh! Neil!") loved ones, as our time passes so fast. Mary and I both look forward to seeing did not do nearly as and visiting with you in 2016 at our North Star events. well. A Christmas present reminder, if you have someone special that is a car Despite that minor person, please consider giving them a LCOC Membership as a holiday gift. If setback, however, she you do this, the club will also give them a free membership for a year in the forged ahead with North Star Region, but they have to be a member of LCOC first. Get out your her career and began credit card and call, Cornerstone Registration, 763-420-7829, to purchase a LCOC Membership as a present for Christmas. This could be a great gift for a a romantic relation- special young person, to get them interested in the old car hobby, particularly ship and songwriting Lincoln’s. partnership with Gof- Our Sunday brunch, on November 8, at Dangerfield’s Restaurant, in Sha- fin. After she became kopee, was very good, and we had 40 members attending. The buffet has to pregnant at the age be one of the largest and best in the twin city area. We know that no one left of 17, the couple hungry, a big thank you to Jay White for finding this gem. This is one of the quickly married in best brunches in the area at a reasonable price, the food selection is humon- 1960 and continued gous. We had Bruce and Judy Nichols from Madison, Wisconsin attend while they were on a visit to see their daughter who lives in the area. to write impressive Our January event will be at the Roasted Pear on January 10, 2016, at songs. The duo so im- 11:30 AM. pressed music pub- We are still working on the 2016 Activities Schedule and have several lisher Don Kirshner great places to go to. If you have a favorite place to recommend, call or email that he signed them Jay White, our activities director. We have been invited to view Mike Fiter- to his Aldon Music man’s interesting car collection this winter, look for more details to come. empire, where they As this is the last newsletter for 2015, I would like to again thank everyone established them- who helped contribute in making this a successful year for our North Star region. Most of all, thanks to you, our members, for your continued support. It selves immediately is personally rewarding to see our members coming together and spending by writing the hit some time together at our events, just enjoying the moment. We hope to see singles "Will You all of you once again in 2016 at our North Star events. Love Me Tomorrow" As always, keep the journey continuing in our marvelous Lincolns. for The Shirelles, Bob and Mary Johnson….. "Take Good Care of (Continued on page 5)

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(Continued from page 4) My Baby" for Northstar Monthly Board Meeting Minutes Bobby Vee and "Up on the Roof" for the BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Drifters. As the 1960s pro- .November 14, 2015 gressed, the Goffin/ The meeting was called to order at 10:40 am by Regional Director Bob Johnson at King partnership Dangerfield’s Restaurant in Shakopee MN. Board Members present were Bob John- flourished and the son, Harvey Oberg, Dave Gustafson, Tom Brace, Bob Roth, Jay White, Dick Eilers couple wrote doz- and Roger Wothe. There were about forty Regional members present for brunch and ens of hit singles, Membership meeting, but did not participate in the Board Meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting and the agenda of this meeting were approved. Roger made a mo- including "You tion to elect the current officers for 2016: Regional Director Bob Johnson, Assistant Make Me Feel (Like Regional Director Jay White, Secretary Roger Wothe, and the election for Treasurer a Natural Matt Foley replacing retiring Treasurer Harvey Oberg after thirty-two years of dedi- Woman)" for Are- cated service to the Region. The motion was seconded by Bob Roth and passed unani- mously. tha Franklin, "Goin'

Back" for Dusty DIRECTORS REPORTS Springfield (and later The Byrds) Regional Director Bob Johnson reported that new member Dan Van Wyk has com- and "Pleasant Val- pleted a Facebook page for the Northstar regional Lincoln and Continental Owners Club. We will be able to post activities, pictures, ask questions and just enjoy Lincoln ley Sunday" for the topics. New technology may help to attract younger or just more members. Go to Monkees. Though www.facebook.com/northstarlincolns and follow directions. Bob also presented a six she never felt out of year planning calendar for LCOC. The 2016 Board Meeting will be in Tampa FL. On place as a woman the agenda is a possibility of having the entire Continental Comments in color. The question of how many want or use the Annual Directory will be raised. Could it be navigating the tes- available online, CD or a purchased printed copy. He also presented a Tentative 2016 tosterone-heavy planning calendar for the North Star Region monthly activities. world of the music industry, King did Treasurer Harvey Oberg reported that all bills were paid and the treasury balance was realize she was dif- $2,607.87. The auction at last month’s annual picnic and auction netted $723.00 for the Region. ferent from her housewife peers: Membership and Publications Director Dave Gustafson reported the membership total "Living with Gerry to be 0ne hundred forty-four with no new members last month. in New Jersey sub- Projects: Regional lapel pins for $5.00 and Regional grille badges for $40.00 are still urbia, I was sur- available. rounded by the wives of doctors, Activities Director Jay White discussed a few possibilities for cruise-ins for next year. accountants, law- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 am. The next yers. With a pen in meeting will be at the Roasted Pear, Brooklyn Center, Sunday 10 January 2016 at one hand and a 10:30 am. baby in the other, I was a real oddity: a Respectfully submitted by Secretary Roger Wothe. working woman." (Continued on page 6)

NORTHSTAR NEWS (Continued from page 5) More 2017 MKZ, The Hot Rod Lincoln The Goffin/King partnership came (Continued from page 2) knobs. In the press release, Lincoln under increasing as on the forthcoming Focus RS. With mentions that engineers gave special strain as the 1960s the promise of rear-wheel-drive han- attention to the sounds and feel of the continued. Even as dling characteristics, the MKZ could switches, but the switches on the pre- their songwriting be the most fun-to-drive Lincoln ever. production model at our product brief- matured, their rela- In addition to the V6, a 245- ing felt cheap and loose. The large cli- horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo four and a mate control knob clicked like it was tionship fell apart hybrid model will be available. grinding sand. We hope the production as Goffin's numer- version will show more refinement. ous infidelities took The good news, if you're rooting their toll. for Lincoln, is that the rest of the inte- (According to a bi- rior is impressive, at least in the top-of- ography by Sheila the-line Black Label trim we saw. The Weller, King even front seats are comfortable, and the center console is trimmed in real alu- helped buy a house minum. The overall feel is high qual- for one of his mis- ity, and features like four high-speed tresses and a Interestingly, Lincoln is backing USB charging ports (two of which are daughter they had away from the EcoBoost name both in accessible to rear-seat passengers) are together.) King and its marketing and in the badging on the a nice bonus. Two audio systems are Goffin jointly car. The turbocharged gas engines will available, both Revel-branded Harman/ formed a small re- instead be branded as 3.0T and 2.0T Kardon systems: a base 14-speaker on the trunklid. Marketing execs say system or an optional 20-speaker cord label, Tomor- they’re making the change because setup. row, but it soon dis- luxury buyers aren’t interested in any Technology plays a key part in the integrated along “Eco” aspect of these engines, but we updated MKZ. Lincoln firsts include with their mar- suspect the real intent is to obfuscate autonomous emergency braking with riage. King fa- the connection between Lincoln cars pedestrian detection and all-speed mously documented and Ford engines. adaptive cruise control. The MKZ her relationship's When the 2017 model goes on sale comes with the latest version of Ford's next spring it will be the first Lincoln park assist system, which will now ma- collapse in her 1967 in showrooms with the new signature neuver out of parallel parking spots solo song, "The grille, first previewed in the Continen- and automate perpendicular parking. Road to Nowhere." tal Concept at this year's New York The MyLincoln Mobile app will also King and Goffin di- Auto Show. Adaptive LED headlights debut on the MKZ. Lincoln didn't pro- vorced the follow- are available options, and a Lincoln vide a demo at this point, but the func- ing year and she logo "welcome mat" projects down tionality will be similar to the Ford officially began her from the side mirrors when unlocking Sync Connect app coming on the 2017 the car at night. The view from behind Escape, with remote locking and solo career. is nearly unchanged, with a revised unlocking and remote start from a In 1968, she moved bumper giving the car a slightly wider smartphone app. with her two appearance. Discover your new favorite space. daughters to Laurel Inside things are all new as well, The new Lincoln MKZ combines intui- Canyon in Los An- with a completely revised center con- tive technology, effortless performance (Continued on page 7) sole. The capacitive-touch sliding con- and distinctive design to deliver an en- trols are gone, replaced by buttons and (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 6) 2017 MKZ continued…. geles to join fellow musicians James Tay- Continued from page 6) The Lincoln Experience is lor and Joni Mitchell, hanced driving experience Lincoln brought to life through the available among others, in a calls quiet luxury. Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter GTDI V6 creative songwriting “Our customers are looking for engine, as well as intangible elements three attributes in a luxury midsize like the quiet cabin provided by the community. She met sedan – technologies that ease their Active Noise Control system. Toni Stern, a female Features that make the new Lin- lyricist, with whom coln MKZ a haven of refined comfort she wrote the single, include curated spaces for storage, "It's Too Late," a song the availability of three Lincoln Black that would later be- Label interior packages with exclu- come one of her big- sive, personal in-home design consul- tation, available fully retractable gest hits as a singer. panoramic glass roof, and concert- Of that era she later quality Revel audio with specially recalled, "Toni was everyday experience, a beautiful de- designed doors for optimal position- wonderful help with sign that is crafted with attention to ing of the speakers. the transition from detail, and a vehicle with impressive writing with Gerry to power that makes it a pleasure to writing songs on my drive,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. “The new Lincoln own … I didn't have MKZ elevates all of these attributes – the courage initially. and many more – to create a compel- James inspired me a ling entry in this large and highly lot. I write heavily competitive portion of the luxury under the influence market.” of James Taylor." The new Lincoln MKZ is designed to make the drive easier and Around the same more enjoyable. Available adaptive time, King signed to cruise control with stop-and-go func- Lou Adler's Ode label tionality automatically can slow the and briefly formed a car, resuming higher speeds when group called The City traffic clears. The system activates with Danny the brakes automatically to bring the Kortchmar and The new Lincoln MKZ is de- car to a complete stop if the driver signed to appeal to those who are fails to apply brakes in time. Charles Larkey; she looking for something different in the An auto hold feature keeps the car would later marry luxury market. From the placement of at a complete stop without the driver Larkey in 1970. The technology features such as the push- having to press and hold the brake City only put out one button gear shift to reimagined inte- pedal – making stop-and-go driving album, Now That rior spaces including the floating cen- more relaxing for MKZ owners. Everything's Been ter console, drivers can relish in dis- Available enhanced park assist Said. The group did- covering an unexpected experience uses ultrasonic sensors to help Lin- based on intelligent function and coln MKZ seamlessly steer itself into n't tour because of beautiful form that offers, above all, a parallel or perpendicular parking King's stage fright; an enjoyable drive. (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8)

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(Continued from page 7) MKZ for 2017 continued... the album was there- (Continued from page 7) package features retuned continuously fore never promoted spot. The car can assist with park-out as controlled damping and suspension for fully and The City needed. enhanced driving dynamics. fell apart. By the end Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection is an available technology that of 1970, King began can help avoid some frontal crashes, or to devote herself ex- lessen the severity of such events. clusively to singing An all-new, Lincoln-exclusive 3.0 her own songs. liter GTDI V6 leads available engine choices for the new Lincoln MKZ. Although her first When paired with an intelligent all- solo effort, Writer, wheel-drive system, the twin- would prove to be a turbocharged engine produces 400 bust, her second al- horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque for bum, Tapestry, re- effortless performance and refinement. The new face of Lincoln is high- To animate the MKZ’s handling, an lighted by available adaptive LED head- leased in 1971, would optional Driver’s package adds torque- lamps that help deliver cleaner, clearer go on to stay at No. 1 vectoring capability to the all-wheel- lighting for drivers, complemented by on the Billboard drive system with hardware borrowed the all-new one-piece Lincoln signature charts for a record- from the rambunctious Ford Focus RS. grille. Supplied by GKN, the torque-vectoring breaking 15 weeks; it rear differential directs more thrust to stayed on the charts the outside rear wheel in corners, creat- in some form for a ing a yaw moment that helps rotate the stunning six years. car. The Driver’s package also includes Tapestry remained adaptive dampers and multi-contour seats with an almost obnoxious amount the longest-tenured of adjustability, along with a bevy of album in the top spot superficial enhancements such as a dark- until it was finally finish grille, carbon-fiber trim through- beaten out by Mi- out the interior, aluminum pedal covers, Inside, engineers paid particular and properly pretentious “ebony” brake attention to the sound and feel of new chael Jackson's calipers. switches and dials that replace slider ad- Thriller in 1982. As The new Lincoln MKZ provides a justments for easier control of ventilation fellow songwriter hybrid alternative as well; and a 2.0-liter and audio functions for new Lincoln Cynthia Weil said: GTDI, 245-horsepower four-cylinder MKZ customers. Commonly used but- "Carole spoke from engine with front-wheel drive. tons and USB ports are now even easier Available Lincoln Drive Control to access. her heart, and she allows drivers to adjust among three Two all-new Lincoln Black Label happened to be in drive modes – comfort, normal and themes, Chalet and Vineyard, as well as tune with the mass sport. The system includes continuously Thoroughbred, deliver desired unique- psyche. People were controlled damping, and electric power- ness and options paired with luxurious assisted steering to provide comfortable, materials. Lincoln MKZ’s available fully looking for a mes- confident handling. retractable panoramic glass roof offers sage, and she came to The Driver’s Package for Lincoln the largest open-air roof among sedans. them with a message MKZ with 3.0-liter V6 also includes 19- The new Lincoln MKZ goes on sale that was exactly inch wheels, Ebony-painted calipers, in summer 2016. light Magnetic-painted grille, Ebony what they were look- interior with carbon fiber appliqués, cus- ing for." Some of the tomizable multi-contour seats and alu- (Continued on page 9) minum pedal covers. In addition, the 8

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(Continued from page 8) The “Old Hot Rod” Lincoln hits from Tapestry were earlier King Shibley's 1951 hit "Hot Rod Race" compositions re- which describes a race in San Pedro, claimed in her own Los Angeles between two hot rod voice, such as "It's cars, a Ford and a Mercury, which stay neck-and-neck until both are Too Late" and "Will overtaken by "a kid in a hopped-up You Love Me Tomor- Model A". "Hot Rod Lincoln" is sung row?" She also added from the perspective of this third some new singles: "So The Actual V12 Car that Inspired driver, whose own hot rod is a Ford Original "Hot Rod Lincoln" Country Far Away," "I Feel Model A body with a Lincoln-Zephyr Song. the Earth Move" and V12 engine, overdrive, a four-barrel Old cars are about as valuable as carburetor, 4:11 gear ratio, and safety "You've Got a the feelings they stir up, and it seems tubes. Friend" (later a No. 1 that this fiery red 1930 coupe is about Ryan's original rockabilly version of hit for her friend as priceless as it gets. The Ford Model the song was released in 1955 James Taylor). A shape is a familiar one, yet this very through Souvenir Records under the Her follow-up album, one was the inspiration for the familiar artist name Charley Ryan and the

Music (1971), pro- song “Hot Rod Lincoln,” created by Livingston Bros. A second version duced a No. 1 hit in Charlie Ryan in 1950, but first re- was released in 1959 through Four corded in 1955, then released two Star Records, credited to Charlie "Sweet Seasons" and years later. Ryan and the Timberline Riders. reached gold but Ryan based the description of the failed to achieve the eponymous car on his own hot rod, soaring status and built from a 1948 12-cylinder Lincoln sales of its predeces- chassis shortened two feet, with a sor. King's next few 1930 Ford Model A body fitted to it. albums, Rhymes and Ryan raced his hot rod against a Cadillac sedan driven by a friend in Reasons, Wrap Lewiston, Idaho, driving up the Spiral Around Joy, Fan- Highway (former U.S. Route 95 in tasy and Thor- Idaho) to the top of Lewiston Hill; he oughbred, were all Its coupe body rides on a short- incorporated elements from this race certified gold as well. ened frame versus the original it came in his lyrics to "Hot Rod Lincoln", With Thoroughbred, with and gets its go from a unique Lin- but changed the setting to Grapevine she reunited with ex- coln-sourced V12 flathead motor dis- Hill (a long, nearly straight grade up placing five liters and powering the Grapevine Canyon to Tejon Pass, husband Gerry Gof- rear wheels via a three-speed manual near the town of Gorman, California) fin, and collaborated gearbox. to fit it within the narrative of "Hot with James Taylor, The last time it changed hands was Rod Race". David Crosby and in 2012, when it sold for $97,000 and A cover version of "Hot Rod Lin- Graham Nash. recently benefited from a light cos- coln" was recorded by country musi- Her marriage to Lar- metic restoration too. cian Johnny Bond and released in key lasted until their "Hot Rod Lincoln" is a song by 1960 through Republic Records, with American singer-songwriter Charlie Bond's lyrics changing the hot rod's divorce in 1976. Soon Ryan, first released in 1955. It was engine from a V12 to a V8. Another after, she entered her written as an answer song to Arkie (Continued on page 10) (Continued on page 10)

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(Continued from page 9) “Hot Rod Lincoln” and more. third marriage, to songwriter Rick (Continued from page 9) “Quarter Century” events was the Evers, in 1977. cover version, by country rock band meet theme. Twenty-fifth Anniver- They relocated to Commander Cody and His Lost Planet sary cars were 1990’s Lincolns with Idaho and lived in a Airmen on their 1971 album Lost in emphasis on Town Cars, Continental the Ozone, became a hit, reaching no. Sedans, and Mark VII’s. Half cen- tiny mountain town 9 on the Billboard charts, no. 7 in tury emphasized the slab-side, that fostered King's Canada, and being ranked no. 69 on “suicide door” Continental Sedan and love of nature and the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 sin- Convertible that was introduced in inspired an environ- gles of 1972. 1961 with continued production thru mental activism that 1969. Seventy-fifth anniversary cars would shape her life New Pattern Releases for Vin- were the Continental initially built for Edsel Ford in 1938. It was these early in subsequent dec- tage Lincolns. LeBaron Bonney Interiors has re- Continentals that were the “founding ades. However, al- cently expanded Lincoln restoration vehicle” for LCOC. Elliston H. Bell, though they collabo- interiors to include 1937 & ’38 Jr. the Club’s founder and first Presi- rated on the al- Zephyr 3 Window Coupe, 2 Door dent, owned a Continental. He wrote bum Simple Things, Model 72A, 1939-‘42 Zephyr 2 and 4 to other owners asking if they were which would be Door Sedan, and 1942 Zephyr Con- interested in forming an owners club. among King's last to vertible. LeBaron Bonney national His efforts bore fruit. LCOC had its award winning restoration interiors first National Meet in Greenfield, be certified gold, the come complete with all necessary Michigan in 1954. Mr. Bell’s greeting relationship soured parts and hardware, and are ready to to attendees at that meet noted: “This, as Evers became in- install. Precision made using original our first national rally is a milestone. creasingly abusive. interior patterns, and correct original It marks the transition of our club The union ended type fabrics. Proper fit reduces instal- from a small group with a simple when he died of a lation labor time, and facilitates cor- bond of appreciation for Continental drug overdose in rect installation. Since 1960, LeBaron design and ownership to a recognized Bonney has been known as the go to national organization. This event ush- 1978. source for high quality restoration in- ers in a great new era for the Lincoln King's next two re- teriors. For more information please Continental Owners Club”. Mr. leases, Welcome contact [email protected], or Bell’s greeting was very prophetic, as Home and Touch the call 800-221-5408. LCOC has developed into an Interna- Sky, were not as well tional Organization, which now holds received as previous SAN DIEGO, THE LARGEST 2015 three National Concours a year. works. She achieved NATIONAL MEET The Elliston H. Bell Trophy is the By Jack Fletcher most coveted award at any of our Na- more commercial The last of this year’s three National tional Meets. In San Diego, the “Bell” success in 1980 LCOC Concours was held in San was awarded to a blue four-door 1958 with Pearls, which Diego, California, October 14-18, Lincoln Premier, owned by former contained perform- 2015. The San Diego Meet was the Lake Shore member Tom Askounis, ances of earlier songs largest of the 2015 Concours – in ex- of Chicago, Illinois and Palm Springs, co-written with Gof- cess of 200 registered guests, 81 regis- California. fin. Later, King tered Lincolns, with 72 being judged. And, while no 1920’s era Lincolns mainly wrote singles were on the show field, every subse- for film, television quent decade was represented. (Continued on page 11)

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(Continued from page 10) and other artists, ef- In Passing fectively ending her We are sad- also long time members of the LCOC career as a singer for dened to report and actively supported the new Lin- a number of years. the passing of coln Museum at Hickory Corners. The 1980s and 1990s Linda Kughn, Their “Queens Car” a custom 1939 wife of promi- Lincoln K, used by the Queen Eliza- saw a dip in her pro- nent LCOC and beth of England during her tour of the lific songwriting, but CCCA member United States and Canada is on dis- not her active life- and collector play at the Lincoln Museum. style. King has been Richard Kughn, Linda and working with the Al- at her home in Dearborn, Michigan Richard also liance for the Wild on Saturday, October 17th. shared a strong She was 72 years old. Linda was commitment to Rockies since 1990, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother contributing to advocating for the and great grandmother and will be the local com- passage of the North- deeply missed. Linda was born in De- munity. Linda ern Rockies Ecosys- troit, Michigan in December, 1942. and Richard’s tem Protection Act She and her husband, Richard, lived dedicated in- Richard and Linda in Dearborn, Michigan for 32 years. volvement in (NREPA); she testi- Kughn at the Lin- They also had a cottage on Mackinac numerous or- fied before Congress coln Museum, Au- Island for more than a decade as well ganizations and twice in support of gust 2014. as having residences in Bay Harbor, charities signifi- the legislation. She Michigan and Naples, Florida. cantly impacted Detroit and beyond. also became involved Linda was blessed to have a large Linda served on a number of Boards in electoral politics, and loving family. She is survived by and committees which included, later becoming a her husband, Richard; two daughters, among others, the Parade Company, strong supporter of Cindy Monroe (Doug); Kimberly the Michigan Thanksgiving Day Pa- Democratic candi- McGlynn (Dan); and their four chil- rade Foundation, the Detroit Zoologi- dren William Monroe, and Samuel, cal Society, University of Michigan- dates John Kerry Emily and Sean Patrick McGlynn. Dearborn, Detroit Orchestra Sym- and Hillary Clinton She is also survived by three stepchil- phony Hall and the Michigan Cancer in 2004 and 2008, re- dren Suzanne Kloster (John), Gary Foundation. spectively. Kughn (Lynn), and Jennifer Munter; She will be deeply missed by the By the late 1990s, their nine children and 12 great- many friends she made with Richard King was ready to grandchildren. Linda is also survived in the Classic Car hobby and the launch something of by her sister Susan Markley other organizations she was dedicated (Richard). to during her life’s journey on our a comeback in the Linda earned her Bachelor’s de- good earth. music industry. She gree from the University of Michi- Funeral services were held at The penned the hit "The gan, with honors. She was a business First Presbyterian Church of Bir- Reason" for Celine woman for many years. mingham, 1669 West Maple Road, Linda was vitally interested in the Dion in 1997 and Birmingham Michigan 48009 on Oc- later performed it cars, and an active participant in tober 29, 2015. Internment on Macki- alongside the Cana- shows and tours along with Dick. They have very generously supported nac Island will be conducted at a later dian singer at VH1's the CCCA museum building project date. Divas Live concert. at the Gilmore Museum. They were (Continued on page 12)

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(Continued from page 11) In 2004, King re- Seasons Greetings corded a well- Our very best to all of our members for this joyous holi- received live album day season. May we see you all at our North Star on her Living Room events in 2016. Bob Johnson, Regional Director; Bob Tour. More recently, Roth, Director; Roger Wothe, Secretary; Harvey Oberg, Treasurer; Jay White, Activities Director; David in 2007 she bridged Gustafson, Publications and Membership; Directors Tom Brace, divides of generation Dick Eilers and Dennis Owens. Directors elect for 2016, Matt Foley and genre by touring and Eric Chinquist. Japan with R&B star Mary J. Blige and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. In 2010, she linked up with longtime friend James Taylor for the Troubadour Reunion Tour. The resulting Live at the Trouba- dour album hit No. 4 For Sale: 1978 Mark V. White with blue, full padded top. Blue leather on the U.S. charts interior. Excellent condition, both inside and out. Smooth running 460 and confirmed Carole makes it a pleasure to drive. Air blows very cold. Truly would be a joy King's lasting power to own. 54K miles, they just don’t get much better. Fairly offered at as a force in the mu- $9,950. Call Dennis Owens at 612.269.6482 to talk more about this sic industry. During Mark and the price. the course of her long career, she has penned over 400 songs that have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists. When a reporter asked her what she would say now if she could give advice to her younger self, King said simply: 1980 Lincoln Continental with 51,956.0 and counting original miles. Second family to own this wonderful car. 5.0 liter engine. Includes origi- "You're going to have nal purchase papers, dealership brochure, and owners manual; plus 1980 a very rich and won- Ford shop manuals for every system, T80L-50-DVOM, and T80L-50-EEC- derful life." II test equipment. New timing gears & chain, new brakes all around, new Having divorced her ECM, new BMAP, and much more maintenance items completed. A very clean and great driving car, was Ziebarted so has very little to no rust. A fourth husband, Idaho must see, asking $6,000.00, call Steven @ 763 433-2859. (Continued on page 13)

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(Continued from page 12) rancher Rick For Sale All Good Lincolns Sorenson, King re- FOR SALE: 1997 Lincoln Town mains happily single Car - Signature Series. Show Car - 1st Place 2012 LCOC Mid-America and independent in National Meet. Pearl White ext. Lt., her mountain home. Gray interior. Absolutely looks and Of her surroundings drives like new. 76,000 miles. In in the wilderness she heated storage, rust free. Serious offers only. Rolland Toenges, 952 says, "When I wake up 938-6200 or [email protected] every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank For Sale: 1987 Lincoln Formal you.' Because out of Town Car. Retractable convertible top over driver’s compart- my window I can see ment, division window, TV, bar, the mountains, then many amenities for the three go hiking with my dog rear passengers seated on blue leather interior. Less than seven and share her bound- thousand miles on this two tone blue 20 inch stretch luxury Lincoln built by Cameo ing joy in the world." Coach. Pre Hemming's price for Northstar Lincoln members, $9987. Francis Kal- In 2013, King made voda, Willmar MN 320-235-5777, [email protected]. music history as the first woman to re- Ken Sampson is offering two cars for ceive the Gershwin sale. Prize for Popular 1948 Continental Cabriolet RestoMod. Song. President Needs to be finished. Steve Kastl was Barack Obama gave the former owner-builder, who passed her this honor at a away a few years ago. The car features special ceremony held a Cadillac 500 V8 with a TH400 trans- mission. Many more changes. This is a at the White House. well-built car and runs out very well. Around the time she $9950/best offer. received this award, 1983 Mark VI. Dark Walnut color, sad- the legendary singer- dle tan velour interior. Exceptionally songwriter told the clean, never out during the winter Associated Press that months, only driven during summer months. No rust ever. Maintenance she will continue mak- records available. This is a nice run- ing music and per- ning car that needs nothing but a new forming. "I still feel owner. $4,450/best offer. Contact Ken at 612.418.4047 that it would be lovely to retire, but that time is not yet here What was it? North Star Member Tom St. apparently," she said. Martin was the first to get the answer to the editor. It is the sun god RA and graces the top of the hood of a 28 Stutz

SV16 and DV32 Models. It’s use contin- From the internet ued through the early 1930’s on this classic car. Look for a new What Is It in the January issue.

NORTHSTAR NEWS You May Be Interested in these Items for Sale The space on these two pages is provided as a service to our readers who wish to place ads for automobiles, parts and other treasured parts that they wish to find new homes for. In an effort to keep our pages fresh, we will publish your ad for a period of three (3) months. After that period of time, we will delete it unless we hear from you that you wish to have it continue for another three issues.

For Sale: 1998 Mark VIII, 65K miles, no winters, Bright Toreador Red Metallic, light tan leather, ready to enjoy

Mark VIII file photo and show, $9500. Charles Hanson, 320-596-2210.

For Sale: 1948 Lincoln Continental Coupe. Rebuilt and balanced V12 engine. New dark green paint. All chrome replated. New tires. New brakes and exhaust system Radiator and gas tank reconditioned. Trunk carpeted. The Lincoln has a good working overdrive unit and runs and drives as new. Lots of extra parts with car. $14,000. Call Ted Anderson at 763.561.8143

Northstar Region grille For Sale: 1968 Lincoln Continental 4 dr badges are now available. Sedan. Green with green cloth interior and nice green vinyl top. Needs engine work and To obtain yours, contact Harvey Oberg at TLC. Stored in my garage for years. 651.739.9754 Bring a trailer and $1500. Bob Schmidt, Willmar, 320-235-4106

For Sale - 1989 Lincoln Signature Series Town Car. Well equipped with all available accessories including sunroof. Spotless leather interior, 70,000 miles. Never driven in winter. Asking $7,500, but wants to sell and is open to offers. Contact Skip Nolan at 320.260.7547 This is a great car for shows and tours. Call Skip Today!

Preview of Coming Events

December There are no North Star events/activities planned for December. Please set aside some time to spend with old friends and relatives and enjoy the festivities of the holiday season. While our classic cars are important, there are other things, especially at this time of year that truly deserve your undivided attention.

January Sunday Brunch, Roasted Pear, Brooklyn Park, January 10th at 11:30 AM North Star board meeting at 10:30 AM 2016 LCOC National Board meeting, Tampa, Florida, January 13- 16

February CCCA Potluck/Auction, Firefighters Museum, 664 22 Avenue NE, in Minneapolis on Saturday, (Date to be determined) at 5:00 PM. Board Meeting at 4:00PM

March To be determined. See future newsletters.

April To be determined. See future newsletters.

May 8th Annual Memorial Day weekend car show, Saturday, May 28. Morries Ford Lincoln, Minnetonka, MN 10:00AM to 2:00PM Board meeting at 1:00 PM

June LCOC Mid America National Meet, June 16-20, 2016, at Dayton Ohio

July Out State Lincoln Car Show Location and date open. We are open to suggestions, let us know your preferences.

August Lincoln Motor Car Museum, Second Annual Lincoln Homecoming, Hickory Corners, Michigan. August 10-14, 2016, all Lincoln owners Ford Mercury and Edsel Owners are invited to participate. Hosted by the Road Race Lincoln Club. Maple Grove Days Car Show, Saturday, August 20. 2016

September 9th Annual Luther North Country Lincoln Car Show, Saturday, September 10, 10 to 2 PM. LCOC Western National Meet, September 14-18, 2016, Denver, Colorado, Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Region.

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.

North Star Activities

Get 2016 off to a good start. Join your North Star family for the first brunch of the New Year, Sunday, January 10, 2016.

Roasted Pear, 9690 Colorado Lane, Brooklyn Park.

Join us Sunday, January 10, at 11:30AM at the Roasted Pear for our first North Star event of 2016. Meet with your friends and talk about what an excit- ing year 2015 was and what will happen in 2016. North Star calendars will be given out to those members who did not receive theirs at the November brunch. Come and talk with your board members and offer suggestions for 2016. Door prizes for those who attend. Please RSVP by January 6th to Jay White, 952.432.5939, email: [email protected]

North Star board meeting to be held before the brunch at 10:30am.

Upper Midwest Region of the Classic Car Club of America

POT LUCK DINNER & AUCTION

Planned for February, 2016, Date to be announced in our next issue. Keep watching this space for more details on the exact date.

To be held at the Firefighter’s Museum, 664 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

WELCOME LCOC MEMBERS and FRIENDS!

AUCTION INFO: Please bring quality auto-related items (parts, literature, toy cars, auto-related collectibles, etc.) to donate for the auction. Auction proceeds will be split with the Lincoln Club.