1956 Lincoln Continental

Continental Mark 2 2 door

368

Automatic

C5681025

Clear

Gasoline

The 1956-1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II was the mid-'50s successor to the original Continental of the '40s. It was magnificently styled by a team including John Reinhart, William Clay Ford, and Gordon Buehrig. Engineer Harley Copp's unique "cowbelly" frame dipped low to permit high seating without a tall body. With Multi-Drive three-speed automatic and a balanced, individually tested Lincoln V-8, the Mark II was marketed as an image leader intended to steal Cadillac's thunder in the ultra-luxury class. Despite beautiful styling, it didn't sell well, probably because its price was so close to the (then) breathtaking $10,000 mark. Im selling this for a 79 year old man that owns the business next to me and wants to sell some of his toys....more to be listed 57 chevy with 30k miles, 65 impala convertible, 65 jeepster. He had this car since 1970 and put it on jackstands in heated storage in 1986 until about 2 weeks ago when fresh gas a new battery and it drove 18 miles here and I drove it around also. Runs great idles great and everything is here as if it was still 1956. title is clear and what a cool rare car. IT has a huge 368 v8 with 285 horsepower and luxurious interior. Tires are still great with no dry rot and car is a cool barn find that has no rust whatsoever. They only made 1550 in 1956 and then 1000 in 1957 and that was it so there aren't many left. The only ones I could find from googling 1956 Lincoln mark 2 for sale were $59,000 and more. I can tell you I was shocked at the number he told me to put the reserve at because I think this car hasn't even truly hit its value yet. The car is huge and the body lines make you drool. The owner does have many parts for it like the spare tire and spare tire cover, new fins for hub cap where 3 were bent (all mounted separate...crazy) I put the car on the hoist here at work and I think these would be the necessary items to get it to be a cool driver that would take you anywhere. Heater core appears to be leaking mufflers need to be replaced Brakes will need to be worked on (cut drums from sitting) Change oil and go. The paint is original and cracking on top and faded pretty good and it appears somebody at one point repainted the sides to get the shine back. I totally thought this car was going to be T-bird size but its absolutely huge and amazing. Two tone leather that is showing its signs and some strange colored carpet. This would be the ultimate parade/cruise car. Shipping is available but be prepared with fuel prices that within the States it will probably be $800-$1100. Ill get quotes or you can and we will assist loading. Any questions ill try to answer or ill get the info from him but you have to scream at him in order for him to hear. Thanks and happy biddingOn Apr-12-14 at 11:00:35 PDT, seller added the following information: I had a few questions brought up on frame rust because I guess that was an issue on these cars. I put the car on the rack and its amazing how clean the underside is. There is your normal surface rust (not flaking just simple surface rust and scotchbrite pad would take off) and most of the frame still shows the factory black. This car is a timepiece. You can tell it was in a climate controlled room the last 30 years. Whoever gets this is going to be amazed at how its has stood the test of time. On Apr-16-14 at 10:43:03 PDT, seller added the following information: The car does not have air conditioning im not sure why it pulled into the information. I was capped at 24 pictures so I didn't get to the engine pictures so if theres a way for me to add more let me know and I will. Engine compartment is clean as can be and everything is there. Ill gladly send pics or more in if you can tell me how. thanks