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1970 Lincoln Continental Coupe

Lincoln's full-size luxury flagship in two-door coupe form, the Continental opened at $5,585. Some 9,073 were built for 1970.
Confidence 95%
0Y81A825081
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Lincoln Continental

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 81 Continental
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 825081 Production #825081

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1970
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1979
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear37.6
Height55.7
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear41.9
Length225.0
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase127.0
Width79.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)