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Historically, competition has been one of the biggest factors in inspiring change. For Lincoln, their model-line had become very dated by the mid-1950s and the Ford Motor Company realized that change was needed in order to compete with other luxury automakers such as Cadillac and Oldsmobile. In 1956 they introduced their fully restyled line of cars with the flagship being the Continental Mark II. The body was elegant and simplistic while in contrast the Premiere followed in the mold of the traditional American luxury car. It was bold, full of chrome, flamboyant design cues, loud colors, and futuristic forms. It was modern, elegant, and youthful. It was recognized by the Industrial Designers Institute with an award for excellence in automotive design.
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
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
2008 Automobiles of Amelia Island, RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $140,000
Sale Price :
USD $79,750
1956 Lincoln Premiere Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lincoln Premiere
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe Chassis#: 56wa27682l Sold for USD$17,600 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis#: 56la10619l Sold for USD$101,200 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
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 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 | |
1956 Lincoln Premiere Sold for USD$22,000 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 |
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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