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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.
2Y82A885135
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

PositionValueDecoded
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 885135 Production #885135

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
Confidence95%

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)