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The Continental in 1956
Ford Motor Company's 1956 Continental MKII had two missions: to recapture the magic of the original Continental and to displace Cadillac as North America's most sought-after luxury car (even at a financial loss). In an era of excess, chrome trim was used sparingly, and no two-tone paint jobs were available. The fuel filler cap was concealed behind the left taillight, a la Cadillac. Extensive preparation and car went into body finishing, as panels were painted and hand-sanded several times, then two coats of lacquer were applied. Chrome plating was used extensively, not for appearance, but to protect such areas as the door end panels and doorjambs.Even though it is said to be the most expensive production car of its time, about 1,300 Continentals were sold during the last quarter of 1955, many to celebrities such as politician Barry Goldwater, actor Frank Sinatra and the Shah of Iran. But after strong initial sales, the popularity of this Continental began to dwindle. Only about another 1,300 were built during all of 1956, and only 450 in 1957, when production ceased.
In spite of its lack of market success, the Continental MK II is a beautiful example of classic elegance married to modern engineering. It was a valiant attempt to recapture the spirit of the great cars of the '30s, but unfortunately for Ford, that era had passed.
This Car
This stunning black MK II has the easily recognizable understated egg-crate grille, and the long-hood/short-deck motif of cars of the era. Horizontal fender lines sweep back to a point just ahead of the rear wheels, and then kick up slightly before continuing to the taillights. Lincoln's new-for-1956 6-liter V-8 is fitted to the standard equipment 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Continental is quietly elegant inside. When the leather upholstery was ordered, it was from Bridge of Weir in Scotland; and the brushed-finished instrument panel holds four round gauges of equal size, including a tachometer.Source - Gooding & Company
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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 |
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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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