Vehicle Description
The Continental Mark II debuted at the 1955 Paris Motor Show. Its
fashion forward lines fitted in nicely with the European marques
also on display. First available for 1956 this incredible motorcar
was the product of mostly hand built construction utilizing only
the finest materials available. The interior of these exclusive
vehicles were lavish with power features, full leather and
instrumentation that rivaled the precision of the finest
watchmakers. Power was derived from the 368 cubic inch V8 that
produced an incredible 285 horsepower. This level of performance
and luxury was not without cost, considering the cost of nearly
$10,000 when new. The Mark II attracted the same clientele of
Rolls-Royce with numerous famous owners including Elvis Presley,
Frank Sinatra, and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. Only 3,005
would be built between 1956 and 1957 and today the Continental Mark
II remains to be one of the most sought after models by collectors
across the globe.
This particular Mark II was purchased new by one of the wealthiest
people in the US, if not the world. A powerful person with a well
known name, a person so powerful we was the 49th Governor to New
York and the 41th Vice President. His named branded forever in New
York history with the famous Rockefeller center. The man of course
was none other than Nelson Rockefeller.
This well documented car received a full restoration to show
standards and included a thorough mechanical rebuild. It is a major
piece of history.
