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1961 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Continental Sedan

The completely redesigned 1961 Continental sedan introduced the iconic rear-hinged 'suicide doors' that would define Lincoln luxury for the entire decade.
1Y82H413572
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Continental Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Lincoln Continental

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 82 Continental
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Serial Number 413572 Production #413572

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Continental Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1969
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.4
Height53.5
Legroom front44.2
Legroom rear40.6
Length212.4
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)