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In 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible was brought to the Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it had an estimated value of $100,000-$150,000. It was offered without reserve. It is powered by a V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and nearly 260 horsepower. There is a Turbo-Drive automatic gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
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
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
2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
1956 Lincoln Premiere Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Premiere
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Chassis#: 56wa6084l Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: 56wa27682l Sold for USD$17,600 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Chassis#: 56wa39075l Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56wa37545l Sold for USD$72,600 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56la10619l Sold for USD$101,200 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Lincoln Premier Chassis#: 56WA30612L Sold for USD$62,000 2023 Spring Carlisle | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$25,300 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$28,600 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$27,500 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56WA38496L Sold for USD$33,000 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Chassis#: 56WA39622L Sold for USD$15,400 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1956 Lincoln Premier Sold for USD$36,300 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 LINCOLN PREMIERE SEDAN Chassis#: 56WA10390L Sold for USD$11,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$22,000 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56LA9520L Sold for USD$18,700 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56LA10915L Sold for USD$7,975 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56LA6788L Sold for USD$45,100 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Sold for USD$33,000 2020 Mecum : Glendale | |
1956 Lincoln Premier Sold for USD$24,200 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56WA8817L Sold for USD$64,350 2019 Mecum : Monterey |
Lincoln Premieres That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Lincoln Premiere's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 56WA38496L | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $8,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2019 GAA : November 2019 | $18,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $15,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $25,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Dallas | $25,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier | 2018 Mecum : Louisville | $30,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier | 2018 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | $14,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg | $60,000 | |||
1956 LINCOLN PREMIER | 2017 Leake Auction Dallas | $21,000 | |||
1956 LINCOLN PREMIER | 2017 Leake Auction Dallas | $20,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier | 2016 Silver Auction Arizona in January 2016 | $7,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Coupe | 2015 Auctions America California | $13,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $80,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere | 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2014 Auctions America : California | $80,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | $40,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | ||||
1956 LINCOLN PREMIERE | 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 53 | $24,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Fall Carlisle | $55,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier | 2012 Silver Sun Valley | $26,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible 368/285 HP, Automatic | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $140,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $55,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $40,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Dallas, TX Auction | $75,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premier Pillarless Coupe | 2011 Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction | $24,000 | $28,000 | ||
1956 Lincoln Premier Convertible Show Car | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $72,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2008 Mecum Muscle Cars & More Live TV Episode 4 | $135,000 | |||
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible | 2007 Mecum High Performance Auction at St. Charles, Il | $145,000 |
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