Make: | Lincoln |
Model: | Mark Series |
Type: | U/K |
Trim: | Base |
Year: | 1956 |
Mileage: | 20,292 |
Color: | White |
Engine: | 6.0L 6032CC 368Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | U/K |
Interior color: | White |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
This low-mileage, ultiple-concours winning example, isplays an exceptional restoration, nd must be one of the finest Continentals available today. The luxurious Lincoln Continental was purchased new as a wedding gift in 1956, y Fred Lagomarsino, or his bride Claribel Lagomarsino. The couple would settle down in Tulare, alifornia, here the car would remain for the next 32 years.
Dr. Peter Kruger also of Tulare purchased the Continental Coupe in 1988, t which point the car had accumulated just over 20,239 miles. Dr. Kruger had been actively involved with the Lincoln Continental Owners Club for 25 years, nd his Continentals were recognized as exceptional examples, aving won all the LCOC Major Trophies. Dr. Kruger repainted the car in the original white, ut left the balance of the cars cosmetics alone due to their exceptional original and well-preserved conditions.
The beautiful Continental would soon after make its first appearance on the concours scene. At the September 1988 LCOC Western National Meet the white Coupe won 1st in Class; Best V-8 Engine and the coveted Ford Motor Company Trophy for the best Mk II against a field of 7 Mk II Continentals. The concours-winning Continental was later purchased by prominent collector Abbey Silverstone, nd remained in Mr. Silverstones possession until it was purchased by the consignor; a California-based enthusiast with a taste for the best of the best. During Mr. Silverstones ownership the Continental was kept in a climate controlled environment, nd used sparingly.
Today, his luxurious Continental remains in exceptional condition. The odometer reads less than 21,000 miles; a figure indeed believed to be the cars mileage from new. The car is offered with an original owner’s manual, actory service manual, COC manuals, ools and history file.