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1965 Lincoln Continental Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $6,938.00
No. Produced 3,356
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 74A
Weight 5,475lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 216.3 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 54.2 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type Own V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 429.59 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 320@4600
Rated Horsepower 59.08
Torque 465@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
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 Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Integral power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11.09 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11.09 inches
Exhaust System Dual
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Corrugated fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 22.75 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.75 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting 5Y86A400001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location On right side under hood on fender apron.
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Additional Information

1965 Lincoln Continental 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
Automotive Industries March 15 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black Satin
Arctic White
Fiesta Red
Platinum
Nocturne Blue
Powder Blue
Desert Sand
Royal Maroon
Neptune Blue
Teal
Turino Turquoise
Willow Gold
Persian Gold
Spanish Moss
Burnished Bronze
Heather
Madison Gray
Charcoal Frost
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air ConditionerOpt
Tinted GlassOpt
Power Door LocksStd
Power Vent WindowsStd
Power AntennaStd
Mirror Outside Remote controlStd
Automatic Speed ControlOpt
Verically adjustable steering columnOpt
Automatic Headlight DimmerOpt
Safety Seat Belts rearOpt
Individually Adjustable Contour Front SeatsOpt
Beverage CompartmentStd
Telephone CompartmentStd
Built-in Dictating MachineStd
Chauffeur Compartment Divider WindowStd
Rear Compartment a/cStd
Walnut Cabinet containing AM FM radioStd
Divider between Front and Rear CompartmentsStd
Two Rear Facing Companion Seats in Rear CompartmentStd
Power WindowsStd
Power Seat-6 WayStd
AM-FM RadioOpt
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