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| The 1966 Lincoln Contiental 2-door Hardtop Coupe |
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1966 Lincoln Continental
Every 1966 Lincoln Continental was designed to be a safer, more economical and enjoyable automobile. Protective items included front and rear seat belts, padded instrument panel and sun visors, deep-dish steering wheel, safety door latches, backup lights and much more. With safety features also came a new design. The front end styling include a new hood design and a new horizontal bar grille with parking and turn signal lights mounted in the bumper. The clean design carries over into the rear with taillights, back up lights and turn signals all incorporated in the rear bumper. Offered again was the 4-door sedan and convertible but now a 2-door hardtop coupe was added to the line up. Vinyl roof colors were available in black, white and ivy gold while Convertible top colors came in black, white or blue.
A new, smoother Twin-range Turbo-drive Automatic transmission was available with 3-speed planetary gear set with a 6-poistion selector dial. A new 462 cu. in. V8 engine was also available with an advertised horsepower of 340 at 460 r.p.m and 485 lb-ft of torque at 2800 r.p.m.
1966 Lincoln Continental Production and Specifications
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Continental Series |
| 82 |
53A |
4-dr Sedan - 6P |
$5,750 |
5,085 lbs |
35,809 |
| 86 |
74A |
4-dr Convertible - 6P |
$6,383 |
5,480 lbs |
3,180 |
| 89 |
65A |
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P |
$5,485 |
4,985 lbs |
15,766 |
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Width |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Continental |
126 in |
220.9 in |
79.7 in |
62.2 in |
61 in |
9.15 x 15 |
Vin Number Decoding - 1966 Lincoln |
| Location: Stamped on the right inner fender apron under hood. |
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| First Symbol - Model Year |
| Second Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| Y = Wixom, MI. |
| Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series |
| 82 = Continental Sedan |
86 = Continental Convertible |
89 = Continental Hardtop Coupe |
| Fifth Symbol - Engine |
| G = 462 - V8 |
| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Starting at 400001 |
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1966 Lincoln Options and Accessories
| Description |
Description |
| Twin Range Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission |
462 cid V8 engine |
| Power Seats |
Power Windows |
| Power Brakes |
Power Steering |
| Air Conditioner |
Heater |
| Speed Control |
Tinted Glass |
| AM/FM Push Button Radio |
Power Trunk Lock |
| Automatic Headlight Dimmer |
Tilt Steering Wheel |
| Directed Power Differential |
Trip Odometer |
| Fuel Warning Light |
Map Lights |
| Front Disc Brakes |
Carpeting |
| Windshield Washer |
Vinyl Roof |
| Adjustable Front Seats |
Automatic Parking Brake Release |
| Front and Rear Center Armrests |
Remote Control Side View Mirror |
| Wheel Covers |
Keyless Door Locking System |
| Automatic Temperature Control System |
6-way Power Seat |
| White Sidewall Tires |
Emission Control System |
1966 Lincoln Continental Photos
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Photo Gallery - 3 Pictures |
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