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| 1947 Lincoln Series 76H | ||
| Continental Cabriolet | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,746.00 | |
| No. Produced | 21,460 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 56 | |
| Weight | 4,135lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | 219.6 inches | |
| Width | 77.25 inches | |
| Height | 67.75 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 11/16 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V12, L-head | |
| Displacement | 305.0 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 12 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 15/16 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 130@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 41.4 | |
| Torque | 235@1800 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Same as VIN/Serial number. | |
| Engine No. Location | Top of transmission case, top of clutch housing and left side of front frame cross member. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.12 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.44 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.73 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | |||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | 3/4 floating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.22 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Transverse leaf springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Bendix hydraulic drums | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 19.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 2.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 27 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 7H152840 to 7H174289 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Top of transmission case top of clutch housing and left side of front frame cross member. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes all models in this series. | |||
| References | |
| The Lincoln Motor Car-60Yrs of Excellence T.Bonsall | Free Library of Philadelphia (Auto Ref Collctn) 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103-1189 (215) 686-5404 |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age April 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1946 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Lincoln Maroon | |
| Black | ||
| Moss Green | ||
| Grotto Blue | ||
| Steel Gray Metallic (Opalescent) | ||
| Pace Car Yellow | ||
| Sea Gull Gray | ||
| Dune Beige | ||
| Canyon Tan | ||
| Regal Blue | ||
| Valley Green Metallic (Opalescent) | ||
| Opal Blue Green | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||