1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III Coupe
Lincoln's personal-luxury Continental Mark III squared off against the Cadillac Eldorado; this coupe found 27,091 buyers in 1971, each starting at $8,421.
1Y89A855414
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 89 | Continental Mark III |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 855414 | Production #855414 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental Mark III
Year1971
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Continental)
Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1979
Headroom front38.8
Headroom rear38.1
Height55.5
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear41.9
Length225.1
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase127.0
Width79.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)