Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1956 Continental Mark II
for purchase. The Lincoln Continental's first generation was one of
the top shelf pre-WWII full classics that Ford looked to bring back
(in the mid-50's) their claim as offering the most luxurious
vehicle in America. Ford decides to start a 4th division, as
Lincoln was viewed as more affordable as it was before WWII. Hence,
the Mark II is technically a Continental Mark II even though it's
the only model the Continental division ever brought to market.
The Continental Mark II was built intentionally with no thought of
cost-cutting whatsoever with hand-built construction, it being the
most expensive American produced car, and Ford taking a loss of
about $1,000 per car. About 1,300 were sold in the last quarter of
1955 after the car's October debut at the Paris Motor Show; another
1,300 or so in 1956; and 444 in 1957, some with factory-installed
air conditioning. Initially, Ford accepted losses on the Mark II in
return for the prestige with which it endowed its entire product
line; but after going public, tolerance for such losses fell.
Famous owners included Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth
Taylor, the Shah of Iran, and a cross section of the richest men in
America.
This '56 Continental Mark II in Dark Grey Metallic is a beautiful
example of the full luxury classics. It's powered by the 368ci V8
4-BBL engine paired with the 3-speed automatic transmission. This
car was full luxury and this car features power windows, deluxe
leather interior, dual exhaust, Travel Master AM radio, tinted
glass, power steering, power brakes, and much more! This car has a
really high current condition while maintaining a lot of
originality and style from the period it was built. This low
production, special edition car is not only a great cruising car
but has all the signs of a great investment as well. Please call or
email for more details!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
