1959 Lincoln Continental

1959 brought forth the 4th and undoubtedly the finest in the distinguished series of the Lincoln Continental. The Town Car and Limousine are the ultimate in elegance and craftsmanship and carried a hefty price tag of over $10,000. The main bones of the Continental body features unframed construction with welded steel body and frame with safety door locks and safety glass in every window. The exterior is polished with baked enamel with two primer coats, two sealer coats and two pigmented finish coats to give it the ultimate sheen. Inside, there is a padded instrument panel, deep comfort seats, scotch-grain leathers and deep-piled carpeting. Standard equipment includes power steering, power brakes, electric clock, 6-way power seat, power-operated window vents, and tinted windows.

1959 Lincoln Continental Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Continental Series
N/A	23A	4-dr Executive Limo - 6P	$10,230	5,450 lbs	49
N/A	23B	4-dr Formal Sedan - 6P	$9,208	5,450 lbs	78
N/A	54A	4-dr Sedan - 6P	$6,845	5,155 lbs	955
N/A	65A	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$6,598	5,050 lbs	1,703
N/A	68A	2-dr Convertible - 6P	$7,056	5,175 lbs	2,195
N/A	75A	4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P	$6,845	5,155 lbs	6,146

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Overall Height	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Continental	131 in	227.1 in	56.7 in	80.1 in	61 in	61 in	9.50 x 14

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1959 Lincoln

First Symbol - Engine H = 430 V8 - 4bbl J= 430 V8 with (3) 2 bbl Second Symbol - Year 9 = 1959 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

1959 Lincoln Continental Photos

1959 Lincoln Options and Accessories

Description	Description
Turbo Drive Dual Range Transmission	Power Brakes
Power Steering	Dual Exhaust
Back-up Lights	Courtesy Lights
Electric Clock	Foam Rubber Cushions
Windshield Wipers	Padded Instrument Panel
Padded Sun Visors	Turn Signals
Wheel Covers	Oil Level Warning Light
Non Glare Inside Mirror	Remote Control Outside Mirror
4-way Power Seat and Power Windows	6-way Power Seat
Power Operated Window Vents	Side Windows
Tinted Glass	All Leather Upholstery
Air Conditioning	Automatic Door Locks
Rocker Panel Molding	Directed Power Differential
Electronic Headlamp Dimmer	Fuel Tank Lock
Heater	Defroster
Power Lubrication	Remote Control Trunk Lock
Travel Tuner Radio with Dual Speakers	FM Radio Receiver
Electric Dual Antennas	White Sidewall Tires