1957 Continental Mark Ii on 2040-cars

Year:1957 Mileage:999999 Color: Red /
Red

Location:

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:368 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: C56M3457 Year: 1957
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Lincoln
Model: Continental
Trim: Mark II
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: automatic rear wheel
Mileage: 999,999
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Red

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

1957 Continental Mark II. Believed to have less than 500 sold in 1957, so this is a rare car, only manufactured for the 1956 and 1957 model years. This car is in driver condition. It was originally a black car. It was restored many years ago and changed to red. The body has some metal and fiberglass patches. The paint shines, but does have nicks and chips throughout. The stainless is in nice condition. The front bumper in good condition. The rear bumper presentable, but some dings and touched up with silver paint.

The interior was also re-done in the original style but with vinyl instead of leather. It looks very fresh. The seats are comfortable and without any tears or appreciable wear. The dash and door panels look very nice without any cracking or damage beyond minor wear. The carpet is in good condition.

The transmission was rebuilt, engine gaskets replaced, new hoses, new brakes all around including new master cylinder done in 2007 per receipts.

The radiator recored in 2012.

The car starts easily and runs very nicely. It goes down the street straight and smooth. The transmission shifts well and there is plenty of torque to get this heavy car moving with ease. It is a lot of fun to drive.

The wing windows and front windows are power and work.

The horn works.

The bad:

The hood needs adjustment. Not sure if the hinges need to be rebuilt or if a simple adjustment would work. It sits high near the windshield. However it opens and closes without a problem.

There is an exhaust leak.

The parking brake is inoperable.

The rear power windows do not work.

The wipers do not work.

The heater core is disconnected, I assume because it leaked?

The only option this car does not have is AC.

The original air filter housing is missing.

The frame has rust in the usual places.

The gauges do not work. The mileage reads 38516, but is clearly not accurate.

There is some rust bubbling where the patches meet the original sheet metal over the rear wheel openings.

The bias ply tires, while they have a lot of tread, are old.

The windshield and passenger wing window have small pellet type holes (see picture) and passenger window cracked.

I think this car would make a great driver. If I kept it, I would adjust the hood, replace the tires, and fix the exhaust leak and drive it. It may be a little too much of a project for a new restoration, but that depends on your abilities and desires. These cars are worth a lot restored.

I need to get rid of this car as I pushed my luck with my wife. This is the 5th car I bought on Ebay in the last couple of years. My wife has been supportive and happy, until now. We don't have room for any more. If this one doesn't go, I'll have to get rid of another. I figure this one will be the easiest to sell and none of us have become attached to it, yet!

A winning bid is a binding contract to purchase. Please ask all questions before bidding and I encourage inspection of the vehicle. Vehicle sold as is without any warranty.

Lincoln Continental for Sale

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