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The Lincoln Premiere was a luxury car sold by Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury division. It was produced in both two and four door versions, both seating six people.
The Premiere was sold in the mid to late 1950's and was positioned below the company's Continental. It featured a six-liter V8 engine and was approximately 223 inches (5664 mm) long. The heavy vehicle weighed in at 4,357 lbs (1976.3 kg).
With a price tag of approximately $4,600 in 1956, the Premiere was known for its stylish exterior, high-grade interior and some unique features.
It came equipped with power steering, power brakes, power windows and power seats - all standard. Options from the factory included push-button lubrication, automatic headlight dimmer, radio, heater and power antenna.
In 1988, while at an auction in Lapeer, Michigan, the current owner found this car and purchased it in spite of its poor condition. After ten years and a lot of work, he finally completed the restoration. He restored the car to be the exact replica of his father's 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible.
 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 56LA8904L |
| Sold for $93,500 at 2007 RM Auctions. | |||
The Lincoln Premier was a well optioned car, with many amenities as standard. It came equipped with power steering, brakes, windows and seats all standard. Options from the factory included push-button lubrication, automatic headlight dimmer, radio, heater, and power antenna.
These were attractive vehicles with many advanced features such as the tubeless tires and wraparound windshield. They carried a sticker price of $4,747 which made them a very popular car with the American public. A total of 2,447 examples were Convertible Coupes, and even fewer remain in modern times.
This example has traveled just 58,713 miles since new. It is finished in the Wisteria color and complemented by a white convertible top. It is an identical example of the one purchased by Elvis Presley in 1956.
Though the Premiere Convertible's are often overlooked by their pricier older sibling, the Continental, these are still popular. At auction, this was proven true as bidding nearly reached the estimated value. A high bid of $93,500, still a fair price for the vehicle for both buyer and seller, was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2009
 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 56LA10263L |
| Sold for $79,750 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
The Premiere's were well equipped with many power options offered as standard equipment. Safety was not forgotten; they came equipped with improved door latches, a deeper steering wheel, and padded seatbacks and door panels.
There were 2447 examples of the Convertible Coupe created making it one of the most exclusive of the bodystyles offered. There were nearly 40,000 coupes and sedans constructed.
This example has traveled just 50,027 miles since new. It is painted in light yellow with a black convertible top and matching two-tone upholstery. In 2008 it was brought to the Automobiles of Amelia presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $120,000 - $140,000. Though the vehicle had a reserve, the lot was sold for $79,750 including buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
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This example has been completely restored. It has a 368 cubic-inch engine and mated to an automatic gearbox. It is painted in Taos Turquoise with a Turquoise & white interior. Options and accessories on this car include power windows, power seat, power brakes, Continental kit, seat belts, power steering, and power antenna.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
 |  |  | Sedan Chassis Num: 56WA35376L |
| Sold for $44,000 at 2009 RM Auctions. | |||
In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $35,000 and offered without reserve.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
 |  |  | Convertible Chassis Num: 56LA9137L |
 | Convertible Chassis Num: 56WA25507L | |
| Sold for $66,000 at 2012 RM Auctions. | ||
In 2012, this vehicle was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $100,000-$125,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $66,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2012
A personal luxury coupe that inspired dramatic foresight and vision to the autmobile industry, the Lincoln Premiere was sold in the mid to late 1950's. Designed by a company synonmous with design, comfort and luxury, the arrival of the Premier prompted impulse for futuristic designs. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, wraparound windshields, tubeless tires and automatic seats all began with the Lincoln Premier.
During the 1920's Lincoln distinguished itself as the premier American luxury automobile and marketed to an elite market with high expectations. Luxury and prestige were standard in all vehicles. During the war years of the 1940's, Lincoln facilities aided Ford in the production of tank engines, bodies for amphibious vehicles and over 140,000 jeep bodies. Vehicle designs in the years following the war were restyled versions of pre-war cars much like most American cars.
The 1950s were bringing many dramatic changes to Lincoln, with the elemental design of the Lincoln Premier leading it. New advancements were occurring throughout the automobile industry thus prompting Lincoln's chief stylist to start thinking of ideas for the future.
Sold by Ford's Luxury division, the vehicle featured a 6.0L V8 and approximately 223.01' (5664mm) in length. Weighing 4357 lbs (1976.3 kg) the Premier embodied the luxury standard to it's creators. In 1956 the Premier cost approximately $4,600 which bore the equivalent of roughly $31,730 in American dollars.By Jessica Donaldson
For more information and related vehicles, click hereDuring the 1920's Lincoln distinguished itself as the premier American luxury automobile and marketed to an elite market with high expectations. Luxury and prestige were standard in all vehicles. During the war years of the 1940's, Lincoln facilities aided Ford in the production of tank engines, bodies for amphibious vehicles and over 140,000 jeep bodies. Vehicle designs in the years following the war were restyled versions of pre-war cars much like most American cars.
The 1950s were bringing many dramatic changes to Lincoln, with the elemental design of the Lincoln Premier leading it. New advancements were occurring throughout the automobile industry thus prompting Lincoln's chief stylist to start thinking of ideas for the future.
Sold by Ford's Luxury division, the vehicle featured a 6.0L V8 and approximately 223.01' (5664mm) in length. Weighing 4357 lbs (1976.3 kg) the Premier embodied the luxury standard to it's creators. In 1956 the Premier cost approximately $4,600 which bore the equivalent of roughly $31,730 in American dollars.By Jessica Donaldson
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