The usual hot rods and street rods will be on hand,
for certain.
But joining them at this year’s Cruisin’ Downriver
— the third annual event — will be the Lincoln and Continental
Owners Club. The club was founded in 1953, with the Michigan Chapter
starting in 1976.
Unlike some other car clubs, membership in the LCOC
does not require the ownership of a car. What matters is that you
are interested in Lincolns and in their restoration.
"Our club is a great resource for anyone interested
in Lincolns," said John Pratt, Michigan Region director of the LCOC.
"We can help people find a car, restore a car, find
parts for a car. We can even help people sell a car."
The LCOC will be at Southgate Lincoln Mercury on
Fort Street Saturday during the cruise. They hope to have a
convertible Marauder and Lincoln Concept Car as part of their
display.
—Dave Chapman