1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible
- Engine
- 368 cu. in. OHV V8, 285 bhp, paired with three-speed automatic transmission
- Colour
- Wisteria (purple) with white interior and white convertible top
A 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible, one of just 2,447 produced and among the rarest and costliest models of that record-setting sales year. Finished in factory colour Wisteria with a white interior and matching vinyl top, the car underwent a meticulous concours-standard restoration completed in 2010 during prior long-term ownership. Notably, the original engine was replaced with an unused new-old-stock 1956 Lincoln V-8 sourced from the closing of a Ford Technical School, making it effectively factory-fresh.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$154,000
- Date unknownPrior long-term ownerpartial documentation
Undertook an extensive restoration completed in 2010, bringing the car to show-quality condition; the original engine was swapped for a genuine unused 1956 Lincoln V-8 sourced from a closing Ford Technical School.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2010Restoration
Comprehensive concours-level restoration completed to a standard exceeding original factory condition in all respects. The original engine was replaced with an unregistered new-old-stock 1956 Lincoln V-8 sourced from a closing Ford Technical School. Period-correct decals, tags, and finishes were faithfully reproduced throughout.
Restoration emphasis placed on factory accuracy; the replacement engine had never been run and retained all correct original finishes and details.
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