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1956 Continental Mark II Custom by Moore Brothers Classics

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$184,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $165,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Lincoln Continental
Generation
Continental Mark II (1956 to 1957)
Chassis
C56C2238
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 43 comparable sales, 195% over its top.

Middle half of sales$30,000 to $56,000
Median$39,750
Sales behind it43Likely

From 43 sales of the Lincoln Continental Mark II (1956 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $30,000 and $56,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Continental Mark IIRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$62,000
1956 Continental Mark IIBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$41,500
1956 Continental Mark IIBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026Broad ArrowOct. 2, 2026$155,000
1956 Continental Mark IIMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$120,000
1956 Continental Mark IIMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$26,000
1956 Continental Mark IIBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$15,250
30-Years-Owned 1956 Continental Mark IIBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$32,000
1956 Continental Mark IIBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$70,000