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1962 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Continental Sedan

The 1962 Continental sedan continued the iconic second-generation design with its distinctive rear-hinged suicide doors.
Confidence 95%
2Y82H426535
8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Continental Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Lincoln Continental

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 82 Continental
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2 BC
Serial Number 426535 Production #426535

Basic Information

MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Continental Sedan
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2 BC
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1969
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.4
Height53.7
Legroom front44.2
Legroom rear46.3
Length213.0
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)