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Location: Valencia, CA
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1956 Lincoln Continental
Bought: Jan, 0001
Sold: Jan, 0001
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Last updated: Mar 26, 2008
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This is the beginning of a long and expensive process which will hopefully end up in a beatiful part of American history.
___________________THEN__________________________________NOW_____________________________________
Here is the original dealer invoice.
Production order for a Mark II for customer "Frank Sinatra" This came from the archives at the Benson Ford Research Center
This is an interesting letter from the V.P. of the dealership that sold the car to Mr. Sinatra to the head of marketing at Continental "Douglas McClure". Celebrity ownership was obviously very important to the car's success.
Images from the 1956 Frank Sinatra film "High Society" depicting a Black Continental Mark II with what appears to be Medium Gray and White interior.
Restoration March. 2008
Restoration Feb. 2008
Restoration Jan. 2008
Restoration Dec. 2007
Working on the Body at Martinez Autobody In Lancaster, Ca.
Recent Restoration images powdercoated frame and suspension and sandblasted body in great shape
Some images of recent progress Oct 2007
More Pictures:
Restoration in Progress 9-20-07
Restoration Pics on 9-20-07
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Posted by: vancec
02/28/2009 02:25PM
Wow, I guess that documentation puts any doubts to rest. So what about Elvis' Mark II? Anyone found that? My Mark II was an introductory unit (the first 300 made) so the Benson Ford Museum only has records that show it was assigned to a now defunct dealership. Nice job.
Posted by: 9296152
01/13/2009 12:35PM
great car was this frank sinatras car or one like it just thought id ask its beautiful your a lucky person but you also did a lot of hard work it really paid off the car is great..............loren
Posted by: BigFancyCar
04/06/2008 07:16AM
Khurt, you're really making progress! Paint looks great. How's the motor? Don't forget to keep us posted on thelincolnforum.net !
Posted by: secondskinmiami
03/19/2008 10:26PM
Sad that a car of that stature and history was so neglected. This was one of the US auto makers most expensive cars, may your restoration not cost a fortune, as well. Keep up the great work and documentation of this very special automobile.
Posted by: buddy67lincoln
03/05/2008 07:14PM
Very nice! Thats going to be a real beautiful car. Good luck. I have a '67 coupe I am working on...check it out if you want. Good luck
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