ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S 1956 CONTINENTAL MK2
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Mr. Robert Ratinoff has been a classic car collector his whole life. He's built such an extensive collection of prestige vehicles that Hollywood has made him the go to man for the best of the best in classic cars. Clients like Lady Gaga and James Franco still don't compare to the honor that it is to own one of Elizabeth Taylor's prized vehicles.
When Mrs. Taylor finished the film Giant Warner Bros. saw fit to gift her with one of the most exquisite cars that America has ever made. The 1956 Continental, America's Rolls Royce.
It's not a Lincoln, it's not a Ford... it's a Continental.
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Fomco hit the nail on the head with this automobile. It is the most elegant vehicle of the time. Rolls was no competition to the Mk II. It is so understatedly beautiful. No other car in the world could or can compare.
Facel-Vega would certainly like to dispute that claim. Before you denounce it as "only" being a French car, know that every one had a MoPar Hemi V8 from the Paris assembly line.
@@jakekaywell5972Spare part Hemi? Do you mean en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Hemi_engine
Such a classy, beautiful old American car. Not too flashy, but definitely refined and unmatched in luxury at the time.
one of the most underrated classics ever, great video
So are you, Jack, so are you!
That car is sexier then any 2018 model.
...and that can be said of the automobile kind too ... ; )
by far
Most of the older stuff is sexier and classier than the junk they build today
None of the current models including the 2020's can match the 56 Continental; it was literally hand made while today's cars are cookie cutter repetitions of each other!
But not sexier than Liz Taylor...
Generally speaking when talking about luxury cars from the post War era (1946-1964ish) I am a Cadillac guy. But this car is absolutely stunning. The understated elegance just compels you to look, even stare at it.
The Mark II is one of my best memories. My dad had one. His was black, but did not have air. I was privileged to be allowed to drive it and my date to my senior prom. That was in 1963. That event and other memories of the car are and forever will be special for me. Thank you for an excellent portrayal of this car and it original owner.
When I was 13, my nexr door neighbor had one and that was the first time I evet fell in love with an automobile. I am 72 now and I still think that is one of the most beautiful cars ever.
1956 was the era of big fins and rhino tusk grills. The Continental styling is about 4 years ahead of it's time.
Better than that. It is timeless, unlike many of the cars of the era.
No, 59 is.
@@sharksport01 The '59 "Mark V" of the '58-'60 era? The styling of those were overdone land yachts. The '56 Continental with its simplicity and good taste, actually previewed the 1961 model; especially in the taillights.
@@bobpierce115 I meant cars in general, just my opinion.
It is a textbook example of the adage: less is more
The most beautifully designed car ever. Yes, the older American luxury cars floated along-like riding on a cloud.
could not agree more! It has a charm, class and elegance that are timeless! It still looks grand today after 64 years! Class is ageless!
I was cleaning dash lights, left-right high beam, and blue? LOW FUEL 1956
I saw this car in person during Monterrey Week in 2013. It was parked on the main drag in Carmel with a placard describing its history. Even in this environment, with nothing but beautiful cars up and down the street, this car stood out.
I don't believe any car could match the grace, elegance, and style of Elizabeth Taylor but if there ever was one..........................this one would be it. Like her it is a timeless beauty.
This is one of those fabulous automobiles. My grandparents had two...this 2 door model and the 4 door Premier. I loved them but never knew what happened to them. If I could only have them today!!
A lovely story of a son's passion for the Continental and his father having a huge influence on his interests and passions. Very touching
Incredible, beautiful automobile. My late father had two of these that he restored...a 1956 and a 1957, the only two years produced. I used to love taking it to the gas station and seeing the attendant look for the fuel filler. They would pull on the license plate and when I finally let on that it was behind the left taillight, it was always met with amazement. The air controls were like the throttles in an airplane. I would kill to have one again.
I so get the idea of this motorcar. Super elegant and so beautiful matching Elizabeth Taylor. The only other car that I can think of that had that sort of star prestige was a Duesenberg SSJ that was owned by Clark Gable.
When I was a lad in high-school in 1956, my English teacher gave us an assignment to write what we would like to be doing twenty years from that date. This would include general things like jobs homes etc. I had seen a brand new 1956 Lincoln Continental that week and I was very impressed. So, in my paper I said I would like to be driving a 1956 Lincoln Continental 20 years hence. I remember her gently ridiculing me for my obvious childish dream. In her mind no-one who was successful, would be interested in driving a 20 year old car! I still think it's one of the most beautiful automobiles I've ever seen. The lines are still a work of art!
I read about Miss Taylor's Mark II years ago, good to know it's still around.
To the owner of the Continental, a very nice machine, I must say. Your last words about your dad mirror my own experience. I lost my dad at 22, was very close to him and never got to say goodbye. Yeah, that’s something that still stirs deep feelings of loss when I reflect and I’m 49 now. Your car is a beautiful memorial to your dad’s memory.
Thank you for the kind words.
@@MrRollsRoyce1 ….You’re most welcome. Nice to receive a response from a fellow classic car man. Greetings from Australia.
My favorite car of the 1950's. I was lucky enough to rebuild the carburetor on a Mark II while working as an apprentice in Santa Ana, CA in 1992 for a restoration company. I got to drive it and I still remember feeling like I was in a Rolls Royce. The original leather smell was something I will never forget. The dash pod was even covered in deerskin or leather. The back seat wasn't even noticible unless you needed it. I have a restoration shop myself today, and have driven many hand-made vehicles from all over the world. This is by far my favorite design (looks like a custom factory prototype), and absolutely has the best luxery ride of anything I've ever driven. Great electrics and solidly built. I've had other 60's Lincolns, but nothing compares like that Mark II.
An amazing car. One of my favourite car designs of all time. Truly stunning.
Stunning car and superb video as always! The embodiment of the phrase "They don't make them like they used too"
One of the most beautiful Continental ever built for one of the most beautiful women the world has ever known.
They sure as hell don’t make beauties like Elizabeth Taylor anymore.
Had the pleasure of seen her on set in Toronto in the mid 80 ‘s.
Just amazing like this Continental.
One of the nicest cars I've ever seen! I have never seen air conditioning vents on the roof of a car before.
Such a beautiful story about a car and life...
Well done indeed !
A literal work of art. Much different than the trash produced today.
Timeless styling. It even foreshadows the hopped up rear fenders that was the sixties style.
Beautiful car. Beautiful story. Beautiful presentation.
Such a beautiful car. I remember seeing these type cars driving around the streets of Los Angeles when I was a child.
What a beautifully photographed and edited story of an iconic American classic. Thank you Chris for shedding light on a meticulously maintained Continental. Hollywood certainly had the promo dept running overtime when it came to Liz Taylor. To have seen her in this 'Taylor Blue' beauty
must have been a heart stopper back in the day. American coach building at its best from craftsmen who cared.
3:26 You can see the exhaust in the fender well. They did this way to keep the car low. Beautiful car.
The Continental Mark II has the most impressive 126” wheelbase. I think that gives it such a distinctive stance. The design is so original, you can clearly see all other Marks paid homage in one form or another.
I watch many auto videos on UA-cam and this is the first one of theAFICIONAUTO I have seen. It is exceptional: a beautiful car, an engaging owner, a touching story told superbly. Well done.
Just saying I could have written your comment. I would add the finest single car video I have seen not just because of the the truly magnificent automobile but also because of a deeper humanity than I have found in most car vids.
One of my favorite cars ever created. '56 Continental was absolutely stunning. Would love to see this sort of styling and ingenuity utilized in today's designs.
The Elizabeth Taylor Continental is Beautiful and Gorgeous just likeElizabeth Taylor ♥️
Absolutely. I can picture her (in my mind) driving it. Not just in the '50s, but in the early '90s also around the time she did the White Diamonds perfume ads!
Bob Pierce yes! For sure, she has always been so beautiful!
Elizabeth Taylor, I'm afraid, always had her ultimate idea of beauty, which was not a car, it was something she could only dream of, that being Montgomery Clift. From the moment she saw him, she fell in love, she wanted to marry him, almost at any cost, but she always gloated on him, right up to the day he died.
Great story, such a awesome car. I wish Lincoln still made vip cars for vip people like they used to.
A beautiful car so different from the others of its era. Subtle in a world of uber-over chromed road beasts .
The star was a Continental only badge for Lincoln for a few years, then about 1961 all Lincolns were Continentals and used the emblem. The "lesser" Lincolns used a different star. (I had a '58 Premiere with the different star on the hood.)
Beautiful machine, very touching story
Damn, 13:18 to the end got me.
Me too, TA B. :'(
i felt his pain
Wow! This car set Ford's styling for 30 years. Put the Mustang next to it. You can see the echos of this first sounding. The long hood, short trunk. The round gauges. The valve covers and engine detailing is remarkable. It has always been one of my favorites. I would like to see one of the bags the car can in, I thought it was just a legend.
I love your videos. The combination of music and cinematography is perfect. What you show is not just the car but the owner as well and their passion.
Christopher: From a former student of film history, this is one of the best quality productions that I have seen on UA-cam. Well planned and executed, from your choice of subject to interview and for the multiple threads of history that you have woven together here. I nominate you for best quality photography, writing and editing. Your voice as narrator was fitting.
You make solid video's sir... Story lines, narration, videography, music, editing.. all world class... every single time!
Ronald van der Putten thank you so mich
"World class" hardly.... The man is opining on her personal life, WTF.
And that was my opinion... however, you can have yours.
Music? You liked the music? It annoying pablum for the under-educated.
Great video mate quite touching story on the guys father in the end 😭😭❤️
HZ383 To lose a loved one is sad enough but the horror of having a loved one murdered is another.
Deepest sympathy and much love
Vehicles had so much character and sex appeal back in the day, unlike today's vehicles...smh
now I’m obsessed with this color...
I have always liked the car but this color is the icing on the cake.
This car makes every scene it's in look like a Art Fitzpatrick advertising in the best way possible.
Beautiful car. I can see Liz Taylor back in the day driving this amazing automobile and looking incredible.
Oh and by the way, Lincoln's and Continentals always rode better than Cadillacs. Period.
Danny Rumbles And they always will! When I bought my first Lincoln, it was over for me. I refuse to drive anything else. I’ve owned seven Lincolns. I love them all. Especially Mark VII LSC’s.
Sam Schossig , Cadillacs do not take bumps and potholes as well as a Lincoln. The Lincoln is a more refined driving experience all the way around! Sorry Cadillac.
this Continental would out ride a Cadillac of the day, but a regular 56 Lincoln I doubt seriously would out ride a Cadillac, and they sure didn't in the 1990s when I drove both
Sam I agree! Ive owned a '70 Continental Mark III since 1985 when I was 19, and mom and my Late Father had Mark Vs and I currently use a 1997 Mark VIII LSC as my daily driver. GREAT cars the Mark series were! I was PRAYING that with the launch of the 2017 Continental that Lincoln's sales would jump and that they might used the Mustang platform and give us a Mark IX, a RWD V8 Sports Coupe with all the current technology. Sadly that won't be happening any time soon! : ( So I will drove my wonderful 1997 LSC till the wheels fall off. It's got 309,000 miles on original engine and still purrs!
Wow! This channel is on fire! Great editing and perfect interview. Love this car and it's story.
I'm 77 years old. I became aware of and in love with the Continental MKII from a plastic model kit by Revell. I've had a life long love of great cars, mainly sports and racing cars. But I also can't resist truly elegant luxury cars such as Duesenberg SJ's, Rolls Royces and the ultimate Bugatti Royale. The MKII is certainly in this class and I believe it to be the most beautiful American car since WWII.
Wow. Elizabeth taylor's.... just when you think you already had the perfect car to go down the road with style. The fact is lizzy just makes it even more perfect. Atta boy men. Exceding the expectations of the viewers.
Love the lines of that car. Your videos are nicely done.
One should not drive this vehicle without first putting on a suit.
@Your moms HITACHI Kurt didn't kill himself, just like Jeffrey Epstein
@Lucas Cruz yeah he was murdered by the Clintons
@Lucas Cruz no I didn't vote for him. I wasn't even registered
You cannot even spell like yet a billionaire is the idiot? No matter what the political party or race of the president a virus does not care. An identical action being stupid or intelligent isn't any different because of the particular person doing it. There are conspiracy theories abound when any powerful person dies, it is not exclusive to whatever the other political party they were in.
@@joshuaherpolsheimer4699
Josh, stop playing with your mommy's computer and run out and play in traffic with all your little zombie freinds. 😆
Well if this beautiful car isn't going to sweep you off your feet, Christopher definitely will!
Excellent presentation indeed 👍
As noted elsewhere -- like the car the production of the video and the story is superb. Yes, I did subscribe and look forward work to viewing more of your work.
A totally inspiring car, just like much of the music of the time. i once won a model kit of this car, made by Revell, which I built and still have. At the time of it's introduction, a small LP record called Continental Echoes was distributed by Ford, I believe. It featured a painting of the car on the cover and I'm happy to have it in my collection.
All of the feels at the end
Terrific story, beautifully told. You're a gracious host, and your star subject speaks from his heart right into our hearts. Bravo to you both. 🙏
The passion instilled in this video is more evident than most. Thank you!!!
And seeing "Taylor Blue" at dusk in a very dark tone was just heart-meltingly gorgeous...WOW.
Its sad how cars now have just gotten quite shitty
Ficus Wizard It's a simple matter of money. If they built cars like they used to, their sales would plummet. Car companies need people to buy new every 8-10 years.
Today's cars are more reliable. I will probably get 10 or more years out of my 2015 Toyota in daily use. I owned my previous one for 15 years and would still be driving it if somebody hadn't rear-ended me. Quality is much better than an equivalent car of the period.
The problem with them is that they are transportation appliances. They don't have personality or verve. The Continental is total elegance and class. A "top of the line" Lexus may be far more advanced, but it's polarizing styling doesn't put it in the same league.
It's those shitty passenger and pedestrian safety rules and, in spite of their introduction there are nearly 40,000 deaths a year. If they were still built like in the 50's, with drum brakes, no abs, crossply tyres, boat handling, no seatbelts, no collapsible steering columns etc it'd be over 400,000 now.
A magnificent car, the most beautiful actress in the world owned it, let's get some unshaven, uneducated dirtbag in a "deep V" tshirt to drive and review it lol.
It IS the single most beautiful cars ever. Since I was a kid when I rode my bike past the neighbors house that had a white one parked in the carport, I’ve loved them.
This car is so beautifully elegant, both inside and out. By seeing this car, you can tell how Lincoln is drawing from their past (while looking to the future) for their new cars. They’re finally going back to offering the opulence of their 50s and 60s cars
2018 is missing two GREAT things we had in 1956. Liz, and the car we built for her! Despite all her ups and downs, nothing has matched her since. Just like this car!
What an amazing story
This car is Simply STUNNING. Elizabeth Taylor's taste was quite Exquisite and Extremely Tasteful.
To own and preserve this Car is a really big task to Preserve and Protect a Piece of TinselTown History.
Unfortunately, these younger Generations are not familiar with Icons of the Past.....but do not despair, they are learning.
Beautifully shot and put together Christopher. Glad you document these one of a kind pieces of history such as this Continental. Always enjoy watching your work.
Extremely well done thank you.
Very similar to the early tbird body style. They were made in the same facility.
Absolutely stunning car and beautiful story. Enjoyed watching this very much.
This. Is. freaking. Stunning. The car, the story, the cinematography, absolute eye candy. Well done, you've earned a subscriber in the best way possible
skiing crocodile thanks so much!!
Great work, and a great story both about the car and the owner. But damn, you hit the feels at the end of that. Really made me think of every minute I have with with my kids.
What a wonderful video! Your Dad would be very pleased and very proud of you! :)
I saw one of these junked up in the weeds in Williamsport PA next to an old motel. I cried.....
I understand how he feels about losing his Dad too soon and buying this car to feel closer to him. I understand 100%
I really enjoyed this! Thanks for helping keep these cars alive, rock on brother
Beautiful car
This was perhaps one of the best built cars Ford or any manufacturer ever produced. I remember it well in 1956 as a boy. It cost around $10000 new as I recollect and only the very wealthy could afford them. As a side note I believe Ford actually still lost some money on everyone built and I believe each engine was blue printed and machine balanced for quiet and smooth performance. I think that the fact the styling is timeless and still holds up today is a testimonial to one of America's true icons.
Thank you so much for this video, Beautiful automobile!!!!, im a Lincoln guy, :) I have a 1972 Continental that has been in our family and in storage for many years, all original, Triple black, 60,000 original miles and body paint top and interior is all original and in beautiful condition, But your Lincoln is Stunning :) Great tribute to Elizabeth Taylor and your Dad , Again Thank you :)
That was a nice video. Well made. No irritating Hammerhead music.
Beautiful car! Ford really made good looking, timeless cars. In a hundred years that car will still be in style.
ABSOLUTLY my favorite ride of all time.
We have one and it's all original. An absolute beauty and so many details. Thanks for the video.
Incredible episode. Thank you so much.
Another beautifully done episode, Chris. All the heartstrings are tugged on this one and I'm left feeling
it could have (should have?) been twice as long quite easily.
Wonderful car with a perfect steward with the best of motivations - presented with respect.
Doesn't get any better than that. :-)
The only option on the car was A/C (~$600 in 1956 dollars). Did anyone notice the two ceiling-mounted A/C vents above the driver? The A/C heat exchanger was mounted under the package tray in the trunk, as were all cars of that vintage. Also note the small, flush air inlet for the H/X adjacent to the C-pillar. Cool!
Just beautiful. Great job Chris. I love it!
When I was very young, I remember my grandfather, who was a Ford exec, always had a Lincoln. Every year he would get whatever was new. My earliest memories of him were his Mark III. It was brown with a black top. I once asked my dad what grandpa drove in the 50’s. He casually said that when he was dating my mother when he got out of the service, he would pick up my mother at her parents house, and my grandfather would throw him the keys to a Mark II to take mother in on their date. It must have been something else, seeing my folks when they first met each other, driving on Woodward Ave, going to Fox and Hounds for dinner.
One of the most beautiful cars ever built.
Fantastic video but I’ll say it again Chris, how the hell have you only got 51,000 subs? This is probably the best channel on UA-cam. Keep it up :)
Ah, the fabulous fifties! The only thing perhaps more exciting than seeing Liz in her Mark II would’ve been seeing Jayne Mansfield cruising in her 1956 Lincoln Premiere, also custom ordered, in hot pink! So sleek, so sexy, and those classic curves. And the car was stunning as well!
Beautiful color and craftsmanship. Another great video even though its not a "movie" car lol.
Stunning!!!
Getting goosebumps thinking of beautiful Elizabeth behind the wheel
A beautiful film for a beautiful car ❤️
A car as exquisite as Ms Taylor! Thank you.
Maaaaan....I'm glad that I stumbled across your channel, pure class! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😎
probably the best episode you've done. Thank you.
styldsteel1 oh wow. Thank you!!
I really enjoyed your video on Liz Taylor's '56 Continental MK II. It was really well produced; and your presentation and the content of the video is outstanding. The '56 Continental MK II has always been a favorite of mine. It think it's design and craftsmanship is unsurpassed. The Studebaker Golden Hawk is the only other American car that comes close to it's understated design but lacks the quality and craftsmanship of the Continental. However, I do have a soft spot for the "58 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible in it's overstated borderline gaudy full blown American glory. That era was the pinnacle of American cars. My father used to tell me that Americans could easily build the best cars in the world if they chose to, and I know he was right. Also, interestingly, I worked at the American headquarters of a highly respected Japanese company in an Engineering capacity, and I was in a meeting regarding a quality control issue that came up at one of their production facilities. The top Japanese executive sat quietly and patiently, listening to all the hemming and hawing by the American production team and he concluded the meeting by saying (paraphrasing here) " In this country (America) you build the Space Shuttle and you put a man on the moon; I think you can fix this problem". Trust me, the rest of the world is well aware of our engineering and manufacturing prowess. It's a shame that the big three aren't interested in producing the worlds finest cars; just the bottom line. But, there is hope in Tesla; no company on earth, even Toyota (the third largest company in the world) can match what they've accomplished with the design and manufacture of purely electric vehicles. Excuse my digression.
I don't want to be a buzz kill, so please take this as constructive criticism, or not even criticism at all, just an insight as to how confusing the English language can be because of it's origins. You referred to the the car as the penultimate America luxury car and I think you meant "ultimate". I ain't no grammatician, but penultimate and ultimate are very frequently confused. Here's some information from thoughtco.com: Commonly Confused Words; "As both an adjective and a noun, penultimate means next to the last. (Penultimate is not more ultimate than ultimate. ... The adjective ultimate means last, final, elemental, fundamental, or maximum. As a noun, ultimate refers to a final point or result." Blah, blah, blah, I know. So just take all that in the context of a top ten list where you count backwards from 10 to 1; #1 being the last (best) or "ultimate", #2 would be the penultimate, next to last (2nd best). And, to further confuse things there is "antepenultimate" which would be the third from last/best, or #3 in a top ten list (those words are from the Latin influence on the English language because Latin is historically the language of science and all things technical). Sorry for that, but knowledge is power, and just as you empowered us with knowledge about Liz Taylor's '56 Continental MK II (especially that the paint matching her legendary eye color (they were often called violet)), I'm returning the favor. Thank you for the hard work that went in to producing the video and what you taught us about that vehicle and I look forward to hopefully, many, many more.
To this day, it is amazing how many people still think this is a Lincoln. To me, that symbol represents Continental. Even though they did use some components from Lincoln, very few seem to know that Continental was its own division. Beautiful vehicle.
That really got to me when he said he dad had been murdered and the car kept him close to him, I lost my dad a few years ago and he always had Mercedes cars towards the end of his life the Greek migrant who came to the U.K. with nothing made a good life and family and had the money to buy a Mercedes it ment so much to him and he always wanted a SL because it was his initials, well one day I am going to get that car because it’s also my initials and I always remember my amazing dad.
What an utterly gorgeous perfect car.
Like the lady herself *BEAUTIFUL!* ....and was *very* moved about Robert Ratinoff's tribute to his dear Dad