Lincoln : Continental ONE OF 444!!

DESCRIPTION vehicle overviewPHOTO GALLERY vehicle imagesOTHER additional informationPRINT this listingULTRA RARE 1957 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK II COLD AIR A/C EXCELLENT CHROME & TRIMWESTPORT AUTO CENTER1300 WEST LARK INDUSTRIAL DRIVEFENTON. MO 63026Call Us Today!(314) 346-6039Ask ForMARKAsk Us A QuestionYear: 1957Make: LincolnModel: ContinentalVIN: C56R3838Mileage: 25829Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 8 Cylinder. 362 V8 LExterior Color: SilverInterior Color: WhiteTitle: ClearVehicle

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444

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   Specifications: 300bhp. 368 cu. in V8 engine. four-barrel Carter carburetor. Turbo-Drive automatic three speed transmission and four-wheel hydraulic brakes Wheelbase: 126"

 

In terms of styling. the Continental mark VII was a departure from what Americans were accustomed to from a luxury car 1950's. With excellent proportions and lines penned by fords newly formed and independent Continental Division. the car possessed an understated beauty. striving for elegance in place of flamboyance.

 

Americans expected a car weighed down by chrome. set off by a high contrast two-tone paint scheme and space age inspired styling elements. What they saw in the Mark II was a long and low car with proportions similar to the Thunderbird but enlarged. all the while paying homage to the Continental of the 1940's with  the trunk lid molded to the shape of the spare tire concealed within. Under the four-pointed mounted on the hood. which would later become the Lincoln emblem. rested a 300 horsepower 368 cubic inch engine mated to a three speed automatic transmission.

 

Mostly hand-made. the Mark II was a rolling piece of art and a product of exceptional craftsmanship. The paint was wet sanded. double-lacquered and polished to a shine industrial painting techniques could simply not achieve. Only the very finest materials were used throughout the instrumentation displayed the precision of a finely crafted watch. The amenities and more did not come cheaply and even with a sticker of $10. 00 Ford lost $1. 00 per car sold. With a price tag equaling Rolls-Royce and far exceeding the Lincoln Premiere Series of the same year. the Mark II only attracted clients of considerable wealth - the rich and famous. Elvis Presley. Frank Sinatra . Nelson Rockefeller and President Dwight D. Eisenhower were all proud owners of a mark II as was the Shaw of Iran.

 

Conceived as the height of automotive fashion. its public debut at the Paris Motor Show of 1955 was fitting. Before the car had been publicly released. 1. 00 examples were sold with another 1. 00 sold the first year of production in 1956. In 1957. only 444 were produced. making the total production 3. 00 examples strong. At present. it is believed that the number of surviving is about half and in various conditions.

 

 

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General Specifications
ManufacturerContinental Division. Ford Motor CompanyDates of ManufactureJune 1955-May 1957Body Typetwo-door hardtopAs-New Price$9. 95 (1956). $9. 66 (1957)Wheelbase (in. )126. 0Overall Length (in. )218. 5Overall Width (in. )77. 5Overall Height (in. )56. 0Shipping Weight (lbs)4. 97 (1956). 4. 25 (1957) Drivetrain Specifications Engine Typeohv V-8Bore x Stroke (in. )4. 00 x 3. 66Displacement (cu. in. )368. 0Compression Ratio (:1)9. 0 (1956). 10. 0 (1957)Carburetion4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956. Carter 1957)Exhaust SystemdualHorsepower @ rpm285 @ 4. 00 (1956). 300 @ 4. 00 (1957)Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft)402 @ 3. 00 (1956). 415 @ 3. 00 (1957)Fuel Capacity (gal)25Crankcase Capacity (qts)5Radiator Capacity (qts)25. 5Transmission TypeLincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automaticFinal Drive ratio (:1)3. 07 Chassis SpecificationsFront Suspensionindependent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints. coil springs. temperature-sensitive shock absorbersRear Suspensionlive axles. semi-elliptic leaf springs. temperature-sensitive shock absorbersSteeringpower-assisted recirculating ballTurns Lock-to-Lock3. 9Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb. ft)45. 3Brakespower-assisted 12. 0-inch cast-iron drums front and rearWheels (in. )15 x 6. 5 (drop-center rim)Tires (in. )8. 20 x 15 (tubeless 4-ply whitewall) Standard Equipment Power steering; power brakes; power front seat; power door windows; power vent windows; AM radio; heater; choice of cloth or leather upholstery; full interior and trunk carpeting; tachometer; electric clock; full engine instrumentation; tubeless whitewall tires; full wheel covers; dual exhausts.  Performance (a)0-60 Acceleration (mph)12-14Top Speed (mph)110-115Fuel Consumption (mpg)8-11(a): Ratings based on contemporary road reports

 

This is fine example of a ultra rare 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II with factory air-conditioning that has been upgraded to r134a and it Blows Ice cold!! The paint is nice with a excellent shine and a mirror like finish. The chrome. trim and bright work is in amazing condition with most show like quality with no to minimal wear.  

 

In no way was the Continental mark II a typical Lincoln. In fact. its development by the Continental Division and the virtual omission of the Lincoln name signaled a certain degree of autonomy for the super-luxurious two-door. With such marques as Duesenberg. Cord and Peerlees relegated  to the annals of history. Ford's project was aimed from the outset at luxury strongholds Packard and Cadillac. The Divisions goal of crafting 'The finest automobiles in America" was lofty. but by all accounts. a stylistic success. even is Ford lost money on each example produced. to this day. the Continental mark II remains a vehicle of great distinction. a timeless American classic and a welcome presence in any show event or collection.

 

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