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1969 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Sedan

This was the final year for the iconic rear-hinged suicide doors that had defined Continental luxury since 1961.
Confidence 95%
9H82A800551
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
H
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Lincoln Continental

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H H
Model Code 82 Continental
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 800551 Production #800551

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Horsepower365 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1969
Headroom front39.4
Headroom rear38.6
Height54.2
Legroom front41.0
Legroom rear40.5
Length224.2
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase126.0
Width79.7

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)