Vehicle Description
You are looking at a gorgeous and luxurious 1956 Continental Mark
II! Many folks call it a Lincoln Continental but it is not a
Lincoln it is a Continental. After an eight-year hiatus for the
1956 model year the Continental nameplate made its return; to
launch the vehicle Ford created a namesake Continental division
centered around its new flagship vehicle.[10][11] To again
highlight the European influence of the original Continental Ford
assigned the Mark II suffix to the new Continental (also in an
effort to distinguish itself from the similar Bentley Continental).
Slotted (far) above Lincoln-Mercury Continentals would be marketed
and serviced through the Lincoln dealership network.At its 1956
launch the Continental Mark II was the most expensive automobile
sold by a domestic manufacturer in the United States rivaling the
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.[12][13] At $10000 the Mark II (equivalent
to nearly $90000 in 2016) cost the same as five Ford Customlines.
With a large number of power-equipment features included the Mark
II was offered with only a single option: air conditioning priced
at $595. On a unique low-slung chassis sharing its 126-inch
wheelbase dimension with the Lincoln Capri and Premiere the Mark II
was assembled with its own body panels and interior; each vehicle
was hand-built with hand-sanding and finishing of body panels. In
several elements of its design the Mark II broke from American
styling precedent. As with a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz 300d the
Mark II essentially restricted chrome trim to the window trim
grille and bumpers. With a nearly flat hood and trunklid the Mark
II was also designed with neither tailfins (prominent on American
sedans) nor pontoon fenders (then current in Europe). Rather than a
separate assemblage the Continental spare tire was now integrated
into the deck lid stamping serving to accommodate the
vertically-mounted spare tire beneath.[14] In total 2996
Continental Mark IIs were produced (including two prototype
convertibles).[15] As a consequence of the nearly hand-built
construction Ford estimated it lost nearly $1000 on every
Continental Mark II produced.[16] After 1957 the Mark II was
discontinued; the Continental Division was re-branded as a
competitor to Imperial and Cadillac (rather than Rolls-Royce and
Bentley).. The AC unit was mounted in the trunk and ducked up
behind the rear seat in front of the rear windshield. The
Continental that I am offering is one of the factory Air
Conditioned cars. This is an amazing car that was one of the most
luxurious coupes that you could get in its day! It actually cost
twice what a 62 series Cadillac cost and almost as much as a Rolls
Royce Silver Cloud. In its day this was luxury at its absolute
best. This is a super solid and beautifully painted coupe with a
re-built engine and re-built transmission. I have the receipts to
prove it. The headlight bezels where just re-chromed and that alone
cost almost $600.00. I have a folder full of records for the new
owner! The former owner also kept a day by day note book of much of
the work he did on the car each day about a decade or more ago. I
feel that my price of $28500.....JUST Reduced down from $30000.00
is very realistic for a classic vehicle like this one with the
potential that this vehicle has. We offer a 90 day lay away on many
of our vehicles. Just break the cost of the vehicle into 4 equal
payments 30 days apart and then you can take possession of the
vehicle. If you need long term financing contact Debbie at Woodside
Credit Union. Her number is 409-730-5308. Just tell her you are
looking at a vehicle at Classic Cars of SC. I might consider a
possible trade what do you have? What are you looking for? Lets
talk!!! I sure would love to make this Classic yours. What can I do
to make that happen? If this Classic is the vehicle of your dreams
then the best time to buy it is BEFORE someone else does. Visit
Classic Cars of S.C. Inc. online at www.classiccarsofsc.com to see
more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 864-862-4427 today to
schedule your test drive.
