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
| 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 | 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)