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1960 Lincoln Continental Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $6,037.00
No. Produced 1,461
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65A
Weight 5,044lbs
Wheelbase 131 inches
Length 227.2 inches
Width 80.3 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 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 315@4100
Rated Horsepower 59.08
Torque 465@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
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 2.89 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
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 Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 23 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0Y8-A400001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Series & Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
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Additional Information

1960 Continental Lincoln Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Aquamarine
Platinum
Tawny Beige
Copper Metallic
Cloud Silver Metallic
Blue Crystal
Cherokee Red
Polaris White
Twilight Pink
Pale Turquoise
Killarney Green
Pastel Yellow
Metallic Rose Glow
Spartan Gray Metallic
Marine Blue Metallic
Deerfield Green Metallic
Electric Blue Metallic
Sapphire Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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