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1974 Lincoln Continental Town Car Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $8,608.00
No. Produced 29,351
Body Maker Lincoln
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 53A
Weight
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 232.6 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 55 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 215@4000
Rated Horsepower 60.83
Torque 350@2600
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 235 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 26 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 4Y82Y800001
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.

1974 Lincoln Mercury Advance Technical 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 April 1 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1974Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Automotive News (1974 Almanac Issue)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Bright Dark Blue Metallic
Dark Brown Metallic
Medium Blue Metallic
Pastel Lime
Dark Green Metallic
Platinum
Silver Blue Metallic
Light Silver Cloud Metallic
Medium Red Metallic
Sunburst Blue Metallic
Medium Lime Yellow
Sunburst Ivy Bronze Metallic
Medium Ginger Metallic
Bright Gold Bronze Metallic
Medium Beige
Buff
Medium Goldenrod
Bright Yellow Gold Metallic
Bright Yellow Gold Metallic
Medium Dark Gold Metallic
White Decor
Sunburst Ginger Bronze Metallic
Sunburst Copper Bronze Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Air conditioningStd
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioStd
Speed control deviceOpt
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