Vehicle Description
1956 Lincoln Mark II The Lincoln Continental returned this year
with the introduction of the Mark II. It made its debut on Oct. 6,
1955, at the Paris Auto Show. A long hood, short deck, restrained
use of chrome and near perfect proportions helped the Mark II show
the world just how beautiful a production American automobile could
be. Like its predecessors, it was an instant classic. Yet it was
not an imitation of the original. The Mark II was unmistakably
modern in design. Being priced in the then lofty $10,000 range
seemed to only accentuate how special this car was. This Mark II
while aesthetically and cosmetically presented well, it became
clear via our inspection process that it had sat idle for a number
of years. There were a number of mechanical issues that were
addressed, including the air conditioning system, which required a
new AC compressor, hoses and belts. In addition, it was not
steering as it should, so we ultimately replaced the power steering
pump as well as the pump hose. Plus we got the power windows all
working, the power seat working as well as the tachometer. Speaking
of cosmetics, beautiful red paint, laser straight panels with no
rot. Inside is just as nice. Its a great car, highly collectible,
and a pleasure to drive. Cold air conditioning and a heater that
works well drive it anywhere.
