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**Jive-Bomber** · 02-16-2011, 09:14 AM

Ryan's great post about his '65 Riviera reminded me of the iconic old car I had to finally sell, but still remember quite fondly as well. She was my first custom car, and I too bought her right aroun...

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stude_trucks · 02-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Doc, is that you?

49ratfink · 02-16-2011, 10:54 AM

I have pics of that car at the Strangers show at the Ford parts place in Cupertino.

where is it now?

lownrusty · 02-16-2011, 11:13 AM

I have pictures of that car imbedded in my memory!!!

DeadFast 33 · 02-16-2011, 11:22 AM

Jay- My neighbors got one that's been sitting since before I was born???? He looks like death and his wife says he's knockin' on deaths door every time I see her.........

FLiP

flamingokid · 02-16-2011, 11:25 AM

Shortly after my Dad and I sold our Glenn Pray Cord 810,I got a call from my Dad.A guy that works at the advertising agency with him had a friend who needed to get rid of a project 50 Chevy.I listened.I remembered my Dad telling me about some bright kid from Oklahoma who had a little website that dealt in Kustoms.Pops gave me the number and after a few minutes,the deal was done.The next day or so,the seller called back and asked if I wanted it delivered for 500.00 extra and I was like "Hell yeah!!".Less than a week later,the car was at my Dad's house and she was a beauty.She was solid,but needed a lot of attention to detail.

Over the next several months,I did small projects on her and cleaned it up.My Dad was on me to get it on the road,but my company took way too much of my time.I moved it to my brother in laws garage,as my neighborhood has restrictions on rebuilding cars in the driveway.70-80 hours a week in sales doesn't leave you a lot of time to work on a hot rod.

One morning,I was reading the classifieds and I saw a guy in there who was buying hot rods and I gave him a call.He came right out,took one look at it,and gave me my price.I asked him if he wanted to hear it run and he said "Oh,it's got a motor?".Guess I sold her too cheap,but I made money.

BTW,I didn' t get the promotion,even though I outsold the other guy.Looking back on it now,I should've quit the job,not the car.

the-rodster · 02-16-2011, 11:29 AM

IMHO, not the prettiest car ever made.

I just can't get past those headlights.

Kinda neat, in a "dare to be different" way.

Rich

BOWTIE BROWN · 02-16-2011, 11:43 AM

WTF.....Iam lost for words. Have we not all been there?

vegas · 02-16-2011, 12:41 PM

I think that Lincoln looked awesome! You don't see too many of those, stock or modified!

DRUGASM · 02-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Its tough when you put your heart into building a car.

BeatnikPirate · 02-16-2011, 01:34 PM

Interesting story. Neat car. A long time ago I read a magazine article about the Lincoln Cosmo. The author irreverently referred to it as a "waterbuffalo with sunkin eyes." No offense intended. I think it's cool.

A32Flathead · 02-16-2011, 01:43 PM

I remember that car....

Jim · 02-16-2011, 05:50 PM

here ya go, 2002 Swanx Fall Fiasco..

49 lincoln · 02-16-2011, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the inspiration! 10 years is pretty long to own a car. I'm just over 5 years or so, and haven't thought about selling yet. Came with a box of parts labled: "Stinkin' Lincoln". My brother even has a 351 cleveland I've been thinking about. Hope you build another one someday!

Jarzenhotrods · 02-16-2011, 06:57 PM

What a really great looking Lincoln. I toy with the idea of selling my Lincoln too but know that I will be in a world of regret after I do it.

Baron Von Mike · 02-16-2011, 08:00 PM

Ah, the Stinkin'. Good times.

sololobo · 02-16-2011, 08:56 PM

I understand why you miss it. What an ass kicker, I have seen so few of these and they kinda say somethin like Marilyn Monroe to me. Be-f'n-uti-ful! So round, so firm, so fully packed! ~sololobo~

LIFESTYLZ · 02-16-2011, 09:08 PM

Not a Cosmo unfortunately but a Baby Lincoln is close ...
My project Lincoln taken at a swapmeet here in NZ at the weekend.

39cent · 02-17-2011, 01:13 AM

I dont recall any custom Cosmo,s in my area backinthday. Altho I had a side job to act as a chauffer driving a couple of well to do elderly widows to L.A, or Palm Springs. They had a 50 Cosmo, and this was around 58 or 59. It was a real nice cruiser and I loved the way it drove, just like a big Lincoln should.

Retroline · 02-17-2011, 04:34 AM

Remember the car from here and also from trying to bid on it.

02-16-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,427	I Miss My Cosmo Ryan's great post about his '65 Riviera reminded me of the iconic old car I had to finally sell, but still remember quite fondly as well. She was my first custom car, and I too bought her right aroun... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

02-16-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
stude_trucks Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 4,737	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Doc, is that you? __________________ ..and yelled out your going to the wrong place he is a Chevy guy, but they went there anyway. PJ@STT

02-16-2011, 10:54 AM	#3
49ratfink Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.F. bay area, California Posts: 13,292	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I have pics of that car at the Strangers show at the Ford parts place in Cupertino. where is it now?

02-16-2011, 11:13 AM	#4
lownrusty Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gilroy California Posts: 625	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I have pictures of that car imbedded in my memory!!! __________________ Borrmannsteel.com

02-16-2011, 11:22 AM	#5
DeadFast 33 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 328	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Jay- My neighbors got one that's been sitting since before I was born???? He looks like death and his wife says he's knockin' on deaths door every time I see her......... FLiP __________________ I don't like myself....no one else does either!

02-16-2011, 11:25 AM	#6
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,078	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Shortly after my Dad and I sold our Glenn Pray Cord 810,I got a call from my Dad.A guy that works at the advertising agency with him had a friend who needed to get rid of a project 50 Chevy.I listened.I remembered my Dad telling me about some bright kid from Oklahoma who had a little website that dealt in Kustoms.Pops gave me the number and after a few minutes,the deal was done.The next day or so,the seller called back and asked if I wanted it delivered for 500.00 extra and I was like "Hell yeah!!".Less than a week later,the car was at my Dad's house and she was a beauty.She was solid,but needed a lot of attention to detail. Over the next several months,I did small projects on her and cleaned it up.My Dad was on me to get it on the road,but my company took way too much of my time.I moved it to my brother in laws garage,as my neighborhood has restrictions on rebuilding cars in the driveway.70-80 hours a week in sales doesn't leave you a lot of time to work on a hot rod. One morning,I was reading the classifieds and I saw a guy in there who was buying hot rods and I gave him a call.He came right out,took one look at it,and gave me my price.I asked him if he wanted to hear it run and he said "Oh,it's got a motor?".Guess I sold her too cheap,but I made money. BTW,I didn' t get the promotion,even though I outsold the other guy.Looking back on it now,I should've quit the job,not the car.

02-16-2011, 11:29 AM	#7
the-rodster Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow, KY Posts: 4,776	Re: I Miss My Cosmo IMHO, not the prettiest car ever made. I just can't get past those headlights. Kinda neat, in a "dare to be different" way. Rich __________________ *A good friend will bail you out of jail. A true friend will be next to you saying, Damn that was fun*

02-16-2011, 11:43 AM	#8
BOWTIE BROWN Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: STUCKIN KANSAS Posts: 3,323	Re: I Miss My Cosmo *WTF.....Iam lost for words. Have we not all been there?* __________________ BOWTIE BROWN YESTERDAY IS A MEMORY ...TOMORROW IS A VISION .....TODAY IS A BITCH WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.

02-16-2011, 12:41 PM	#9
vegas Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 266	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I think that Lincoln looked awesome! You don't see too many of those, stock or modified! __________________ My 1929 Hemi Coupe Build #1: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=314823 #2: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...60#post5067460

02-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#10
DRUGASM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Central Valley Posts: 2,325	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Its tough when you put your heart into building a car. __________________ Satan's Chauffeurs, Merced

02-16-2011, 01:34 PM	#11
BeatnikPirate Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Media, Pa. Posts: 1,284	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Interesting story. Neat car. A long time ago I read a magazine article about the Lincoln Cosmo. The author irreverently referred to it as a "waterbuffalo with sunkin eyes." No offense intended. I think it's cool.

02-16-2011, 01:43 PM	#12
A32Flathead Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 95008 CA.USA, formerly London, England Posts: 9,435	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I remember that car.... __________________ Sarcasm...just one more valuable service I offer... Road Devils Car Club TM www.calik9.com

02-16-2011, 05:50 PM	#13
Jim Grenade Inspector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Roseville Ca. Posts: 211	Re: I Miss My Cosmo here ya go, 2002 Swanx Fall Fiasco.. __________________ FUCK CANCER!!

02-16-2011, 05:50 PM	#14
49 lincoln Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: reno Posts: 248	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Thanks for the inspiration! 10 years is pretty long to own a car. I'm just over 5 years or so, and haven't thought about selling yet. Came with a box of parts labled: "Stinkin' Lincoln". My brother even has a 351 cleveland I've been thinking about. Hope you build another one someday! Last edited by 49 lincoln; 02-16-2011 at 10:21 PM.

02-16-2011, 06:57 PM	#15
Jarzenhotrods Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ....... Posts: 838	Re: I Miss My Cosmo What a really great looking Lincoln. I toy with the idea of selling my Lincoln too but know that I will be in a world of regret after I do it.

02-16-2011, 08:00 PM	#16
Baron Von Mike Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco East Bay Posts: 902	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Ah, the Stinkin'. Good times.

02-16-2011, 08:56 PM	#17
sololobo Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Omaha, NE Posts: 6,674	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I understand why you miss it. What an ass kicker, I have seen so few of these and they kinda say somethin like Marilyn Monroe to me. Be-f'n-uti-ful! So round, so firm, so fully packed! ~sololobo~ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-16-2011, 09:08 PM	#18
LIFESTYLZ Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mangakino ........ New Zealand Posts: 2,874	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Not a Cosmo unfortunately but a Baby Lincoln is close ... My project Lincoln taken at a swapmeet here in NZ at the weekend.

02-17-2011, 01:13 AM	#19
39cent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: socal Posts: 1,481	Re: I Miss My Cosmo I dont recall any custom Cosmo,s in my area backinthday. Altho I had a side job to act as a chauffer driving a couple of well to do elderly widows to L.A, or Palm Springs. They had a 50 Cosmo, and this was around 58 or 59. It was a real nice cruiser and I loved the way it drove, just like a big Lincoln should. __________________ "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right".- Henry Ford,

02-17-2011, 04:34 AM	#20
Retroline Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Carbon Tax Capital, Australia. Posts: 978	Re: I Miss My Cosmo Remember the car from here and also from trying to bid on it.

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