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1966 Lincoln Continental Series
Convertible
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $6,383.00
No. Produced 3,180
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 74A
Weight 5,480lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 220.9 inches
Width 79.7 inches
Height 54.5 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type Own V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 462 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.38 & 3.83 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 340@4600
Rated Horsepower 61.39
Torque 485@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Own
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 2.8 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 Single
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 25.5 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Milestone Car
VIN/Serial no. Starting 6Y86G400001
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 & left sides under hood on fender apron.
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Additional Information

1966 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 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Black Satin
Arctic White
Platinum
Huron Blue
Powder Blue
Royal Maroon
Teal
Spanish Moss
Chesterfield Beige
Madison Gray
Teakwood
Pitcairn Blue
Venetian Yellow
Rose Mist
Charcoal Frost
Cranberry
Russet
Florentine Gold
Empress Turquoise
Sandalwood
Standard/Optional Equipment
Tinted GlassOpt
Power Door LocksOpt
Power Vent WindowsOpt
Tilt Steering WheelOpt
Remote Control Deck-Lid ReleaseOpt
White Sidewall TiresOpt
Combination AM Radio/StereoTape SystemOpt
Television SetOpt
Automatic Speed ControlOpt
a/c-Automatic Temperature ControlOpt
Automatic Headlight DimmerOpt
Vinyl Covered Embassy RoofOpt
AM FM Signal Seeking RadioOpt
Power Seat-6 WayOpt
Two Way RadioOpt
Individually Adjustable Contour Seats and ConsoleOpt
Power windowsStd
Power seatsStd
Power antennaOpt
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