Moore Brothers Classics Continental Mark II as a restomod!

Thomas Wachsmuth 14 December 2023 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Continental Division, Premium vehicles, Tuning classics

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It's been a long time since Ford strived to be with that Continental Mark II to get a share of the exclusive luxury segment, even above the premium brand at the time Lincoln. The answer was to be the founding of the Continental Division in 1952, which turned the previous Lincoln Continental into its own brand name. At the end of 1955 the final model, the Continental Mark II, presented as a coupé with a length of 5,60 meters and a 6,0 liter V8. It had luxurious features such as electric seats, windows, power brakes and power steering. One was even optional Climate & Environment available. The high price of almost $10.000 – a fortune for that time – but made the Continental Mark II a flop despite its exclusivity. One of the almost 3.000 copies built was by the Moore Brothers in an extensive Restomod project completely rebuilt and modernized.

Continental Mark II as a restomod

However, the conversion was years ago and once it was completed, the car did not remain in the builder's possession for long, but was auctioned off several times, including by the auction house RM Sotheby's. Body of the classic is basically the only thing that remained in series condition. It was completely stripped of paint, prepared and then installed DuPont Black newly painted. To match this, 17-inch ones were created Truespoke Wire Wheels with real cross spokes and Whitewall tires of dimension 235/55 R17 installed. However, the real highlight is hidden under the sheet metal: the engine is a 7,9 liter V8 from Robert Pond Motorsports, equipped with Edelbrock cylinder heads, Scat Performance crankshaft & connecting rods, CP pistons & Comp Cams camshafts. In addition, a MSD ignition distributor, a electronic fuel injection with Weber IDA throttle bodies and a Edelbrock water pump installed.

650 hp go to the rear axle

The powerhouse has been delivering powerful performance since tuning 650 PSthat through a GM four-speed automatic be transmitted. One also ensures the necessary security Wilwood disc brake system. And the Suspension was of course also fundamentally modernized and to a new one Custom chassis converted with independent suspension and chrome-plated struts. Even the cabin received a major makeover, with eye-catching red Manager, the seats, custom center console and the Steering wheel decorated by Billet Specialties. Modern elements like one Kenwood head unit with CD and DVD player as well as a Hot rod air conditioning complete the overall picture. At the RM Sotheby's auction, the Continental Mark II ultimately achieved a selling price of $154.000 - a tidy sum for a vehicle that combines classic luxury with state-of-the-art technology in perfect harmony.

**Continental Mark II – Technical details and special features**
Category	Details
Year	1956
Brakes	Wilwood disc brake system
Suspension	Modernized with independent suspension, front wishbones and chrome-plated struts
inner space	Exclusive red leather interior, Lincoln Continental Mark VIII seats, Billet Specialties steering wheel, Classic Instruments gauges, custom center console, modern hot rod air conditioning, power windows and seats, central locking
Body	Elegant chrome silver accents, completely repainted in elegant DuPont Black, all hinges replaced
power transmission	Efficient GM 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission with Compushift control from Phoenix Transmissions
Motor	Powerful 7,9 liter V8 from Robert Pond Motorsports, 650 hp, aluminum block, high-quality Edelbrock cylinder heads, Scat Performance components, CP pistons, Comp Cams camshaft, MSD ignition distributor, Dynatek fuel injection with Weber IDA throttle bodies , Edelbrock water pump, polished stainless steel exhaust components
Multimedia	Kenwood KVT-617DVD head unit with CD/DVD player and retractable screen
wheel/tyre	17 inch Truespoke Wire Wheels cross-spoke rims combined with stylish whitewall tires 235/55R17