William Clay Ford’s tribute to his father Edsel, the Continental Mark II was developed to be the finest automobile possible. Given a classic “long hood/short deck” profile and a simulated spare tire bulge on the trunk lid by a styling team that included Ford himself, John Reinhart, and former Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg designer Gordon Buehrig, it was a semi-custom automobile, with a price tag to match. At $9,695, the Continental Mark II, as it would be known, was the most expensive American production car in twenty years. It boasted nearly every comfort and convenience gadget as standard equipment. Ford was very clear that this was not a Lincoln, but a Continental, a separate division established to add exclusivity to the luxury marque.
1956 Continental Mark II One of the finest in the world. Powerful V8 rated at 275HP. I can tell you the HP is underrated. A balanced 368ci (6.04L) 4-bbl Lincoln Y-Block Engine. This car was untouchable then and is still to this day. This is from our private collection.
