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1971 Lincoln Continental Sedan

The Continental sedan was the volume choice in Lincoln's full-size luxury line, drawing 27,346 buyers from a $7,213 base.
Confidence 95%
1Y82A802781
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Sedan
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

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 82 Continental
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 802781 Production #802781

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
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)