LCOC Logo Items for Sale on Brand New Website

Originally published in the May-June 2025 Lincoln and Continental Comments magazine (Issue # 384)
Submitted by Elayne Bendel

An exciting new website partnership between LCOC and Lands’ End Outfitters is offering LCOC logo merchandise to all our members just in time for this year’s car show season! Who wouldn’t want to show off their brand-new LCOC jacket, shirt, sweater, hoodie, cap, or accessory?

Thanks to an initiative by LCOC member Hal Reniger, LCOC National has approved the arrangement and created a link to an LCOC club website at Lands’ End that offers dozens of items for purchase.

Founded more than 60 years ago, Lands’ End, Inc. is a classic American lifestyle brand. The company is a leading digital retailer of solution-based apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products, and uniforms for businesses, schools, and clubs through the Outfitters distribution channel.

Product focus has shifted significantly over the years, but they continue to adhere to their founder’s motto as a guiding principle: “Take care of the customer, take care of the employee, and the rest will take care of itself.”

For LCOC, both men’s and women’s clothing are offered, along with accessories, including BBQ aprons, scarves, belts, and ties. clothing includes a wide variety of shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, scrubs, and caps. A number of men’s and women’s styles in various sizes and colors are part of the website’s initial offering.

There is a lot to choose from on the LCOC Lands’ End website, and over time, we expect the selection to grow as more members discover and purchase their LCOC merchandise.

Website items are displayed minus the LCOC logo. Once color, size, and style are selected, the LCOC logo may be added for a small added charge. Discounts are offered for some items that can offset the added cost of the embroidered patch logo. Some sample items from the website are shown in this article. Numerous jacket styles and colors are available for purchase.

How to access the LCOC/Lands’ End website

  • To access the site and begin shopping just log in to the Members Area on the lcoc.org home page or click here.
  • After logging in, click the Visit the Lands’ End Outfitters LCOC Merchandise Website button at the top of the page.
  • Once inside the website, click Sign In on the upper right of the page, create your personal account and then begin shopping. You may save your username and password for future use and ease of log-in. To begin shopping, choose from Men’s or Women’s styles. Some items are unisex. Click the Add Logo button to add the LCOC patch to your item and then Choose Location to position the patch on your item before placing it in the cart. The embroidered logo is three inches in diameter.

These are just a few of the great new LCOC logo products you can now buy from Lands’ End. From men’s and women’s shirts, to jackets, even ties and other accessories, you can now go everywhere in Lincoln style. Order yours today!

If You Got ‘Em…Drive ‘Em!

If You Got ‘Em…Drive ‘Em!

Originally published in the September-October 2019 (# 350) issue of Lincoln & Continental Comments magazine.

By George Masters

For those of you that are veterans and remember the old smoke break term, “If you got ’em, light ’em up”, I now refer to our classic  cars, and the emphasis here is “cars,” plural.

We recently took in a car that has been in this guy’s garage since 1998. He hasn’t started it nor has he driven this car since the bodywork, wiring, and paint were completed back then. It just sat in his garage needing the finishing touches done. I’d ask him every year or so, “How’s the car coming along?” He’d always shake his head and smile. Well, last April, I asked him that question, and surprisingly, he told me that he was ready to move onto the next step, which was getting the interior done. To secure the deal, I told him I would need $1,000 down, and then I could get it into the upholsterer’s schedule. Sure enough, the deal was struck and  scheduled for late summer 2019. I insisted that it be ready and running. “No problem,” he said. “I’ll have some of my buddies get it running.” Well, long story short, when we went to pick up the car, it would not start, so I got the truck and trailer and hauled it to my shop. Since it was not running, we took the bowl off the carburetor and guess what? There was sludge and gunk in the bowl. This was just the beginning. We wound up pulling the fuel tank, replacing the sending unit, cleaning out the fuel line, replacing the fuel pump, changing the fuel filter, and even buying a new carburetor. Then it was running!

My point is, why do we have these cars? Why do we have one, or two or more cars? Is it the prestige of being able to tell our friends which cars we own? Is it for the investment? Are we saving them for our children or grandchildren?

I have another story. My buddy had a beautiful car which he babied, washed often, waxed regularly, and generally treated it like a king would. He decided to buy a newer one and took his “Pride and Joy” to the dealer where he traded it. After we unloaded it, the car sat outside on the lot for three weeks exposed to the elements. Did he enjoy his ownership? Well, I’m sure he did, but for whom did he save it? I know another fellow who also has a beautiful car, and it just sits. He doesn’t take it out but maybe once a year. If there are clouds in the sky, it stays in.

So, in summary, I’m asking you to think about why you own one or more collectible cars. They were made to be driven, so think about your beauties and, “if you got ’em, drive ’em’!”

George Masters is a member from Minot, N.D.

New Benefits of Ford’s X Plan for LCOC Members

Originally published in the March-April 2025 Lincoln and Continental Comments magazine (Issue # 383)

For over a decade, Ford has offered all LCOC members the ability to use the X Plan program to obtain substantial discounts on new Ford or Lincoln vehicles. Over the years, hundreds of our members have used this plan not only to save on the price of the car, but also on fees, as the X Plan limits the dealer to a document fee cap of $100. It’s a great help when you are in the market for a new car or truck.

Recently, Ford has made the LCOC a full-fledged Partner Recognition member. That means that all our members can now get their own X Plan PINS! Just follow these simple steps to generate your X-Plan PIN:

  1. Visit www.fordpartner.com and enter our LCOC Partner Code – D5FGG
  2. Click on “GENERATE MY PIN” and enter your information to receive your LCOC X-Plan PIN.
  3. Bring your PIN Certificate along when visiting an eligible participating dealer, as well as proof of LCOC membership and the date of membership (month/year). Note that you must have been an LCOC member for at least 90 days.

The proof of LCOC membership can be one of the following: (1) Screen print of your membership information from Cornerstone, our membership manager. Go to www.lcoc.org, click on “Member Login” on top of home page, and sign in for the required information. (2) Your welcome letter from Cornerstone, or (3) The latest issue the Lincoln and Continental Comments with your address on the back cover. A photocopy is acceptable. If you have any questions, get back to me at gkramer2047@gmail.com or 832-368-2575. Good luck!