1956 LINCOLN PREMIERE CONVERTIBLE

1956 LINCOLN PREMIERE CONVERTIBLE

1956 Lincoln Premiere Convertible Chassis No. 56LA8457L Specifications: 258bhp, 368 cu. in. V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, Turbo-Drive automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, live axle rear suspension with leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The most attractive and desirable of the Premiere line has always been the Convertible Coupe. Just 2,447 examples were built, of which only a few still exist. This 1956 Lincoln Premier Convertible was the 195th car built and has been restored in its original exterior and interior colors. Options on this vehicle include power windows, power antenna, Town & Country radio, power seats and a unique angled dealer option continental kit. The history of the Premiere dates back to 1967 when Mr. Henry Ricci of Seattle, Washington purchased the automobile from the original owner. The Lincoln would remain in Mr. Ricci's personal collection until his death in 2001. The automobile was subsequently sold by the Ricci Estate to Mr. Tom Koens, who purchased the vehicle for a customer of his, Mr. Larry Kamuso, a collector of Fords and Oldsmobiles in Los Angeles. A year later, the car was sold to a Mr. Steve Price of Springfield, Virginia. Mr. Price commissioned a complete frame-off restoration for the Premiere, which included a total engine and drivetrain rebuild. He held onto the car for two years, driving it sparingly. In 2004, he sold the car in Hershey, Pennsylvania at the AACA auction to Mr. Bob Pittman, who invested in some additional electrical work, as well as refurbishing the dash and convertible top mechanism before selling it to the current owner. The Premiere was shown at an LCOC event in Scottsdale, AZ in 2006, where it scored 98/100. One point was lost because the windshield wiper washers did not work (a problem which has since been rectified) and the other point was deducted because the continental kit was not a manufacturer available option but rather a dealer option. Today the Premiere Convertible drives wonderfully, every system not only looks new, but works as it did the day it came off the assembly line. The car also comes with a detailed history since 1967, which includes the contact information of previous owners. So before you bid on this car, make sure you have plenty of room on your mantle, because if you ever choose to bring this trophy magnet to an LCOC or any other club event, plan on bringing home some hardware.