A rare car in rare condition indeed. Beautiful, may I say, sublime.
@robertd85724 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning - and that color - drop dead gorgeous!
@gene9784 жыл бұрын
Another Fav. This interior is 15 years ahead! That Dash is very modern and lean. So reserved, and classy. $10K when new THANK YOU Barry and CHarles
@steveyoung12244 жыл бұрын
$90,000 at least if you bought one like it new today. Auction value most likely $120-$150 or more today.
@brettb88254 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that any convertibles were made of the Mark II. Gorgeous.
@davidallen57763 жыл бұрын
Actually only two ragtops were ever made!
@BRAINFxck10 Жыл бұрын
@@davidallen5776 actually there's at least 8 of these convertibles in existence, Hess & Eisenhardt made the 1st conversion, Durham made the 2nd, and years later Collins Trim and Auto converted 6 more cars. The 1st convertible is in a museum and the 2nd one just sold for $300k
@cristianabarsuglia6292 жыл бұрын
Divinely elegant classic! I wish we could see it with the power convertible top going up.
@paulkirkland15352 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly,I wonder how much is it worth? If I were to guess I'd figure about $150-250K? Wow what a stunning automobile! Didn't know a convertible was available in the Mark ll Continental.
@jessebrueshaber69157 ай бұрын
Perhaps it's a retractable hardtop!
@dirkbag224 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite car that you have ever Joyrided. I love this car.
@JohnCBurzynski Жыл бұрын
It's like a jumbo t-bird. Love it.
@hcombs01043 жыл бұрын
What can I say? The Hedy Lamarr of cars. Absolutely, breathtakingly stunning!
@Carlito-Fxwg2 жыл бұрын
Gotta be in the top 3 of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen... It's in good company with Jaguar XKE Convertible and Rolls Royce Corniche Convertible...that saying alot considering all of the amazing cars out there.
@dj330364 жыл бұрын
I used to see one of these driving around town in Kingsville Texas back in the early 70's. I think it belonged to someone on the King Ranch. It wasn't a convertible but it was a head turner even then.
@nomebear3 жыл бұрын
There was so much money floating around South Texas during that time. There were folks in Fulton, Texas that owned one of these, the same color as the one featured in this video. It was such a beauty to see on the streets.
@michaeldonaher28512 жыл бұрын
In all my years as a car geek I have never seen a Mark II convertible and now I know the reason why, they only made 3!
@horaciomora754 жыл бұрын
Continental Mark II are the most beautiful car from the ´50 years. Saludos desde Argentina.
@kchastain327 күн бұрын
This is one of only 3 ever made of this beauty? Unreal. The aesthetic of those leather colors with that paint is incredible.
@slicksnewonenow4 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure that the Mark II' s were the most beautiful American cars ever conceived. The few convertibles built are absolutely EXQUISITE. This one is gorgeous, but it sounds like she's got a little lifter noise going on.😕
@peterterry3983 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@horaciovivanco3 жыл бұрын
Hermoso automóvil: Lovely Continental
@Markybug-Keira-Cody4 жыл бұрын
“I’m a little speechless “ surely not 😎
@LWVH814 жыл бұрын
Yeah. He never is! 😀
@trudygreer24913 жыл бұрын
relatively speaking...
@javiergonzalez90773 жыл бұрын
"I know".
@chrisshort9097 Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites car's. First time I've seen a convertible love it❤
@GaryGrube12 жыл бұрын
The ultimate personal luxury car! And they were EXTREMELY expansive! The price tag duly reflected the luxury.
@swabby4293 жыл бұрын
The 1961 Continental borrowed several of the design elements of the 1956 Mark II. Simple, classic styling is never obsolete.
@_charlesphoenix3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing!
@hcombs01043 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking how similar-looking the tail ends of this and the '61 Lincolns are. Only this one is more exquisite!
@robmcgowan40342 жыл бұрын
Agree completely. The regular Lincolns of 1958-'60 had backed themselves into a corner (no pun intended) that had nowhere to go except to completely start over with no ties to those models, BUT ties to the tasteful '56-'57 Mark II; particularly in their simplicity and the taillights. It was a look that would never go out of style and lent itself to gentle updates every few years. There were still traces of the styling on the regular Lincolns through the 1990's! (The 'Mark III-VIII series of 1968-1998 had a lot of variation)
@billmagorian490 Жыл бұрын
The 56 and 57 Continentals are my favorite 50's cars. The first time I saw one was over ten years ago at the Forest Grove Concourse de Elegance. It was very much a driver in need of TLC but the clean lines of the Continental design captured me. I wish you would have pursued the convertible story. I didn't see an A/C compressor. A/C was a very expensive option on this most expensive car.
@greeneyedwarlock8822 жыл бұрын
TRULY STUNNING. Repeat, STUNNING!!
@dressshoeguy2 жыл бұрын
Wow that car is stunning as a convertible it’s gorgeous as a hardtop but the convertible is a sight to behold.
@michaeltaylor16034 жыл бұрын
YYYYYYYY?? Did I not become an automobile stylist??? Such scrumptious details in an auto that is shipped in its own "slip cover" Imagine the pride of also building one of these? If the top lowered/ raised in this video, I'd have used the WHOLE bottle of smelling salts. LOL!
@gayleanderson61384 жыл бұрын
OMG! 😳 I’ve NEVER SEEN ONE OF THESE BEFORE!😳 OMG! 😳 This the BEST “Joyride” EVER!!! ❤️ I need a cigarette! This is DEEEEEEEEVVVVVIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!😃
@ms.sonshine88784 жыл бұрын
And a martini.
@joe60963 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of car that, at Barrett-Jackson, would come up to the block on Super Saturday at around 4:00 in the afternoon when the crowd in the arena is full shoulder to shoulder.
@donaldleavy43793 жыл бұрын
I know a lot about the chippy chive & 56 Lincoln’s But Chuck Ya Bested Me With Ol 3 Convertibles Made... I Did NOT KNOW This... Kudos Mr Phoenix .. You’re The Bees Knees Of Classic Americana Autos... well done sir .. well done indeed.. Keep Em Rollin Chuck....
@brendakrieger70004 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous rarity! Glad you had the opportunity to see this
@bookeruzzell62132 жыл бұрын
I never knew there was a convertible!Man,that thing must be PRICELESS!
@modmichael2 жыл бұрын
This car and the 1953 Studebaker coupe are the two most magnificent American car designs of the 1950s.
@joycerichardson1810 Жыл бұрын
This has to be the most beautiful car! In every way, styling, interior, color, it is simply stunning! I know!!!!!
@ToeCrusher87873 жыл бұрын
Stunning 😍😍😍😍
@joemccarthy45323 жыл бұрын
About 5-7 years or more ago on a beautiful day in Farmington Michigan I saw this car driving it was and is a GORGEOUS sight
@charleshousman35704 жыл бұрын
Wow, seeing this rarity and the 58 Edsel the same morning!
@retroolschool4 жыл бұрын
Truly outstanding in every way!!!
@citibear573 жыл бұрын
The American Rolls-Royce. Elizabeth Taylor was given a coupe version of the Mark II by her studio. It was reported that it had been painted in the same color as her eyes. The convertible is so sexy! I am surprised that there are so few remaining! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@_charlesphoenix3 жыл бұрын
FOMOCO made just two of them.
@hcombs01043 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth's love rival at the time also drove a Mark ll...Miss Debbie Reynolds.
@stevenhwilcox2640Ай бұрын
I have never seen this car in convertible mode before. Beautiful style! I remember well the 1956-7 Continental Mark II coupe as I was 12 years old when this car was introduced.
@glennhargrove32994 ай бұрын
I believe one of these cars was built for one of the Mrs. Fords. The lines of this car made such a beautiful convertible. Color is perfect. Stunning car. Thanks for not calling it a Lincoln.
@bitcoinion37114 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!
@emjayay4 жыл бұрын
Mark II's with air conditioning had trunk mounted AC units with air scoops cut into the bump in the fenderline. This one doesn't have the air scoops and of course the convertible top folds into where the AC unit would be. There are no vents visible in the interior. But there is clearly an AC compressor, clutch and AC pipes and hoses under the hood. ????? Also this guy has an Olds, another Continental, and a period camping trailer in the garage!
@barry29524 жыл бұрын
Actually, the "camper" is a 1951 Royal Spartanette 35-footer I built a new frame for and converted it into a toy hauler with a 21 foot garage in the back and an air conditioned lounge in the front. The Olds and Mark II just sleep in my shop together. Their owners keep the lights on and the building heated. You observations on the Mark II are quite good. It was air-conditioned. It was never hooked up, but it could have worked. When the top is down it fills the storage well and the top bows are covered by the fiberglass fillers. When the top is up and the covers are off and the top stowage area becomes the cold-air plenum. I had the interior replaced after it went to Pebble Beach and had the unit in the trunk removed for more trunk space. With the stowed top where the a/c was the unit got pushed 2 feet into the already small trunk. I now have a norma side trunk for a car with a/c. Many people think that all 1956 air conditioned cars have the bronze intakes, but they were actually discontinues early into the program when they found that any car that picks up its air from the rear will be deficient in cold air delivery b.cause it's sucking in engine and exhaust heat. The engineering change that corrected the problem was an air intake tube that ran through the body to get air from in front of the radiator. They found a 30° difference. I collect transportation with the Continental name. Did you notice the Burgundy one in the background as I pulled out? That's a 1955 Porsche Continental Cabrio.
@2packs4sure4 жыл бұрын
That answered my questions on the air conditioning,,, thanks !!
@christopherkraft13274 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car!
@violet2048 Жыл бұрын
Listen to that motor. The lines are so smooth and elegant.
@steveyoung12244 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic find Charles. Keep up the great work. P.S. I wish I had those rich tones of your outstanding radio voice.
@_charlesphoenix4 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@usamasamara15563 жыл бұрын
mi padre tuvo uno .para esos años eran muy adelantados a su tiempo.todo era electrico.tenia hasta un toca-disco de 45 rpm.era un tanque en 4 ruedas.
@BillyAlabama2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites!
@frankfrankenstein59332 жыл бұрын
I know! This is unequivocally my favorite car of all time! I would give both my left and right _ _ _ and maybe one of my kidneys for this masterpiece! I know! 💯👍😁👌✌️😁
@horaciovivanco3 жыл бұрын
Bello, nice. Favuloso auto.
@tomloncaric61892 жыл бұрын
As a convertible, it’s one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen!
@rja32262 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. Your entertainment is delightful. The cars you get to review are amazing.
@kayeninetwo35854 жыл бұрын
Really glad to see that Charles is putting out some new videos. His enthusiasm captures a character in the cars that other videos don't tap into. HE'S THE BEST! And the Mark II Continental just may be the best production luxury car ever made in the US after WW2. I was blown away by the drop top look...BEAUTIFUL! They didn't leave the factory that way, but it's still a great look. THANKS!
@_charlesphoenix4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kaye, that means a lot!
@JohnGeorgeHill2 жыл бұрын
Instead of the flash of the Chrysler's, this Mark ll is just subtle beauty.
@RADIUMGLASS3 жыл бұрын
the doors were so heavy they usually needed adjustments.
@thyslop17373 ай бұрын
Beauty and the color is amazing.The car is MINT.
@nonelost12 жыл бұрын
Only THREE (3) 1956 Continental Mark II convertibles made 1...this one... 2...the one in Idaho... 3...and one is MISSING?! WOWEEE! This has got to be one of the greatest vintage vehicular mysteries ever, right up there with... 1...finding the 2nd 1968 "Bullitt" Mustang... 2...finding the Columbomobile(s) (1958 Peugeot 504 convertible)... 3...finding the only Australian built red 1963 VW bug that went to Antartica when it was new, returned to Australia about a year later, and lost to history.
@jamnee9 ай бұрын
This car as a convertible must be really rare. So beautiful that it won a 1956 design award.
@artguy20063 жыл бұрын
Barry, how did I not know about this? Lol
@sigmamale72419 ай бұрын
Wow...I have always loved these. I believe that there were 3 made at the factory, two of which are accounted for{?}
@mikerafone4736 Жыл бұрын
Greatest post classic ever. A true classic s much as MKI of Edsels
@karelkroon2 жыл бұрын
these cars are the closest you can come to time travel, driving in the 50's!!! 😍
@_charlesphoenix2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@karelkroon2 жыл бұрын
@@_charlesphoenix love your show! Love the detailed look on the designs lines and ambiance. Grt from the Netherlands
@danielmitchell67383 жыл бұрын
This car looks 10 years ahead of its time.
@roymarksberry41528 ай бұрын
❤ A convertible is more prettier than a hard top.
@henry123976 ай бұрын
Love the way this guy says ,I KNOW!!
@rajanrairealty8979 Жыл бұрын
Best car of the mid 50s by far.
@cristianabarsuglia6292 жыл бұрын
The Derham-built convertible Mark II that Barry mentions is to be sold at RM/Sotheby's upcoming Monterey auction (Aug. 18-20, 2022). The estimate? $250,000 - $350,000 USD!!! I think Barry's is much nicer.
@peterterry3983 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous
@_charlesphoenix3 жыл бұрын
O totally!
@Johnnycdrums2 жыл бұрын
Major American Art Masterpiece, doubt it not.
@CowboyStag10 ай бұрын
Nice car. I was 3 years old and had no money. But I would have bought it
@starchiefgrayflake82242 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Had no clue there was a convertible
@PBG3459 ай бұрын
You are so fortunate to have had this experience!
@ericcookorama33684 жыл бұрын
As always, you speak my language Mr. Phoenix! Where did you come from. How did you know? Yet another SPECTACULAR presentation!
@yadyad19663 жыл бұрын
Three words BEUU TEE FULL. I’m done. 😍
@joro860410 ай бұрын
So huge but the back seats are so teeny. This car is complete!
@gregghanson60954 жыл бұрын
Does the top work??!! Does it?? Does it!!!
@Ransomhandsome4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was wondering. I wanted to see it operate.
@barry29524 жыл бұрын
@@Ransomhandsome It works, it's manual.
@gregghanson60954 жыл бұрын
@@barry2952 ah!! got it. thx
@michaelsenzamici67054 жыл бұрын
Best description is, like you said, SPEECHLESS!
@curtcollett28934 жыл бұрын
Never a fan of the Mark II because the roof didn’t seem to flow with the rest of the car. The convertible on the other hand,,,,magnificent!!
@b58hustler71 Жыл бұрын
He knows, he knows!
@aaronwilliams69892 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS!
@robertc14333 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT !
@secularsunshine90366 ай бұрын
*Boy I tell you what, I sure would love a 56 Continental to go with my 56 2dr Buick Riviera and my 56 Caddy Sixty Specials, that would be GREAT.* *I'm NOT in shock, I'm in Love.* Thanks man.
@jannasholm7223 Жыл бұрын
Amazing absolutely Amazing
@fredklein7242 жыл бұрын
I have a Mark 2 that has never left the city of Tucson.
@matrimonyconnections6 ай бұрын
My favorite classic 1950's car!!!!!!😮
@blakedawson21292 жыл бұрын
nice! the finest car of the decade.
@bryantsemenza3814 күн бұрын
Outrageous
@improperbostonian67224 жыл бұрын
And now cars are small cheaply made plastic cookie cutter toys. Just look at all the car your money would buy, This car is a work of beauty and class it's a jewel compared to the crap of today.
@peterjaniceforan30804 жыл бұрын
We may have discovered our next Presidential candidate ❗️
@twobrokeguyz12144 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@joehammond25864 жыл бұрын
I think Ford lost money on every one. But, what a legacy!
@danknox99866 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@danielterry3822 жыл бұрын
That car is Killer !
@randycompton52302 жыл бұрын
Truly outstanding.
@cliffordkiehl39594 жыл бұрын
It would have been interesting to see the top put up and down. Did the builder strengthen the frame when they made it into a convertable?
@barry29524 жыл бұрын
Yes. \
@orionwarren42443 жыл бұрын
The first handbuilt 'Continentals' ran about 10 times the cost of the average automobile at the time. And Lincoln LOST money on every one. Maybe that's why they only had a 2 year production run??
@quagmiredavis41172 жыл бұрын
Scared to get it out on open road ? Our mark II is exercised monthly 100 -200 mile trip ... 80 mph is happy spot for the 368 engine 😀
@kennixox2622 жыл бұрын
Understated to say the least compared to its contemporaries with all the excess chrome, tail fins and whatnot. This would be a gentleman's automobile by most accounts. The more garish cars of that era appealed more to the upwardly mobile working classes.
@jamesandjoanthomas3914 Жыл бұрын
It's to bad that Lincoln forgot what Lincoln is about.....power , elegance and beauty ! Today's Lincoln lack all of these qualities!
@bertcushman74273 жыл бұрын
this was one of the most beautiful cars made! I didn't know there was a convertible.. Charles! this should be your car... cheers 🍸🍸🏳️🌈
@_charlesphoenix3 жыл бұрын
I wish !!!
@malcolmnicholls28932 жыл бұрын
I believe Continentals were more expensive than Rolls Royce. Perhaps better? (Brit)
@caveman32012 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you're so annoying ... I know! But we enjoy the treasures of the industrial age. You know!
@user-fy6xz7jw9uАй бұрын
A 1956 american classic
@guywill78752 жыл бұрын
Were these mark II's all made by hand? The badging alone is like the window at Cartier.
@_charlesphoenix2 жыл бұрын
they hand built
@ksman90876 ай бұрын
Lincoln (Ford) lost money (about $1,000) on each of these cars sold because there were three layers of paint and each was hand rubbed, the leather was imported from Scotland and each engine was balanced before being installed. There were so many luxury features that AC was the only option.