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| 1964 Lincoln Continental Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $6,270.00 | |
| No. Produced | 28,095 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Lincoln | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 53A | |
| Weight | 5,055lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 216.3 inches | |
| Width | 78.6 inches | |
| Height | 54.2 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own V8, Overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 429.59 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.1 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 320@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 59.08 | |
| Torque | 465@2600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Special alloy iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.89 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, self-adjusting | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Corrugated fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 9.15 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 24 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 22.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.75 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 4Y82A400001 | ||
| 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 side under hood on fender apron. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1964 Lincoln Continental Data Book | Detroit 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 Heasley | Horseless 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automotive Industries March 15 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Arctic White | |
| Fiesta Red | ||
| Princeton Gray | ||
| Silver Blue | ||
| Platinum | ||
| Nocturne Blue | ||
| Huron Blue | ||
| Powder Blue | ||
| Regal Turquoise | ||
| Highlander Green | ||
| Silver Green | ||
| Silver Sand | ||
| Desert Sand | ||
| Royal Maroon | ||
| Rose | ||
| Encino Yellow | ||
| Buckskin | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Heater and Defroster | Std | |
| Air Conditioner | Opt | |
| Safety Seat Belts | Opt | |
| Tinted Glass | Opt | |
| AutomaticSpeed Control | Opt | |
| Power Door Locks | Std | |
| Power Vent Windows | Std | |
| Automatic Headlight Dimmer | Std | |
| Verically adjustable steering column | Opt | |
| Power Windows | Std | |
| Power Seat-6 Way | Std | |
| AM-FM Radio | Opt | |
| Pushbutton Radio | Std | |