HIGHLIGHTS:
EXQUISITE RESTORED CONDITION
JUST RELEASED FROM THE COLLECTION OF RONALD LAUDER (OF ESTÉE LAUDER)
AWARD-WINNING RESTORATION
AACA SENIOR NATIONAL FIRST-PLACE WINNER
EQUIPPED WITH RARE OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
ONE OF ONLY 2,419 EXAMPLES BUILT FOR 1956
HIGHLY DESIRABLE FACTORY COLOR COMBINATION
MATCHING NUMBERS ENGINE
RECENT SERVICE
DRIVES AND PERFORMS AS NEW
FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S ULTRA-EXCLUSIVE FLAGSHIP COUPE
ACCOMPANIED WITH ITS OWNER'S MANUAL, JACK, AND SPARE TIRE
TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
A COLLECTOR'S DREAM
FEATURES INCLUDE:
368CI V8
THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TINTED GLASS
WHITEWALL TIRES
TWO-TONE LEATHER INTERIOR
FULL INSTRUMENTATION
POWER FRONT SEAT
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES
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 spectacular 1956 Continental Mark II Coupe featured here is finished in classic and highly desirable Black over an impeccably kept White and Dark Green leather interior with contrasting piping. This incredible motorcar was just released from the famed collection of Estée Lauder heir, Ronald Lauder, and is now ready for its next caretaker. Equipped with factory air conditioning in addition to the Continental Mark II's extensive list of standard amenities, this investment-grade Continental Mark II won a coveted AACA Senior National First-Place award following an award-winning restoration. We are proud to offer this truly magnificent example of one of America's greatest motorcars to the most sophisticated collector, investor, or enthusiast who understands and appreciates the investment potential of this iconic American classic!
