1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III Coupe
Lincoln's personal-luxury coupe and a direct rival to the Cadillac Eldorado, the Mark III was the priciest car here at $6,822. About 21,432 were built.
0Y89A848658
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 89 | Continental Mark III |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 848658 | Production #848658 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental Mark III
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
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental)
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)