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The 1966 model year saw a continued refinement of the Continental design, with the most extensive restyle since 1961. This, of course, carried over to the Lehmann-Peterson limousine, which enjoyed another tripling of sales to 159 units. Lehmann-Peterson would then strip the car, cut it in half, and add a section between the front and rear doors. For 1964, its first full year, Lehmann-Peterson ran off 15 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousines. Indicative of his delusion was that the going price of the Touring-bodied two-door sedan was about $10,000; the most expensive chauffeur-driven limousines offered by Cadillac and Packard in 1947 cost slightly less than half that. Rather than going for the craziest and most unique proposal you can think of, let your creative side shine by proposing in a way that touches her heart and fits her style. Think of places that have meaning for the two of you, and then use these spots as the backdrop for your proposal. For a lunch or late afternoon snack, grab a table at Ruta Maya (3601 South Congress at Penn Field), a local coffee house and favorite hangout for the multi-tattooed and the dressed-to-the-nines or a combination of the two. You can tour the inside and outsides of these two important buildings to the city's architectural and historical history.

Austin landmarks give you a glimpse into the city's history. Stop at the Bank One Tower (221 W 6th St) to admire this solid block of glass rectangle, which uses varying colors of glass and cut-out notches to give it some visual interest. 1 day: Only one day to shop? 3 days: Shop downtown Austin and the University of Texas at Austin campus area, where you'll find funky clothes and shoes mixed in with top-dollar designer duds. New York designer lines like 1921 and Ben-Amun; Erebelle, luxury yoga wear designed by a local Austinite; and more. A more streamlined pale green fastback sedan with hidden front wheels was advertised "for winter touring." While the beige-and-maroon, long-deck, four-window sedan "for rapid travel" brought to mind a zeppelin, the four-window sedan with rear suicide doors echoed a Hooper-bodied Rolls-Royce in its black and dark blue livery. Flag holders on both front fenders for United Nations, U.S., and papal flags, plus lights to be shown on them at night. End the night dancing at Agave (415 East Sixth), with its raised dance floor and, of course, specialty tequilas. If you visit Austin during the summer, take in a free performance of the Austin Symphony (at Wooldridge Park, 9th and Guadalupe), held each Sunday night throughout the summer.

Austin's museums, theaters, and performing groups provide plenty to keep you busy during your visit. After seeing some of Austin's beautiful architecture from the lake, spend the afternoon learning about architect Abner Cook, who designed many important buildings in town. Austin's ability to blend old and new is evident in its museums, cuisine, and landmarks. Select an organic coffee blend and chill out, or enjoy an ice-cold Lone Star beer and a sandwich. 2 days: Get up early, grab some house-roasted European coffee and a homemade pastry (the cinnamon rolls are huge and flaky -- they melt in your mouth!) at Mozart's Coffee Roasters (3825 Lake Austin Blvd) on Lake Austin, and enjoy the tranquility of the water, or make the short drive to watch the sun rise over Mount Bonnell. When it's time for dinner, grab a table at the Mobil Three-Star Driskill Grill (604 Brazos St), located inside the Mobil Three-Star Driskill Hotel.

The car ran on four heavy-duty truck tires; inside of each was a large steel disk with a rubber-rimmed tread, which allowed for driving up to 50 miles at top speeds with the tires flat. As you leave, pretend you're Lance Armstrong on the Veloway (access the trail from Mopac, just south of Slaughter Lane and right near the Wildflower Center), a 3.17-mile, 23-feet-wide paved trail that is exclusively for cyclists and rollerbladers -- no walkers or runners allowed. Backtrack slightly for lunch at Guero's Taco Bar (1412 South Congress), known for its great Tex-Mex dishes, tacos, and liberally tattooed wait staff. Buy a great pair of boots at Allen's Boots (1522 South Congress), or cool cowboy attire, and then browse vintage finds at local favorite New Bohemia (1606 South Congress). Round out the day at Uncommon Objects (1512 South Congress), an antique lovers heaven with everything old: furniture, jewelry, clothes, books -- you name it -- then wander around on your own and discover the rest of this too-cool-for-school area of Austin. 2006 Nika Vee In Uncommon Objects, you'll find all kinds of antiques and one-of-a-kindgoods, including furniture, jewelry, and books.