1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II resto-mod

C56C2238roadUnited States

Engine: 7.9L (482 ci) V8, aluminum block, fuel-injected, ~650 bhp

A 1956 Continental Mark II transformed into a high-performance resto-mod by the late Moore brothers of Nashville, Tennessee. The car conceals a Robert Pond Motorsports 482-cubic-inch fuel-injected Ford V8 producing a claimed 650 horsepower beneath its near-stock exterior. Extensive chassis modifications include a Kugel Komponents coil-over independent rear suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering, while the cabin is trimmed throughout in red leather with custom bucket seating.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$184,800
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Calvin Moore and Leon Moore
partial documentation
The Moore brothers, late auto enthusiasts from Nashville, Tennessee, conceived and commissioned the extensive resto-mod build, including the custom engine, chassis, and interior work.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2015
Mechanical
Documented service work addressing the transmission, starter motor, and various ancillary components.
Supported by service invoices on file.
2022
Mechanical
Further documented service work on the transmission, starter motor, and miscellaneous ancillary items.
Supported by service invoices on file.
—Modification
Robert Pond Motorsports
Complete resto-mod build: engine replaced with a bespoke aluminum-block 482-cubic-inch fuel-injected Ford V8 producing a claimed 650 hp, built by Robert Pond Motorsports of Los Angeles; chassis modified with a Kugel Komponents coil-over independent rear suspension with 4.11:1 differential; Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering fitted; underside finished with chrome, polish, and powder-coated frame.
Kugel Komponents supplied the chromed independent rear suspension assembly. Multiple specialist shops involved in the overall build.
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Bodywork
Full interior retrim in red leather across nearly all surfaces, including custom bucket seats for four passengers; custom dashboard with polished retro-style gauges; power windows, seats, and locks installed; Kenwood head unit with CD player fitted in center console.
Interior work carried out as part of the broader resto-mod conversion.

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