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1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car Series
Coupe
Standard Specifications
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1973  Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan

1973 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Sedan

Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Original Base Price $7,629.00
No. Produced 13,348
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65A
Weight 5,233lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 229.9 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 54.5 inches
Front Tread 62.4 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type Own V8, Overhead valve
Displacement 460 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.36 & 3.85 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 219@4400
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 360@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 Autolite
Type Select Shift automatic
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 Hotchkiss
Integral power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 23/32 inches
Rear Size 11 1/32 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 1/32 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 230 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24.5 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 3Y81Y800001
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 plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information
No. produced includes Continental & Town Car Series models.

1973 Lincoln Mercury Product 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
1973 Fleet Buyer's Guide - Lincoln-Mercury DivisionDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 April 1 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor Age April 1973Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Light Gray Metallic
Black
Silver Moondust Metallic
Red Moondust Metallic
Maroon
Medium Blue Metallic
Ivy Moondust Metallic
Medium Green Metallic
Dark Green Metallic
Light Ginger Moondust Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Yellow
Gold Moondust Metallic
White
Platinum
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Silver Blue Metallic
Light Green
Bright Lime Gold Metallic
Dark Gold Metallic
Tan
Copper Metallic
Light Goldenrod
Bright Blue Metallic
Medium Gold Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Standard/Optional Equipment
6-Way Power Twin-Comfort SeatOpt
Power Operated Sun RoofOpt
Lock Convenience GroupOpt
Power Mini-Vent WindowsStd
Automatic Temperature Control (a/c)Std
2 way Power SeatStd
Power Radio AntennaStd
Power Side Windows w/ Driver's LockStd
Cavalry Twill Vinyl RoofStd
Higher Ratio Rear AxleOpt
Luxury Wheel CoversOpt
Bench Seat - 6 Way PowerOpt
AM/FM Multiplex Radio w/Stereo Tape PlayerOpt
Air conditioningStd
Power brakesStd
Power steeringStd
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