1965 Lincoln Continental

A new grille and parking lights are mounted as a single unit in the front fenders and the lines of the new front grille form one horizontal unit on the 1965 Lincoln Continental. The rear styling evolved into an uncluttered look with a clean sweep of metal framed by new ribbed taillights. Inside the interior scheme reflects attention to detail. Upholstery was available in new Moire fabric, new leathers and traditional wool broadcloth while carpets are molded door-to-door in one seamless piece. The Continental was America's only 4-door convertible provides the interior space and comfort of the 4-door sedan with the ease and luxury of an automatic convertible. Along with its four center-opening doors and the largest rear passenger compartment of any convertible made. Convertible tops came in black, white, blue or tan.

1965 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	$6,292	5,075 lbs	36,824
86	74A	4-dr Convertible - 6P	$6,798	5,475 lbs	3,356

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Continental	126 in	216.3 in	78.6 in	-	-	9.15 x 15

Vin Number Decoding - 1965 Lincoln

Location: Stamped on the right inner fender apron under hood.

First Symbol - Model Year 5 = 1965 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant Y = Wixom, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series 82 = Continental Sedan 86 = Continental Convertible Fifth Symbol - Engine N = 430 - V8 K = 430 - V8 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 400001

1965 Lincoln Options and Accessories

Description	Description
Turbo-Drive Automatic Transmission	430 cid V8
Air Conditioner	Heater
Power Steering	Dual Exhaust
Vinyl Roof	Power Trunk Lock
Individually Adjustable Front Seats	Visor Vanity Mirror
Trip Ododmeter	Transistorized Radio with Rear Speaker
Undercoating	Padded Instrument Panel
Defroster	6-way Power Seats
Power Radio Antenna	Remote Control Outside Rearview Mirror
Power Brakes	Carpeting
Windshield Washer	Power Door Locks
Automatic Headlight Dimmer	Emergency Flasher
AM/FM Push-button Radio	Speed Control
Movable Steering Wheel	Special Leather Trim
Tinted Glass	Door Edge Guards
Closed Crankcase Emission Reduction System	Directed Power Differential