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08/04/2026 10:21 am
By 1949, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury no longer shared chassis with Lincoln and Mercury shared a new chassis to separately body. In 1956, Lincoln now had its own dedicated chassis ( Continental was its own division for '56 and '57). Lincoln could now present with a longer, lower and sleek design with subdued styling cues taken from the prior year Lincoln Futura concept car. Lincoln also shared the Mark ll's 368 Y-Block V8 further separating it from Mercury's 312. Lincoln's top model, the Premiere, replaced the Capri and sold for a base price of $4601 or $ 54, 486 today. Factory AC was optional. The Premiere model lasted one more year and received minor design changes. Designed to compete with Cadillac and Imperial, the Premiere was produced in all body types save for an extended limousine. This Danbury Mint model is finished in a period popular "Island Coral" with shades of pink , salmon and coral being all the fashion rage at that time.
08/04/2026 10:42 am
My favorite Lincoln of all times. To me the 56 Lincoln is the most beautifully styled car I had ever seen when it came out and I still feel that way. I have models of the car in 1/43, 1/24 and 1/18 scales. 1956 truly was breakout year Rich.
08/04/2026 10:49 am
Thanks for all the pics Rich. That is one spectacular DM model.
Steve
08/04/2026 11:39 am
@bob-jackman Bob; Here it is in my favorite body style and color combo. I know white isn't for everyone but on this car it is PERFECT!
08/04/2026 12:16 pm
@jack-dodds Jack, I love the car in any color. A girl, I dated in high school, father bought a Wisteria convertible exactly like the DM model which made an impression on me I'll never forget. My favorite colors are the ones DM did with the Wisteria and Coral.
08/04/2026 1:04 pm
Fantastic as always Rich. I missed this one, but I do have the convertible. It is a knockout.💯
michaeldetorrice and Rich Sufficool reacted
08/04/2026 1:31 pm
It is a really beautiful automobile from 1:1 to any scale size it has been modeled in ! A fine photo review of this one !
Rich Sufficool and Geno reacted
08/04/2026 2:21 pm
By 1949, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury no longer shared chassis with Lincoln and Mercury shared a new chassis to separately body. In 1956, Lincoln now had its own dedicated chassis ( Continental was its own division for '56 and '57). Lincoln could now present with a longer, lower and sleek design with subdued styling cues taken from the prior year Lincoln Futura concept car. Lincoln also shared the Mark ll's 368 Y-Block V8 further separating it from Mercury's 312. Lincoln's top model, the Premiere, replaced the Capri and sold for a base price of $4601 or $ 54, 486 today. Factory AC was optional. The Premiere model lasted one more year and received minor design changes. Designed to compete with Cadillac and Imperial, the Premiere was produced in all body types save for an extended limousine. This Danbury Mint model is finished in a period popular "Island Coral" with shades of pink , salmon and coral being all the fashion rage at that time.
I don’t know if the wheel skirts are removable but if they are they appear to be perfectly fitted. That’s precision.
Steve
Rich Sufficool and Geno reacted
08/04/2026 2:55 pm
This model from Danbury Mint was and remains one of their best. It was such a rich looking car! This was in an era when cars presented an image of success, and whether perception or otherwise, Lincoln delivered in '56.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
08/04/2026 4:20 pm
I've always considered the wisteria version as the Steve Misaro edition. Steve campaigned long and hard for DM to issue the wisteria version. Not sure if anyone here remembers Steve.@bob-jackman That DM wisteria version was lights out!
John Bono
North Jersey
08/04/2026 6:10 pm
beautiful model, beautifully photographed. Colors on both pair so well.