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1956 CONTINENTAL MARK II

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 27, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$11,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $10,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Lincoln Continental
Generation
Continental Mark II (1956 to 1957)
Version
Continental Mark II (1956 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C5691280
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 30 comparable sales, 204% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$30,375 to $52,000
Median$40,625
Sales behind it30Likely

From 30 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 $30,375 and $52,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Continental Mark IIBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$41,500
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 IIBring a Trailer, March 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 26, 2026$98,500
1956 Continental Mark IIBring a Trailer, Feb. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 15, 2026$33,000
1956 CONTINENTAL MARK IIBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 21, 2026$51,000