1972 Lincoln Continental Sedan
The four-door Continental was the core of Lincoln's full-size luxury range, outselling its coupe sibling with 35,561 built from $7,302.
Confidence
95%
2Y82A881862
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 82 | Continental |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 881862 | Production #881862 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1972
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 front38.1
Headroom rear38.6
Height55.4
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear42.0
Length225.1
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase127.0
Width79.8
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)