Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Wow, nice Lincoln, 56yblock! I agree with Dobie on the styling: rather subdued compared Cadillacs and Chryslers of the era, but the '56 Lincoln still had that bold late '50's American luxury car look. Very distinctive. The low front wheel wells never caught on with other luxury brands, but I think they're cool...they help give the car its sleek look. Congrats!
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1632463774
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1632463778 Yet another 1956 Lincoln Premiere that has made its way "down-under". |
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere thanks for the pics, i've drive my car just little beat before have trouble with the transmission but it runs good, i'm very enjoy, i'll drove her again after when rebuild the transmission....
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in the garage, sorry for the quality pic
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere The 368* Lincoln Y-block with a 4V were 285 horse power engines but likely were a bit heavier that the 312 little brother since they are a big block. Mileage for the Continental Mark II was tested at 16-MPG at 50 MPH. I don't know about the Premier but there may be some difference in weight between it and the Mark II.
Mark II cars are valued more highly due to the rarity of the model but the Premier is a close 2nd in my book. Folks with Mark II cars ask about transmission swaps now and then. I would go with the AOD myself but the Turbo Drive is OK as long as parts are still out there. * had 1956 on the mind for some reason and failed to proof read. |
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LINCOLN Y-BLOCK ENGINES - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Y-block_V8_engine |
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere 1956,1957 it's 368 ci
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Why is it every-time I see this period LINC or 58 BIRD, I get nostalgic for PERRY MASON ... :confused:
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Dave, for '57 it looks like Ford succumbed to the tail fin and chrome craze with the Lincoln. Tail fins were a styling touch they avoided except in that one instance. They ruined a design that borders on timelessness. The fins almost appeared tacked on as with the '56 Studebaker Hawks, but Stude made it work. The Lincoln looks like something George Jetson would drive. And they ruined the front end treatment with the quad headlights that also look tacked on. Total Lincoln production for '56 was 50,322, for '57 that dropped to 41,123, so I'd say public reaction to the restyle was less than stellar. I'm betting Bill Schmidt had to be dragged to it kicking and screaming if indeed he had anything to do with it. If it were me I would have quit.
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1632531683
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1632531687 1957 Lincoln Premiere Coupe that now calls Australia home. |
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Now that is beautiful.
... excuse me ... getting a little misty here ... :o |
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere The 1957 change was Lincolns's last hurrah for sharp tail fins on a rounded car but added the distinctive dual vertical mount headlights. It certainly got busier lines and trim. Most of the Ford and Mercury cars went square that year. The Thunderbird went through it's last change for the baby bird era before it too went box.
1958 went to a mix of square and round that a lot of folks ran from. The Lincoln's popularity took a nose dive for a time. They were different but likely too damn different for a lot of folks. |
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The Tail Lights on the 1957 Lincolns are not as subtle as the ones on the 1956 Lincolns. |
Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Nothing on the '57 Lincoln was as subtle as the '56...:eek:
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1632610966
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...mp;d=163261097 Another 1957 Lincoln Premier Coupe that calls Australia home. |
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Here’s my 56 also from Sydney Australia I’ve owned this car 13 years
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Re: 1956 lincoln premiere Can anyone help me out with info on a starter motor replacement for my 368 LYB
Will a 292 /312 y block starter fit ? |
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