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1958 Lincoln Continental Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $5,792.00
No. Produced 3,048
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 68A
Weight 5,040lbs
Wheelbase 131 inches
Length 229 inches
Width 80.1 inches
Height 58.2 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 429.59 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 375@4800
Rated Horsepower 59.08
Torque 490@3100
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Same as VIN/Serial number.
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Holley
Type Turbo Drive
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
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 2.87 to 1
Front Ball joint with coil springs
Rear Trailing arms & coil springs
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Corrugated fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 26 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. H8Y-400001 to H8Y-429624
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Engine
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4: Series & Body style
Digits 5: Make
Digits 6-10: Production number
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Additional Information

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age January 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1958Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Starmist White
Silver Gray Metallic
Spartan Gray Metallic
Athenian Gray
Arrowhead Blue Metallic
Seneca Blue Metallic
Shasta Blue
Spruce Green Metallic
Douglas Green Metallic
Sequoia Green
Jade
Deauville Yellow
Autumn Rose
Amber
Sunset
Walnut Metallic
Matador Red
Champagne
Suede
Platinum
Rose Metallic
Claret Metallic
Copper Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
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