1956 Linclon Mark 2, Rat Rod, Classic Cruiser on 2040-cars
Hemet, California, United States
Engine:stock
Drive Type: automatic
Model: Mark Series
Mileage: 27,869
Trim: factory
I purchased this car from an elderly woman that drove it on a daily basis up until Ca required you to have insurance. It was garage kept however it did pick up some road rash from her driving skills as seen on each rear quater panel. The story is the elderly woman was a big Doris Day fan and she swares that this was her car. She stated to me that a car lot was advertising it in hollywood and she drove down with her husband and they purchased the car. At this point it is only her side of the story and I have no way of proving this. Perhaps I will call DMV this week and see what I can find out about the cars history. It does have the yellow and black plates on it. The car appears to be stock paint and interior. As you can see from the pictures the car is complete and it does drive and stop as you can see from the video. I had the carb rebuilt, new battery and water pump installed. We flushed the tank and fuel lines. The brakes were pulled apart and adjusted up so it does stop well. I noticed today the fuel pump is starting to leak fuel. The front windshield has a crack in the lower driver side. I tried to open the trunk because she stated the little letters from the trunk are in a box inside. I was not successful at this and did not want to break the key off. It appears all the keys she gave me are just for the ignition. The headlights and tail lights all work. All the glass is in the car and the two lower quater panel gravel guards are sitting in the back seat. I have the old pink slip for the car which is clean and clear. The floors are solid. Car appears to be rust free. This is such a great project that you could drive while you restored or do a full restoration on it. Please ask questions...let me know what you are looking for. Again this car is sold as a running project car however you would not fly in and drive it back home. Thanks for looking.
Here is a video link
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