1398 Info Needed to Bid. .Barett jackson C5601398

[jimgnj]

I'm thinking about on line bidding on this car.... Any info is GREATLY appreciated. It goes off Thursday so I have to register.ASAP. Thanks again, Jim

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1956-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL-MARK-II--237847


VIN C5601398
Exterior Color BURGANDY
Interior Color WHITE RED
Cylinders 8
Engine Size 368
Transmission AUTOMATIC
Description
Lot #696.1 - A rolling work of automotive art deco and showing 87,536 original miles. This dark red with cream Scottish leather interior Continental is powered by a 368ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Refurbished paint and body, and mechanicals to make a great driver to drive to many car shows on the west coast.

[jdsnoddy]

Jim:
With 1398, you might want to check the bumper jack and tire iron, as I did not see any pictured.
There are many cars to consider:
Thursday January 16, 2020:
VIN 1398 Auction BJ lot 696.1 tent 1 A-3 No reserve
VIN 3054 Auction RM Sotheby's lot R163 NR
VIN 2845. Auction Bonham lot #1 NR
If the recent Mecum Kissimmee auction is any indication,
These cars will go at very reasonable prices.
In answer to your question, here is the forum history:
1398 - Current Owner LCOC Member-California
VIN: C5601398
SPEC: 13-1B6M-???-?
PROD ORDER NO: 470
ENG#: XXXX BODY TAG NO: XXXXX
DSO NO: NONE
DSO DETAILS: NONE
NAMEPLATE: XXXX
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OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
Invoice Date: 10/3/55
Date Shipped: 10/6/55
Yellowstone Motor Sales
501 North Broadway
Billings, Montana
Customer: None Named

1956-74 No History Found
1975-79 William Kubeck OR (L)
1981-83 Bob Tindle OR (L)
1984-02 Dr. William L. Lukavsky CA (1)(2)(L)
2003-12 Roger Booth Jr CA (L)
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION:
(1) 3/2002 For Sale EBAY #1814178202, 77,603 miles, San Diego, CA Reserve $27,000, No Bids - If you are looking for a...Continental Mark II and did not make it here by accident then you know what you are looking at! You also know that this is a very BEAUTIFUL & HIGHLY COLLECTABLE AUTOMOBILE! My son bought this Mark II in 1984 from the original owner, at that time it had only 59,430 mi on it, This car is all original except for it was repainted 10 years ago. The interior is red w/white leather, in excellent condition. The exterior is near perfect, it has a small crack in paint under hood ornament and the colored and clear plastic emblem on trunk has the expected 46 year old cracks on it. The engine runs perfect as it did when it came off the showroom floor (smooth & quiet) like new. 619-889-1929.

(Forum Note: This ad was apparentlly placed by the father of Dr. William L. Lukavsky. Ad states that the car was purchased in 1984 from the original owner. The above history timeline indicates that Dr. Lukavsky was at least the 3rd owner).

(2) 8/2002 For Sale by VIP Classics San Diego CA - "$29,950-Restored to original in dark grape finish with white leather interior. This 2 owner classic beauty (FORUM NOTE-This car had at least 3 previous owners and probably more) was restored 14,000 miles ago including engine rebuild.."(a)
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Original Specifications - 13-1B6M
Continental Color: Deep Red
Trim: White Leather Seat Biscuits, White Leather Seat Bolsters, Red Welts
Tinted Glass
Front Bumper Guards
Spring Rear Dom
Front Bumper With Lic. Plate
Tire Size: 8:00x15 4 Ply 8:00x15 4 Ply
Invoice Hand Written Note:

(a) Note: Car had 1957 Air Breather.

Also, Friday January 17, 2020:
VIN 2315 Auction Gooding lot 34. NR
VIN 2305 Auction RM Sotheby's lot F251 NR
And Sunday, January 19, 2020:
VIN 3128 Auction BJ lot 1556 tent 1 D-37 NR
VIN 2801 Auction BJ lot 1584 tent 1 C-14 NR
If anyone attends Scottsdale this year, please post any notes on these cars.
Good luck. John

[jimgnj]

John,

Thanks so much for the info. I found one very close to my house....C56B2119 Black. Can I ask for help once more?? Thanks.

[jdsnoddy]

Please use the forum search box in the upper right hand corner. Type in the last four of the VIN, in this case, 2119 and click the magnifying glass symbol. All cars are researched this way. Good luck. John

2119 is a black car with red and white leather interior, factory A/C and bumper guards. I love that combination... good luck and best regards, JDS

[jdsnoddy]

Members:
There are seven cars listed for sale at Scottsdale this weekend. If Mecum Kissimmee is any indication, at least five of these cars will go out the door for less than $25,000. If you are considering buying, now is the time.
These cars need homes and this is a great opportunity.
Good luck. John

[Mark II Seeker]

John,

Any comments on the condition of the cars?

[jdsnoddy]

Brian:
Some not much. I don't have any specific info as I have not seen these cars in person. Please use the forum search box to check out those postings. Best regards, John