For Sale: 1956 Lincoln Premiere in Southampton, New York

This 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, one of just 2,447 produced, has been the subject of a thorough, professional, body-off restoration that was completed in 2016.  This Lincoln is believed to be a factory special order, as evidenced by the “SOLD” and “RUSH RUSH” stampings on the firewall tag alongside the serial number.

DRIVETRAIN:

• Rebuilt engine
• Rebuilt transmission
• Rebuilt fuel and cooling systems
• New aluminized dual exhaust system

CHASSIS:

• Frame was sandblasted and painted black, along with the majority of chassis and suspension parts.
• Power steering and power brake systems were fully restored, with all new lines and hoses throughout
• New whitewall tires
• Original Wheels

BODY AND PAINT:

• Rotisserie resto
• Painted in its original Starmist White using quality Sikkens single stage urethane

BRIGHTWORK:

• Most all pot metal, chrome, and stainless on the car, both exterior and interior, has been re-chromed or polished

CONVERTIBLE TOP:

• The hydraulically operated top bow assembly was completely disassembled and restored, with all new hydraulic lines and hoses, and new weather seals installed.

ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:

• New wiring harnesses were installed
• Original signal seeking Town and Country AM radio was professionally restored and is in good working order, including the foot-activated seek control.
• All power window and seat components were rebuilt or new, and all remain in good operating condition

INTERIOR:

• The Premiere, with Startmist White and the white-and-yellow interior, is believed to one of just three produced in this color combination.
• Matching materials trim the door and side panels, wind lacing and sun visors
• The restored steering wheel shows no cracks with a nice horn ring and center button
• The restoration included all new rubber items, weather seals, glass channels and sweepers throughout.
• The trunk has new full lining and mat, matching spare, and jack.

For more information, please call 631 283 8819.

VIN: 56WA40730L

Miles: 89956