In the 1950s, Americans expected a luxury car to be weighed down by chrome, set off by a high contrast two-tone paint scheme and space age inspired styling elements. In contrast, the Continental Mark II was a long and low car with proportions similar to the first generation Thunderbird while paying homage to the Continental of the 1940s with the trunk lid molded to the shape of the spare tire concealed within. Under the four-point star mounted on the hood, which would later become the Lincoln emblem, rested a 300 horsepower, 368-cid V-8 and a three-speed automatic transmission.

Predominantly handmade, the Mark II was a product of exceptional craftsmanship. The paint was wet sanded, double-lacquered and polished to a shine industrial painting techniques could simply not achieve. Only the very finest materials were used throughout and the instrumentation displayed the precision of a finely crafted watch.

The Mark II offered here is presented in a stunning deep black finish that is offset by the red and white interior. It appears to have been restored to high standards as all of the interior details remain in very good condition. The exterior finish has been maintained just as well. Under the hood, the engine bay is neat and tidy, further adding to the quality of the restoration and the original craftsmanship. This Mark II is further equipped with air conditioning, the only option available in 1957. Less than 450 examples were produced in 1957, making the last year of the Continental Mark II the rarest of an already rare collectible.