1961 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Continental Convertible
The 1961 Continental convertible became the first four-door convertible sedan offered by an American luxury car manufacturer since 1951.
1Y86H408439
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Continental Convertible
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Lincoln Continental
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | Y | Wixom, MI |
| Model Code | 86 | Continental |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 408439 | Production #408439 |
Basic Information
MakeLincoln
ModelContinental
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Continental Convertible
ManufacturerLincoln
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1969
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.4
Height53.5
Legroom front44.2
Legroom rear40.6
Length212.4
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase123.0
Width78.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)