1956 CONTINENTAL MARK II - Unrestored
1956 Lincoln Continental for sale in Stockton, California, United States
| Item location: | Stockton, California, United States |
| Make: | Lincoln |
| Model: | Continental |
| Type: | COUPE |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Mileage: | 88,081 |
| VIN: | C56B2118 |
| Color: | Powder Blue |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Power options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Drive type: | RWD |
| Interior color: | WHITE/BLUE |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description
-Being Offered unrestored Powder blue1956 Continental Mark II that has been parked for years.
-The only few parts that are not present is the hood emblem, front fender lower emblems, hubcaps and 1 driver side headlight bezel.
-sold new in California in 1957
-The Continental holds a clear California title
-Very rare factory Air Conditioning option
-Production 1 of 2,550 manufactured for 1956
-NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
-The Continental Mark II is SOLD “AS IS”
-International buyers are welcomed
-Please feel to ask any questions regarding the Continental before making any consideration on purchasing
-THANK YOU
| General Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Continental Division, Ford Motor Company |
| Dates of Manufacture | June 1955-May 1957 |
| Body Type | two-door hardtop |
| As-New Price | $9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957) |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 126.0 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 218.5 |
| Overall Width (in.) | 77.5 |
| Overall Height (in.) | 56.0 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) | 4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957) |
| Drivetrain Specifications | |
| Engine Type | ohv V-8 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 4.00 x 3.66 |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | 368.0 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) | 9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957) |
| Carburetion | 4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957) |
| Exhaust System | dual |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957) |
| Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft) | 402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957) |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 25 |
| Crankcase Capacity (qts) | 5 |
| Radiator Capacity (qts) | 25.5 |
| Transmission Type | Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Final Drive ratio (:1) | 3.07 |
| Chassis Specifications | |
| Front Suspension | independent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers |
| Steering | power-assisted recirculating ball |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock | 3.9 |
| Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft) | 45.3 |
| Brakes | power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear |
| Wheels (in.) | 15 x 6.5 (drop-center rim) |
| Tires (in.) | 8.20 x 15 (tubeless 4-ply whitewall) |
| Standard Equipment | |
| Power steering; power brakes; power front seat; power door windows; power vent windows; AM radio; heater; choice of cloth or leather upholstery; full interior and trunk carpeting; tachometer; electric clock; full engine instrumentation; tubeless whitewall tires; full wheel covers; dual exhausts. | |
| Performance(a) | |
| 0-60 Acceleration (mph) | 12-14 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 110-115 |
| Fuel Consumption (mpg) | 8-11 |












