1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible in Taos Turquoise & Engine Sound - My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Phoenix AZ at the Biltmore Hotel for the Arizona Concours d’Elegance on 1-15-17.
We're looking at a 1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible in Taos Turquoise Paint.
We’re talking with the Owner Jeff Wildin. Jeff’s had this car since 2016. He shares there car won design awards in 1956. He mentions he’s always had a soft spot in his heart for Lincolns and particularly interested in design. This car has both pieces, and then add this color Taos Turquoise, and this was a good car for him. I can see why, the car is AMAZING.
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[@jerrycallender9352]

THE most beautiful Lincoln of recent memory.

[@loucostabile]

Good news! Here is an updated video of this car for you to enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqodnSahMqtjJY

[@michaelcerza871]

This is an iconic Lincoln, the 56 Premier, and when you factor in Continental Mark II was also being offered the same year, it had to be one of the great years in Lincoln history. Thanks for sharing this wonderful car Lou, and I could see how excited you were by viewing such a masterpiece of automotive engineering. The car in this color is sensational, and Jeff is a lucky man to own this one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Cerza, Glad you like this one :-) Regarding "thanks for sharing this wonderful car" You're welcome, and it's my pleasure. Hope you'll see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@marcob4630]

Fortunately there is a trend now to restore all these beauties coming from a bygone happier epoch. These cars were so elegant and joyful testifying far brighter years! It remains my dream to buy somewhat like this, however they are far too expensive for me. However dreams are for free. Thanks for loading this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marco, My pleasure sharing with you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@marcob4630]

@@loucostabile Thanks!

[@dennischallinor8497]

Jeff: you and I suffer from the same illness. I've been in love with the '56 Premiere since I was a kid. I'm 70 now and would kill for that car. Absolutely beautiful, please baby that beautiful creation until the day you die. Sadly in the Canadian climate it's almost impossible to keep a collector car in that pristine a condition. Good on you sir!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis Challinor, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Thank you for sharing a wonderful comment and adding to the story. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@deniseinsocaldeniseinsocal9510]

We chose this car for the 2023 Rose Parade!🌹It carried our Rose Bowl HOF members. Thanks Jeff!

[@loucostabile]

Hi DeniseinSoCal DeniseinSoCal, Nice! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@michaelcerza871]

This Lincoln is stunning in this color, and is truly, one of the greatest designs ever in the history of the automobile business! It is one of the iconic Lincolns of all time, and for 1956, Lincoln had one of the greatest years in history, introducing this car and the Continental Mark II. Amazing year that has so long been overlooked as magical!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Cerza, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@oscaris1ru12]

they did didnt they, edged out Imperial in overall sales. Quite a distinction for Lincoln tired of 3rd position. The end of an era

[@jeromecabral7464]

This is a beautiful classic car. have always been a fan of old cars

[@infinitesimotel]

@@jeromecabral7464 It seems so strange to me these were actually "normal" everyday cars when they were around.... Now look around you!

[@John-r4o9m]

@@jeromecabral7464 I was in 2nd grade when these were new, and have always loved them ....plus the '52-'55 ones! The very best Lincolns for design!

[@franklee9152]

I feel this was one of the most beautiful offerings from Lincoln in the 50's. I have an 1:18 scale diecast of this one except purple with black convertible top. Figure sense I know I will never have the cabbage for a real one. Very classy, yet not over the top. You really know how to honor these motorcars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank Lee, Happy to read you appreciate the looks this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

One year later...binge watching 👀 😌.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@TigerRogers0660]

Lou, You're on a roll at the moment! Another of my fave 50s cars! This is stunning in a convertible - & that color scheme is something else! This must be the best example on the planet!!! Thanks for the crystal clear close-ups. Cheers Tiger.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tiger, I'm so glad I was able to meet Jeff, I think his car is AMAZING! Fun car to video and share. Thank you for the kind words, Lou

[@austinevplab7167]

Great job yet again Lou! You always find the most interesting (and unaffordable with my budget) cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi AustinEVPLab, Happy to read this one is a great job. I appreciate the kind words. Most cars are out of my budget too, so if I can own them, maybe I can video them and share them with you :-) Lou

[@richgallagher725]

Lou, if you’re ever out here in Ct, @New Haven County, there’s a fellow who faithfully brings his pristine black ‘56 Premier to all the local car meets. It’s got the correct black, white & orange interior which he’s very proud of. The orange tone is literally the same color as Cheetos. Speaking to him about his car and hearing his point of view is like going back in time!

[@loucostabile]

Rich, If you know a Car Show Sponsor or Collector interested in having me come to CT, I'd be happy to see the cars there. You're right, the cars take up back in time. It's FUN :-) Lou

[@kendavid891]

Stunning car,color,etc.when cars were pieces of art.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ken David, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

Love the color - so 1950's! Beautiful example. Over to the right there is a video of a 1956 Premiere in Wisteria. I love the Wisteria color too. Not sure which I would have chosen in 1956. Well, if I had enough money to buy one, perhaps I'd have enough to buy two! Imagine two of these in your garage? The average house had but a one car garage in those days. But if you had enough for a Lincoln, you probably had more than an average house! Thanks for the lovely detail. Beautiful, simply beautiful! Happy Holidays Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the color and looks of this car :-) Two would be twice as nice! You're welcome. Happy Holidays to you, Lou

[@LynxStarAuto]

One of the classiest cars ever featured on this channel. This thing is pristine! Although I have a soft spot for the 57 Premier with dual head lights 😍

[@loucostabile]

HI Lynx Star Automotive, You have great taste in cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@stevenhwilcox2640]

Beautimous Lou! Even though I am a Cadillac guy, this is a great land yacht in Florida living color. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome Steven.

[@troynov1965]

Remember they used one of these in the 1957 movie 5 Steps To Danger.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@sexybear9701]

Totally cool. Thanks for sharing Jeff!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@swabby429]

a real gem of a cruiser

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Johnson, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@philipp9481]

Oh God, what a beautiful Lincoln, i love it! Thanks for the video, Lou! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi HardwareTV, Glad you love it :-) You're welcome, it's my pleasure, Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Lou it's nice to see this car and the owner is obviously proud of it and thrilled to show it. You do not always see that!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed Clampett, Glad you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

[@davidtosh7200]

1956 Lincoln Premiere and Capri is the only car that is redesigned instead of minor changes from 1955 and using 1955 body shell, except for 1954 Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile which continued through 1956. For 1956 Lincoln, it was totally redesigned instead of 1955. For 1955 Lincoln, it still uses the 1952 body shell for the fourth and final time. 1956 Lincoln uses wraparound windshield, more powerful V-8 engine, 12volt electrical system, tailfins with new larger taillights, and newer dashboard. Seat belts are the new option for 1956 Lincoln as well as dished steering wheel for added safety, as well as padded dash.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David Tosh, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@ryanhodges7101]

The 1956 models are the best looking Lincolns ever made!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ryan Hodges, Glad you found one you like :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ryanhodges7101]

You're welcome Lou. Thanks for uploading this video and all the others. I really enjoy your work!

[@TheDejael]

Designed by John Tjaarda, inspired by the iconic 1955 Lincoln Futura, which he also designed. An American Beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dejael, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Good news! I'm going to have an updated video of this car in the future, so stay tuned, Lou

[@AndrewGraham07]

It was a brave man indeed who signed off the investment for bodywork tooling on a car as vast as this knowing it would only be produced for one year. And those counterbalance springs on the hood dwarf the suspension springs on my tiny Lotus 7 ! Great video of a car I'd never heard of. And this time, I guessed where the gas goes in before Lou had chance to point it out...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, Ahhh "one you'd never heard of", I'm glad a video to share your (and I) are learning from, and it keeps the historical legacy going. "I guessed where the gas goes in before Lou had the chance to point it out..." That made me laugh out loud! Thank you, Lou

[@scottvermillion1426]

What a beauty and one of my favorite cars! When I was a kid, there was a 1956 Lincoln Premiere 2-door hardtop permanently parked in the driveway several blocks away from where I lived. I was so enthralled with its design, I asked the owner if I could sit in it. He told me that I could sit in it whenever I wanted to do it. I spent many hours sitting in that Lincoln pretending to drive it. Unfortunately, it was eventually sold and towed away. I was heartbroken as I thought that it was the most beautiful car that I had ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read this is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@MrTrack412]

Cool car, they were monsters. Some of them came in four-door models!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jo6520]

Very smooth running engine beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JO65, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@DowntownChris]

My Dad had one of these back on Long Island in Port Jefferson NY. Ours was a black convertible with red interior. Long doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm sure my Dad (all 6' 4'' of him) bought a convertible to show of his beautiful wife and gang of 4 blonde kids (and occasionally "Sam" our Collie) in the back seat. Regular trips to Caravel ice-cream on a summer nights was like being in a parade.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HBCProtocols, Sounds like Dad was riding is style :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@radioguy1620]

wow ! you know there is hardly a car from 55 thru 57 that isnt great looking , but this one may be tops in the class department.

[@loucostabile]

It is one car you can't take your eyes off of, I agree. I came back to this car several times until I found the Owner. I was so pleased to add this car for the Viewers. Lou

[@twilightsparkle3547]

radioguy1620 or even from the entire decade of that era

[@garywood9525]

Not sure if the owner knew this but that upside down metal can to the right of the Brake booster at 07:06 is linked to the Button on the lower dash at 06:09 that is an Auto-Lube feature that sends grease to about 12 fittings and the Ball Joints when pushed. While there are different claims for a ball joint, Lincoln invented the automotive Ball Joint for the front end geometry in the early 1950's . That can of Lubricant held 7 ounces and you just bought them where the screw-cap came off and had a matching threaded hole on the pump unit to install . This unit was from 56-58 but became a dealer installed Option by FORD and GM up to 1960 but the price was a bit high and didn't last long for low-end cars . The Lincoln promo photo shows the button on the lower mid-point of the dash panel , but I saw a 1956 Premier in 1977 that I almost bought where the seller showed me the Lincoln Multi-Luber option button to the left of the steering column as seen on this car. That dome disk above the button is the GREEN light that comes on to show it's done and to let go. It claims to provide a quiet squeak-free Highway ride where it needs to be pushed every 50 miles , but the can was simple to install and had about 250-300 pushes which got you almost 1500 miles each . As for the Auto-seek radio....I'm pretty sure that the floor button at the 05:21 mark is the foot operated manual Seek function to scan channel , this was common on high-end GM cars about 1959 when the National Highway Program was compete and long drives on Interstates during vacations by car was annoying when Radio Stations drifted in and out from weak Wattage signal and daytime impact from the Sun's power to affect signal transmission . I like the Speedo because once you get to 30 mph the numbers get bigger to warn you when doing City driving , then the bright needle is vertical at 65 mph for highway cruising to reduce the eye scan for the speed . Since the Highway Limit was 70 mph in 1956 , the 12 O'Clock position assured you that you weren't speeding . That 130 mph mark was impressive , but the car was rated by Lincoln as topping out at 115 mph . www.lincolnindustrial.com/history/1950-1960.htm btw The reason I didn't buy the 56 4 door for $800.00 was that the driver side rear passenger window had a serious crack . The car had AC with Tinted windows and I wasn't sure how many Auto wreckers had one I could remove and maybe swap mine for the difference. The body was solid as a Florida car and it was a 2-tone with light Green body and dark Green roof plus light green interior. Any paint Shop could have stripped off the pollution from the paint and buffed back a high gloss finish to apply a protect wax . The inside just needed detailing to steam clean the carpet and clean the seats from 21 years of dust . But that cracked window would make it a hard sell for a quick flip.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary wood, Good info to know. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Gary wood My friends 56 Mercury had the auto lube feature.

[@jamesfox2579]

BEAUUUUUTIFUL CAR!!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one :-)

[@solemandd67]

Bill Schmidt was the designer. For '57 Lincoln introduced Qudra-Lites which combined both regular and driving/fog lamps into the fender nacelles. They added rear blades that ended with gothic triangular taillamps. There's an ad for '57 convertible in Taos Turquoise which read "So Lincoln Long. So Lincoln Low. So Lincoln Lovely. It featured a well dressed couple with a notation that the female models coat was designed by Vera Maxwell.

[@loucostabile]

Hi solemandd67, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@shanesanko1408]

Gorgeous , that's worth a pretty penny

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shane, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@stude2896]

The 1956 Lincoln was a stunning automobile. certainly the best styled Lincoln of the 1950's. The lights under the trunk lip were the backup lamps designed to reflect off the rear bumper at night. This was not a "one year body" but was also used in 1957. The owner sounds like a member of the Lincoln PR department whose comments add nothing to the overview of this truly fine car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stude289, Good news! Here is an updated video. Let me know what you think compared to this video, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqodnSahMqtjJY

[@stevekustreba5933]

Beautiful specimen I have the same car in the same color in a hard top with a/c option I love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you have a cool car like this too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@randybiby9757]

That is truly the definition of a land yacht. But nonetheless a beautiful Sunday in the country cruiser. Two thumbs up!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy Biby, Happy to read you enjoy this yacht. "All Aboard!" :-) Lou

[@trainroomgary]

Hello Lou & Jeff / Excellent ride.Well told story. • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@loucostabile]

Cheers, agreed, and excellent ride :-) Glad you enjoyed the story, Lou

[@jamesmarshall6396]

My Dad when I was 17 had a 56 Lincoln Premiere black 2 dr hardtop with a continental kit. The car had to be over 235 inches long. I used to borrow his cars as a teenager from time to time, but one of the girls I took out in it for the first time said I see you've got Daddy's car tonight. I was humiliated and never took another girl out in it.

[@loucostabile]

Regarding your Daddy's car, I'd be honored !

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful amazing car just love the colour beautiful looking car

[@loucostabile]

Glad you love this one :-)

[@hanschenk2708]

LOU WHAT A WONDERFUL CAR I ALSO HAVE A BLACK SCALE OF THIS ONE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Han Schenk, You have wonderful taste in cars :-) Glad you're enjoying the Channel, Lou

[@geoben1810]

Beautiful, enjoy and drive it in good health Jeff. You lucky SOB! 👍🏻😉

[@loucostabile]

Hi George B, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@stephenmiles8424]

just beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Me too.

[@dondesnoo1771]

had 56 Capri. premiere was awesome .liked to vapor lock in summer .great example.saw a black one in FLA.yrs ago w.top down.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Explorersea]

amazing car indeed

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike P, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you find many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@josepenate7367]

I guess it doesn't need a neutral safety switch.night in shining armor, wow its gorgeous.i want it,lol.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jose, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@peterbrooks8580]

Lou, a really lovely old car in flawless, like new condition! I wish you had asked the owner about the car's radio? I like radio's and stero's. Thank You! Peter Brooks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, One challenge is if the radio is on, KZbin will "flag" my video that there is a "copywrite" issue that I do not have the rights to the sound, so that is why you will not see KZbin Creators with music from the radio on. Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelr4063]

Beautiful example of perhaps one of the top 5 best looking Lincoln's ever produced. Thanks Lou and a big thank you to the owner. These cars are very difficult to find. The cost and expertise needed to restore one to this level could approach Ferrari money. I think the owner may have 2 facts wrong. This was NOT the only year for this design. It WAS the first year. This body design was used in 1956 and 1957 as well. The 1957 version has some trim reshuffling as well as longer, taller and sharper rear tail fins. I believe the headlights on the 1957 also had a more forward leaning hooded look as well as large driving lights added underneath the headlights giving it a 'quad' headlamp look. The 1957 also gained a faux 'air scoop' just behind the door. This was at the top leading edge of the rear quarter panel and it provided a starting point for the upswept rear fin. I believe the rear fender skirts were disposed of as well. I have always found the 1955 original design to be the FAR better of the two. By crow-barring the latest 'fads' onto the car I believe it lost much of the under (and over?)stated purity and elegance. The second mis-statement from the owner I believe..., The Industrial Design Award was given to Continental for the Continental MKII. In 1956 Lincoln and Continental were 2 entirely separate divisions, or makes, under the Ford corporate umbrella. The award went to Continental for their stunning MKII. This had nothing to do with the more 'mundane' Lincoln division. Apologies if I'm wrong. This is all from memory. But if I'm right I just wish owners of all classic cars could get their facts straight. It's easy. Read..., Research?? Just don't spread 'myths' as if they are fact. A lot of people watch this and they want to hear the factual information about these cars. Just buying a classic doesn't make anyone an expert on 'that' car. There is no crime in simply saying 'I don't know'. A car like this is beautiful enough without the 'stories'. It speaks for itself. Now THAT, is called a backhanded compliment lol. Best wishes.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael R, You're welcome and thank you for sharing your knowledge on the car, Lou

[@RamiroUM]

Thank you very much: - What a dream car!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome ramiroUM :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

2:47am Here in San Diego. Grab me a cuppa coffee and watch cars all night(?).

[@loucostabile]

FUN :-)

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

So beutiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sincere milk of the word, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

boy that engine is sure quiet.

[@loucostabile]

agreed.

[@2right4words]

Wow!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@nonelost1]

Fascinating car! I never knew they had wall to wall taillights, or knight's helmet trunk key covers. But I'll bet that bumper exhaust, though it looks cool, is high maintenance. Otherwise the exhaust would always blacken the chrome and corrode the bumpers. I remember seeing that a lot on late '50's cars when I was a kid in the '60's. No doubt that was why bumper exhaust was discontinued. But the full width ("wall to wall") taillights had been employed again by Ford with the T-bird in 1967 (though the '66's came close). As re: those trunk key covers, that's a first that I have ever seen!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marshall Curtis, Glad you enjoy this "Fantastic car!" :-) Hope you see many more car on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@LynxStarAuto]

Some petroleum jelly is all you need to keep the chrome exhaust outlets pristine.

[@jamesd.lethgo6988]

TAKEN FROM THE FORD FUTURA SHOW CAR THAT GEORGE BARRIS USED TO CREATE THE BATMOBLE WITH

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@CarlosOliveira-cj3iz]

Fabulous details...

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@TruthOldSchoolStyle]

This was Also a T-bird Color; Ford used Different Engine Colors to tell the Displacement at a Glance...

[@loucostabile]

Hi TruthOldSchoolStyle, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rclamb04]

Beautiful true work of art!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@hpowlman9114]

lou look at the first batmobile and then look at this Lincoln

[@loucostabile]

Pretty cool isn't it :-) Lou

[@Johnnycdrums]

Amazing! You could buy two of those baby's for the price of a Continental MK II in 1956.

[@TruthOldSchoolStyle]

Wish you could feature a 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL

[@loucostabile]

Here's one that's close, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLYimWandxnhZY

[@Rick-S-6063]

@@loucostabile Well, the '66 and '67 Ambassadors are quite different designs, but thanks all the same.

[@canammaverickx3373]

Wish I can be in the 50s

[@loucostabile]

Seemed like good times :-)

[@andrewromano3105]

AWESOME. THX. LOU

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Andrew :-)

[@ollehaggman70]

Nice nice nice car.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@zephead5831]

Better looking than any American car built in 1956 bar none

[@loucostabile]

Hi zep head, High praise :-) Lou

[@r.crompton2286]

Combining elements of the '56 Mercury front and the '56 Packard Caribbean tail end. A real beauty! By '58 Lincoln had lost its good looks, becoming far too angular.

[@loucostabile]

Hi R. Crompton, Yes, well said, "a real beauty!" Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@67marlins]

Electric window switches mounted on the dash, in a secure corner? An interesting location...I think maybe GM had that layout as well, but for which divisions I'm unsure...

[@loucostabile]

Hi 67marlins, Thanks for sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

67marlins it was Cadillac

[@5inthehole]

I see one of these in a driveway everyday I walk my dog (not a convertible). The owner gave me a tour of car; It’s mechanically sound (59,000 miles) but needs final restoration. I had to ask him!; the car is not for sale!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brady Dog, Very nice a neighbor has one of these :-) NICE! Thanks for sharing, Lou

[@ronsimpson7596]

Huge hood lift springs

[@loucostabile]

Big hood, big springs.

[@oscaris1ru12]

all new turbodrive automatic transmission!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@timothylines3867]

eugenics,but never tell.

[@loucostabile]

I'm missing something.

[@srercrcr]

All 56 Ford vehicles now had safety equipment incl dished steering wheel,

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Lou

[@arnepianocanada]

Fast, jerky camera moves make it unwatchable in places.

[@loucostabile]

Dearest Arne, Seeing you have 24 Subscribers PLEASE move your piano lessons to a more "Fast, Jerky " movement so you too can have a KZbin Silver Certificate like I have, Lou

[@hpowlman9114]

but Lou the real batmobile is a chevy concept car

[@loucostabile]

The 1966 Batmobile was a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. Check out this link, as the car was in a movie with Debbie Reynolds, Hope that helps, enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHmwfaSbat5qd8k

[@johnburry4589]

nice car, nice looking, better, than those ugly 60-70s 40 foot big junks any day

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

Lou when you have such an intelligent and informed owner of the car you are featuring would you please defer to his description and video what he is talking about. Please refrain from your usual fetish video features.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, GOOD NEWS! We've done an updated video of this car so refrain from your comment and stay tuned :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

:)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to see this one makes you smile :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

😀@@loucostabile

[@lasuvidaboy]

Even in poor condition expect to pay 30-40k.

[@loucostabile]

Hi lasuvidaboy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dicarlo57]

another great video Lou. You do a much better job than Dennis Gauge. At least you dont were a handlebar mustache and a goofy fedora cap, nor do you giggle like an idiot! A jar of "Dixie Peach" goes far to help with a bad hair-cut. lets face it, from the time of the Panamerican road races Lincolns made Cadillacs look sick. Mid to late fiftys cadys were poor handling low performace jokes-even Tom McCahill (the clown) admitted this in his road tests. The main reason Cadys outsold Lincolns and Imperials was that people bought the prestige of the name. As usual, Ford comes out on top while Genital motors fails to make the grade!

[@loucostabile]

Hi dicarlo57, Looking forward to your helping with my hair, and as you can see...I can use your help! Lou

[@buster444able]

Upon opening the drivers door of every car youve shown you say "This looks like a parade." Please come up with a new word. Please!

[@loucostabile]

Will Macy's Parade help :-)

[@loucostabile]

Ok Doug V, I'm having fun, so what would you say?

[@buster444able]

Lou, I really enjoy your videos on these cars I grew up with. But if one watches a bunch of them in a row your description that every door interior looks like a parade starts wearing thin. A parade is a colorful ceremonial march. A car door is pretty static. Try "an amazing display of color" "a great example of interior design" A wonderful usage of creativity" not a duplication of floats and musicians walking down the street in formation. OK you can do what you want. It's,after all, your video. Please do one on my uncle's Kaiser/ Frazier. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

I like those Doug V. Thank you for improving the Channel, Lou

[@reginaldbrewster405]

Too much talking show us the car

[@loucostabile]

What part of the car did I not show you Reginald?

[@emph66]

Beautiful car, must weigh about three tons. The emblem on the hood must be about 20 lbs. The Turquoise color just shouts 50's, and the old town and country signal seeking radio. Too cool.

[@loucostabile]

I searched for the Owner and was so pleased when I found him, and he agreed to video and share his car. I love the look of this car, so classy! And I agree with you, the color shouts 1950's :-)

[@jeromecabral7464]

Now that is a nice classic car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@srercrcr]

The original 56 or 57 sales brochure was oversize and had the torquoise car on it. A beauty!!

[@loucostabile]

Hu srercrcr, Glad you like the looks of this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Phonejag1]

What a beautiful, amazing rare car! Love the color and interior combination. Thanks for featuring!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phonejag1, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@gene978]

Another one of my Favorite Cars and designs Lou! And this color WOW in a convertable with the skirts just Beautiful! Love love love it. That must of been some event!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene978, Glad I videoed a favorite. Great car all the way around. Yes, you're right, the event was amazing, Lou

[@neildickson5394]

Those front wheel openings look like a 56 Nash. The body looks like a lower 56 Packard from the same year. I have always hated the dashboard, very plain. Exterior color is very 50's for sure, as was the lavender.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Neil Dickson, Clearly you're not a fan of the dashboard, but do you like it? Lou

[@neildickson5394]

Lou Costabile Hi Lou. Ah, no. I really just don't care for the dash, though the rest of the car is very nice. Thanks for asking tho.

[@dlwatib]

Strange opinion! To me the dashboard is over-the-top. There are so many gadgets and knobs and levers and gauges everywhere, each on its own surface.

[@neildickson5394]

dlwatib It's not quite as boring as any AMC or Nash dash, but very close. Luxury cars in the mid 59's were all about glitz, gold, and jewel like instrumentation. This says cheap. The same goes for the MK II Continental. Boring.

[@jimdelton4087]

I agree, the dash in these is a real let down in the context of the rest of the car. One of the finest dashboards for Lincoln was in the 1960 model.

[@peterbrook329]

I remember the first time I saw a ‘56 Lincoln in the showroom in 1955 - I was only 16 but fell in love with a car for the first time - it’s still my favorite all-time car. ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1st one you saw in the showroom in 1955 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dondesnoo1771]

One of the features 100degrees find yourself on side of road vapor locked .was magnificent car had a Capri in the day. When Lincoln merc.dealers were still around.in neighborhood's.😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don Desnoo, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Beautiful. Reminds me of the '55/'56 Packards.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matt from FL, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@HawklordLI]

I have a hard time distinguishing a 56 Lincoln from a 56 Packard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi HawklordLI, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

Wow!, what a gorgeous peace of rolling architecture. It looks like it’s moving while standing still!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Very stylish. A year later and beyond, Lincoln's styling started to get pretty strange, but strange is good. Strange is imaginative. This car looks restrained and elegant in comparison, something Lincoln was very good at, but I still prefer a car that looks like a spaceship. (I'll argue it out with myself anyway.) = )

[@loucostabile]

Hi JOHNNIE LORD OF THE MungoidHen PEOPLE, I think you're both right :-) Lou

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Well thanks from both of me.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome & You're welcome :-)

[@omanbaba739]

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[@garbage854]

Nice :)

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@ferlenarab]

Could I ask a question, it looks like this car has electric wipers, my 1958 had vacuum wipers. Was this an option in 1956? Car is design at it's finest.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ferlenarab, Hmmm, I do not know the answer to your question, however I'm hoping a Viewer might be able to help answer your question, Lou

[@dondesnoo1771]

ferlenarab my mk3were hydraulic c.s mounted pump .don't know on premiere.had a Capri 55 don't remember.

[@BruceDeitrickPrice]

My parents bought the sky blue version, not a convertible. Somehow I knew this was a magical car. I remember thinking that if somebody had a lot of money, they should put this car in storage for 50 years because it would still be beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like a great experience & memory :-) You're right about still looking beautiful.

[@mr.thickey1820]

Lou, you ol' "gallavanting petunia" you! My "car LUSTER" is dragging on the floor! Only the "insane" would dare drive this ultra-gorgeous piece of sculpture! It's definitely not a "driver"!!! Lord Almighty, if I only had "moola" to spend on such luxury as this!! Buy this one for Christmas for me Lou! "Ach du lieber, mein schatz", you "Italian bamboozler" you! Love ya!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. Thickey, "My car LUSTER" that had me laugh out LOUD! Well done! Lou P.S. Maybe a future TV show called "My Car Story with Loustar"?

[@steves4639]

the '56 Lincoln is one of the few 'complete' cars for design...like the '63-'65 Riviera, the '66-'67 Toronado, and the '67-'68 Eldorado...no improvements can be made. the '56 and '57 Lincoln's are really the same car, but the '57 was tarted up to the latest 4 headlight and big fin trends of the day, which didn't fit the original style of the '56. Beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@barrysimmons5489]

Back in the day our family driver was a 56 Lincoln Premier, Red on White 2 Dr hardtop. I'm not a big Ford fan but that was a beautiful automobile. A great Road car. It would go down the highway all day long. Like a 1980 Fairmont that I had with a 255 cubic inch V8 that Lincoln J motor was a morphodite. The folks sold it to friends of the family he was commuting 80 miles a day and it and unfortunately it caught on fire and was destroyed never learned what the cause of the fire was. One Design flaw was they placed the battery was under the right passenger seat floor right behind the exhaust manifold. Access was to lift the carpet and the floor panel which was a hassle. But again, it was a beautiful automobile and a nice driver.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barry Simmons, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@friendofdorothy9376]

Those lights mentioned that glow at night there under the lip of the trunk lid are where Lincoln “hid” the backup lights. They wanted the rear end design crisp, clean and uncluttered. I’m confused though why those would be on at night and not only on when backing up? Maybe they designed those lights to glow softly when the headlights were on and then when you put the car in reverse glowed extra bright to act as back up lights?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Friend of Dorothy, Hmmm, not sure about the backup lights, and did not see the car in the dark. I think the Designers of this car put lots of thought into everything, so it would be fun to find out. Maybe a Viewer has knowledge, Lou

[@scottbrady7499]

what a good sport. and what a treat seeing this masterpiece of american knowhow. it puts to shame any other vehicle produced that year. oh my goodness. wow.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott Brady, Glad to receive a "wow" from you :-) I like this one too, Lou

[@Frank-ue6eg]

There was a reason they only made this for a year or two - PIECE OF CRAP!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Clearly this car is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou