Vehicle Description
1956 Continental Mark II
The 1956-57 Continental MK II will go down in history as one of the
most elegant and graceful flops. Certainly not due to any awful
mechanical failures, or nagging maintenance issues, but due to the
fact that the original car was too expensive! Even the wealthiest
elite would have trouble justifying the cost of this highly
appointed automobile.
Dripping with midcentury design elements, this 1956 Mark II has
truly witnessed history being kind to her, coming to our Hallowed
Halls and lovingly restored at some point in the past, showing
31,073 non-verifiablemiles as the title reads mileage exempt. This
rolling hand builtsculptureis ready to lead a one car parade down
Main Street or lead you to wins at nearly every show you enter.
Read on!
Exterior
Nicely applied Cream White covers all the panels of this car, which
are all are straight, and minding their gaps. Some bubbling is
evident on the lowers, but one must be on their hands and knees to
notice them. Chrome, brite-work, and badging is all correct, and
nearly immaculate. From the massive small boxed egg crate style
grille, to the massive bumper below it, flanked by single
headlights protruding from the fenders, to the original continental
trunk with its hidden but obvious spare tire mounted to the rear of
the trunk lid, only INSIDE! Just like the exhaust exits which are
within the bumper, this car was state of the art, and I emphasize
ART. Oh and let's show 4 wide whites with those expensive turbine
fanlike wheels all in glorious original chrome wheel covers.
Interior
Deep red leather Biscuits, if you will, from the original Bridge of
Weir leather factory, are surrounded by white leather bolsters, on
a large split bench in front and the spacious rear bench to match.
The front seat is all power controlled, and works well and the
massive door panels emulate the design from the seats, and house
all the power controls for the seats, windows, and vent wings. The
beautiful simplistic dash with gold color plated aluminum, and
enveloped by red padded leather, has exacting gauges in steel blue
machined backgrounds and fine needles to show accurate readings.
Looking down we see Jetson-like toggles with mid century modern
handles which control airflow and other essentials. A search bar AM
radio is embedded above the futuristic handles and works well. A
creamy white headliner is tight, and blemish free. Red thick pile
Wilton carpeting covers all floor areas and has nary a stain on
it.
Drivetrain
Pop the hood and we are met with the burlap noise deadening
material under the hood, as well as dual courtesy lights which beam
down on the pristine engine which comes to us in 368ci V8 4-barrel
form. This is backed by the ultra-smooth 3-speed Lincoln Turbo
drive transmission. A Dana 44 axle takes the power handoff and
turns the tires with ease. It is unbelievable and a must see for
the beauty of this power plant.
Undercarriage
One would expect nothing less than close to perfection showing some
age, but certainly unremarkable as to any major faults. Independent
coil sprung front, and leaf sprung rear suspension gives it a ride
of an air carpet, and power drum brakes are all around. Dual
exhaust with stock style mufflers is in charge of the exhale, and
speaking of which, let's get this luxury cruiser out on the test
track and see how the other half live.
Drive-Ability
My test drive revealed a quick starting, smooth riding, powerful
piece of history. I only imagined the original owner enjoying the
trappings of his success, one would have to go a long way to
experience a larger sense of satisfaction, and appreciation for
history. A few frowns crept up during my time behind the wheel.
Those being a clock that didn't keep time, reverse lights that
didn't light, a silent radio, a non functional heater blower and
wipers that didn't wipe. All other functions were working as
designed. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Here's a classic car you can drive and despite its faults, this
massive collection of steel and chrome, wrapped in mid century
modern stylingis an absolutely wonderful car. If you have a
hankering for the lap of luxury, and want a challenge to parallel
park, have a look at this hand built ride for the elite of the
elite. Cue up some Memories Are Made Of This and croon along with
Dean Martin as a car like this is sure to make you tons of new
memories!
C56A1839
C-Continental
56-1956
A-October Build Month
1839-Sequential Unit Number
BODY SPECIFICATIONS
14-1F6M-1125-5
14-White
1-Leather Biscuits & Bolsters
F-Deep Red Biscuits
6-White Bolsters
M-Deep Red Welting
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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