1956 CONTINENTAL MARK II HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1956 Continental Mark II is powered by a Y-block 368ci V8 mated to a rebuilt three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. Finished in gray and silver metallic two-tone over a red and gray leather interior, this restored two-door hardtop is now offered by the selling dealer with upholstered tool bags and a clear title.

Highlights

• One of 3,000 hand-built Mark II two-door hardtop coupes built for the 1956 and 1957 model years 
• Underwent body-on restoration in 2020
• Factory air conditioning 
• Power options include windows, steering, and front disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: California 

EXTERIOR

• Gray and Silver metallic two-tone paint 
  • Colors sourced from 2020 Mercedes-Benz color palette
• Red pinstriping 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 

Updates

• Exterior was painted as part of the 2020 restoration 
• New chrome 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch red-painted steel wheels
• 8.50 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Red and gray leather upholstery 
• Power bench seats
• Custom center console with cupholders 
• Custom trunk liner with spare tire 
• Factory air conditioning 
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Aftermarket stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Auxiliary 

Service History Highlights 

• Interior was reupholstered in 2020

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 140-mph speedometer
  • 5,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure 
  • Temperature
  • Amperage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 73,563 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• Y-block 368ci V8
  • 285 horsepower 
  • 10:1 compression ratio 
  • Lincoln four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• The carburetor and distributor were rebuilt 
• Power steering pump and gear have been rebuilt 
• Transmission was rebuilt during restoration 
  • Original transmission has been replaced 
• New alternator 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Shock absorbers 
  • Power brake booster 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor dent in passenger-side rocker panel as seen in the photos 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Upholstered tool bags 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• Titled as a 1956 Lincoln 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 1/9/2026 @ 10:41 AM AZ TIME: Listing updated to reflect this is a Continental Mark II instead of a Lincoln Continental Mark II as previously stated