1956 Continental Mark II in Star Mist White & Engine Sound & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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    On "My Car Story" we're in the Northern Suburbs of IL on 7-23-19.
    We're looking at a 1956 Continental Mark II in Star Mist White Paint. The car features the factory 368 CI Lincoln Y-block V8 engine.
    The car's Owner is Jack Bowser. Jack’s had this car since 2018. Jack shares he’s had four Continentals and they have all brought him fond memories, and some of those memories he shares with us.
    ENJOY!

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  • @rusty3831
    @rusty3831 4 года назад +32

    Definitely a ‘one-of-a-kind’ car even if 3,000 were made. Even though this is a 1956 (and those in 1957), I’d say this Continental was way ahead of it’s time in both looks and technology for its day. What a beautiful depiction of automotive history. Thanks Lou and Jack for sharing!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +4

      Hi Rusty, Happy to read you think this car is way ahead of it's time :-) You're welcome, Lou

    • @markdowney2140
      @markdowney2140 3 года назад

      Nice car

  • @martentrudeau6948
    @martentrudeau6948 4 года назад +7

    I didn't know the Cord had the same designer as the Continental Mark II, both designs have very clean lines, are understated, but made with real quality.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Happy to share this car with you :-)

    • @jeffreymartin6369
      @jeffreymartin6369 7 месяцев назад +1

      Both appeared at the Smithsonian as the best styled cars in the USA.

  • @Kristianmac426
    @Kristianmac426 3 года назад +9

    I’m currently restoring one of these for a client in Australia, absolute pleasure to be bringing another one of these historic and simply amazing works of art from the American 50s back to life! Love listening to “back in the day” stories from American folks like Jack who’ve seen so much in their lifetime. Jack is the quintessential American car enthusiast, love it!
    Thanks so much for this story👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Alex, Hope you're car comes out the way your client likes it :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @richcoleman469
      @richcoleman469 Год назад

      A beautiful car and a great story about his first Lincoln.

  • @juanmelendezrivera6085
    @juanmelendezrivera6085 Год назад +2

    Thanks, Lou for this video on the 1956 Continental Mark II . I was born after this car was made. Manufactured sixty six years ago and this Mark II looks like new ! Congratulations to the prowd owner of this classic luxury car. Engine sounds good and the ride was great.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад

      Hi Juan, Happy to share this "looks like new !" car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +3

    To be honest Lou, I have never seen a '56 Continental Mark II. This is perhaps my 4th or 5th times watching this episode, and I do enjoyed watching over and over. This car is OUTSTANDING & EXQUISITE! WOW! BEAUTIFUL! Before I never care of the 50s car, even though our first family car according to my late parents was a 55 Chevy Station Wagon, way before my folks made me as a human being LOL Hahaha. Going back to this PRECIOUS vehicle, I have no other words to describe, it has all the Great Qualities of this car possessed.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Vern, High praise for this car! I'm so happy to read you're enjoying this episode again & again (make sure to watch the commercials, or at least the ones you can, as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you) Thank you!, Lou

  • @MrTrack412
    @MrTrack412 2 года назад +3

    Stunning! I remember as an elementary student visiting a Standard Gas Station and they had a bunch of Lincolns in the back which were probably being stored. This must have been around 1967 or 68. They had the Continental and possibly all the other Lincolns, too. It was like a dream going behind that place as even then they were collectors items!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi Jed, Happy to read "Stunning!" :-) Lou

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 4 года назад +2

    The 56 Was the only year for the a/c exterior air inlets. Fabulous car and owner. Love how Jack tell all the details. Excellent Lou 😁

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi David Kastin, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, and glad to read you enjoy the details :-) Lou

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 3 года назад +5

    I had completely forgotten about the Mark II until I watched an episode of Perry Mason from ‘57 on DVD a few years back. I couldn’t believe how beautiful and modern it was for the year. If I were to win the lottery, I would definitely try to find one! Thanks, Lou. ~ John

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Perry Mason :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @tonydagostino6158
    @tonydagostino6158 4 года назад +2

    Great job covering all the technical innovations. I recently watched another review of a '56 Mark II and it was stunning how little the reviewer and the owner knew about the car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Tony D'Agostino, Happy to read you enjoy the details with me on this car :-) Lou

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider- 3 года назад +4

    +1 .. Wow! .. A tier-one custodian of an exceptional 1956 Continental Mark II. .. A museum-quality Mk II in quality hands; That's rare. .. Way-To-Go Lincoln...1956 era automotive engineering at the apex! .. Many thanks !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Michael, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @marcob4630
    @marcob4630 3 года назад +6

    Magnificient! One of the most elegant US car ever with no tons of chrome and kitschy bling-bling. Purest lines and style: remembers some famous Italian designers like Bertone or Pininfarina. This is a masterpiece of a car even nowadays!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Marco, High praise for this "Masterpiece" :-) Lou

    • @marcob4630
      @marcob4630 3 года назад

      @@loucostabile yesss!

  • @drippinglass
    @drippinglass 4 года назад +12

    An Automotive work of art!
    I saw one of these on the road earlier this year, the only time I’ve ever seen one in person.
    As big a car as it is, it still looked very graceful.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi drippinglass, "An Automotive work of art!" Well said :-) Lou

  • @georgemattar1182
    @georgemattar1182 2 года назад +2

    Awesome and owner is very well versed in all the facts about this beauty. I was born in 1956 and yes times were much better than today. You will never see this quality ever again. Thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi George, Happy to read you enjoy this Owner :-) Glad to read you and this car share the same birth year. You're welcome, Lou

  • @dexm8846
    @dexm8846 4 года назад +1

    Lou, now that is a good example of knowing what you got, the manuals, the stories and the car were great. This was a fitting piece on My Car Story! A very good owner, his amazing car stories, and his beautiful car. Two thumbs up!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Dex M, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +2

    OMG! this is another Stunning Car. I have never seen this kind of Mark II in my life. WOW! Amazing car and the color is out of the ordinary, GORGEOUS! Original interior,still FLAWLESS!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Vern, Happy to receive a OMG & WOW! :-) Lou

  • @LaMostraVia
    @LaMostraVia 10 месяцев назад +1

    Saw one of these for the first time when Vanilla Ice bought one not too long ago and fell in love. The door handle/dash board and instrument controls are incredible. The gas tank latch and muffler built into the bumper are fantastic.
    Solid whip

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  10 месяцев назад +2

      Hi Kiki, Happy to read this car brings back memories of Vanilla Ice's 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

    • @LaMostraVia
      @LaMostraVia 9 месяцев назад

      @@loucostabile Appreciate the upload! Keep them coming! 🏆

  • @urideamabal
    @urideamabal 4 года назад +10

    My neighbor had a '56. Original owner in an eggplant color, pristine condition. Timeless automobiles. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi Uri Deamabal, Glad to read this car / video brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

  • @timholder4002
    @timholder4002 4 года назад +1

    This may be the best car I have seen Lou show. But I want to say what a classic person Lou is he has brought me so many beautiful cars from such a classy man. One of One.We really appreciate you Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Tim Holder, High praise for the car, and appreciate the kind words. Thank you, Lou

  • @touraneindanke
    @touraneindanke 3 года назад +1

    Hi Lou,
    Thanks for directing me.
    I can’t stop smiling and that’s pure energy.
    No competition but modern cars with spectacular details?
    Maybe the interior of the last Spyker?
    Got more free time true early pension that’s how i came to find yr channel.
    Free time is actually very nice once y get used to it.
    Again thanks for your time 🍀

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi touraneindanke, Happy to read you found this Channel. Please watch the commercials before & after the video (if you can) so I can get paid for finding & sharing cars with you. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @tomquinn607
    @tomquinn607 3 года назад +2

    The 56-57 Lincoln was so solidly built that the MA State Police told my father that his '56 saved my mother's life when she was driving and involved in an accident (totaled) with a pickup truck. What a beautiful example this lucky guy owns!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Tom, Thanks for sharing your Mother was saved because of the build of this car after an accident, Lou

    • @tomquinn607
      @tomquinn607 2 года назад

      @@loucostabile Thanks Lou! Back in our day "Made in the USA" (next to our mom) was the very best thing we could trust in life for excellence. What a wonderful story of

  • @kurtzimmerman1637
    @kurtzimmerman1637 4 года назад +10

    this was a heck of a car for 1956. this guy had it going on driving this back in the day. thanks for the video 🔧

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi Kurt Zimmerman, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

    • @BoardwalkBullies
      @BoardwalkBullies 3 года назад +1

      It had the same power per cubic inch as a mid 2000's Chevy 6.0.

    • @andrewromano3105
      @andrewromano3105 3 года назад +2

      This car looks like someone of the stature and esteem like Dean Martin Dean Martin would probably cruise around in that with a couple of ladies

  • @jamesschult2475
    @jamesschult2475 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Lou. These cars are truly amazing. The technology they had back then os unbelievable. Even a low fuel light. Maybe my fascination stems from my being born the same year.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Glad to read this car and you have the same birth year. You're welcome James :-)

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 4 года назад +7

    Thanks Jack and Lou, those were great stories. As a matter of fact , this could be considered your first full length documentary.

  • @matrimonyconnections
    @matrimonyconnections 4 года назад +4

    Thank Mr Bowser for sharing this very rare gem. It's my favorite car and I've learned alot about it today. I was born in 1962 when his story took place and it was a treat. Lou thank you sooo much! I don't think you realize the joy you bring to us!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +2

      Hi Aric J. Martin, Happy to read the high praise for this episode :-) Thank you and appreciate the kind words, Lou

  • @frankmarter6845
    @frankmarter6845 11 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful car. The most beautiful car Ford ever made. I road in one two weeks after they were available. It was fabulous.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  11 месяцев назад +1

      High praise for the looks of this car :-)

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling 3 года назад +1

    One of my favorite episodes, Lou.
    Jack's got some great stories.
    Glad I've gone back to look in on some of your older "My Car Stories."

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Dave, You're right, Jack's a fun Story Teller :-) Here is another one of his cars, enjoy! Lou ruclips.net/video/lxlIs6Uipf8/видео.html

  • @sabba_dabba8649
    @sabba_dabba8649 2 года назад +2

    A big thank you to Jack for his storys. 😊

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Jack can certainly share a good story :-)

  • @mountainclimber48
    @mountainclimber48 4 года назад +1

    I’ve been very fortunate to see several of these cars, beautifully restored like this one, at shows over the years here in upstate NY. They are the epitome of classic automotive art, just gorgeous. In the day they more than held their own against the world’s top luxury cars. Thanks again Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Mountain Climber, Happy to read you've seen several, and glad to read you appreciate the design :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @bcfairlie1
    @bcfairlie1 2 года назад +1

    These were simply amazing cars. Very elegant. Beautifully made. America at its finest

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Brent, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @richardohnstad9315
    @richardohnstad9315 3 месяца назад +1

    Worked in a parking lot somewhere in the '56-57 timeframe when the attendants, me, parked the cars. Never forget getting in one of these beauties, driving it 75' and nestling it in between two other cars.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi Richard, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @vladtheimpala5532
    @vladtheimpala5532 3 года назад +2

    You said I would like this one and you definitely got that right. I knew ahead of time it would be a great car. What I didn’t know was that it was owned by such a great guy with great stories and a great sense of humor.
    That’s four greats in one video. Can’t ask for much more than that.
    I gotta say that this is a great video. 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      HI Vlad the Impala, The 1st Mark II I videoed in 2014, and there was no editing. This last one was 2019 and there was editing, so that helps :-) Happy to read you enjoy the car, video, and you're right, Jack is a great story teller too, Lou

  • @fredklein724
    @fredklein724 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for a wonderful video. I have the original 5th Avenue show car, that has lived it's entire life in Tucson Arizona. I am the second owner, and still drive the car almost every weekend. It was the center fold for the Hemmings Motor Newa calendar for 2010.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Fred, Happy to read you enjoy this video. Glad to read you have a cool car too. I've been to Tucson two times and a wonderful place. Lou

  • @arfshesaid4325
    @arfshesaid4325 2 года назад +1

    what a gentleman offering his baby to the General, fantastic story from a guy i bet was a blast, still is for that matter.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @kiosks1
    @kiosks1 4 года назад +1

    Lou, you hit it out of the park again! Not only one of my favorite cars but a survivor original. This car must be the nicest original Mark II’s on the road today. Congratulations, great work!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Andrew Klink, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

  • @talesofanasphaltjockey
    @talesofanasphaltjockey 4 года назад

    What a great car and an even better gentleman in Jack... loved him sharing his stories about his military service.
    I work right by Fort Monmouth , which has been closed for a few years now... I'll think of Jack's story and smile every time i pass from now on .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Highly Skeptical, High praise for this episode :-) Lou

  • @citibear57
    @citibear57 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for pointing out this video to me Lou. This was a lot more detailed (and very interesting!) than the burgundy Mk II My Car Story. Awesome! ps: it must have been very awkward and frustrating to get suitcases into the trunk past the spare tire 😆

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Michael, The 1st video you watched was early in my RUclips career, and this video is relatively recent, and shares a drive by, "trunk & treats", and a ride along, which I can do when not at a car show. Happy to read you enjoy this one, and here is one more for you, Lou ruclips.net/video/JS-7rZ0993o/видео.html

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Год назад +1

    🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU AND JACK, I APPRECIATE THREE MARK II…IN ON DAY AND I ❤️ JACK’s SENSE OF HUMOR…💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy Jack's humor :-) Me too Budget Audiophile Life-long

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for guiding me to this video Lou! I really really really enjoyed this. I love Lincoln's and I love all Mark series Lincoln's. I really love the owner of this his stories about the car and his other stories really made this video so much fun! This car was just gorgeous and I absolutely love it. That ride along had to be so much fun! Thanks for sharing this Lou!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Jack has fun stories, and makes the video FUN. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

  • @jmj18462
    @jmj18462 3 года назад +3

    Lou, each and every video you do is excellent...this one is SPECTACULAR! Tell me something? Why are you not doing a 30 minute show on PBS? Please, I beg of you! ;)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Jeffrey, High praise for the videos, and I appreciate the very kind words :-) PBS hasn't asked me yet, so I'll keep videoing and sharing with you until they do, Lou

  • @iswc27
    @iswc27 2 года назад +2

    Hi, Lou! Although Lincoln built the original Continental in the Forties, the 1956-57 Continental Mark II was actually made by a new Continental division that was separate from Lincoln. At that point, Henry Ford II had set a goal of making Ford a five-marque company as GM and Chrysler were back then. Mercury would be in the middle, and Edsel, to be introduced for 1958, would be the first step up from the Ford brand. Unfortunately, as Jack mentioned, the Mark II lost money, so the separate Continental division couldn't sustain itself and so future Continentals were Lincolns once again. Also, I think the company ruled that the Mark II would have been prohibitively expensive as a retractable and thus would be far more affordable as a Ford. And of course we all know what became of Edsel.
    That said, I enjoyed listening to Jack relate his car story of his memories of the Mark II he had back in the day, and I can well imagine how proud he must have been to be seen in it, then and today! Who knew how much intricacy was involved in those simple-looking wheel covers? Holy cow! I think his wife can forgive him for selling his first one!
    Anyway, what a special, phenomenal and exquisite car you and Jack have presented here! What a treat! I should have tuned in to this episode much sooner!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Glad to read you enjoy Jack's stories :-) Lou

  • @kennlove4014
    @kennlove4014 4 года назад

    I thought, coming on this video by the bell, "26 minutes? On one car?" Leave it to you Lou, to structure a video of that length to fly by. Though I'm not crazy in Love with this car, it was a fascinating piece. From behind the wheel of my Ford Explorer and my wife's Focus, this Mere Mortal concludes that Lou Constabile has the BEST videos for a truly vicarious joyride.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Kenn Love, Happy to read the 26 minutes went by quickly :-) Thank you for the kind words and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @edwinedwards6796
    @edwinedwards6796 3 года назад +1

    To me the Mk2 and Mk3 were the most stylish cars in history.
    I actually got to drive a 56 back in '83. Had a very nice feel.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Edwin, High praise for the styling of this car :-) Happy to read you were able to drive one, Lou

  • @frankmoore159
    @frankmoore159 3 года назад +2

    Good one love appreciated the story from the gentleman with mark 2 good stuff love historic stories

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi Frank, High praise for this story :-) Lou

  • @666kviewsyoutubechannel6
    @666kviewsyoutubechannel6 4 года назад +3

    This is the best car I’ve ever seen

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi David John, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Lou

  • @estpst
    @estpst 4 года назад +3

    A very nice car, one of my favorites. Every so often I see one in my town driving around.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Cool you get to see one of these rolling around town :-)

  • @ignaziopalmeri3177
    @ignaziopalmeri3177 2 года назад +1

    A beautiful Mark 2 and a beautiful story to go with it ! thank you very much

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi IGNAZIO, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car and story :-) You're welcome. 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @JeffFrmJoisey
    @JeffFrmJoisey 4 года назад +1

    Spectacular car!! The sales brochure and its story fits it perfectly!!!
    It's interesting that the taillight shape and look remained on subsequent Marks. Rode in a '73 or 74 Mark once in 73 or 74. Talk about feeling like a 17 year old VIP!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi JeffFrmJoisey, Happy to read you enjoy this "Spectacular car!!" :-) Lou

  • @tippey2011
    @tippey2011 4 года назад +1

    I love Lincoln's Lou and these are so cool! This was sure a real treasure and I love the owner too he was so good and told the story of the car and his experiance.Thanks for Sharing Lou this car is a great piece of automotive history!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Steve Flad, Happy to read you enjoy this treasure :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @vernrosquites5998
    @vernrosquites5998 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing me the convertible impala. i have enjoyed watching it.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      You're welcome Vern :-) Happy to read you enjoy watching the videos.

  • @MrCarGuy
    @MrCarGuy 4 года назад

    These are stunning in person. Especially a perfectly detailed black car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi MrCarGuy20, 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @davidmacesr5672
    @davidmacesr5672 2 года назад +1

    Lou this story replayed right after the 40 Buick convertible. I have found one in Rogers Minnesota. Pray I get my funding soon so I can buy this 57 Continental II.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад +1

      Hi David, Prayed for your funding and if it's the Lords will and the right one for you, you'll be behind the wheel, Lou

  • @elliottnkardashian833
    @elliottnkardashian833 4 года назад +1

    Very unique car I cannot get over that thing

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hope you enjoy this episode again & again :-)

  • @larryhernandez1923
    @larryhernandez1923 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful interview Lou!

  • @andrewromano3105
    @andrewromano3105 3 года назад +1

    THX JACK BAUZER
    BUT THX 2. U. LOU. , AS ALWAYS
    ANOTHER GREAT FIND
    '56. MARK 2. AWESOME

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi Andrew, Happy to read you think this car is "AWESOME" :-) Lou

  • @Johnnyk999
    @Johnnyk999 2 года назад +1

    The summer of the year before you posted this video, I saw one of these on display at the Volo Auto Museum - deep red in color, it had belonged to Nelson Rockefeller.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi UCan CallMeRay, Volo is a fun place to visit :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 4 года назад +2

    $10,000.00 in 1956 is $94,561.76 in today's
    dollars 😲!! Absolute beauty! Nice tour Lou and Jack

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi X K, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing the $ conversion too :-) Lou

    • @keptinkaos6384
      @keptinkaos6384 4 года назад +1

      not bad if you consider what they want for equivalent cars today

  • @midnightgambler3718
    @midnightgambler3718 4 года назад +2

    These were such beautiful cars, and on many bucket lists I'm sure, thanks Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Midnight Gambler, Hope your behind the wheel of one like this soon :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @brianmoore6306
    @brianmoore6306 Год назад +1

    Beautiful. Thanks for the link, Lou. Love these old Lincolns. The man down the street has one that is similiar in color to the 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible that you featured. Probably not called Lido Green by Lincoln! The maroon Mark II that you faeatured earlier and this one are much nicer colors. Compared to other cars of the time, the dash is too simple for my taste. Though like anyone else, I'd love to have one! Love the story of how he got his first one! Worth the whole video! Loved the book too!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Brian, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou

  • @pedroorozco5232
    @pedroorozco5232 4 года назад

    The Mark II is my classic car dream, I loved the video and the history share by you here.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Pedro Orozco, Happy to read you appreciate this "dream" 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @SKYBRITE27
    @SKYBRITE27 2 года назад +1

    Great vid,priceless story,good job Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi SKYBRITE, Happy to read you appreciate this video and car story :-) 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Slimjim260
    @Slimjim260 2 года назад +1

    That’s beautiful Lou, love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi Paul, Happy to read "love it!" :-) Lou

  • @elliottnkardashian833
    @elliottnkardashian833 4 года назад +1

    Lou you come across the most beautifulest cars now that link in there that thing is all together it's not been messed with it's an original and it's ten times better than a Rolls-Royce and I bet rides nice

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Elliott n Kardashian, I'm glad you are having FUN with me on the Channel and enjoying the cars too :-) Hope you see many you enjoy, Lou

  • @displayfireworks1
    @displayfireworks1 3 года назад +1

    7:33 I wish new cars still had that sight window for the air conditioner gas. I enjoyed the coverage on this video. And that owner sure had a few great stories. Although I wonder if that used car dealer where he purchase that Lincoln back in the day , told that same my girlfriend is looking to get a car like yours to everyone that stopped at the lot. LOL

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi displayfireworks1, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @ALABAMAHEADHUNTER
    @ALABAMAHEADHUNTER 4 года назад

    Now that's a real beauty ! I would like to see some of the cars today after 64 years . That is a really well built automobile . Amazing how much time went into building this beauty .

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      You're right, quality in design and engineering.

  • @tony-wf4ww
    @tony-wf4ww 4 года назад

    thx Jack! I enjoyed your stories of your past. Again thx for sharing. You're a cool guy.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi tony, Happy to read you enjoy this story :-) Lou

  • @davidkastin4240
    @davidkastin4240 4 года назад +2

    This happens to be one of my all time favorite cars along with any model '57-'58 Cadillacs

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Glad to read this one is a Winner for you :-)

  • @gene978
    @gene978 4 года назад +2

    Another one of my all time Favorites Lou. Amazing how you can obtain these now for not a lot of money considering how rare they are. A few are worth a mint that have Celeberty Status

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi gene978, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

  • @sinbad2969
    @sinbad2969 4 года назад +1

    Once again Big Lou hits the jackpot what a beauty👍👍👍👍👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Cedric Logwood, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

  • @MostlyBuicks
    @MostlyBuicks 4 года назад

    I have never had the pleasure of driving one, let alone ever driving one, but damn, I love these MKII Continentals. $10,000 list price back in 1956!!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      That's BIG $$$ for a car in 1956.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 года назад +1

    IMO All the Lincoln Mark series were beautifully styled and had a lot of class...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Thomas, Thank you for viewing and sharing your opinion, Lou

  • @robratchford2433
    @robratchford2433 3 года назад +1

    Lou, thank you for sending me the link for this wonderful video! I appreciate it and I enjoy your videos!

  • @davidstaudohar6733
    @davidstaudohar6733 Год назад +1

    I did restorations for 20 years when I owned diamondfinish LLC ®️ , I painted cars for Francis Ford Coppola and Hollywood movie industry 🎥🎞️ 4 years , but the mark Two Lincoln is by far the finest automobile ever made ♥️🇺🇸♥️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi David, High praise, Lou

    • @davidstaudohar6733
      @davidstaudohar6733 Год назад

      @@loucostabile when I did the restoration on the Tucker for Francis Ford Coppola back in Marin county California , him and I got into a heated argument over the Mark ll Continental many of Tucker's designs were incorporated into this car, including the shatterproof windshield and overall design , besides Jay Leno's garage Frances gave me free reign of this movie 🎥🎞️ technical assistant with a membership in the actors guild Union 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 года назад +2

    This car is definitely fit for a 5 star General!!

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick1210 4 года назад +1

    That was a long video but could have gone on longer, great one Lou ❗️🇺🇸

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Ralph Billick, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Hope you see many more you enjoy, Lou

  • @byates59
    @byates59 4 года назад +3

    AMAZING car and a super cool Army story! Thanks Lou and Merry Christmas!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Bill Yates, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, and Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @stephenlan5450
    @stephenlan5450 2 года назад +1

    Lou, you do the best videos.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Thank you Stephen. I appreciate that.

  • @greatbyrondo
    @greatbyrondo 3 года назад +1

    Very...Very Cool Car..... I also enjoyed Jack's story.....(nice episode)
    Jack is from that generation that took really good care of their stuff...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi greatbyrondo, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker and his 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 RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @johnpotter8039
    @johnpotter8039 2 года назад +1

    Sidney Blackmer, Grace Kelly's ne'er do well estranged father in "High Society" arrives in a gray Mark II. He later played Roman Castevet in "Rosemary's Baby". I love the Eldorado Brougham for its mechanical intricacies and posh amenities, but the Continental Mark II remains my dream car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

      Hi John, Happy to read this is a "Dream Car" for you :-) Lou

  • @ronsimpson7596
    @ronsimpson7596 4 года назад

    Very elegant vehicle. Nicely detailed with chrome. Like the fact it’s a patina car.Very cool. Like to have that baby in my garage!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi ron, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very elegant vehicle" :-) Lou

  • @jeffstrong2993
    @jeffstrong2993 2 года назад +1

    How enlighten ing an I thought I had seen it all very good lou. Vvg in fac the most simple and usefully design I think I've ever seen in american production hence the same designer. For the mark ll as the duesenberg and the other one s he mentioned thanks for the info. And the owner of the mark was very fond of it and it showed very kind and caring man to have mentioned his wife two or three times in the vid thank you both again

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 года назад

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

  • @larryhernandez2594
    @larryhernandez2594 4 года назад

    I'm a Lincoln guy and that ride is clean Lou

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Год назад +1

    🤗GREAT STORY …SHARING HIS CAR WITH THE GENERAL AND NOT HAVING TO BUY ⛽️😁…btw MY FAVORITE CAR GROWING UP WAS a 37 CORD SUPER-CHARGED BOATTAIL …
    I had no idea that it was the same designer as this one 😎💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Год назад +1

      Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read you found out something about the Designer of the Cord you enjoy :-) Lou

  • @NewtonWashinton
    @NewtonWashinton 4 года назад

    Great Car and story, Yes in 1956 $10,000.00 was a huge amount for a new car. I really liked this car and i had not seen a 1956 Continental Mark II before. Thanks Lou :)

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi Newton Washinton
      , Happy to read you enjoy episode :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage3157 Год назад +1

    A work of art.

  • @gelandewagen4376
    @gelandewagen4376 4 года назад +2

    no one would have believed it if this car would have played the main roles in the role of a bandit well the type of driver is not visible and the car knocks people down and drives away

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for viewing & sharing.

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 4 года назад +1

    What a beauty! And wow, thanks for all the content!
    Thanks Lou another great video and Car Story.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Jeff King, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

  • @jameson6930
    @jameson6930 4 года назад

    Thanks Lou. Mark II is one my favorites.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome Jameson.

    • @jameson6930
      @jameson6930 4 года назад

      Keep making vids.

  • @timothyfelczak527
    @timothyfelczak527 4 года назад +1

    Great
    Video loved the history

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-)

  • @jeffreymartin6369
    @jeffreymartin6369 7 месяцев назад +1

    Ford spent years and a ton of money working on the design for this magnificent vehicle! Edsel Fords sons were involved in creating a new version of their dad’s beloved very first one! It had to remind people of the first generation Continentals but be all new. This is not a Lincoln! Continental was its own division like Imperial was to Chrysler. It’s always a treat to see one! Lou you may not know this but this car was imagined as the first retractable hardtop and engineers were working hard to make that happen but the rear end had to be extended to accommodate the top thus destroying the fabulous styling. Ford Fairlane got the retractable top. One soft top convertible was made for one of the Ford family members, a wife I think.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @debbiedunn4477
    @debbiedunn4477 4 года назад

    That Continental is a real gem! Gorgeous!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi Debbie Dunn, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Lou

  • @byronharkey9166
    @byronharkey9166 4 года назад

    I loved this model and all it represented for quality for simplicity for tastefullness while the chrome and fin race was on w other cars during 56 and 57!
    I also LOVED the 56 Lincoln Premier!!! It won an award for design ......such a gorgeous car!
    BOTH of them!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Like this Lincoln Premier ruclips.net/video/ZX7bgnEm6lk/видео.html

  • @davidmacesr5672
    @davidmacesr5672 3 года назад +1

    Love these monuments.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад +1

      Hi David, Happy to read "Love these monuments" :-) Lou

  • @turbolivesinmyheart6328
    @turbolivesinmyheart6328 4 года назад

    And it is another home run for Lou.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      That's hit well of the bat.....back.....back...… A HOME RUN !

  • @randytim512
    @randytim512 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful car. Would love to have one myself.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and hope you're behind the wheel of one like this soon.

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 4 года назад

    His stories of the car is just as cool as the car Oscars like that make great memories

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад +1

      Hi larry, Fun time listening and talking with Jack :-) Lou

  • @markraven7316
    @markraven7316 4 года назад

    Wow..that's one you don't see. Super cool with a lot of originality. Don't want to even think about replacing anything on that sweet ride. Hard to find parts I would guess.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi mark raven, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Lou

  • @KimSevern
    @KimSevern 3 года назад +2

    I love the story! ❤️

  • @altonwren7890
    @altonwren7890 4 года назад

    What a classic car one of a kind thanks for for showing us another classic it's a good thing I'm not a millionaire I would have a warehouse full of cars thank you my friend you did it again

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      Hi alton wren, Happy to read you enjoy this Classic :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 4 года назад

    Very classy. Thank you Lou for this rare gem.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  4 года назад

      My pleasure sharing with you motorTranz :-)

  • @hattree
    @hattree 3 года назад +2

    That's amazing!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  3 года назад

      Hi hattree, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou