1971 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Lincoln's full-size Continental flagship offered this luxury coupe for 1971; 8,205 were built, with prices opening at $6,966.
Confidence
95%
1Y81A818663
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.
No factory image on file
1971 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 81 | Continental |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 818663 | Production #818663 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1971
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 front38.8
Headroom rear38.1
Height55.5
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear41.9
Length225.1
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase127.0
Width79.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)