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1952 Lincoln Capri Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,025.00
No. Produced 1,191
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 76A
Weight 4,350lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 214 13/16 inches
Width 77.5 inches
Height 62 45/64 inches
Front Tread 58.5 inches
Rear Tread 58.5 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 317.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 160@3900
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 284@1800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN/Serial number.
Engine No. Location On right front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Holley
Type Hydra-Matic automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.15 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 22 Pints
Cooling System 22.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On right front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 52LA5001H to 52LA7761H & 52SL5001H to 52SL5072H

1952 Lincoln Continental & Capri Sales ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
The Lincoln Motor Car-60Yrs of Excellence T.BonsallFree Library of Philadelphia (Auto Ref Collctn)
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia PA 19103-1189
(215) 686-5404
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer or Enamel
Colors Newport Gray
Vassar Yellow
Saxon Gray Metallic
Admiral Blue
Coppertone
Academy Blue
PebbleTan
Lakewood Green
Fanfare Maroon
Hillcrest Green
Cinabar Red
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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