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Original Base Price |
$2,533.00
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No. Produced |
6,119
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Lincoln
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
77
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Weight |
3,915lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
125 inches
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Length |
218.7 inches
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Width |
77 3/16 inches
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Height |
67.125 inches
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Front Tread |
59 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 11/16 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V12, L-head | |
Displacement | 292 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 12 | |
Bore & Stroke | 2 7/8 & 3 3/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.2 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 125@3600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 39.6 | |
Torque | 214@1600 | |
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 |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Holley
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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 |
Semicentrifugal
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
3/4 floating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
4.22 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
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Rear |
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Bendix hydraulic drums
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
Internal expanding on rear service brakes
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Size |
12 inches
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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 | 24.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 4 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Milestone Car
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 8H174290 to 8H182129 | |
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 | | |
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No. produced includes models 73, 76, 77.
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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
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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 January 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age November 1947 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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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 |
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