Naturally, motor vehicle departments and other authorities disagreed with Ford's premise and assigned a year designation on titles and registrations. There are simply not many that are better than this. Perhaps a deal was hatched between Warner Brothers and Ford Motor Co. Vehicles are reconditioned using new Aston Martin parts and must have a CarFax Vehicle History Report to be considered for certification. C56G3196 and shows a production date of May 28, 1956. . He originally was going to do a full restoration on the car, but never did.
In 1961, the Lincoln brand adapted the Continental nameplate for its entire model line, a practice that would be seen through the end of the 1976 model year. The Continental Division was therefore dissolved and merged again with Lincoln for the 1958 model year. Posts will be removed and the user may be banned if: the post promotes illicit material; the post contains unlock codes; Posting items or links of copyrighted material not the property of the post author, or for which a release or permission to republish has not been obtained, is strictly prohibited. V8 factory-rated at 285hp and 402lb-ft of Torque and backed by a Multi-Drive Automatic Transmission. Vintage makes no warranty or representation regarding mileage unless otherwise stated. These will be removed and the poster banned immediately. Exactly who ordered this car and how it was paid for remains a mystery.
While two-tone paint schemes were offered an option, the design was conservative, contrasting the hardtop roofline with the lower body. We follow the principle that respect must go both ways. In 1957, Cadillac entered the into production. The only exception is in the Marketplace forums. Posts shall remain on topic. For either choice, we will repair any major mechanicals including engine, transmission, brakes and exhaust.
Information is provided to the best of our knowledge and that of the owners of the vehicles, and we make no warranty or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, suitability, or reliability of such information. If you would like to cancel the registration, click to return to the forums index. I am listing it for a friend who has moved out of state. Walter Buell Ford no relation to the Ford family offered a pair of more radical designs, Vince Gardner stayed pretty close to original Continental themes, and the team of Reese Miller and A. Receiving Inspection In place of samples being inspected for the first time at the assembly plant, 100% of parts are inspected by suppliers, with the factory becoming a secondary inspection. Naturally, motor vehicle departments and other authorities disagreed with Ford's premise and assigned a year designation on titles and registrations. This site and all advertising information may updated without notice whenever new information is obtained and may contain mistakes and inaccuracies.
It was also formerly owned by renowned local collector Ken McBride. Continental historian Bob Davis notes that an all-new V-12 was briefly considered to maintain a link with the 1940s original, but production economics dictated the use of Lincoln hardware. It is also fully documented, including the original invoice and manuals. We cannot guarantee the fitness of any components beyond a visual inspection and normal operation of the vehicle. The first two were scrapped in June 1956, and the third car survives today. Underneath, the engine has been rebuilt and upgraded with an improved radiator and cooling system plus hidden throttle body fuel injection and disc brakes to make the car perform smoothly and reliably in modern traffic, no matter what the conditions. Vintage Motor Cars uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information presented here and in our advertising is as accurate as possible.
It came from Florida andI will probably list it on ebay soon. In 1957 this building became the headquarters for the Edsel Division, and some Edsels were built here. Manufacturer Backed Aston Martin Certified Pre-Owned Inspection 140 Point Inspection. The serial numbers for production cars ran from 975 to 3989. Introduction was tentatively scheduled for 1956.
It appears that the gauges themselves are original, and the 50,021 miles shown are believed to be authentic. We are selling this car two ways at buyer's choice. The Shah of Iran, Howard Johnson of hotel and restaurant fame, President Dwight Eisenhower and his brother Milton, Senator Barry Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, film producer Darryl F. And that was fine, because Lincoln was being completely made over for 1956. Any such post will be removed and the member may be banned.
I am unsure of the oil gauge. Users will be allowed to post non-commercial sale or trade items personal only after some participation in the forums. The latter car was given to the wife of William Clay Ford as a personal vehicle; initially painted white, it was later painted sky blue. Since the Continental's overall height could not exceed 58 inches versus the Lincoln's 61. Forum Rules We have very aggressive Anti-Spamming routines in place that once in a while will deny registration to real people who want to join. Sliding behind the wheel of this car, it is impossible to not feel like a million bucks. This referred to side rails that dipped low between the axles, so that the floorpan sat nearer the bottom of the frame than the top.