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1LNLM81W5VY739520-1997-lincoln-town-car-0
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1997 LINCOLN TOWN CARVIN: 1LNLM81W5VY739520

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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN 1LNLM81W5VY739520
Latest reported mileage: 333 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2023-12-26
6 months ago
152,796 mi
New owner reported
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2022-05-27
2 years ago
24,943 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
2019-05-28
5 years ago
25,694 mi
Fire damage reported: minor damage
Vandalism damage reported
Damage to front

VIN Factory Options

Found 197 factory options in 40 categories

Factory Options

ENGINE
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
  • Climate Control
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Reading Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Power Outlet
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 ENGINE
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Safety Features
  • Brake shift interlock
  • Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
  • Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual note horn
  • Front/rear center lap belts
  • Child Safety Locks
Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Passenger Seat
  • Split Bench Seat
Suspension
  • Air Suspension
Transmission
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Wheels
  • Aluminum Wheels
Window
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defrost

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 130 amp alternator
  • 20.0 gallon fuel tank w/gas cap tether
  • 3.08 axle ratio
  • 4.6L SOHC SEFI V8 engine
  • Brake shift interlock
  • Coolant recovery system
  • Electronic voltage regulator
  • Front long & short-arm coil spring suspension
  • HD 72 amp/hr battery
  • Nitrogen gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • P215/70R15 SBR WSW tires
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Rear 4-bar link suspension w/air springs on axle
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Single exhaust
  • Single key for door/ignition
  • Valet key for door/ignition
  • Y-spoke 15" aluminum wheels
EXTERIOR
  • Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay
  • Bright vertical grille
  • Bright windshield/rear window moldings
  • Color-keyed bumpers/body-side moldings
  • Crystalline style headlamps
  • Dual pwr heated remote-control mirrors w/RH convex
  • Functional drip rails
  • High-mounted rear brake light
  • Interval windshield wipers w/fluidic washers
  • Pull-away door handles
  • Solar tinted glass
  • Vertical taillamps w/bright surround molding in quarter panel
INTERIOR
  • 12-volt pwr point located under instrument panel
  • 18 oz Sussex cut-pile floor carpet
  • 6-way pwr driver/passenger seat
  • AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette
  • Anti-theft alarm system (sounds horn & flashes headlights/taillights when doors/trunk are tampered with)
  • Ashtray mounted cupholders
  • Automatic parking brake release
  • Automatic temp control air conditioning w/automatic blower control, sunload sensor
  • Cloth-covered headlining
  • Concealed dual-diversity antenna
  • Day/night inside rearview mirror
  • Delayed accessory pwr
  • Door pull-straps
  • Dual front seat fold-down armrests & rear seat fold-down center armrest
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors
  • EEC-V malfunction alert light
  • Electronic alert chimes
  • Electronic digital clock
  • Electronic instrument cluster w/message center
  • Engine temp gauge
  • Finger-tip speed control w/tap-up/tap-down feature
  • Front seatback map pockets
  • Front/rear door courtesy lights w/integral reflectors
  • Front/rear floor mats w/driver floor mat retention hook
  • Full length door scuff plates
  • Full-length door armrests w/front seat storage
  • Leather-wrapped 2-spoke tilt steering wheel
  • Lighted switches-inc: steering wheel, instrument panel, floodlit front door switches
  • Lights-inc: instrument panel courtesy, dual-beam dome/map, rear compartment reading lamps, glove box, ashtray
  • Lockable/illuminated glove box
  • Low engine oil alert light
  • Luggage compartment gray carpeting/trim-inc: spare tire cover, deck-lid liner
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Pwr side windows w/driver express-down feature
  • Rear seat heat ducts
  • Rear window defroster
  • Rear window ledge carpeting
  • Remote fuel filler door release
  • Roof rail assist handle w/integrated coat hooks
  • Soft textured touch zones
SAFETY FEATURES
  • Brake shift interlock
  • Deluxe color-keyed front safety belts, rear outboard lap/shoulder belts
  • Driver & right front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system
  • Dual note horn
  • Front/rear center lap belts
  • Child Safety Locks

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.3 x 1.0 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.1 x 0.55 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 20.0 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.4
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 16.4
  • Steering Type - Recirculating Ball
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 42.0 ft
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall - 44.1 ft
Suspension
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - mm
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - mm
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front - in
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear - 0.71 in
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Four-bar-link
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Air springs
Tires
  • Front Tire Order Code - T3P
  • Rear Tire Order Code - T3P
  • Spare Tire Order Code -
Trailering
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 200 lbs
  • Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 2000 lbs
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 3997 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Front Wheel Size - 15 x 6.5 in
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Size - 15 x 6.5 in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 22.3 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 56.9 in
  • Length, Overall - 219 in
  • Liftover Height - 30.1 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 6.0 in
  • Track Width, Front - 62.8 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 63.3 in
  • Wheelbase - 117.4 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 76.7 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 39.1 in
  • Front Hip Room - 57.2 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.6 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 62.1 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 6
  • Passenger Volume - 116.0 ft³
  • Second Head Room - 38.0 in
  • Second Hip Room - 57.0 in
  • Second Leg Room - 41.1 in
  • Second Shoulder Room - 62.1 in

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - qts
Electrical
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 130
Engine
  • Displacement - 4.6L/281
  • Engine Order Code - 99W
  • Engine Type - Gas V8
  • Fuel System - SMPI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 190 @ 4250
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 265 @ 3250
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 17 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 25 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) -
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.84
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.70
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 2.32
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.56
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD,
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Order Code - 44U
  • Trans Type - 4

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 4 Door Sedan Executive
  • Vehicle Name - Lincoln Town Car

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - United States Lincoln
  • EPA Classification - Large

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
4292 mi
Location
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 8174 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$3298
Estimated Repair Cost$7631 (855%)
SellerHidden text
LocationDes Moines, IA, 50315
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $886
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #826701
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Tech Specs
ColorWhite
TransmissionAutomatic
Fuel TypeOther

VIN Decoder — 31 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4604.764984
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

281
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

4.6
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

190
Engine Brake (hp) To

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) To is the upper value of the range.

210
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Ford
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

8
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
Other Engine Info

This is a catch-all field for storing additional engine information that does not fit in any of the other engine fields.

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Valve Train Design

Valve train design defines engine camshaft design and control. Common values are single overhead cam (SOHC), dual overhead cam (DOHC), overhead valve (OHV), etc.

Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Sedan/Saloon
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

4
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

LINCOLN
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

Town Car
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1997
Note

Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.

Body Code: FC
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

WIXOM
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

MICHIGAN
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

Executive
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Lincoln
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

Continental (thru '81)/ Town Car
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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