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2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE Lot Nbr. 322 Click to view slideshow:

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AN EXTRAORDINARY PIECE OF AMERICAN RADIO HISTORY 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR EXECUTIVE SERIES STRETCH LIMOUSINE PERSONALLY OWNED BY LEGENDARY RADIO ICON ART LABOE...A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF BROADCASTING HISTORY! Offered for auction is an exceptionally distinctive 2000 Lincoln Town Car Executive Series Stretch Limousine, reportedly owned by legendary radio personality Art Laboe (born Arthur Egnoian) and used exclusively for his private transportation. Art Laboe was a true pioneer of American radio and an iconic figure in music history. Known for popularizing the phrase "Oldies But Goodies," his broadcasting career spanned more than seven decades. He became a household name through his legendary radio programs and his special connection with generations of music fans. Art Laboe holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a radio disc jockey (DJ), spanning over 79 consecutive years on the air as named in 2017. He also received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 17, 1981. What makes this particular limousine especially noteworthy is that it retains its original Art Laboe-era interior and accessories, preserving an important part of its personal history and connection to its famous former owner. Finished in elegant black with a matching black interior, this Executive Series stretch limousine features its distinctive passenger-facing seating arrangement and classic luxury limousine styling. With 71,694 miles, an excellent overall condition, and a running mechanical condition, this vehicle presents a unique opportunity for collectors of celebrity automobiles, broadcasting memorabilia, and American entertainment history. This is not simply another stretch limousine. It is a vehicle associated with one of the most recognizable and influential personalities in American radio.

Vehicle Info:   Model Year: 2000 Make: LINCOLN Body Style: LIMOUSINE Body Color: BLACK Interior Color: BLACK Vin No.: 1L1FM81W9YY851093 Mileage: 71721 Engine Size: 8 Transmission: Automatic Registration:

Component Ratings: Engine: good Body: good Chassis: good Coachwork: good Interior: good Electrical: good Transmission: good Paint: good Tires: good