1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II with factory A/C!

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34662 Miles 368/300HP V8 Automatic2 Door Hardtop
Stock #:
3669
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Blue
Body Type:
2 Door Hardtop
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine:
368/300HP V8
Mileage:
34,662
1957 Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop
Just 2,550 were built in 1956 (some sources state 1956 production of only 1,325) followed by 444 in 1957. It is believed that approximately 1,500 examples are still in existence. Of the 444 built-in 1957, only 98 were built with the optional air conditioning.
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and great daily driving and completely rust free and mostly all original example of this long time southern California 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop with its 368/300HP 4BBL V8 engine in beautiful and striking original factory 'Seascape Blue' (Color code 04) paint with a gorgeous condition two-tone 'Blue leather interior and loaded with factory options including:
Turbo-Drive automatic transmission,
Air conditioning,
Rear seat center armrest,
Full floor carpeting,
Heater & defroster,
Electric clock,
AM radio,
Tachometer,
Power front seat adjustment,
Power windows,
Power vent windows,
Trunk carpeting,
Chrome window surround moldings,
Rocker panel molding,
Power steering,
Power brakes,
Full wheel covers.
Being an exclusive, essentially hand built automobile, the Continental initially sold well but demand fell quickly as the market for ,000 automobiles in the mid to late fifties was not large! Few changes were seen on the second year Mark II with the engine having higher compression resulting in a small upgrade in horsepower along with a few tweaks to the chassis which made the car very slightly lighter. The elegant exterior and interior styling was left unchanged and only 444 cars were to be built.
The 1956 Continental Mark II was introduced on October 6th, 1955 as the newest division of the Ford Motor Company. Since the demise of the slow selling original Lincoln Continental at the end of the 1948 year, Lincoln had been left without a prestigious top-of-the-line model, such as Cadillac had with the Fleetwood 60 Special and Eldorado, or Packard with the Patrician and the Caribbean Convertible. Ford management decided to bring back the original concept of a large modern car that would be both powerful and luxurious but also with an unparalleled exclusivity. The result was the Mark II and the Continental division was formed to produce and and market this limited production car. Among their engineering feats was a prototype of the retractable hardtop which ultimately did not find its way into the Mark II but which would be adapted later for the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner.
The Mark II was a personal luxury coupe and among the first of its type on modern pastwar automobiles. Designed specifically to carry 4 passengers in the ultimate of comfort but within a 2 Door Hardtop environment and not a sedan and which would set the standard for future personal luxury cars.
The Mark II's design was very advanced for 1956 with a low slung chassis cradled between the wheels which would become mainstream in the years to come. Power was provided by the 368 CID Lincoln engine which was new for '56 and transmitted through Lincoln's Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. Combined features of near perfect proportions of a long hood and short rear deck the Mark II was destined to be a classic milestone car immediately.
Also in an era of excess and excessive use of chrome the Mark II proved that less was more when it came to bodyside trim with chrome only to be used around the window areas and on the rocker panel. Both the front and rear styling was also uniquely Continental with up front rounded fender ends housing single headlamps and a relatively simple bumper housing an oval parking lamp at each end. The grille was a large yet simple affair with a now familiar Lincoln hood ornament with a four point star within a rectangle atop the hood and decorating the trunk lid.
At the rear a hump on the trunk lid introduced the world to the Continental's version of a 'Continental kit' being formed into the sheetmetal rather than an appendage to the rear bumper. This design would be a Continental trademark for decades to come. Of course the interiors were luxurious with full leather seating, plush carpeting and a full array of power equipment. Every imaginable accessory of the period was standard equipment on the Continental except for trunk mounted air conditioning, the lone item on the option list at 5.
Though the car is still today popularly referred to as the Lincoln Continental Mark II, Lincoln actually did not play a large part in the development of the 1956-57 Continental Mark II, other than providing the powertrain and the dealer network. Since the Continental was an independent Ford division from 1956 through mid 1958 and continued to be marketed separately through 1960. Only 2,550 Mark II's were built in 1956 and even less, 444 in 1957 the second and last year of production. Ford had not originally seen the Mark II as a profit maker, even at the then breathtaking ,000 mark, yet because Ford lost some ,000 on each one sold the production ceased in 1957.
These cars were notorious for rust problems making this particular example exceptionally rare and unusual, obviously an always garaged example with no signs of any accidents or rust ever! The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and rust-free. The car has a beautiful and very professional repaint in its original 'Seascape Blue' color paint and has it's beautiful matching two tone 'Blue' leather interior with most all its original factory instrumentation intact including the beautiful padded dashboard and factory air conditioning, all of which are in quite exceptional and original condition throughout. All the chrome is also in absolutely exceptional condition with no peeling or pitting and which must have been rechromed at some point.
The 368 c.i. V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciat
Vehicle Description
1957 Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop
Just 2,550 were built in 1956 (some sources state 1956 production of only 1,325) followed by 444 in 1957. It is believed that approximately 1,500 examples are still in existence. Of the 444 built-in 1957, only 98 were built with the optional air conditioning.
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and great daily driving and completely rust free and mostly all original example of this long time southern California 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II 2 Door Hardtop with its 368/300HP 4BBL V8 engine in beautiful and striking original factory 'Seascape Blue' (Color code 04) paint with a gorgeous condition two-tone 'Blue leather interior and loaded with factory options including:
Turbo-Drive automatic transmission,
Air conditioning,
Rear seat center armrest,
Full floor carpeting,
Heater & defroster,
Electric clock,
AM radio,
Tachometer,
Power front seat adjustment,
Power windows,
Power vent windows,
Trunk carpeting,
Chrome window surround moldings,
Rocker panel molding,
Power steering,
Power brakes,
Full wheel covers.
Being an exclusive, essentially hand built automobile, the Continental initially sold well but demand fell quickly as the market for ,000 automobiles in the mid to late fifties was not large! Few changes were seen on the second year Mark II with the engine having higher compression resulting in a small upgrade in horsepower along with a few tweaks to the chassis which made the car very slightly lighter. The elegant exterior and interior styling was left unchanged and only 444 cars were to be built.
The 1956 Continental Mark II was introduced on October 6th, 1955 as the newest division of the Ford Motor Company. Since the demise of the slow selling original Lincoln Continental at the end of the 1948 year, Lincoln had been left without a prestigious top-of-the-line model, such as Cadillac had with the Fleetwood 60 Special and Eldorado, or Packard with the Patrician and the Caribbean Convertible. Ford management decided to bring back the original concept of a large modern car that would be both powerful and luxurious but also with an unparalleled exclusivity. The result was the Mark II and the Continental division was formed to produce and and market this limited production car. Among their engineering feats was a prototype of the retractable hardtop which ultimately did not find its way into the Mark II but which would be adapted later for the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner.
The Mark II was a personal luxury coupe and among the first of its type on modern pastwar automobiles. Designed specifically to carry 4 passengers in the ultimate of comfort but within a 2 Door Hardtop environment and not a sedan and which would set the standard for future personal luxury cars.
The Mark II's design was very advanced for 1956 with a low slung chassis cradled between the wheels which would become mainstream in the years to come. Power was provided by the 368 CID Lincoln engine which was new for '56 and transmitted through Lincoln's Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. Combined features of near perfect proportions of a long hood and short rear deck the Mark II was destined to be a classic milestone car immediately.
Also in an era of excess and excessive use of chrome the Mark II proved that less was more when it came to bodyside trim with chrome only to be used around the window areas and on the rocker panel. Both the front and rear styling was also uniquely Continental with up front rounded fender ends housing single headlamps and a relatively simple bumper housing an oval parking lamp at each end. The grille was a large yet simple affair with a now familiar Lincoln hood ornament with a four point star within a rectangle atop the hood and decorating the trunk lid.
At the rear a hump on the trunk lid introduced the world to the Continental's version of a 'Continental kit' being formed into the sheetmetal rather than an appendage to the rear bumper. This design would be a Continental trademark for decades to come. Of course the interiors were luxurious with full leather seating, plush carpeting and a full array of power equipment. Every imaginable accessory of the period was standard equipment on the Continental except for trunk mounted air conditioning, the lone item on the option list at 5.
Though the car is still today popularly referred to as the Lincoln Continental Mark II, Lincoln actually did not play a large part in the development of the 1956-57 Continental Mark II, other than providing the powertrain and the dealer network. Since the Continental was an independent Ford division from 1956 through mid 1958 and continued to be marketed separately through 1960. Only 2,550 Mark II's were built in 1956 and even less, 444 in 1957 the second and last year of production. Ford had not originally seen the Mark II as a profit maker, even at the then breathtaking ,000 mark, yet because Ford lost some ,000 on each one sold the production ceased in 1957.
These cars were notorious for rust problems making this particular example exceptionally rare and unusual, obviously an always garaged example with no signs of any accidents or rust ever! The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and rust-free. The car has a beautiful and very professional repaint in its original 'Seascape Blue' color paint and has it's beautiful matching two tone 'Blue' leather interior with most all its original factory instrumentation intact including the beautiful padded dashboard and factory air conditioning, all of which are in quite exceptional and original condition throughout. All the chrome is also in absolutely exceptional condition with no peeling or pitting and which must have been rechromed at some point.
The 368 c.i. V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciat
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Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a ,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate 0 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of ,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
About West Coast Classics
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showrooms locatedin southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only.
We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showrooms locatedin southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only.
We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
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The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance or Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding.
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