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16/09/2026 9:50 am
Ever since 1956, I just loved the look of the Continental Mkll. Unlike its contemporaries, it had minimal chrome and a long hood and short deck design that would rule the industry a decade later. Fun fact that I just found out: in the bezeled four gauge cluster, the gauge on the right is a mechanical 5 grand tachometer! Unusual for a luxury car like this. Also, the scoops on the rear quarter panels function to cool the AC unit. Anyway, I rarely buy repaints but this Dubonnet Red LE is just dazzling. I don't ever remember seeing one in real life, but this model sure stands out on the shelf.
16/09/2026 1:06 pm
Nice Rich. I got one for my brother from Brian at a model show at the Anaheim Convention Center so many years ago that I don’t remember the year. I just wish that the seats weren’t so “orangey”.
steve
16/09/2026 1:15 pm
@100ford2003 I totally agree about the seat area. Beautiful looking model that is for sure.