Serie: Des personnalitées et des Lincoln

63-year-old rock star Neil young teamed up with a mechanic and converted his 2.5 tonne Lincoln Continental into an eco-friendly car. His 19.5 feet monstrous car is longest and heaviest of its time and is known for its wide grills and glittering chrome. The old Lincoln was converted into a zero emission car which does not require roadside refueling. This car also acts as an electrical generator for a residence. The engine was replaced by an electric motor capable of generating 500 foot-pound torque. The acceleration produced by the car was appreciable and it produced no noise. Car generated more energy than it needed to run. This extra energy could be used to power the house.

Toni Mannix (February 19, 1906 - September 2, 1983) was an American actress and dancer in the early talkies. She became notorious for an extramarital relationship with actor George Reeves during her marriage to MGM studio head Eddie Mannix.

George Reeves est un acteur et réalisateur américain né le 5 janvier 1914 à Woolstock, Iowa (États-Unis), mort le 16 juin 1959 à Beverly Hills (Los Angeles). Pratiquement inconnu en Europe, George Reeves est une légende en Amérique pour son rôle de Superman à la télévision.

One of only 400 produced. Body #116 built on Nov. 26, 1940. V-12, Nice very solid driver quality, no rust, some minor dings and chips, some paint appears to be original, delivered new to and always been in Southern CA. Rebuilt engine, runs and drives well. I have owned this car for 5 years and during my ownership I replaced the brakes and cylinders, packed front and rear bearings, rebuilt water pumps, radiator, generator and starter, new Optima battery, rebuilt ignition coils, fuel pump, carb, and replaced fuel sender. Owner previous to me owned the car from 1954 to 2007 and I have the CA registrations to document. Original owner before him was Gen. Thomas O. Hardin, well known airline executive and WW II Commander of The Hump flying missions – (Google him) Hardin was also a charter Lincoln Continental Owners’ Club member (LCOC) in ’53. See photo of membership card and stock photos of Gen. Hardin.

This Lincoln was shown regularly in San Diego Coronado Parades and Lincoln Club shows in the 1980s and was a First Place Winner at more than one Lincoln Club Western National Meet. Trophies and plaques are included with the car (photo). Its a solid car that has been well cared for and has a documented history for the last 59 years which is a rarity in itself.

Retired Feb. 1, 1955. Died Nov. 1, 1968.

Thomas O. Hardin was born in Mexia, Texas, in 1894. He graduated from high school in Rockport, Texas, and later learned to fly. He was a civilian contract transport specialist with the Quartermaster Corps on the Mexican Punitive Expedition from March 1916, to January 1917. The next summer he enlisted in the Aviation Section of the Signal Corps and the following December went overseas. He returned from France in April 1919, and was discharged the following month.