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 and preserved correctly to remain both vintage and
premium.
The Mark II was a statement about having European luxury with
American flair. You see it in a design with exceptionally clean
sheet metal 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. The elegance of this car is further heightened by a
color like maroon. It brings the boldness of red but in a more
sophisticated tone. The finish is glossy, but it's at show car
standards, and that's no accident. You'll see from the overall
impression here that this car is clean and complete, but also in a
very driver-ready total package. Since these Mark IIs are a rare
sight on the road, this one wants to make sure you're not nervous
about getting it out there. But for those of you who want a
show-stopper, we bet you've also recognized that the value price
can leave room in your budget for upgrades/updates. After all, this
one already impresses, right down to the details, like
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 for the Continental.
The maroon and white interior carries the color theme of the
exterior and whitewall tires inside, and so it has a strikingly
tasteful appearance. It looks particularly nice on the seats with
their contrast piping. Plus, the carpeting, door panels, dash, and
headliner all come together to a uniform appearance. The
instrumentation feels more like piloting a private plane with the
full set of crisp dials and aircraft-inspired levers for all your
convenience controls. It's a fantastically original-style
presentation that stays true to its ultra-luxury nature. That's why
you have provisions for features like power windows, an AM radio, a
tachometer, and air conditioning (they will need servicing to
ideally function again.)
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. The V8 fires eagerly as it inhales
deeply with a four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales through the
dual exhaust. That may read 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 power steering, power brakes, and a
smooth-shifting automatic transmission.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
records. With only around 3,000 examples ever produced over its
short production run, and so few surviving this complete 65 years
later, this Continental Mark II is a true rare luxury classic. So
when you can pick up a distinguished example of America's
Rolls-Royce at an obtainable price, you know this is a fleeting
opportunity. Call today!!!