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The Continental Mark II of the 1950s was elegant, bold, and a departure from what the American market was accustomed to from a luxury car. It had Space Age-inspired styling elements, chrome, two-tone paint schemes, and elegant proportions. In the back was a trunk lid molded to the shape of the spare tire hidden underneath. In the front was a 368 cubic-inch V8 engine offering 300 horsepower and mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.
Before the Continental had been publicly released, 1,300 examples had been sold, with another 1,300 sold during its inaugural production year. In 1957, only 450 were produced, bringing the total to 3,000 examples.
This example has been treated to a complete, professional, award-winning restoration. It is finished in rare Dark Red exterior with a two-tone maroon and white leather upholstery. The dashboard has four-dial gold-trimmed instrumentation. The car has power brakes, power steering, a power seat, a radio, a heater, and whitewall tires.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
Before the Continental had been publicly released, 1,300 examples had been sold, with another 1,300 sold during its inaugural production year. In 1957, only 450 were produced, bringing the total to 3,000 examples.
This example has been treated to a complete, professional, award-winning restoration. It is finished in rare Dark Red exterior with a two-tone maroon and white leather upholstery. The dashboard has four-dial gold-trimmed instrumentation. The car has power brakes, power steering, a power seat, a radio, a heater, and whitewall tires.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $247,500
2013 Russo and Steele - Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $112,500
1956 Continental Mark II Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Continental Mark II
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 Continental Mark II Chassis#: C5681056 Sold for USD$92,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia |   |
| 1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK II CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: C56G3135 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Chassis#: c5691139 Sold for USD$38,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Chassis#: c56d2684 Sold for USD$57,200 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1956 CONTINENTAL MARK II Chassis#: C56C2303 Sold for USD$89,600 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Chassis#: c56a1799 Sold for USD$66,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
| 1956 Lincoln Continental MkII Chassis#: c56f3059 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$25,300 2023 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM MARK II Chassis#: C56E2960 Sold for USD$423,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$80,300 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$35,200 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$49,500 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK II Chassis#: C56H3256 Sold for USD$66,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$2,200 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$11,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$27,500 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1956 Continental Mark II Chassis#: C5681056 Sold for USD$96,250 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$20,900 2022 Mecum Indy | |
| 1956 Continental MkII Sold for USD$55,000 2022 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1956 Continental Mark II Chassis#: C56C2363 Sold for USD$67,200 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
Continental Mark IIs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Continental Mark II's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Continental MkII | c56a1888 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | $140,000 | $180,000 |
| 1956 Continental MkII | c5601466 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $30,000 | ||
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II | 2023 Spring Carlisle | ||||
| 1956 Continental MkII | c56d2684 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | C56L3418 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $85,000 | $115,000 | |
| 1956 Continental Mark II Coupe | C56B2034 | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
| 1956 Continental MkII | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $50,000 | |||
| 1956 Lincoln Continental MkII | C5691287 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $27,000 | ||
| 1956 Continental MkII | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $42,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental MkII | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $25,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental MkII | 2020 Mecum : Indy | $55,000 | |||
| 1956 Lincoln Mark II | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | ||||
| 1956 CONTINENTAL MARK II | 2019 McCormick's # 66 | $22,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II Coupe | C56P3557 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona | $110,000 | $130,000 | |
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $32,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $35,000 | |||
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II | 2018 GAA : November 2018 | $23,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | C56E2897 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $17,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Louisville | $38,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $40,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Hershey | $37,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental MkII | 2018 Mecum : Portland | $55,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $35,000 | |||
| 1956 Continental Mark II | 2018 Mecum : Houston | $42,000 | |||
| 1956 LINCOLN MARK II | 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | $25,000 | |||
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Coupe | C5613262 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| 1956 Continental Mark II | C56P3557 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $90,000 | ||
| 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach |
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| 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback Chassis#:2f05q229975 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1968 Pontiac GTO Chassis#:242378r175297 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS Chassis#:136800k214845 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1938 Plymouth PT-57 Pickup Chassis#:8622841 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1987 Chevrolet K30 Silverado Pickup Chassis#:1gchv34n0hj155570 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
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| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Chassis#:138570f121555 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 1956 Chevrolet 210 Custom Chassis#:b56l088698 Sold for $46,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
| 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 AMG Chassis#:WDDEJ7HB2AA025498 Sold for $46,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
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| 1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 CUSTOM FASTBACK Chassis#:1F05M148003 Sold for $46,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
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