Lot #796 - This 1956 Mark II Series two-door hardtop coupe underwent a frame-up restoration from 2000 to 2003. It is powered by a 358ci V8 engine and automatic transmission. This Continental debuted on October 6, 1955, at the Paris Auto Show featuring a long hood, short deck, and the restrained use of chrome; the Mark II showed the world just how beautiful the American automobile can be. Like its Continental predecessors, it was an instant classic Features a pearl white exterior with a red and white interior. Won People's Choice at the 2018 La Jolla Concours D'Elegance. Pictures and receipts of restoration are available to view before the auction and all original pictures and receipts will be delivered to the buyer with the vehicle.