Largest Unibody Car Ever Built 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible Successful Last Independent Continental The 1958 Continental Mark III marked the end of Ford's experiment of making it an independent marquee. The next year Continentals were back as part of the Lincoln division. In the early 1950's Ford became very interested in unibody construction (body frame molded to the chassis) and stylist John Najjar was told to design a unibody Continental that would be bigger and roomier than anything Cadillac could offer. With its cube-like shape and 131” wheelbase, the Mark III did all that. And the luxury car buyers loved it. Sales increased 27-fold over 1957's Mark II Completely new from its criss-cross aluminum grilles to the updated hood ornament, the Mark III was powered by the largest U.S. engine of its time. The 430 cubic inch V-8, with its Holly 4-barrell carburetor, produced 375 horsepower and was used by Continental until 1965. The Pink Pagoda Using a remarkable 180 separate parts, this 1:18 scale 1958 Continental Mark III Convertible is truly a replica for the ages. The engine is wired and plumb. Both grills and the dashboard are photo-etched for more detail. Windshield wipers and visors are poseable. Seats tilt forward. Even the trunk is carpeted and features a full spare and jack. This is a can't miss model sure to be a highlight of any collection. Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • Opening Trunk • Working Steering System • Both the Wipers and Visors Can be Posed • Massive 430 Cubic Inch V-8 is Wired and Plumb • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 1:18 Scale Model • 13 Inches Long