Hot Rod Lincoln

Hot Rod Lincoln is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlie Ryan, first released in 1955. It was written as an answer song to Arkie Shibley's 1950 hit "Hot Rod Race" which describes a race in San Pedro, Los Angeles between two hot rod cars, a Ford and a Mercury. Hot Rod Lincoln" was recorded by country musician Johnny Bond and released in 1960. A 1971 version, by country rock band Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen on their album Lost in the Ozone, became the most successful version of "Hot Rod Lincoln", reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 28 Adult Contemporary, No. 7 in Canada, and was ranked No. 69 on the U.S. Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1972.


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The original Hot Rod Lincoln was built by Country Western singer/songwriter Charlie Ryan in the 1950s, and inspired his song of the same name. Now, owner Dave Demangone takes the popular car to various car shows and charity functions

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I like all three but Johnny Bond is in my mind. His version stands out.

Trivia: original version said the Lincoln engine has 12 cylinders, it was changed to 8 cylinders for Johnny Bond and later.

Anyone tell I’ve been thinking of old cars this morning?