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08-07-2012, 03:42 PM
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One Off The Bucket List
I've long admired the classic lines and style of the 56/57 Mark II. It's one of the few cars I feel looks like a custom off the show room floor. It's been on my bucket list ever since seeing one, but I never thought I'd have the opportunity to own one. A couple of weeks ago opportunity and timing met, and I was able to buy a 57 Mark II for a reasonable price. It's a driver with a little TLC required as it's been sitting for the most part since being imported from Florida approximately 5 years ago. Hopefully it will be making it's way west from Manitoba later this week. The intent is to fix a couple of minor items (knock on wood) and enjoy. It needs a little interior work and I'd eventually like to return it back to it's orginal black exterior color....... but that's likely far down the road.
This is probably a long shot but would anybody have the missing air cleaner elbow? I think a Premiere has the same elbow??    
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08-07-2012, 03:57 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Always loved those cars. Doubt they will ever be in my budget though. Congrats!
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08-07-2012, 04:07 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Congrats, I've always liked those myself.
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08-07-2012, 04:17 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Very cool car.
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08-07-2012, 04:21 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Yep, IMO one of the best looking stock cars from the 50's. Built a plastic model of one in 56-7 .
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08-07-2012, 04:26 PM
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Old School HAMBer
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Location: Texas
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
The most beautiful car Ford built in the 50s without doubt. Known for eating exhaust systems when new, solved problem these days with stainless exhaust components.
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08-07-2012, 04:37 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Love em. I've heard of door lock and pw issues as well as the aforementioned exhaust. Then again, what mid fifties car doesn't have pl and pw issues? Congrats!
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08-07-2012, 04:43 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Awesomeness
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08-07-2012, 04:43 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
One of my favs as well.
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08-07-2012, 04:48 PM
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Grenade Inspector
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
I'd never seen one until you posted those pictures. That is one beautiful car. It looks like it could have come from any decade from the 50's through the 70's. Timeless styling.
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08-07-2012, 06:00 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Lincoln's had moments of brilliance, they did some spectacular stuff in the mid '50s. The Mark II is gorgeous, but I've long jonesed for a '56 Premiere.
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08-07-2012, 08:00 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
I've always wanted one of those. Very cool looking car from the factory.
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08-07-2012, 08:11 PM
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Location: South Central PA
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
First one I've seen as well, but wow! Beautiful car! Congradulations.
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08-07-2012, 08:13 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
Here are some photos of a friends car here in Australia to give you inspiration.The last photo is one from New York that has been featured in Rod & Custom some while ago.
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08-07-2012, 08:15 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
That is a damn good looking car.
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08-07-2012, 08:40 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
You a lucky man. Nice liked them from the first time i saw one.
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08-07-2012, 08:46 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
I agree, real nice ride. Enjoy.
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08-07-2012, 08:48 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
I think I'll have to add one of those to my list. Beautiful car.
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08-07-2012, 08:55 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
my all time favorite ford family of cars is the 56-57 Mark II....you are one lucky dude!! Just kiddin...I'm kinda jealous. Congrats on your new ride.
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08-07-2012, 09:10 PM
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Re: One Off The Bucket List
a little faux patina, a few skulls..... no seriously That is a beauty
 I think you're right saying it's like a showroom kustom. Congrats, and yes it will be stunning in Black.
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