1956 Rock Solid Driver May Deliver No Rot, California Car , Drive Home 1957 on 2040-cars
Poolesville, Maryland, United States
Engine:8 Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Sub Model: Mark II
Make: Lincoln
Exterior Color: Black
Model: Continental
Interior Color: Black
Trim: AC
Drive Type: Automatic
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 999,999
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
1956 Lincoln Mark II purchased new at:
J. E. Coberly, Inc.
1400 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, California
by Tony Perisson
In the mid-90s the car was sold out of the West Coast and was then repainted black in Minnesota . I purchased this car about 2 years ago and had gathered a few extra parts in plan to restore it, but I have a 1957 and am planning on restoring that car instead. The car is currently located at my home in Poolesville, MD 20837. Feel free to call and see when you can stop by and see it in person. Again this is a nice car, especially the no rot factor, but it needs a lot of things to bring the 35-75k price that I have seen at auction.
This car has a lot of positives being that it's a Western car with a very solid body panels and a rock solid frame. The car runs and drives and is what I would call a "driver quality car" with lots of potential. You could drive this car home assuming you have proper insurance and tags.
I know that this car is not perfect, but it a very good car to start a restoration with. That is why I have held onto it, as restoring it was my intention.
Mechanically the engine sounds very good and the transmission is working well.
I will help with any type of shipping or can drive the car to the Port of Baltimore if you are an International buyer.
Here are some key points about this Continental:
- Air Conditioned car
- AC compressor is fine, but the system needs service
- Super dry Western car
- Extra parts included such as correct jack, radio, front upper bumper guards (lower portions are listed on eBay currently if you'd like to purchase them), extra pieces of glass to replace (including a nice front windshield I will pack and put inside the car for new buyer )
- Recently rebuilt working wiper motor installed last year (Ficken Wiper)
- Lights work (can be seen in photos)
- Working horn
- Hubcaps are about an 8 out 10 with 10 being the best
- Michelin tires are in very nice condition
- Has incorrect radio cassette player, but it does work and is perfectly fine for use (but I will supply a correct Lincoln core to rebuild)
- Nice rear inner rockers while car is on lift (please see pictures)
- The front and rear seats have been redone in leather.
- Car was garaged in Minnesota from mid-90s and I have stored in inside as well.
- The car was originally white. the engine bay was never done
- If there is anything I missed, please email me as I do have a lot of extra parts.
- paint is presentable
Things that need attention on this car:
- Windows do not work
- Odometer does not work
- Front windshield has a crack in the upper center (needs replaced, but I am supplying a nice windshield with the purchase of this car)
- AC system
- Put in the new front windshield and rear passenger side glass that I have supplied
My phone number is 301-672-1000. Feel free to contact me with any questions about the car.
For my business I focus mainly on Cadillacs. Please check out my About Me page.
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