Making of the 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

1948 saw the last year of production Continentals until a reintroduction of the line in 1956. This short film presents the story of the 1956 Continental from concept to final production.

It is interesting to note that the 1956-1957 Continentals were amongst the most expensive production cars of the day. In 1956 a new Continental would cost $10,000 or more. Compared to a standard Ford car which would cost less than $2000.

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[save16thave]

Elvis Presley had one of these. I saw a video of his mother driving it in the snow. Also, Jerry Lee Lewis said the first time he ever met Elvis he drove up in a 57 Continental Mark II. These cars costed around 10 grand new. That was alot of bread back in 56! A T-Bird only costed around $3,000. I wonder what a Rolls costed back then, whatever it was there is no way they could compete with the Mark II.

[restoreyourford]

@save16thave Great comment, I had never heard that before. Thanks for sharing!

[315tomr]

Just saw this video, absolutely magnificent. Where did you get it ?

[restoreyourford]

@315tomr Thanks for the comment. In answer to your question archive.org is where I found this gem. Check it out, they have all kinds of fantastic old films.

[327caprice]

@save16thave According to my math, using an Inflation Calculator $10.000 in 1956 would be the equivilant of $84.000 in 2012, A real chunk of change!

[Gaygarious]

I think a Rolls at that time was less than 5,000!



[markb289]

I recognize the narrator's voice, but I can't place the name. Anyone know who it is?