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Hi! I have a 1964 Lincoln Continental and let me tell you, his is the most fun I have had with any car I have ever owned. One reason in particular is the "Cornelius Grant" badge on the dash. I'm guessing Ford - Lincoln custom made this vehicle for Cornelius Grant. I did some digging and came to find out that Cornelius was the musical director, uitar player and live show arranger for the Motown Vocal Group "The Temptations" from 1964-1982. The Temptations are one of the most succesful musical acts in history having sold tens of millions of records worldwide. Otis Williams, ome get Cornelius's car! ;) I am a songwriter and guitar player so finding this information blew my mind! I immediately realized the caliber of this man and my interest exploded towards this vehicle. I would love to find Cornelius Grant and offer this car to him if indeed he is an original owner. I am hoping I can achieve that with this listing or at least offer it to someone who knows him or of him and appreciates what he has done for music. I have included a picture of the un-touched badge on the dash displaying "Cornelius Grant". Also pictures of Cornelius with the Temptations, ith Muhammad Ali, ith George Benson, ith Omar Benson Miller, ith Samuel L. Jackson, ith Stevie Wonder and another picture of Cornelius at the Skoole Awards. The list of pictures with stars can go on but the point is that Cornelius is a legend and I happened to help out an elderly gentleman with his hospital bills who then sold me this car. I later realized that I own a miracle Lincoln. This car has changed my life and I know it will be a abundant blessing for the future "gatekeeper".This Continental is a BEAUTY. Men, omen, hildren, nimals and everything else stops to stare at this car. Runs and drives excellently. Original color GOLD paint. Interior in great shape. This car is MAGIC. 99,890 original miles, learly. I also have the original California Plates issued in 1963 that I can include in the deal although I would like to keep them as a souvenir. Clean title in hand. Lets talk and deal on this mind blowing piece of history. Message me.Next is information from Wikipedia on Cornelius Grant."Cornelius Grant(born April 27, 943 inFairfield, exas,USA) is anAmericanguitarist, omposer, nd band leader. He served as the musical director, uitar player, nd live show arranger forMotownvocal groupThe Temptationsfrom 1964 until 1982.Grant was born inFairfield, exas, small town 80 miles south of Dallas. Raised by his grandmother, ho he adored, e taught himself how to play guitar at the age of nine. When he was 13, is family moved to Detroit.[1]At 15, e was playing in clubs, ars, alent shows, nd other functions. Within three years he was playing withMary Wells, henMarvin GayebeforeThe Temptationssnatched him up. Grant used aGibson Birdlandand aFender Telecaster. He created the opening guitar riff on"I Know I'm Losing You".He wrote the hit song withEddie HollandandNorman Whitfield. He also wrote "You're My Everything" withRoger Penzabeneand Norman Whitfield. Penzabene, close friend of Grant's, rote "I Wish It Would Rain" and"I Could Never Love Another".Grant also wrote "Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me" and "Ain't No Sun (Since You Been Gone)" (performed byGladys Knight & the Pips);"You Got to Earn It", nd "I Gotta Find A Way (To Get You Back)" (performed by the Temptations); and "My Weakness Is You" and "I Want My Baby Back" (performed byEdwin Starr); Grant also co-wrote "I'm More Than Happy (I'm Satisfied)" forStevie Wonder, nd "Love and Affection" for Marvin Gaye.[2]With the Temptations he had a chance to play to fans in the Pacific, he Caribbean, urope, he Middle East, nd Africa. They were guests at the White House courtesy of PresidentRichard Nixon. Grant also metMartin Luther King, ricia Nixon Eisenhower,Jesse Jackson,Elton John, ndThe Beatles, nd appeared on many television shows. Grant played on select Motown studio sessions' with theFunk Brothersfrom 1964 to 1970, ncluding Gladys Knight & the Pips "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". As a rule, rant played on all the sessions that featured songs he wrote or co-wrote, xcept one,"You Got to Earn It", hichSmokey Robinsoncut while Grant was on the road with the Temptations.[3]In 1983 Grant began writing forThe Hollywood Reporterand contributed extensively toBRE Magazineas a columnist. A current project, Flashbacks and Newtraks" is a radio show featuring interviews, ntertainment news, ldies music, nd many points of view by him and his co-host Sylkie Green. When Grant gives lectures, e sometimes shares the podium with Motown insiders such asDon Foster[disambiguation needed](formerSupremesand Temptations manager) and TV writer/Motown historian, uth Adkins Robinson.[4]Grant launched a magazine, line of cigars, ome Temptation memorabilia, nd music that can be purchased on his company's website, nd his non-profit organization called Starz of Tomorrow. His aim for this organization is to showcase new solo artists, roup artists, horeographers, riters, irectors, ound engineers, nd those working behind the scenes. He wishes to give them an opportunity of a lifetime because he remembers what it was like being a young aspiring artist. Starz of Tomorrow is making room for everyone to have their chance at being a star.[5].Please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I have had an amazing experience owning this car and I want to share the same experience with someone who will appreciate the vehicle as I do. Thanks for looking and please spread the word!
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