1958 Lincoln Capri

Although it was considered the baseline model for Lincoln the Capri was nothing short of luxury. It featured a 430 cu. in 375 hp V8 engine accompanied with a Turbo-Drive transmission. The main bones of the Lincoln body features an all steel unibody with welded double panel doors. The exterior is polished with baked enamel with 3 primer coats, and 2 finish coats to give it the ultimate sheen. Availabe inside is sweeping views from the compound windshield with glass wrapping over the tops as well as the sides not to mention the added shoulder room in front and back.    

1958 Lincoln Capri Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Capri Series
N/A	53A	4-dr Sedan - 6P	$4,951	4,799 lbs	1,184
N/A	57A	4-dr Landau Sedan - 6P	$4,951	4,810 lbs	3,084
N/A	63A	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$4,803	4,735 lbs	2,591

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Overall Height	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Capri	131 in	229 in	56.5 in	80.1 in	61 in	61 in	9.00 x 14

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1958 Lincoln

First Symbol - Engine H = 430 V8 - 4bbl J= 430 V8 with (3) 2 bbl Second Symbol - Year 8 = 1958 Third Symbol - Assembly Plant Y = Wixom, MI. Fourth Symbol - Body Series A = 1958-1959 Capri 2 Dr Hardtop; 1959 4 Dr Sedan; 1959 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan B = 1958 Capri 4 Dr Hardtop; 1959 Premiere 4 Dr Sedan; 1959 Premiere 4 Dr Hardtop; 1959 Premier 2 Dr Hardtop; 1959 Continental D = 1959 Premiere 4 Dr Hardtop E or F = 1958 Continental 2 Dr Hardtop K = 1958 Capri 4 Dr Sedan L = 1958 Premiere 4 Dr Sedan M = 1958 Continental 4 Dr Sedan Fifth Symbol - Division 4 = Lincoln Last Five Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 00001

1958 Lincoln Options and Accessories

Description	Description
Travel-Tuner Radio	FM Radio Tuner
Single Control Heater	Air Conditioner
Venetian Sun Visors	Sealed Beam Portable Spotlight
Automatic Headlight Dimmer	Seat Belts
Wheel Covers	Power Vent Windows
6-way Power Seat	Push-button Lubrication
Electric Door Locks	Tinted Glass
Nylon Cord Tires	Electric Trunk Release
Dual Automatic Radio Antennas	Automatic Starter
Curb Buffer Moulding