1956 Lincoln Mark II

Description for Lincoln Continental 1956

Beautiful 1956 Lincoln Mark II stored since 1984, olid Black, epaint in 1997 with basecoat/clearcoat. Has excellent 2 tone red and white leather interior. Full power with every option offered including factory AIR CONDITIONING.
This rust free South Carolina Lincoln has been kept in a garage and driven about 700 miles since the early 80's. Has a set of excellent,hard to find original hubcaps. Also has the Town and Country radio.
The Lincoln Continental Mark II was known as 'America's Most Expensive Car' and required twice as many man hours to produce as a standard Lincoln. In 1955-57 It was the most expensive motorcar in America, ince the Duesenberg, nd cost $2,000 more than the most expensive Cadillac. In 1956, he Mark II sold for $9,695. This 4,825 pound vehicle was available with a single option: air conditioning.
This Lincoln is powered by the original rebuilt overhead-valve, 8, eveloping 300 horsepower and coupled to a 3-speed rebuilt Turbo-Drive automatic transmission, as capable of 118 miles-per-hour. The secret of the Mark II lay in the way it was built, ith no expense spared on materials or manufacture. Ford lost thousands of dollars on every Mark II produced.As a result of this costly indulgence: only 3,012 examples were produced.
The car is for sale locally, o we reserve the right to end the auction early.
Any questions, all Paul 803-640-8898. Shown by appointment only.