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1962 Lincoln Continental Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $6,720.00
No. Produced 3,212
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 74A
Weight 5,213lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 205 inches
Width 76 inches
Height 54.2 inches
Front Tread 62.1 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 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 300@4100
Rated Horsepower 59.08
Torque 465@2000
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 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 21 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 23 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2Y86A400001
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
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

1962-1963 LincolnLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Platinum
Powder Blue
Bermuda Blue Metallic
Black Cherry Metallic
Desert Frost Metallic
Royal Red Metallic
Oxford Gray Metallic
Silver Mink Metallic
Velvet Turquoise Metallic
Highlander Green Metallic
Scotch Green Metallic
Nocturn Blue Metallic
Jamaica Yellow
Teaberry
Castillian Gold Metallic
Chestnut Metallic
Champagne
Sultana White No. 2
Riviera Turquoise Metallic
Presidential Black
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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