Volume 19 Issue 1S January 1, 2019 Center opening doors return to the Continental Lincoln’s new Pride and Joy “Notice the doors,” the vintage advertisement for the Lincoln Continental began. “And notice how they open. From the center, to make everyone’s entrances graceful.” With that, an enduring automotive design legend was born – the coach doors – or center-opening doors; which conveyed elegance and a touch of Hollywood glamour. Today, six decades later, Lincoln is bringing back a modern version of these iconic center-opening doors with the introduction of the Lincoln Continental 80th Anniversary Coach Door Edition. A limited run of just 80 units will be produced. The Continental Coach Door Edition arrives as Lincoln is riding a new wave of prod- Welcome to the uct momentum. Following the reveal of the all-new Lincoln Aviator at the Los Angeles Northstar News, the Auto Show, this 80th Anniversary Continental celebrates the heritage of one of Amer- monthly publication of ica’s most beloved luxury sedans. the Northstar Region “This Lincoln Continental echoes a design that captured the hearts of car enthusiasts around the world,” says Joy Falotico, President, The Lincoln Motor Company. “It’s of the Lincoln and something bespoke only Lincoln can offer in a thoroughly modern way.” Continental Owners Glamour and allure. Lincoln Continental began as a custom luxury vehicle hand- Club. We value your crafted by chief stylist Eugene T. Gregorie for Edsel Ford in 1939. Years later, the 1961 opinions and appreciate Continental introduced the unique center-opening doors and a chrome-accented upper your input concerning shoulder line that established a signature look for Lincoln. “The center-opening doors became synonymous with the Lincoln Continental, even this newsletter and the though they were only featured primarily in the ’60s,” says David Woodhouse, design operation of the club. director, The Lincoln Motor Company. “But they struck such a chord that they’re still This is your club. (Continued on page 4) This Issue Contains Feature Story 1 Directors Message 3 Club Information Page 4 Northstar Monthly Board Meeting Minutes 5 Editors Message 2 North Star Events 15 Trivia 2 NORTHSTAR NEWS Trivia from the Editors Message January 2019 Internet Gentle readers… 2018 is starting to the current Continental arrived without fade in the rear view mirror. We have a center opening doors. The current Conti- New Year ahead of us with a lot of oppor- nental is a very fine car, but it appears tunities to do some good things for our there was not enough to set it apart from families, friends, and others around us. every other five passenger sedan in the Lets do what is right, what is best and not marketplace. what is expedient. Lincoln did listen, This issue has however, and has some news about the commissioned a cus- new Aviator, a three tom coach builder in seat SUV, the little Massachusetts to do brother to the Navi- a special build of 80 gator. It will be a extended length (6 delightful vehicle; inches) Continentals which will have a with “coach” type, broad appeal for center opening Penny Marshall those looking for a doors. Lincolns will 1943 - 2018 lot of quality, but in ship Continentals a smaller package and parts off to the than the Navigator. coach builder; who Carole Penny Mar- Sweet Olga is taking a break from all of Prices are expected will cut them in shall was an Ameri- the holiday season activities. She is curled to begin around roughly the middle, can actress, director, up in one of her favorite chairs and is $50K. This is an all add six inches of and producer. She was hoping that her dad will stop bothering new vehicle, from length and reverse the daughter of her with the camera so she can continue the ground up and the opening of the on with her nap. Every girl has to have Marjorie Marshall, a most of the content is rear doors. These her beauty sleep. tap dance teacher, and exclusive to Lincoln. will be Black Label Tony Marshall, a film We are also featuring coverage on the cars, fully equipped director and producer. very limited Continental “Coach” edition. and with the custom builders charge, the Her parents' back- By very limited, there will be just 80 — price will be somewhat north of $100K ground in entertain- count ‘em, 80 copies of this very exclu- per copy. If you are lucky enough to own ment, along with her sive Lincoln manufactured and sold in one, you will be in very exclusive com- brother, Garry Mar- 2019. It is my understanding that you may pany. My advice, empty out your grand- shall's, background as go to your local “Black Label” dealer and children’s college fund, cash in one of a screenwriter- sign up for one of the 80 sold this year. your retirement plans and get in line at director and her sis- With only 80 being made, it would appear one of your nearby Lincoln dealers for one of these fine cars. ter's background as a that you would have a better chance of getting front row seats to a Garth Brooks We are beginning our 18th year of casting director and concert than actually taking delivery on publishing this most glorious newsletter. producer, gave rise to one of these very rare Continentals. It has always been fun and very interest- Marshall's career in Center opening or “Suicide” doors ing. Along the way, we have gotten to the industry. have not been offered since the fourth know one another and for some of us, Carole Penny Mar- generation Continentals of the 1960s. shared in each other's joys and sadness. It shall was born in the These “slab sides” were truly icons of the has been a marvelous journey and I do Bronx, New York City, day and while they had plenty of fine styl- hope that we can do it for a few more New York, on October ing, most people will remember them for years before the flame finally goes out. 15, 1943, to Marjorie the doors, and the fact that our thirty-fifth Keep up the good work and stay in touch, Irene (née Ward; 1908– president was often seen riding around I do appreciate your phone calls and 1983), a tap dance Washington in one of these fine cars. The emails very much. teacher who ran the public has been clamoring for the return Till next month, David and Sweet (Continued on page 3) of this unique design, and once again Lin- Olga, the Samoyed…. coln disappointed their customers when 2 NORTHSTAR NEWS (Continued from page 2) Marjorie Marshall Directors Message by Bob Johnson January 2019 Dance School, and An- Mary and I hope that you had a very joyous Christmas thony "Tony" Masciarelli and a Happy New Year. We again spent the Christmas holi- (1906–1999), later Mar- days with our family at our home. We now have lived in shall, a director of indus- Shafer for 48 years in the same house and has the local area changed since 1969. We started winter about a month early trial films and later a this year with a very short fall season. Now we get to hope producer. She was the for a very early spring. The older I get, the less I enjoy the sister of actor/director/ winter season, but that is my choice to tough it out here in TV producer Garry Mar- Minnesota. When you look at all the weather problems across shall and Ronny Hallin, our great US we here in Minnesota have it very good, I know a television producer. that is why I live here, that is my story, and I’m sticking to it. In January, Dave will be sending out our North Star membership renewals for 2019. Re- Her birth name, Carole, gion dues will remain at $20 again for this coming year. Dave Gustafson would appreciate was selected because her your updating the information on the renewal form and send it to Matt Foley with your re- mother's favorite actress newal check, so we can update our membership records. was Carole Lombard. Our January Sunday Brunch will be on January 27 at Dehn’s County Manor, 11281 Fern- Her middle name was brook Lane North, Maple Grove, Minnesota at 11:30 a.m. They have a great breakfast menu at selected because her very reasonable prices. Please RSVP to Jay White by Wednesday, January 23, at 612-599- 3219 or email [email protected] if you plan on attending. Again, RSVP now, the older sister, Ronny, room size is dependent on the number of persons that we know will be attending, please help wanting a horse in the us in planning this event. Consider bringing along a friend that maybe interested in the Lincoln Bronx, was saving her club. You do not have to own one to be a member — just an interest in fine automobiles and pennies; her mother interesting people chose the middle name in On behalf of the North Star board of directors, we want to thank all of you who attended, an attempt to console hosted, planned and worked on our activities in 2018, especially the 2018 Mid-America Na- tional Meet. It truly was a great year and it would not have been possible without your hard her. work and enthusiasm. Being your Region Director really gives me the chance to meet all our Her father was of members and it has been very rewarding. The effort and work we put in these activities is well Italian descent, his fam- worth the time spent.