Used 1956 Continental Mark II for sale in Kentwood, MI
$1,100,022
Vehicle Details
1956 Year | C56C2424 VIN | 58,724 mi. Mileage |
$1,100,022 Price | 1564254 Manufacturer Product Number | Continental Make |
Continental Model | Kentwood, Michigan Location | B4083 J Stock Number |
Automatic Transmission |
Seller
- Kentwood, Michigan
- (888) 419-3548
Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to bring to market this celebrity owned, 1956 Continental MKII for your consideration. This '56 Continental was owned and enjoyed by the great, Burt Reynolds. Burt sold the car to his long time friend and business partner in 1987 who held and maintained the car as part of his private collection to this day. Burt and the current owner had a joint venture in "Bandit Limousine Service" out of Jupiter, Florida as well as other ventures. The car features its older restoration executed by Sepulvedea Auto Clinic of, Van Nuys CA back in the early 80's. Since, This Continental has remained in the caring hands of Burt's long time friend and commissioned to GR Auto Gallery to pass on to the next proper owner. The car is finished in its Burgundy Metallic exterior paint over tan leather interior and is powered by its 368 V8 engine, automatic transmission and rear wheel drive. It comes complete with Burt's membership sticker to "The Jockey Club" of Miami, FL and a ton of documentation.
The 1956 Continental was the most expensive, American Built car at that time and was built to directly compete with Rolls Royce. Ford Motor Company's vision to build the best vehicles right here in America. Ford Exec's knew that the Continental line itself would most likely not generate a profit, but the also recognized the fact that its presence in the Ford line up would pay dividends to the brand.
What a great opportunity to acquire an American Classic with such celebrity provenance. Proper documentation is included with this sale.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
The 1956 Continental was the most expensive, American Built car at that time and was built to directly compete with Rolls Royce. Ford Motor Company's vision to build the best vehicles right here in America. Ford Exec's knew that the Continental line itself would most likely not generate a profit, but the also recognized the fact that its presence in the Ford line up would pay dividends to the brand.
What a great opportunity to acquire an American Classic with such celebrity provenance. Proper documentation is included with this sale.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.