1956 Continental Mark II

VIN: C56E2989

$247,500

Sold

1956 Continental Mark II

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2015

  • Lot

    224

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    C56E2989

  • Body style

    Sport Coupe

  • Odometer

    15761 M

  • Transmission type

    Automatic

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    285

  • Induction

    1x4 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Burgundy, White

  • Exterior Color

    Purple

  • Generation

    1956-1957 Continental Mark II

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Condition

This is probably the very best Mark II to come to market; a rotisserie restoration in attractive dark red, with laser straight bodywork, superb dark red paint and chrome, and a beautifully fitted interior. The engine compartment is clean and correct and details have all been attended to.

Market commentary

This car represents a huge uptick in the fortunes of Mark II collectors, but with an important caveat: one this good, let alone better, will be hard to find. It was reported sold at Russo and Steele's Monterey auction in 2013 for $112,500, effectively doubling in price in a year and a half. That is a lot, even for a car this good.

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