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1967 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Convertible

The four-door Continental convertible was Lincoln's open-air flagship for 1967 -- the final year for this storied suicide-door ragtop, which would not return until 1983.
Confidence 95%
7Y86G821872
8 Cyl. 462 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Convertible
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1967 Lincoln Continental

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 86 Continental
Engine Code G 8 Cyl. 462 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 821872 Production #821872

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1967
Body Style4-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 462 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement462 CID
Horsepower340 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1969
Headroom front39.0
Headroom rear38.6
Height55.0
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear40.5
Length220.9
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase126.0
Width79.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)