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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.
2Y82H400578
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 400578 Production #400578

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
Confidence95%

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)