HIGHLIGHTS:
SPECTACULAR RESTORED CONDITION
MULTIPLE SHOW WINNER, INCLUDING AN AACA FIRST JUNIOR AND SENIOR AWARD
JUST RELEASED FROM A PROMINENT COLLECTION
THE MOST EXPENSIVE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE WHEN NEW
THE PINNACLE OF AMERICAN-MADE LUXURY OPULENCE IN THE 1950S
FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING
ONE OF ONLY 2,556 PRODUCED IN 1956
STUNNING ORIGINAL COLOR COMBINATION
ONE OF ONE PRODUCED WITH UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER
HIGHLY RECORDED VEHICLE HISTORY AND TIMELINE INCLUDING ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET FROM HENRY FORD MUSEUM, ORIGINAL TITLES, BILL OF SALE, SERVICE MANUAL, AND COMPLETE MAINTENANCE HISTORY!
DRIVES AND PERFORMS AS NEW!
READY TO BE SHOWN OR DRIVEN
A COLLECTOR’S DREAM!
FEATURES INCLUDE:
368CI V8
THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
WHITEWALL TIRES
TWO-TONE LEATHER INTERIOR
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
POWER SEATS
POWER WINDOWS
TOWN & COUNTRY AM RADIO
FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING (RARE)
Debuting at the Paris Motor Show in October 1955, the Continental Mark II was the de facto flagship for Ford Motor Company during its two years of production. While a spiritual successor to the 1939-1948 Lincoln Continental, Ford elected to create a separate division for their most expensive model, simply called “Continental”. Positioned against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley Continental, the resulting vehicle was priced at $9,966 – easily the most expensive vehicle produced in America until GM responded with the Eldorado Brougham in 1957.
Naturally, buyers of the new, ultra-exclusive, largely hand-built model enjoyed nearly every conceivable amenity as standard. In fact, the order sheets included only a single extra-cost option: air conditioning for $595. However, buyers were offered a plethora of paint options and interior materials. Such was the immense cost of production, it is estimated Ford lost nearly $1,000 on each vehicle. It is no surprise, then, Ford cancelled both the car and the marque after the 1957 model year and a grand total of 3,005 were completed. Today, these cars are vaunted for their incredible build quality and superb driving experience.
The sensational 1956 Continental Mark II Coupe featured here is finished in rare and desirable Deep Bronze (Maroon) over a gorgeous two-tone Bronze (Maroon) and White leather interior. This remarkable Continental was beautifully restored to show-winning quality, as evidenced by multiple first-place awards, including a coveted AACA National Senior First Place. This investment-grade Mark II is equipped with factory air conditioning and comes accompanied with its original build sheet from the Henry Ford Museum, Bill of Sale, copies of Title Transfers, and a comprehensive maintenance and history file. We believe this incredible Continental will be the perfect addition to any premier collection. We are proud to offer this incredible 1956 Continental Mark II to the most demanding collector, investor, or enthusiast who understands and appreciates the investment potential of this great American classic!
