1956 Lincoln Continental

COUPE

Automatic

C56B2118

Clear

-Being Offered unrestored Powder blue 1956 Continental Mark II that has been parked for years.-The only few parts that are not present is the hood emblem, front fender lower emblems, hubcaps and 1 driver side headlight bezel. -sold new in California in 1957-The Continental holds a clear California title -Very rare factory Air Conditioning option -Production 1 of 2,550 manufactured for 1956-NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED -The Continental Mark II is SOLD “AS IS”-International buyers are welcomed -Please feel to ask any questions regarding the Continental before making any consideration on purchasing-THANK YOU General SpecificationsManufacturerContinental Division, Ford Motor CompanyDates of ManufactureJune 1955-May 1957Body Typetwo-door hardtop As-New Price$9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957) Wheelbase (in.) 126.0 Overall Length (in.)218.5 Overall Width (in.)77.5 Overall Height (in.) 56.0 Shipping Weight (lbs) 4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957) Drivetrain SpecificationsEngine Typeohv V-8Bore x Stroke (in.) 4.00 x 3.66 Displacement (cu. in.) 368.0 Compression Ratio (:1) 9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957) Carburetion 4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957) Exhaust System dual Horsepower @ rpm 285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957) Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft)402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957) Fuel Capacity (gal)25 Crankcase Capacity (qts) 5 Radiator Capacity (qts) 25.5 Transmission Type Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic Final Drive ratio (:1) 3.07 Chassis SpecificationsFront Suspensionindependent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbersRear Suspensionlive axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers Steering power-assisted recirculating ball Turns Lock-to-Lock 3.9 Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft)45.3 Brakes power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear Wheels (in.) 15 x 6.5 (drop-center rim) Tires (in.)8.20 x 15 (tubeless 4-ply whitewall) Standard EquipmentPower steering; power brakes; power front seat; power door windows; power vent windows; AM radio; heater; choice of cloth or leather upholstery; full interior and trunk carpeting; tachometer; electric clock; full engine instrumentation; tubeless whitewall tires; full wheel covers; dual exhausts.Performance (a)0-60 Acceleration (mph)12-14Top Speed (mph)110-115Fuel Consumption (mpg) 8-11