Vehicle Description
There is a certain level of luxury reserved for the discerning few,
and this 1956 Continental Mark II truly represents this upper
echelon of rare vintage vehicles. Yes, it was even above Lincoln in
the hierarchy, but we did list it in the name. As you read on,
you'll see this extremely rare Mark II has been treated with the
right respect all its life, with the right maintenance and
investments just the way you would do, too.
The Mark II was a statement about having European luxury with
American flair. You see it in a design with exceptionally clean
sheetmetal that could rival the best of the pre-war French designs
balanced with mammoth chrome bumpers that are so well integrated
into the design that you barely notice the exhaust under the
taillights. Of course, the elegance of this car is further
heightened by a more recent application of a burgundy. The modern
clearcoat shine highlights the color that brings the boldness of
red but in a more sophisticated tone. You'll love pouring over all
the details of this hand-crafted coupe, including the turbine-style
wheels, whitewall tires, and all the correct badging. And of
course, you'll love the graceful bulge in the center of the trunk
where the spare tire lives underneath - an iconic namesake feature
that was so stylish that it has been added to other cars over the
years.
The new white leather seats are exactly what you expect from a car
of this caliber. They has been a solid investment here to make sure
they feel supple and retain the plush button-top presentation. And
with its dark grey piping, this is a beautiful color combination
that nicely coordinates with the carpeting, door panels, dash, and
headliner to create a beautiful uniform appearance. Beyond the
intricate factory wheel is a full gauge panel. The instruments were
influenced by both aircraft and fine timepieces. It has wonderfully
detailed dials and levers for the HVAC controls, making for a very
unique driving experience. It's a fantastically original-style
presentation that even has provisions for features like power
windows and the AM radio. This was such a complete luxury machine
that there was only one option: air conditioning - it's present on
this example and still blowing cold today.
The 368 cubic-inch V8 was the best Lincoln had to offer in the day,
and it was rumored the Continental engines were even further
refined for the best quality. You can see this connection in the
well presented engine bay that features stock elements like the
Continental star valve covers. And because prestige is everything,
we even believe this to be the original motor. The four-barrel
carburetor and dual exhaust sound like the kind of features for a
muscle car, but in this application, it's all about providing
effortless power with plenty of refinement. And a car this nice
deserves to be driven with distinction. That's why the refined ride
is combined with easy driving features like the three-speed
automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes.
With only around 3,000 ever produced over its short production run,
the Continental Mark II is a true rare luxury classic. It even
comes with great paperwork like the owner's manual, dealer
correspondence, dealer marketing book (paint and fabric swatches),
and restoration photos. That makes this the best way to own
America's Rolls-Royce. Don't let this rare opportunity slip away,
call today!
