1976 - 1956 Continental Question

[Chuck Patton]

Hello

I appraised a 1956 Continental Mark II today for 96 year old gentleman (2nd Owner over 50 years) in Detroit. The VIN is C56B1976. Please decode?

Thank You
Chuck Patton

[jdsnoddy]

Woohoo another one found! No forum History
VIN: C56B1976
All start with C56
B is December 1955 production date
1976 is the serial number
Could you please post a pic of the Data plate?
There should be more data
Please see the Xs below
For example 1207-07
SPEC: 10-2D3G-XXXX-XX

OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
1955-Harry Fletcher
H. F. Hutcherson, Inc.
Wayne MI
No Ownership Record Found After Original Michigan Dealership Information
**
OTHER INFORMATION:
Original Invoice Specifications - 10 2D3G

Continental Color: Beige
Trim: Light Beige Nylon Seat Biscuits, Medium Leather Seat Bolsters w/Light Beige Welts

OBTW, nice combo on the Light Beige Nylon Seat Biscuits
Tinted Glass
Firestone Tire Size: 8:00x15 4 Ply
Not factory air conditioned

We love pictures. Please post pics.
We can verify the original engine when you provide the stamped engine number.

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Project. Unknown frame condition. Unknown engine condition. Looks like it hasn't been started in a while.
Will need battery and brakes as a minimum.
License plate 302855

[Pat Marshall]

John beat me to the punch. I was going to tell Chuck, that tomorrow he will be re-classified as a NEW MEMBER which will give him unlimited access to the Forum and the complete information on his car

I have just completed updating the history of 1976 and have included a copy of the original Dealer Invoice and exemplar photos of the car and fabric and carpet swatch photos, illustrating 1976's original 1955 specs.

https://www.markiiforum.com/showthread.php?3380-1976-2023-Unidentified-Owner-Detroit-MI-1955-H-E-Henderson-Wayne-MI-OO-Harry-Fletcher&p=61456#post61456

Chuck, a quid pro quo - In exchange for this information I am asking for several photos that I'm sure you took as part of your appraisal documentation. 1) the brass data plate on the driver's door jamb pillar, 2) a front view of the car 3) an interior photo and 4) the engine compartment. These photos will be added to the 1976's history in our Registry.

[Barry Wolk]

John beat me to the punch. I was going to tell Chuck, that tomorrow he will be re-classified as a NEW MEMBER which will give him unlimited access to the Forum and the complete information on his car

I have just completed updating the history of 1976 and have included a copy of the original Dealer Invoice and exemplar photos of the car and fabric and carpet swatch photos, illustrating 1976's original 1955 specs.

https://www.markiiforum.com/showthread.php?3380-1976-2023-Unidentified-Owner-Detroit-MI-1955-H-E-Henderson-Wayne-MI-OO-Harry-Fletcher&p=61456#post61456

Chuck, a quid pro quo - In exchange for this information I am asking for several photos that I'm sure you took as part of your appraisal documentation. 1) the brass data plate on the driver's door jamb pillar, 2) a front view of the car 3) an interior photo and 4) the engine compartment. These photos will be added to the 1976's history in our Registry.

How about an engine number?

[Pat Marshall]

Yeah, that, too!

[Barry Wolk]

Yeah, that, too!

The engine number is stamped into the block at the base of the distributor. Not the cast number, the stamped one.