1977 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan
The Continental was Lincoln's full-size flagship for 1977. Flory records 68,160 built for 1977 at a base price of $9,636.
Confidence
95%
Body code 82 is shared by the Continental and the Continental Town Car option package in 1977; the VIN does not encode which.
7Y82A825764
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1977 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1977 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 82 | Continental |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 825764 | Production #825764 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1977
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental Sedan)
Height55.2
Length233.0
Wheelbase127.2
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$4704.00
No. Produced
37422
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
4435
lbs
Height
52.8
in.
Length
206.9
in.
Width
77.3
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Cruise-O-Matic automatic
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (54)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Exhaust System
Dual
Radiator
Cross flow
Cooling System
20.5 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Fuel Type
Premium
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
428 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear
Integral power
Rear Suspension
Coil link
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
8.15 x 15
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Series
Thunderbird
Origin
United States
Model Year
1967
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65B
Service
Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size
11 7/8
in.
Brake Size
11 1/32
in.
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel
22
gal.
Transmission
26.5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Carburetor
Autolite
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Wheelbase
115
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Displacement
389.09
cu. in.
Cylinders
8
Compression Ratio-Std
10.5
:1
Brake Horsepower
315@4600
hp
Rated Horsepower
52.41
hp
Torque
427@2800
ft/lbs
Clutch Type
Not applicable
No. Of Gears
3
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.