Car overheats - also dies while driving

What has happened more than likely, unfortunately, the internal piston seals on the servo controls have gotten hard and not usable after this period of time sitting still. The answer is to remove and replace all the seals inside the transmission. Sorry this is the answer, but that is from my 35+ years experience in trans. overhauls. You should not have to replace clutches and plates, also make sure there is no rust on the internal drums from sitting still.

Could be the egr valve is sticking open. I would try diabling the valve by pulling the vacuum line off the egr valve vacuum port. You can plug the hose with a golf tee or bolt to run the test. Then drive the car on the highway where it would normally act up. If it still acts up, put the vacuum line back on the valve and check for other leaks, such as vacuum leaks--maybe the intake manifold gaskets.

Check if your coolant decreases. If it does it may be a leak on the system. Check for the radiator cap that may need replacing and the radiator hoses for loose or bad hose that needs replacing. Check the water pump found inside the engine. Because of the car's age, it may need replacing.

Check for a vacuum leak or torn air intake duct that's letting in unmetered air. Also check the accuracy of the engine coolant temp sensor. Finally, find out why it's overheating at idle--that's really serious. Most common cause is a failed radiator fan relay.

It could be a fuel filter, Mass Air Flow sensor, extremely dirty air filter...in other words a number of things. Check the air filter. If clean or ok then, while at idle, disconnect the MAF sensor plug and listen for a differance in idle speed or smoothness. This ONLY tells you the MAF is "doing something". lol. If idle remains the same, you'll know the sensor is a problem. (check a manual or the owners manual for exact location of the MAF sensor. It IS in the intake hose/filter box)
It also could be clogged/dirty fuel injectors. Try putting a name brand cleaner in the tank. Berryman B12, STP, Lucas, ect ect. and drive it (if possible) at least 50 miles. Let it sit and run if not drivable, keeping an eye on the temp. Some overheat on extended idle.
Good luck. :-)

check fan fuses and relays. is the idiot light coming on . stop engin temp. if its coming on unplug it . its located behind the rear valve cover in the middle. if that isnt it replace temp sensor. located below the air breather.

crank sensor will fix it

CHECK ANTIFREEZE IN RADIATOR.IF LOW ADD COOLANT.CHECK FOR LEAKING RADIATOR HOSES AND WATER PUMP HOSE.ALSO CHECK RADIATOR FOR LEAKS.IF ALL GOOD NO RADIATOR LEAKS.REPLACE THERMOSTAT.IF STILL OVER HEATS AFTER REPLACING THERMOSTAT .CHECK COOLING FANS FOR OPERATION AND COOLANT SENSOR.ALSO CHECK TO MAKE SURE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLES IS NOT LEAKING.BECAUSE A BAD WATER PUMP CAUSES OVERHEATING ALSO.

Most likely a Coolant Temp Sensor & Connector.Under upper radiator hose at cyclinder head.Yellow & Black wires.Hope this helps

Could be several possibilities.  Make sure the radiator fans are working.  Check radiator fluid.  Check thermostat.  Could be head gasket, any white smoke from exhaust?