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1957 Continental Mark Ii, Great Restoration, Former '57 Heaven Museum Car! on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:69187 Color: Gray Lucite /
 Black Leather
Location:

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.0L 6032CC 368Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: C56P3572
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Black Leather
Make: Lincoln
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Mark Series
Trim: Factory
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Mileage: 69,187
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Gray Lucite

Welcome to the Classic Car Center!  To assure the winning bidder that the vehicle is all that they expected, we provide a satisfaction guaranty to the buyer:  if on personal inspection you decide that you do not want the vehicle for any reason, you don’t have to buy it!  Please see the material in blue print at the end of this description for the full details of our Buyer Satisfaction policy.  Now to the details on this fully restored Continental Mark II coupe.

 A 1957 Continental Mark II that will Impress You—and Everyone Else!

 The hand-built 1957 Continental MK IIs are among the most highly sought after luxury classics.  This car is a particularly nice example of this limited production coupe that was Ford’s flagship vehicle and resided in a famed Branson, Missouri museum until it was purchased and re-commissioned four years ago:

·       Nicely Restored

·       368 cid/300 hp engine

·       Great paint/great interior

·       Air Conditioning

·       1 of 444 built

 For those who like to decode VINs, there is attached a picture of the VIN plate.  That number is C56P3572.

An Exceptional Example!

·       Paint and Chrome

  This Mark II underwent a high-quality respray in its original Gray Lucite. Its lustrous finish has a deep shine and looks almost showroom-fresh.

The chrome and stainless are in excellent condition and nicely compliment the paint. 

And, the body and underside of the car appear to be free of rust and/or corrosion. 

 

·       Interior

  The seat upholstery is black leather.  The front seat was totally redone and the rear seat is in good condition.  The door panels are also in very good condition as is the dash. The headliner is in good condition as is the carpeting. 

 

·       Engine

  The engine is the 368 cubic inch V-8 that was rated at 300 hp for the 1957 model.  The engine starts right up and provides ample power for this 5,000 lb. ultra-luxury automobile.

 

·       Transmission

The transmission is the Turbo-Drive 3-speed automatic. It shifts properly as befits such a car.

 

·       Comfort and Safety Systems

  From the leather seats to the all power components (windows, brakes, seat, steering), this air conditioned Mark II is all that you would expect.

A couple of minor items will need attention (license light, instrument lights, radio and driver’s vent window). 

 

An Exceptional Example of one of Ford’s Iconic Continental Mark II hand built Flagship

 This Mark II is one of the truly collectible luxury cars made in America.  Limited in production, these hand-built cars were so special to Ford Motor Company that they were given an entirely new marque: Continental, that were sold exclusively through Lincoln dealers.  This is a great example of that seldom-seen marque that will be equally at home at car shows or the country club.  It is also a car that is certain to appreciate due to the quality of the construction, the condition of this particular car and the very low production numbers.   Stop by and see this rare car or make an appointment for your inspector and/or banker to examine it. 

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT:

540-370-4474

 

We invite you to come by and inspect this vehicle at any time, and would recommend that you do so before bidding.   If you have any questions, please call us at our toll-free number (888) 370-4474. Our preference is to answer any such questions by phone instead of by email so we can provide you with in-depth information about the car’s condition.  If you choose to email us after the auction has ended, please do so directly through our website www.classiccarcenter.net and use the “contact us” button because we are blocked from responding to you if your email comes through eBay and the auction has ended.  If you receive a “Second Chance” offer, please call us at (888) 370-4474 to determine its legitimacy.

 

We are located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a historic town situated approximately half-way between Richmond and Washington, DC.  You may wish to visit us on our website at www.classiccarcenter.net to get more information about us as well as complete driving directions.

 

For your protection this auction is conducted so that all bidders' identities are kept confidential.  In that way you can have a higher level of assurance—although not absolute—that any communications regarding this vehicle are, in fact, coming from the Classic Car Center.

 

Please do not ask us to disclose our reserve price, if any, because in the interest of fairness to all bidders we do not reveal that number.  Feel free to bid with confidence in light of our policy of allowing a personal post-auction/pre-final payment inspection by the winning bidder that is more fully described below. 

 

This car is being advertised locally, so we reserve the right to terminate this auction at any time.

 

 

Payment for this vehicle is to be by Wire Transfer only except for the required deposit of $500 which may be by credit card.  Pickup and shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer. This deposit must be received within 3 days following the end of the auction and full payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction.

 

OUR BUYER SATISFACTION POLICY

 

If as the winning bidder you PERSONALLY come to our facility before the post-auction 7-day payment/pickup time expires, inspect the car and determine for ANY reason that you do not want to buy this car, we will cancel the sale and return your deposit less $100 to cover our time and expense for relisting and you will have no further obligation.  This is our assurance to you that the vehicle is all that you expected when you entered your winning bid.

 

  

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