1956 Continental Mark II s

Design by Gordon Buehrig

368ci OHV V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
285bhp at 4,800rpm
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Comprehensive restoration by award winning Mosier Restoration
*In same ownership for over 32 years
*Exceptionally well-presented Continental Mk II
*Only 2,550 Continental's manufactured for 1956


THE LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

Lincoln's new Continental debuted at the Paris Salon in October 1955. The supremely elegant model was the work of a team which included American styling icon Gordon Buehrig, William Clay Ford and John Reinhart and manufactured in Allen Park, Michigan. Under the lovely skin lurked a powerful 300 horsepower overhead valve engine mated to an automatic transmission. Front suspension was independent, with a live axle bringing up the rear. Standard equipment included power steering, brakes and front seat, as well as a radio, heater, and whitewall tires. Maybe the most astonishing feature of the Continental Mk II was its $10,000 price tag. To put things in perspective, top of the line Packards had cost around $6,000, with a Cadillac Eldorado Seville selling for about $6,500. The trouble was that even at $10,000 Lincoln lost money on each car.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This exceptional example of the luxurious Lincoln Continental was purchased in 1988 by its current owner and lived in California ever since. In 2003, the Mk II was treated to a comprehensive restoration in which both the car's mechanical, exterior and interior was completely refurbished by award winning Bob Mosier of Mosier Restorations in Inglewood, CA. The vehicle was finished in striking black exterior with a two-tone beige and light brown leather interior.

Today this Continental presents exceptionally well throughout, and must be among the finest examples available anywhere. Having only completed approximately 500 miles since the complete restoration, it remains in excellent overall condition. This Mark II features many great details including air conditioning, bumper exit exhaust, hideaway fuel filler Coker whitewall tires and more. The interior shows little to no wear, the paintwork is in fantastic shape and the brightwork has a deep shine. This Continental does include a nice array of spare parts as well as some records including receipts from the restoration.

Although the Continental Mk II is a big car, weighing 4,800 pounds and rolling on a 126-inch wheelbase, its perfect proportions effectively disguise its size. With simple lines and restrained (for the period!) use of chrome, the Mk II looks as elegant today as it did 50 years ago.