1956 Lincoln Mark II

HIGHLIGHTS: EXQUISITE RESTORED CONDITION JUST RELEASED FROM THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY MUSEUM IN SAN FRANCISCO MULTIPLE SHOW WINNER INCLUDING THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE THE MOST EXPENSIVE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE WHEN NEW THE PINNACLE OF AMERICAN-MADE LUXURY OPULENCE IN THE 1950S FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING ONE OF ONLY 2,556 PRODUCED IN 1956 RECENT SERVICE INCLUDING NEW COKER WHITEWALL TIRES DRIVES AND PERFORMS FLAWLESSLY STUNNING COLOR COMBINATION TREMENDOUS INVESTMENT POTENTIAL A DREAM FOR THE CONTINENTAL COLLECTOR FEATURES INCLUDE: 368CI V8 THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC WHITEWALL TIRES TWO-TONE INTERIOR FULL INSTRUMENTATION POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES POWER SEATS POWER WINDOWS TOWN & COUNTRY AM RADIO FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING (RARE) Debuting at the Paris Motor Show in October 1955, the Continental Mark II was the de facto flagship for Ford Motor Company during its two years of production. While a spiritual successor to the 1939-1948 Lincoln Continental, Ford elected to create a separate division for their most expensive model, simply called Continental. Positioned against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley Continental, the resulting vehicle was priced at $9,966 - easily the most expensive vehicle produced in America until GM responded with the Eldorado Brougham in 1957. Naturally, buyers of the new, ultra-exclusive, largely hand-built model enjoyed nearly every conceivable amenity as standard. In fact, the order sheets included only a single extra-cost option: air conditioning for $595. However, buyers were offered a plethora of paint options and interior materials. Such was the immense cost of production, it is estimated Ford lost nearly $1,000 on each vehicle. It is no surprise, then, Ford cancelled both the car and the marque after the 1957 model year and a grand total of 3,005 were completed. Today, these cars are vaunted for their incredible build quality and superb driving experience. The exquisite 1956 Continental Mark II Coupe featured here is finished in gorgeous Platinum Metallic over a White & Deep Red interior. This incredible motorcar was just released from the Academy of Art University Museum in San Francisco and and is now ready for its next caretaker. This investment-grade Continental comes fitted with the only extra-cost option offered when it was new - factory-installed air conditioning - a rarely specified feature despite the model's high cost of entry. With this rare feature and stunning condition, this Mark II is the perfect example for any premier collection. I personally believe the investment potential of this iconic American classic will grow beyond your imagination. Offered to the most sophisticated investor, collector, or enthusiast who understands and appreciates this great American classic!