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1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK II - Unrestored

Location: Stockton, California, United States
Make: Lincoln
Model: Continental
Type: COUPE
Year: 1956
Mileage: 88,081
Color: Powder Blue
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: WHITE/BLUE
Vehicle Title: Clear

1956 Lincoln Continental 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