1956 Continental Mark II in Star Mist White & Engine Sound & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the Northern Suburbs of IL on 7-23-19.
We're looking at a 1956 Continental Mark II in Star Mist White Paint. The car features the factory 368 CI Lincoln Y-block V8 engine.
The car's Owner is Jack Bowser. Jack’s had this car since 2018. Jack shares he’s had four Continentals and they have all brought him fond memories, and some of those memories he shares with us.
ENJOY!
Definitely a ‘one-of-a-kind’ car even if 3,000 were made. Even though this is a 1956 (and those in 1957), I’d say this Continental was way ahead of it’s time in both looks and technology for its day. What a beautiful depiction of automotive history. Thanks Lou and Jack for sharing!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read you think this car is way ahead of it's time :-) You're welcome, Lou
Nice car
I didn't know the Cord had the same designer as the Continental Mark II, both designs have very clean lines, are understated, but made with real quality.
Happy to share this car with you :-)
Both appeared at the Smithsonian as the best styled cars in the USA.
I’m currently restoring one of these for a client in Australia, absolute pleasure to be bringing another one of these historic and simply amazing works of art from the American 50s back to life! Love listening to “back in the day” stories from American folks like Jack who’ve seen so much in their lifetime. Jack is the quintessential American car enthusiast, love it!
Thanks so much for this story👍
Hi Alex, Hope you're car comes out the way your client likes it :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
A beautiful car and a great story about his first Lincoln.
My neighbor had a '56. Original owner in an eggplant color, pristine condition. Timeless automobiles. 👍
Hi Uri Deamabal, Glad to read this car / video brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
An Automotive work of art!
I saw one of these on the road earlier this year, the only time I’ve ever seen one in person.
As big a car as it is, it still looked very graceful.
Hi drippinglass, "An Automotive work of art!" Well said :-) Lou
this was a heck of a car for 1956. this guy had it going on driving this back in the day. thanks for the video 🔧
Hi Kurt Zimmerman, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
It had the same power per cubic inch as a mid 2000's Chevy 6.0.
This car looks like someone of the stature and esteem like Dean Martin Dean Martin would probably cruise around in that with a couple of ladies
I had completely forgotten about the Mark II until I watched an episode of Perry Mason from ‘57 on DVD a few years back. I couldn’t believe how beautiful and modern it was for the year. If I were to win the lottery, I would definitely try to find one! Thanks, Lou. ~ John
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Perry Mason :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
To be honest Lou, I have never seen a '56 Continental Mark II. This is perhaps my 4th or 5th times watching this episode, and I do enjoyed watching over and over. This car is OUTSTANDING & EXQUISITE! WOW! BEAUTIFUL! Before I never care of the 50s car, even though our first family car according to my late parents was a 55 Chevy Station Wagon, way before my folks made me as a human being LOL Hahaha. Going back to this PRECIOUS vehicle, I have no other words to describe, it has all the Great Qualities of this car possessed.
Hi Vern, High praise for this car! I'm so happy to read you're enjoying this episode again & again (make sure to watch the commercials, or at least the ones you can, as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you) Thank you!, Lou
+1 .. Wow! .. A tier-one custodian of an exceptional 1956 Continental Mark II. .. A museum-quality Mk II in quality hands; That's rare. .. Way-To-Go Lincoln...1956 era automotive engineering at the apex! .. Many thanks !!
Hi Michael, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Magnificient! One of the most elegant US car ever with no tons of chrome and kitschy bling-bling. Purest lines and style: remembers some famous Italian designers like Bertone or Pininfarina. This is a masterpiece of a car even nowadays!
Hi Marco, High praise for this "Masterpiece" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile yesss!
Stunning! I remember as an elementary student visiting a Standard Gas Station and they had a bunch of Lincolns in the back which were probably being stored. This must have been around 1967 or 68. They had the Continental and possibly all the other Lincolns, too. It was like a dream going behind that place as even then they were collectors items!
Hi Jed, Happy to read "Stunning!" :-) Lou
Great job covering all the technical innovations. I recently watched another review of a '56 Mark II and it was stunning how little the reviewer and the owner knew about the car
Hi Tony D'Agostino, Happy to read you enjoy the details with me on this car :-) Lou
Hi, Lou! Although Lincoln built the original Continental in the Forties, the 1956-57 Continental Mark II was actually made by a new Continental division that was separate from Lincoln. At that point, Henry Ford II had set a goal of making Ford a five-marque company as GM and Chrysler were back then. Mercury would be in the middle, and Edsel, to be introduced for 1958, would be the first step up from the Ford brand. Unfortunately, as Jack mentioned, the Mark II lost money, so the separate Continental division couldn't sustain itself and so future Continentals were Lincolns once again. Also, I think the company ruled that the Mark II would have been prohibitively expensive as a retractable and thus would be far more affordable as a Ford. And of course we all know what became of Edsel.
That said, I enjoyed listening to Jack relate his car story of his memories of the Mark II he had back in the day, and I can well imagine how proud he must have been to be seen in it, then and today! Who knew how much intricacy was involved in those simple-looking wheel covers? Holy cow! I think his wife can forgive him for selling his first one!
Anyway, what a special, phenomenal and exquisite car you and Jack have presented here! What a treat! I should have tuned in to this episode much sooner!
Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Glad to read you enjoy Jack's stories :-) Lou
Lou, each and every video you do is excellent...this one is SPECTACULAR! Tell me something? Why are you not doing a 30 minute show on PBS? Please, I beg of you! ;)
Hi Jeffrey, High praise for the videos, and I appreciate the very kind words :-) PBS hasn't asked me yet, so I'll keep videoing and sharing with you until they do, Lou
The 56 Was the only year for the a/c exterior air inlets. Fabulous car and owner. Love how Jack tell all the details. Excellent Lou 😁
Hi David Kastin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, and glad to read you enjoy the details :-) Lou
Thanks Jack and Lou, those were great stories. As a matter of fact , this could be considered your first full length documentary.
N I C E ! :-)
Good one.
Thanks, Lou for this video on the 1956 Continental Mark II . I was born after this car was made. Manufactured sixty six years ago and this Mark II looks like new ! Congratulations to the prowd owner of this classic luxury car. Engine sounds good and the ride was great.
Hi Juan, Happy to share this "looks like new !" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Awesome and owner is very well versed in all the facts about this beauty. I was born in 1956 and yes times were much better than today. You will never see this quality ever again. Thanks Lou
Hi George, Happy to read you enjoy this Owner :-) Glad to read you and this car share the same birth year. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car. The most beautiful car Ford ever made. I road in one two weeks after they were available. It was fabulous.
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
Thank Mr Bowser for sharing this very rare gem. It's my favorite car and I've learned alot about it today. I was born in 1962 when his story took place and it was a treat. Lou thank you sooo much! I don't think you realize the joy you bring to us!
Hi Aric J. Martin, Happy to read the high praise for this episode :-) Thank you and appreciate the kind words, Lou
7:33 I wish new cars still had that sight window for the air conditioner gas. I enjoyed the coverage on this video. And that owner sure had a few great stories. Although I wonder if that used car dealer where he purchase that Lincoln back in the day , told that same my girlfriend is looking to get a car like yours to everyone that stopped at the lot. LOL
Hi displayfireworks1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
no one would have believed it if this car would have played the main roles in the role of a bandit well the type of driver is not visible and the car knocks people down and drives away
Thank you for viewing & sharing.
OMG! this is another Stunning Car. I have never seen this kind of Mark II in my life. WOW! Amazing car and the color is out of the ordinary, GORGEOUS! Original interior,still FLAWLESS!
Hi Vern, Happy to receive a OMG & WOW! :-) Lou
Good one love appreciated the story from the gentleman with mark 2 good stuff love historic stories
Hi Frank, High praise for this story :-) Lou
A big thank you to Jack for his storys. 😊
Jack can certainly share a good story :-)
The 56-57 Lincoln was so solidly built that the MA State Police told my father that his '56 saved my mother's life when she was driving and involved in an accident (totaled) with a pickup truck. What a beautiful example this lucky guy owns!
Hi Tom, Thanks for sharing your Mother was saved because of the build of this car after an accident, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou! Back in our day "Made in the USA" (next to our mom) was the very best thing we could trust in life for excellence. What a wonderful story of
Lou, now that is a good example of knowing what you got, the manuals, the stories and the car were great. This was a fitting piece on My Car Story! A very good owner, his amazing car stories, and his beautiful car. Two thumbs up!
Hi Dex M, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
This car is definitely fit for a 5 star General!!
Nice :-)
Me encanta el carro; un Lincoln Continental Mark II 1957; ése carro es famoso en Venezuela; porqué así era el carro qué tenía Luis María Frometa Pereira; mejor conocido cómo Billo Frometa; recorrió ése carro desde Guayana hasta Oriente, desde el Centro hasta los llanos; desde los andes hasta Occidente; es un excelente automóvil; después del Cadillac; saludos y buenas tardes.
Hi Jose, Happy to read "I love the car" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Spectacular car!! The sales brochure and its story fits it perfectly!!!
It's interesting that the taillight shape and look remained on subsequent Marks. Rode in a '73 or 74 Mark once in 73 or 74. Talk about feeling like a 17 year old VIP!!!!
Hi JeffFrmJoisey, Happy to read you enjoy this "Spectacular car!!" :-) Lou
Thanks for pointing out this video to me Lou. This was a lot more detailed (and very interesting!) than the burgundy Mk II My Car Story. Awesome! ps: it must have been very awkward and frustrating to get suitcases into the trunk past the spare tire 😆
Hi Michael, The 1st video you watched was early in my UA-cam career, and this video is relatively recent, and shares a drive by, "trunk & treats", and a ride along, which I can do when not at a car show. Happy to read you enjoy this one, and here is one more for you, Lou ua-cam.com/video/JS-7rZ0993o/v-deo.html
48000MILES ? WAOW!
CAR DOESNT NEED CHROME
GREAT COLORS
Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
You said I would like this one and you definitely got that right. I knew ahead of time it would be a great car. What I didn’t know was that it was owned by such a great guy with great stories and a great sense of humor.
That’s four greats in one video. Can’t ask for much more than that.
I gotta say that this is a great video. 👍
HI Vlad the Impala, The 1st Mark II I videoed in 2014, and there was no editing. This last one was 2019 and there was editing, so that helps :-) Happy to read you enjoy the car, video, and you're right, Jack is a great story teller too, Lou
Thanks Lou. These cars are truly amazing. The technology they had back then os unbelievable. Even a low fuel light. Maybe my fascination stems from my being born the same year.
Glad to read this car and you have the same birth year. You're welcome James :-)
🤗GREAT STORY …SHARING HIS CAR WITH THE GENERAL AND NOT HAVING TO BUY ⛽️😁…btw MY FAVORITE CAR GROWING UP WAS a 37 CORD SUPER-CHARGED BOATTAIL …
I had no idea that it was the same designer as this one 😎💚💚💚
Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read you found out something about the Designer of the Cord you enjoy :-) Lou
AMAZING car and a super cool Army story! Thanks Lou and Merry Christmas!
Hi Bill Yates, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, and Merry Christmas, Lou
Sidney Blackmer, Grace Kelly's ne'er do well estranged father in "High Society" arrives in a gray Mark II. He later played Roman Castevet in "Rosemary's Baby". I love the Eldorado Brougham for its mechanical intricacies and posh amenities, but the Continental Mark II remains my dream car.
Hi John, Happy to read this is a "Dream Car" for you :-) Lou
Ford spent years and a ton of money working on the design for this magnificent vehicle! Edsel Fords sons were involved in creating a new version of their dad’s beloved very first one! It had to remind people of the first generation Continentals but be all new. This is not a Lincoln! Continental was its own division like Imperial was to Chrysler. It’s always a treat to see one! Lou you may not know this but this car was imagined as the first retractable hardtop and engineers were working hard to make that happen but the rear end had to be extended to accommodate the top thus destroying the fabulous styling. Ford Fairlane got the retractable top. One soft top convertible was made for one of the Ford family members, a wife I think.
Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thanks for guiding me to this video Lou! I really really really enjoyed this. I love Lincoln's and I love all Mark series Lincoln's. I really love the owner of this his stories about the car and his other stories really made this video so much fun! This car was just gorgeous and I absolutely love it. That ride along had to be so much fun! Thanks for sharing this Lou!!!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Jack has fun stories, and makes the video FUN. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Beautiful. Thanks for the link, Lou. Love these old Lincolns. The man down the street has one that is similiar in color to the 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible that you featured. Probably not called Lido Green by Lincoln! The maroon Mark II that you faeatured earlier and this one are much nicer colors. Compared to other cars of the time, the dash is too simple for my taste. Though like anyone else, I'd love to have one! Love the story of how he got his first one! Worth the whole video! Loved the book too!
Hi Brian, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou
THANKS JACK AND LOU,, JACK YOU REMIND ME OF WHEN I MET MY WIFE,, I BOUGHT MY FIRST 1975 LINCOLN MARK IV,, AND 2 YEARS LATER I MET MY WIFE ,, I KNOW SHE THOUGHT I HAD MONEY ALSO,, LOL , WE GOT MARRIED IN 1978 WERE 43 YRS MARRIED TILL DO US PART LOL,, NOW WE JUST FLEW TO EDMINGTON CANDADA 4500 KLM,, AND DROVE BACK YES WE BOUGHT A MARK IV LIKE THE ONE I HAD ,, IT TOO NICE,, OK STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS
Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing your story, blessing received. and you're welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thank you for a wonderful video. I have the original 5th Avenue show car, that has lived it's entire life in Tucson Arizona. I am the second owner, and still drive the car almost every weekend. It was the center fold for the Hemmings Motor Newa calendar for 2010.
Hi Fred, Happy to read you enjoy this video. Glad to read you have a cool car too. I've been to Tucson two times and a wonderful place. Lou
Worked in a parking lot somewhere in the '56-57 timeframe when the attendants, me, parked the cars. Never forget getting in one of these beauties, driving it 75' and nestling it in between two other cars.
Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hi Lou,
Thanks for directing me.
I can’t stop smiling and that’s pure energy.
No competition but modern cars with spectacular details?
Maybe the interior of the last Spyker?
Got more free time true early pension that’s how i came to find yr channel.
Free time is actually very nice once y get used to it.
Again thanks for your time 🍀
Hi touraneindanke, Happy to read you found this Channel. Please watch the commercials before & after the video (if you can) so I can get paid for finding & sharing cars with you. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Lou this story replayed right after the 40 Buick convertible. I have found one in Rogers Minnesota. Pray I get my funding soon so I can buy this 57 Continental II.
Hi David, Prayed for your funding and if it's the Lords will and the right one for you, you'll be behind the wheel, Lou
One of my favorite episodes, Lou.
Jack's got some great stories.
Glad I've gone back to look in on some of your older "My Car Stories."
Hi Dave, You're right, Jack's a fun Story Teller :-) Here is another one of his cars, enjoy! Lou ua-cam.com/video/lxlIs6Uipf8/v-deo.html
🙋♂️THANKS LOU AND JACK, I APPRECIATE THREE MARK II…IN ON DAY AND I ❤️ JACK’s SENSE OF HUMOR…💚💚💚
Happy to read you enjoy Jack's humor :-) Me too Budget Audiophile Life-long
A very nice car, one of my favorites. Every so often I see one in my town driving around.
Cool you get to see one of these rolling around town :-)
Lou. I wonder what that car would cost to build today.. If I only had a 2 car garage in it would be this one and Ken's 1958 Buick limited
You have great taste in cars :-)
Another one of my all time Favorites Lou. Amazing how you can obtain these now for not a lot of money considering how rare they are. A few are worth a mint that have Celeberty Status
Hi gene978, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
To me the Mk2 and Mk3 were the most stylish cars in history.
I actually got to drive a 56 back in '83. Had a very nice feel.
Hi Edwin, High praise for the styling of this car :-) Happy to read you were able to drive one, Lou
Great vid,priceless story,good job Lou
Hi SKYBRITE, Happy to read you appreciate this video and car story :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
The summer of the year before you posted this video, I saw one of these on display at the Volo Auto Museum - deep red in color, it had belonged to Nelson Rockefeller.
Hi UCan CallMeRay, Volo is a fun place to visit :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou
A very nice auto... but... the handling, holding and the moving around of the camera is very... annoying...
HI Kielbasa Glen, Happy to read you enjoy the "very nice auto" :-) Good news! I just purchased a new camera, so stay tuned and in the next few months hopefully the videos will get better. Lou
How enlighten ing an I thought I had seen it all very good lou. Vvg in fac the most simple and usefully design I think I've ever seen in american production hence the same designer. For the mark ll as the duesenberg and the other one s he mentioned thanks for the info. And the owner of the mark was very fond of it and it showed very kind and caring man to have mentioned his wife two or three times in the vid thank you both again
Hi Jeff, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. You're welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
THX JACK BAUZER
BUT THX 2. U. LOU. , AS ALWAYS
ANOTHER GREAT FIND
'56. MARK 2. AWESOME
Hi Andrew, Happy to read you think this car is "AWESOME" :-) Lou
I’ve been very fortunate to see several of these cars, beautifully restored like this one, at shows over the years here in upstate NY. They are the epitome of classic automotive art, just gorgeous. In the day they more than held their own against the world’s top luxury cars. Thanks again Lou!
Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you've seen several, and glad to read you appreciate the design :-) You're welcome, Lou
This may be the best car I have seen Lou show. But I want to say what a classic person Lou is he has brought me so many beautiful cars from such a classy man. One of One.We really appreciate you Lou.
Hi Tim Holder, High praise for the car, and appreciate the kind words. Thank you, Lou
Lou you come across the most beautifulest cars now that link in there that thing is all together it's not been messed with it's an original and it's ten times better than a Rolls-Royce and I bet rides nice
Hi Elliott n Kardashian, I'm glad you are having FUN with me on the Channel and enjoying the cars too :-) Hope you see many you enjoy, Lou
Thank you for showing me the convertible impala. i have enjoyed watching it.
You're welcome Vern :-) Happy to read you enjoy watching the videos.
These were simply amazing cars. Very elegant. Beautifully made. America at its finest
Hi Brent, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I did restorations for 20 years when I owned diamondfinish LLC ®️ , I painted cars for Francis Ford Coppola and Hollywood movie industry 🎥🎞️ 4 years , but the mark Two Lincoln is by far the finest automobile ever made ♥️🇺🇸♥️
Hi David, High praise, Lou
@@loucostabile when I did the restoration on the Tucker for Francis Ford Coppola back in Marin county California , him and I got into a heated argument over the Mark ll Continental many of Tucker's designs were incorporated into this car, including the shatterproof windshield and overall design , besides Jay Leno's garage Frances gave me free reign of this movie 🎥🎞️ technical assistant with a membership in the actors guild Union 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
These were such beautiful cars, and on many bucket lists I'm sure, thanks Lou
Hi Midnight Gambler, Hope your behind the wheel of one like this soon :-) You're welcome, Lou
✌🏿😜 VAS-Y MON LOU
T'ES GÔÔD GÔÔD GÔÔD 💪😜
🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙 🏁 🚙
Joyeuses fêtes mon Lou !
🤶🎅🤶
Magnifique Continental ! 🚙
Merciiiiiiiiiiiiiii mon Lou !!
💋😇💋
Hi LIBERTY MAN, Happy to see you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
This happens to be one of my all time favorite cars along with any model '57-'58 Cadillacs
Glad to read this one is a Winner for you :-)
If you look closely it is styled close to me original THUNDER Bird
Hi Jeffery, I can see why you'd say that, Lou
what a gentleman offering his baby to the General, fantastic story from a guy i bet was a blast, still is for that matter.
Hi arf shesaid, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Lou, you hit it out of the park again! Not only one of my favorite cars but a survivor original. This car must be the nicest original Mark II’s on the road today. Congratulations, great work!
Hi Andrew Klink, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
Wonderful interview Lou!
Thank you Larry!
Saw one of these for the first time when Vanilla Ice bought one not too long ago and fell in love. The door handle/dash board and instrument controls are incredible. The gas tank latch and muffler built into the bumper are fantastic.
Solid whip
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@@loucostabile Appreciate the upload! Keep them coming! 🏆
IMO All the Lincoln Mark series were beautifully styled and had a lot of class...
Hi Thomas, Thank you for viewing and sharing your opinion, Lou
A beautiful Mark 2 and a beautiful story to go with it ! thank you very much
Hi IGNAZIO, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car and story :-) You're welcome. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I own 2453. It's a Factory Two Tone. Deep Grey over Starmist White. White leather with grey piping.
Sounds like a wonderful car :-)
@@loucostabile Thank you Lou. It sure is.
That was a long video but could have gone on longer, great one Lou ❗️🇺🇸
Hi Ralph Billick, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Hope you see many more you enjoy, Lou
That is not a grab bar, it is for a blanket or robe. Even though nobody used blankets or robes in the back seat by then, the feature lasted through the mid 50s.
Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile I should have added, "persisted in Ford, GM, and Nash/AMC cars. Chrysler and some others dropped that feature much earlier.
I love Lincoln's Lou and these are so cool! This was sure a real treasure and I love the owner too he was so good and told the story of the car and his experiance.Thanks for Sharing Lou this car is a great piece of automotive history!!
Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you enjoy this treasure :-) You're welcome, Lou
Being only about 3000 built you don't see these too often..
Happy to share this one with you :-)
$10,000.00 in 1956 is $94,561.76 in today's
dollars 😲!! Absolute beauty! Nice tour Lou and Jack
Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing the $ conversion too :-) Lou
not bad if you consider what they want for equivalent cars today
I love the story! ❤️
Thank you Kim :-)
Looks very nice but the rear deck seems to be way too long.
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That's amazing!
Hi hattree, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
What was the difference between the Mark 2 and the Mark 3.
1 Mark :-)
heck with the car that guy was cool
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I agree, Jack's quite an interesting fellow...
Very...Very Cool Car..... I also enjoyed Jack's story.....(nice episode)
Jack is from that generation that took really good care of their stuff...
Hi greatbyrondo, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker and his car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Great
Video loved the history
Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)
What a great car and an even better gentleman in Jack... loved him sharing his stories about his military service.
I work right by Fort Monmouth , which has been closed for a few years now... I'll think of Jack's story and smile every time i pass from now on .
Hi Highly Skeptical, High praise for this episode :-) Lou
How do they drive? Are they powerful?
Hi Wayne, Well I was the passenger, however it seems powerful and rode great! Lou
Very unique car I cannot get over that thing
Hope you enjoy this episode again & again :-)
I have never had the pleasure of driving one, let alone ever driving one, but damn, I love these MKII Continentals. $10,000 list price back in 1956!!!!
That's BIG $$$ for a car in 1956.
That’s beautiful Lou, love it!
Hi Paul, Happy to read "love it!" :-) Lou
Lou, thank you for sending me the link for this wonderful video! I appreciate it and I enjoy your videos!
My pleasure :-)
Stand behind my 66 you hear nothing
Just the way we like it :-)
Beautiful car. Would love to have one myself.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon.
Great! A '56 Continental! Not Lincoln by the way. Look at this 65 years old and still running! Lots of classic cars are capable to run that long.
And today 65 years later Ford bringing cars with dangerous problems! That's right 2020-21 trucks - your steering can fail by locking itself while driving!!! And also windshield some problems. They have a recall now! Awful and lousy Ford!
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What a beauty! And wow, thanks for all the content!
Thanks Lou another great video and Car Story.
Hi Jeff King, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
I thought, coming on this video by the bell, "26 minutes? On one car?" Leave it to you Lou, to structure a video of that length to fly by. Though I'm not crazy in Love with this car, it was a fascinating piece. From behind the wheel of my Ford Explorer and my wife's Focus, this Mere Mortal concludes that Lou Constabile has the BEST videos for a truly vicarious joyride.
Hi Kenn Love, Happy to read the 26 minutes went by quickly :-) Thank you for the kind words and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
I was in auto mechanics in high school and the auto body instructor had 2 of these - a parts car , and the one he was restoring. I remember it having a wicker or woven liner under the hood. I liked the dash too. It was a neat car. That's wild how the doors open 90 degrees. William Clay's pet project. I have read William Clay Ford had only 2 pictures in his office. A picture of his MK-2, and his dads Continental. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Mark_II Check out the link.
Hi bob marker, Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your Auto Body Instructors cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The 1957s do not have that rear fender air inlet. I am not sure, but maybe they had a more conventional A/C design?
Hmmm, hoping I video a 1957 and we can find out.
Predecessor of 1970’s-80’s “personal luxury cars”. Compare to 1977 Eldorado...long hood, small cabin, really wide doors, and short rear deck. Also, absence of side mounted chrome moldings.
Hi Frank, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I always had a fantasy about dropping a MKII 368 engine in one of my 1956-57 T-birds.
That's a fun idea :-)