Why tons of vintage cars are in town


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WHAT: Lincoln Continental Owners Club 2016 Mid-American National Meet

WHERE: Marriott at the University of Dayton, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton

WHEN: Saturday, June 18, throughout the day

INFO: www.lcoc.org

Americans have a long-time love affair with cars, and for decades, the Lincoln Continental was the epitome of luxury.

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This Saturday a fleet of them will be on display at the Marriott at the University of Dayton on South Patterson Boulevard.

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Dozens of vintage Lincoln Continentals will be on display at the Marriott at the University of Dayton on Saturday, June 18. Connie Post/Staff

"There are going to be between 70 and 80 cars here," said Dan Szwarc of Southfield, Mich. He owns a 1966 four-door convertible. "This is the 50th anniversary of this car," he said.

Our experience has been that vintage car owners are a friendly lot and love to tell stories about their cars.

There’s no charge for seeing the cars on Saturday.

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