Vehicle Description
Here we have a 1956 Lincoln Mark II. The current owner originally
purchased this car to be the correct donor chassis for his 1955
Lincoln Futura Concept Replica build and has decided it's way too
nice to cut up for his needs. This car is 1 of 2 that the prior
owner custom modified with molded-in bumpers that was such an
incredible custom at the time, it sold at Mecum auction for
$262,000.00. Fast forward. The previous owner having risked
modifying such a low production in demand vehicle decided to see if
lightning would strike twice and commenced a 2nd build of the same
car with his 2nd car for the obvious benefit(s). He poured $40k in
metal work to solidify the floors, firewall, tunnel and molded the
bumper(s) in front and rear as part of this 2nd build effort. He
modified the frame to include Wilwood disc brakes and rack and
pinion steering. The metal work to body and frame are clearly
evident for their quality. Here's where things turned. The previous
owner died leaving his widow to fare for the $40k build cost. Then
the SHOP owner died leaving his widow to sell this car as part of
the estate. The current owner bought the car with most of the metal
work done, (2) windshields, (1) backglass, and a ton of parts many
of which were labeled in baggies etc. For example he has 3 really
decent rocker mouldings which he's told could command up to
$1000.00 alone for their rarity. There is an engine/transmission
but it was left outside in the weather and picked over a bit so the
original 368 engine is included, but suspect at best (not sure if
it's seized or not). The current owner has a lot of exterior trim,
but virtually NOTHING for the interior except a left & right
grey-colored door interior trim panel(s). So, what is offered here
is a rare car that someone poured $40k into and a lot of time and
attention to get to this point as the perfect BLANK SLATE for
another $200k custom build. He has the hood, doors, and deck lid
that will go on this car.
