•One of 3,005 Mark IIs made in 1956 and 1957
•Maroon exterior with white leather and maroon trim from Bridge of Weir
•368 CID Y-block V-8 engine
•Turbo-Drive three-speed automatic transmission and 3.07 gearing
•Upgraded A/C, power steering, power brakes, power wing windows, power front seat
•Upgraded wiper motor
•Correct hand-made hubcaps with wide whitewall tires
Interested in owning a car that when new, was owned by such well-known figures as Barry Goldwater, former President Dwight Eisenhower, performer Frank Sinatra and actress Elizabeth Taylor? Then come check out this 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II at Mission Classics.
The Continental Mark II was featured in the 1956 film High Society, starring Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Louis Armstrong. A Continental Mark II was used in the Perry Mason TV series Season 1, Episode 9: “The Case of the Vagabond Vixen” which aired on November 16, 1957.
Finished in maroon, the paint and trim are in decent condition, the cargo area is decent and comes with a full-sized spare tire. The engine bay is tidy and the chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body. This example was made on January 30, 1956 in Ford’s Allen Park Body and Assembly factory in Allen Park, Michigan. In a notable departure from both American and European styling precedents, neither tailfins nor pontoon fenders were seen; a swing-away left taillamp hid the fuel cap from view.
This car has new wide whitewall tires, size 8.00-15 at every corner. Each one is mounted on a steel wheel and topped with a factory, handmade wheel cover. The wheel covers are in good, original order.
Under the hood is a 368 CID Y-block V-8 engine. Backing the motor is a Turbo-Drive three-speed automatic transmission with a 3.07:1 rear end. Driver convenience features are lengthy – upgraded air-conditioning, power steering, power four-wheel drum brakes, power wing windows, power windows and power front seat.
Inside is a white leather interior with red trim. The upholstery is from Bridge of Weir of Scotland. The front white bench seat is in decent order, as are the inner door panels, which echo the seat’s color scheme. The red and white dash looks futuristic, even today. There’s a three-spoke steering wheel facing the driver.
The Continental Mark II is an ultra-luxury coupe that was sold by the Continental Division of Ford for the 1956 and 1957 model years. The first (and only) product line of Continental, the Mark II was developed as the worldwide flagship vehicle of Ford Motor Company. Developed as a successor for the 1939–1948 Lincoln Continental, the Mark II derived its nameplate from European manufacturing practice, denoting a second generation of the model family; Ford would later use this nomenclature for the Mark Series of flagship personal luxury cars.
As the most expensive American-produced automobile of the time, the Mark II was marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and the Bentley Continental. Produced solely as a two-door hardtop coupe, the Mark II was largely hand-assembled, sourcing its V-8 powertrain from the standard Lincoln line.
If you’re looking for an auto project with some class, consider this 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II at Mission Classics. Come by today to check it out for yourself!
VIN: C56C2583
This car is currently located at our facility in Brooksville, Florida. Current mileage on the odometer shows 57,351 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
•Maroon exterior with white leather and maroon trim from Bridge of Weir
•368 CID Y-block V-8 engine
•Turbo-Drive three-speed automatic transmission and 3.07 gearing
•Upgraded A/C, power steering, power brakes, power wing windows, power front seat
•Upgraded wiper motor
•Correct hand-made hubcaps with wide whitewall tires
Interested in owning a car that when new, was owned by such well-known figures as Barry Goldwater, former President Dwight Eisenhower, performer Frank Sinatra and actress Elizabeth Taylor? Then come check out this 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II at Mission Classics.
The Continental Mark II was featured in the 1956 film High Society, starring Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Louis Armstrong. A Continental Mark II was used in the Perry Mason TV series Season 1, Episode 9: “The Case of the Vagabond Vixen” which aired on November 16, 1957.
Finished in maroon, the paint and trim are in decent condition, the cargo area is decent and comes with a full-sized spare tire. The engine bay is tidy and the chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body. This example was made on January 30, 1956 in Ford’s Allen Park Body and Assembly factory in Allen Park, Michigan. In a notable departure from both American and European styling precedents, neither tailfins nor pontoon fenders were seen; a swing-away left taillamp hid the fuel cap from view.
This car has new wide whitewall tires, size 8.00-15 at every corner. Each one is mounted on a steel wheel and topped with a factory, handmade wheel cover. The wheel covers are in good, original order.
Under the hood is a 368 CID Y-block V-8 engine. Backing the motor is a Turbo-Drive three-speed automatic transmission with a 3.07:1 rear end. Driver convenience features are lengthy – upgraded air-conditioning, power steering, power four-wheel drum brakes, power wing windows, power windows and power front seat.
Inside is a white leather interior with red trim. The upholstery is from Bridge of Weir of Scotland. The front white bench seat is in decent order, as are the inner door panels, which echo the seat’s color scheme. The red and white dash looks futuristic, even today. There’s a three-spoke steering wheel facing the driver.
The Continental Mark II is an ultra-luxury coupe that was sold by the Continental Division of Ford for the 1956 and 1957 model years. The first (and only) product line of Continental, the Mark II was developed as the worldwide flagship vehicle of Ford Motor Company. Developed as a successor for the 1939–1948 Lincoln Continental, the Mark II derived its nameplate from European manufacturing practice, denoting a second generation of the model family; Ford would later use this nomenclature for the Mark Series of flagship personal luxury cars.
As the most expensive American-produced automobile of the time, the Mark II was marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and the Bentley Continental. Produced solely as a two-door hardtop coupe, the Mark II was largely hand-assembled, sourcing its V-8 powertrain from the standard Lincoln line.
If you’re looking for an auto project with some class, consider this 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II at Mission Classics. Come by today to check it out for yourself!
VIN: C56C2583
This car is currently located at our facility in Brooksville, Florida. Current mileage on the odometer shows 57,351 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.