Lincoln Continental (1956)
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| Used |
| “Sitting since the 80s, ready for a loving owner to restore her. Almost completely rust free there is a small dime sized rust whole in the bottom of the trunk. Trunk lid is a mess too.” |
| Year: | 1956 | VIN : | C56B2118 |
| Mileage: | 88,081 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
| Make: | Lincoln | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Model: | Continental | Body Type: | COUPE |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Exterior Color: | Powder Blue |
| Power Options: | Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats | Interior Color: | WHITE/BLUE |
Stockton, California, United States
Vehicle description
-Being Offered unrestored Powder blue
1956 Continental Mark II that has been parked for years.
-The only few parts that are not present is the hood emblem, front fender lower emblems, hubcaps and 1 driver side headlight bezel.
-sold new in California in 1957
-The Continental holds a clear California title
-Very rare factory Air Conditioning option
-Production 1 of 2,550 manufactured for 1956
-NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
-The Continental Mark II is SOLD “AS IS”
-International buyers are welcomed
-Please feel to ask any questions regarding the Continental before making any consideration on purchasing
-THANK YOU
General Specifications
Manufacturer
Continental Division, Ford Motor Company
Dates of Manufacture
June 1955-May 1957 Body Type
two-door hardtop
As-New Price
$9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957)
Wheelbase (in.)
126.0
Overall Length (in.)
218.5
Overall Width (in.) 77.5
Overall Height (in.)
56.0
Shipping Weight (lbs)
4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957)
Drivetrain Specifications Engine Type ohv V-8
Bore x Stroke (in.)
4.00 x 3.66
Displacement (cu. in.)
368.0
Compression Ratio (:1)
9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957)
Carburetion
4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957)
Exhaust System
dual
Horsepower @ rpm
285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957)
Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft)
402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957)
Fuel Capacity (gal)
25
Crankcase Capacity (qts)
5
Radiator Capacity (qts)
25.5
Transmission Type
Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic
Final Drive ratio (:1)
3.07
Chassis Specifications
Front Suspension independent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers Rear Suspension
live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers
Steering
power-assisted recirculating ball
Turns Lock-to-Lock
3.9
Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft)
45.3
Brakes
power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear
Wheels (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)
12-14
Top Speed (mph)
110-115
Fuel Consumption (mpg)
8-11
1956 Continental Mark II that has been parked for years.
-The only few parts that are not present is the hood emblem, front fender lower emblems, hubcaps and 1 driver side headlight bezel.
-sold new in California in 1957
-The Continental holds a clear California title
-Very rare factory Air Conditioning option
-Production 1 of 2,550 manufactured for 1956
-NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
-The Continental Mark II is SOLD “AS IS”
-International buyers are welcomed
-Please feel to ask any questions regarding the Continental before making any consideration on purchasing
-THANK YOU
General Specifications
Manufacturer
Continental Division, Ford Motor Company
Dates of Manufacture
June 1955-May 1957 Body Type
two-door hardtop
As-New Price
$9,695 (1956), $9,966 (1957)
Wheelbase (in.)
126.0
Overall Length (in.)
218.5
Overall Width (in.) 77.5
Overall Height (in.)
56.0
Shipping Weight (lbs)
4,797 (1956), 4,825 (1957)
Drivetrain Specifications Engine Type ohv V-8
Bore x Stroke (in.)
4.00 x 3.66
Displacement (cu. in.)
368.0
Compression Ratio (:1)
9.0 (1956), 10.0 (1957)
Carburetion
4-barrel downdraft (Holley 1956, Carter 1957)
Exhaust System
dual
Horsepower @ rpm
285 @ 4,600 (1956), 300 @ 4,600 (1957)
Torque @ rpm (lbs/ft)
402 @ 3,000 (1956), 415 @ 3,000 (1957)
Fuel Capacity (gal)
25
Crankcase Capacity (qts)
5
Radiator Capacity (qts)
25.5
Transmission Type
Lincoln Turbo-Drive 2-speed torque-converter automatic
Final Drive ratio (:1)
3.07
Chassis Specifications
Front Suspension independent; upper and lower control arms with ball joints, coil springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers Rear Suspension
live axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs, temperature-sensitive shock absorbers
Steering
power-assisted recirculating ball
Turns Lock-to-Lock
3.9
Turn Diameter (curb-to-curb, ft)
45.3
Brakes
power-assisted 12.0-inch cast-iron drums front and rear
Wheels (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)
12-14
Top Speed (mph)
110-115
Fuel Consumption (mpg)
8-11