The Mark II made its debut on October 6, 1955, at the Paris Auto Show. Its distinct styling and bodyline features made it an instant hit; Lincoln sold 2,250 in their first year of production. The Mark II engine came standard as an OHV 368 cubic inch V-8 with a Lincoln four-barrel carburetor mounted on top. Factory standard equipment included an automatic transmission; power steering, brakes, windows and antenna. The lone option offered was air conditioning, which this car has. The Mark II was one of the most expensive automobiles in the world when new; it retailed for $10,000, or about $80,000 today. Currently, the Continental Mark II remains a vehicle of great distinction and a classic piece of American automobile history.

This particular automobile was previously owned by Stan Kann, he played the St. Louis Fabulous Fox Theatre's mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ for 22 years, from 1953 to 1975. Kann performed in movies and at special events, in doing so he became the longest-running theatre organist in the United States. Amongst that time he preformed at famous Ruggeri’s restaurant, where the NBC Radio Network would air his performances every Saturday night. He also appeared 77 times on "The Tonight Show" and 89 times on the "Mike Douglas Show” and "Merv Griffin Show.” This man has a lot to be remembered by since his passing in September 29, 2008. The fact that Stan Kann is tied to this elegant automobile makes it even more desirable than the beautiful Mark II’s already are.