Ford Motor Company’s flagship Continental Mark II was the launch product of the Continental Division of Ford Motor Company, with dedicated assembly facilities in Wixom, Michigan. Emphasizing elegance over flamboyance, with uncluttered styling, the Continental Mark II was largely hand built using only the finest materials. Power was provided by a purpose-built, dynamometer-tested 368 cid V-8 engine, developing 285 hp and paired with Lincoln’s proprietary three-speed Turbo-Drive automatic transmission. Continental Mark II buyers could choose from 19 standard exterior colors and 43 interior schemes with five fabric options. Despite an initial sticker price nearing $11,000, Ford reportedly lost thousands on every Mark II built. Conceived at the height of postwar automotive fashion, the 1955 debut of the Continental Mark II in Paris was fitting. Production included 16 pre-production vehicles in addition to 2,417 units for 1956 and 572 for 1957.

Formerly part of the noted Ronald Lauder Collection, this Continental Mark II earned the AACA Senior National First Prize award in 1990. Featuring a well-preserved restoration, this Continental Mark II features striking livery, comprising a black exterior finish over a white leather interior accented by green carpets and trim. Desirably equipped with factory air-conditioning, this Mark II is completed by distinctive turbine-style wheel covers, shod in wide whitewall tires. As offered, this rare, elite-level 1950s classic marks an outstanding example of mid-century style, power, and opulence.

*Please note that this vehicle is registered as a Lincoln.