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Message From the Chairman

April 2025

Spring is here and we are all looking forward to getting our Lincoln’s out on the road and on the show field. Many of our clubs are hosting their own meets and our annual Lincoln Homecoming will take place August 6-10, 2025 on the grounds of the Gilmore Museum. I encourage you to take in the Wednesday evening Cruise-in at the Gilmore along with the fun tours on Thursday and Friday. We will also be hosting the auction and our evening events in the stunning new Gilmore Event center near the historic filling station. Show day is Saturday and in addition to Lincolns, we are welcoming Edsels, Mercurys, Monarchs and Thunderbirds to the field. We hope to see a wide range of vehicles, showcasing the magnificent designs and history of these automobiles. Judging is People’s Choice across a variety of categories and one vehicle will be crowned with the “Lincoln Star”, Best of Show award.

The Lincoln Motor Car Foundation, the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum and Research Center are all doing well. We continue to make progress toward our $2 million museum endowment fund goal, which will make the museum self-sustaining in the future. We are grateful for the many donations that have made this possible. Joel Dickson, VP for Library and Archive Research is making wonderful progress working on the Lincoln digital library. Soon you will be able to research Lincolns right from the LMCF website. If you have materials to donate to the digital library, please contact Joel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or 609.399.7320.

Our Museum has received several Lincolns in 2024, most notably, the coach door Lincolns from the 1960s, including Elvis Presley’s Continental and a Lehmann-Peterson Limousine that was driven to the museum all the way from New York state. We are saddened by the passing of a long time Lincoln collector and enthusiast, Stan Lucas, and are immensely grateful to his estate for donating one of the most iconic Lincolns known, the 1929 Lincoln Aero Phaeton. It is definitely a must see when visiting the museum. All 37 vehicles at the museum help tell the Lincoln story.  If you’re considering donating a Lincoln—or Lincoln memorabilia—contact Jim Blanchard at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 419.461.1113, or me.

When making your 2025 charitable giving plans I hope you’ll consider the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation, specifically, the endowment fund.  That fund will ensure the continued operation of our museum for many years to come.  Look into the
Become a Lincoln Star” program or contact Bruce Kopf, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 313.949.8185 or Jerry Seibert. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 217.414.7702.

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The sale of the Lincoln Motor Company to Ford Motor Company took place in February 1922.


Standing: Henry Ford (left) and Henry Leland.

Seated: Edsel Ford (left) and Wilfred Leland.

Stanley H. Lucas Obituary

Stanley H. Lucas Obituary

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From a turkey farm in the California Gold Country to the beaches of Los Angeles, the deserts of Nevada, and far beyond, Stanley Howard Lucas has left an indelible mark on the world.

Born to Leslie and Amy Lucas in December, 1938, Stan was a quiet, headstrong middle-child, preferring to read comic books and play with toy trains over working on the farm. He began collecting vintage cars in his teens. "I drove a 1920 Dodge to school in the seventh grade," he shared of life in rural Clements, California.

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2024 Homecoming Set For August 7 - 11

2024 Homecoming Set For August 7 - 11

The 2024 Lincoln Homecoming will be held on August 7 - 11 at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum in Hickory Corners, Mich.
 
Hosting the 2024 Homecoming will be the Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club.
 
“We’re planning what promises to be a very enjoyable weekend,” said Jim Blanchard, LZOC president, who also serves as president of the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation and Lincoln museum director.

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Gallery of Photos from the 2023 Homecoming

Gallery of Photos from the 2023 Homecoming

View the gallery of images from our 2023 Homecoming event.

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Lincoln mechanical parts for sale

Lincoln mechanical parts for sale

Another large quantity of 1931 Lincoln mechanical parts is being offered for sale by the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation.  They were donated to the museum upon completion of the restoration of a 1931 Lincoln sport phaeton now on display in the museum.   Many parts will be on display at the October AACA Fall Meet in Hershey by LMCF Trustee Ray Theriault.  His spaces are C2A-43-46 (Chocolate Field).  Ray may also be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (860) 919-1821.  Proceeds benefit LMCF Endowment Fund.

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1929 Lincoln LeBaron AeroPhaeton

1929 Lincoln LeBaron AeroPhaeton

An iconic Lincoln will remain on loan to he Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum for another year.  The one-off 1929 Lincoln LeBaron AeroPhaeton built for the 1929 automobile salons is owned by Stan Lucas of Long Beach, California. The car was placed on loan in August 2022 and will remain on display through August 2024. “This is one of most iconic, coach built Lincolns,” said David Schultz chairman and CEO of the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation.  “It is extremely gracious of Mr. Lucas to share this unique motorcar with automobile enthusiasts.”

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Lincoln Enthusiasts Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Ford Motor Company Acquisition of Lincoln

Lincoln Enthusiasts Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Ford Motor Company Acquisition of Lincoln

Lincoln enthusiasts came from as far away as Norway and Finland to celebrate the centennial of Ford Motor Company’s purchase of the Lincoln Motor Company.  Although most auto historians know that the Lincoln Motor Company was founded in 1920 to build automobiles, Ford Motor Company chose 2022 to celebrate the brand’s centennial because Ford acquired Lincoln in February 1922.

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Three Lincolns Donated to Foundation During Homecoming

Three Lincolns Donated to Foundation During Homecoming

Three Lincolns were recently donated to the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation and all were on display during the 2022 Lincoln Homecoming.
A freshly-restored 1931 Lincoln sport phaeton was donated by David Rehor of Allen Park, Michigan.  An award-winning 1942 Lincoln-Zephyr convertible coupe was donated by Ed and Pam Avedisian of Lexington, Massachucetts.  And, a mostly original 1942 Lincoln-Zephyr Custom limousine was donated by Tom and Joan Brunner of Rio Verde, Arizona.

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Rare Custom-Built Lincoln Now on Display in Museum

Rare Custom-Built Lincoln Now on Display in Museum

One of most unique Lincolns ever built is now on display at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum—a one-off 1929 Lincoln LeBaron Aero Phaeton. It features a polished aluminum body inspired by aircraft design. The owner is Stan Lucas of Long Beach, California, owner of Lucas Classic Tires who owns several Classic Lincolns. The car was custom-built by LeBaron Carrossiers for display at the 1929 Automobile Salons.  It was priced at $10,000.  Only one was built.  After its appearance at the salons it was sold to an aviation executive and eventually was re-sold to a private collector in the Pacific Northwest.  A few years ago it came up for sale and was acquired by Mr. Lucas.  “Stan has been a solid financial supporter of the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation and this is another special way he has demonstrated his support,” said David Schultz, LMCF Chairman.  “This is a wonderful opportunity for vintage automobile enthusiasts to see this rare automobile.”

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Lincoln Motor Company Presents $100,000 Check to Lincoln Motor Car Foundation Endowment Fund

Lincoln Motor Company Presents $100,000 Check to Lincoln Motor Car Foundation Endowment Fund

Joy Falotico, President, Lincoln, presented the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation with a check for $100,000 for the Foundation's Endowment Fund.  Receiving the check was LMCF Chairman David Schultz.  The surprise check presentation took place during a dinner at The Henry Ford Museum.   Prior to the presentation Ms. Falotico thanked those in attendance as “custodians of the Lincoln brand”..…”your ability to knit together the past right here in our present.”  She cited Lincoln’s superior design legacy that began with the stewardship of Edsel Ford as well as technological innovation personified in the Star Concept electric vehicle.

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Auction Items Needed for Lincoln Homecoming Auction

Auction Items Needed for Lincoln Homecoming Auction

The 2022 Lincoln Homecoming will again feature an auction of Lincoln-related items. The auction will take place on Friday evening following dinner. In past years auction items have included a variety of Lincoln items, including a brick from the original Lincoln factory.

 

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Lincoln Motor Company Seeking Lincolns for Annual Product Development Center Event

Lincoln Motor Company Seeking Lincolns for Annual Product Development Center Event

The Lincoln Motor Company is seeking Lincolns from all eras for a special display at the Ford Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) Car and Truck Show in Dearborn, Michigan on Friday, July 15. The event is sponsored by the staff of the PDC.

The event will be held along the PDC staff buildings lawn frontage at 2000 Rotunda Drive. All Lincolns will be parked in a single area.

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Lincoln Celebrates A Century Of Elegance And Innovation, Looks Ahead To A Connected, Electrified Future

Lincoln Celebrates A Century Of Elegance And Innovation, Looks Ahead To A Connected, Electrified Future

On Feb. 4, 1922, Henry Ford, with encouragement from his wife Clara and his son Edsel Ford, purchased The Lincoln Motor Company from distinguished inventor and automotive engineer Henry Leland for $8 million. The transaction set in motion the creation of an iconic American luxury brand.

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Ford Motor Company Seeking Vehicles to Celebrate Lincoln "Centennial"

Ford Motor Company Seeking Vehicles to Celebrate Lincoln "Centennial"

In February 2022 the Ford Motor Company will celebrate the 100 anniversary of the company's acquisition of the Lincoln Motor Company in February 1922.

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1922 Lincoln Limousine Donated to Foundation

1922 Lincoln Limousine Donated to Foundation

A 1922 type 118 Lincoln limousine with a unique history has been donated to the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation by Larry Smith of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The car is an unrestored original with the exception of a repaint in the 1950s.

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W. C. Fields’ 1933 Lincoln Now on Display

W. C. Fields’ 1933 Lincoln Now on Display

A 1933 Lincoln type 267-A KB LeBaron convertible roadster purchased new by comedian W. C. Fields is now on display in the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. The car is on loan from David Gunther of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

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Jacques Nassar's Personal Continental on Display in Lincoln Museum

Jacques Nassar's Personal Continental on Display in Lincoln Museum

A 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible sedan with a unique history is now on display in the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. It formerly belonged to Jacques Nassar, 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.

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Two Cars Added to Museum Line-Up

Two Cars Added to Museum Line-Up

Two cars from very different eras have recently been placed on loan to the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum.

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Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Seeking Lincoln Cars for Display

Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Seeking Lincoln Cars for Display

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum’s Museum Committee is seeking several cars for display in the museum. The committee made the announcement during a July 14 committee meeting chaired by LMCF President Jim Blanchard, who heads up that committee.

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Lifetime Foundation Member Benefit

Lifetime Foundation Member Benefit

Lincoln is offering an additional $750 Bonus Cash on the entire lineup of impressive new Lincoln Vehicles. As a benefit of being a Life Member of the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Foundation, Life Members are eligible for the Ford Motor Company X-Plan, a partner discount program for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

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The Passing of Jerry and Carolyn Capizzi

The Passing of Jerry and Carolyn Capizzi

Written by Jack Eby

It is with great regret and sadness that we were informed of the passing of Jerry Capizzi and his wife, Carolyn, in late May. They recently died within five days of each other of Covid-19. They were a lovely, accomplished couple and will be greatly missed by their families and a legion of friends.

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Foundation Board Trustee Jack Juratovic

Foundation Board Trustee Jack Juratovic

John S. “Jack” Juratovic, a long-time LMCF trustee, died on October 15 in
Big Rapids, Michigan. He was 79.

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1922 Camp Car Press Release

1922 Camp Car Press Release

A 1922 Lincoln camp car used by Henry Ford Sr. and his friends is now on display at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Ford converted two Lincolns into camp cars for use by he and his friends, known as “the Four Vagabonds”, between 1915 and 1924.

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Lifetime Foundation Member Benefit

Lifetime Foundation Member Benefit

Ford is offering an additional $500 Bonus Cash on Ford SUV’s for the Fourth Quarter for X-Plan Participants. As a benefit of being a Life Member of the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Foundation, Life Members are eligible for the Ford Motor Company X-Plan, a partner discount program for new Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

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Museum Receives 1954 Lincoln Capri from Peter Bailey

Museum Receives 1954 Lincoln Capri from Peter Bailey

During the annual Lincoln Homecoming on August 10-12 a 1954 Lincoln Capri Special Custom Coupe was donated to the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum by the Peter Bailey family of Marshall, Michigan.  Thanking Mr. Bailey (left) for his donation is LMCF trustee and Lincoln museum president Jim Blanchard.  Fittingly, Mr. Bailey drove his Lincoln to the museum from Marshall with Jim Blanchard and LMCF Chairman David Schultz as passengers.  Cars such as this 1954 Lincoln Capri were driven to success in the PanAmericana Mexican Road Races in the 1950s, earning Lincoln a well-deserved reputation as not only a luxurious car but a fast and dependable one, as well.

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2017 Lincoln Homecoming Raffle Winner

2017 Lincoln Homecoming Raffle Winner

November 15, 2017

The winner of the raffle held during the 2017 Lincoln Homecoming was Bob Blevins of Yuma, Arizona. 

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Additions to the Museum Showroom

Additions to the Museum Showroom

October 1, 2017

Three “new” Lincolns are now on display at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum and one that had been on display has been donated to the museum by its owners. In addition, a Liberty V-12 motor has been restored and donated to the museum.  

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Museum’s 1930 Lincoln Judkins Berline Invited to St. John's Concours

Museum’s 1930 Lincoln Judkins Berline Invited to St. John's Concours

July, 2017

A Lincoln owned by the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum was invited for display at the annual Concours d'Elegance at St. John’s on July 29, 2017.  

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Former Ford Design Chief Jack Telnack is Guest Speaker at Lincoln Homecoming

Former Ford Design Chief Jack Telnack is Guest Speaker at Lincoln Homecoming

May 26, 2017

Jack Telnack, retired chief of design at Ford Motor Company, will be the guest speaker at the annual Lincoln Homecoming dinner on Saturday, August 12.

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Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Update

Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Update

February 10, 2017 by David Schultz, LMCF Chairman

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum ended the year on a high note, with the donation of two automobiles to the museum’s growing group of classic Lincoln motorcars. Of equal significance three separate groups from the Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company visited the museum.

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1946 Lincoln Continental cabriolet

1946 Lincoln Continental cabriolet

January 5, 2017

One of the latest additions to the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum is this 1946 Lincoln Continental cabriolet owned by David Bunch of Highland City, Florida.

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Hank Dikkeboom: 1941-2016

Hank Dikkeboom: 1941-2016

December 22, 2016

We are sorry to report the passing of Lincoln Motor Car Foundation board member Hank Dikkeboom, who was also a Lincoln-Zephyr Owners Club (LZOC) past president and LZOC trustee. He died December 20, 2016 in the presence of his family in Wisconsin. 

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Lincoln Racer Arrives at Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

Lincoln Racer Arrives at Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

July 19, 2016

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum is excited to have the only existing Road Race Lincoln in existence on display and at our Homecoming event August 10-14, 2016

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Rare Road Race Lincoln Appeared at Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

Rare Road Race Lincoln Appeared at Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

July 6, 2016

The only known surviving “Road Race Lincoln,” a 1954 Lincoln Capri that took first place in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana race, is on display at the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum from July 15 through September 15. 

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Support Transporting the 1954 Lincoln Carrera Panamericana Car to the Lincoln Homecoming

Support Transporting the 1954 Lincoln Carrera Panamericana Car to the Lincoln Homecoming

June 15, 2016

As a long-term LMCF member, former editor of the Road Race Lincoln Register publication and archivist of the RRLR it seemed to me a little extra effort for this summer’s homecoming might pay off. Maybe I had a premonition. I suggested to Jack Eby and David Schultz that a significant car to have at the 2016 homecoming would be the Carrera Panamericana car (1954 Lincoln) that’s displayed at the National Automobile Museum/Harrah Auto Collection in Reno, Nevada.

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Memorial Fund Established for Lincoln Legend Jack Passey Jr.

Memorial Fund Established for Lincoln Legend Jack Passey Jr.

October 1, 2015

The Jack Passey Jr. Memorial Fund has been established by the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation to honor the well-known vintage car collector and enthusiast, who died on August 22, 2015 at the age of 88 in his home in Watsonville, California.

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The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum has Two New Cars on Display

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum has Two New Cars on Display

August 25, 2015

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum has two new automobiles on display.

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2015 Mid-America National Lincoln Meet

2015 Mid-America National Lincoln Meet

February 6, 2015

The 2015 Mid-America National Lincoln Meet details were announced. The meet will be held in Hickory Corners, Michigan, August 5 – 9 and Chaired by the National Lincoln and Continental Owners Club.

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Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Grand Opening Celebration

Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Grand Opening Celebration

August 6-9, 2014

Lincoln car aficionados gathered at the Gilmore Car Museum to join the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation members for the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. Events for those Lincoln fans began on Wednesday, August 6th with a welcome party at the host hotel.

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Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Foundation Museum Progress

Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Foundation Museum Progress

Hickory Corners, Michigan – June 24, 2014

The walls are up and the new Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum space is now enclosed, all accomplished since ground was broken for the Museum on June 1, 2013.

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Four Major Lincoln Clubs to gather on August 9 for opening of Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

Four Major Lincoln Clubs to gather on August 9 for opening of Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum

April 15, 2014 – Hickory Corners, Mich.

All four of the major Lincoln clubs will be present when the new Lincoln Motorcar Heritage Museum is dedicated on August 9. The museum is located on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

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Lincoln Museum Construction Well Underway – Specific Automobiles, Items Sought for Display

Lincoln Museum Construction Well Underway – Specific Automobiles, Items Sought for Display

December 25, 2013 – Hickory Corners, Mich.

Construction is underway on the new Lincoln Motorcar Heritage Museum being built on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan.

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Join Us and Help to Make this Great Museum

The Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum is a place of education, fascination and inspiration. It can also be a place of lasting legacy for you. There are a variety of naming, memorial or commemorative opportunities available. Learn how you can be a part of the success of the Lincoln Museum and preserve history for generations to come.