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1971 Lincoln Continental
Optional Equipment


Sure-Track Computerized Braking System ($196.80)
Front Bumper Guards* ($19.70)
Rear Window Defroster (Electrically Heated) ($85.30)
Rear Window Defogger (Blower) ($31.50)
Moondust Metallic Paint ($131.20)
Colors available: Red Metallic, Blue Metallic, Ivy Metallic, and Ginger Metallic, and Anniversary Gold Metallic (Available on Golden Anniversary Town Car only)
Traction-Lok Differential ($46.69)
Automatic Speed Control ($94.50)
Golden Anniversary Town Car Package (Sedan) (Researching Price)
Power Lock/Release Group ($106.30)
Includes: Remote Control Trunk Release
Door Ajar Warning Light
Automatic Seatback Release (Coupé)

AM Signal Seeking Radio ($161.40)
Includes: Power Antenna
Single Rear Seat Speaker

AM Radio/StereoSonic Tape System ($301.70)
Includes: Power Antenna
Dual Front and Rear Speakers

AM/FM Stereo Radio ($306.90)
Includes: Power Antenna
Dual Front and Rear Speakers

6-Way Power Bench Seat ($91.90)
6-Way Power Bench Seat with Right Side Recliner ($152.50)
Twin Comfort Lounge Seats ($223.00)
Includes: 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
2-Way Power Right Side Seat

Twin Comfort Lounge Seats ($283.30)
Includes: 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
2-Way Power Right Side Seat
Right Side Recliner

Luxury Wheel Covers ($59.10)
Tilt Steering Wheel ($72.20)
Vinyl with Leather Seating Surfaces ($173.20)
Vinyl Roof ($156.10)
Power Sun Roof* ($459.10)
Dealer Special Order only; optional Vinyl Roof required
Appearance Protection Group (Coupe: $39.40; Sedan: $43.30)
Includes: Door Edge Guards
License Plate Frames
Front and Rear Floor Mats
Spare Tire Cover

Michelin White Sidewall Radial Ply Tires ($42.00)
Automatic Ride Control ($97.10)
Cross Country Ride Package ($17.10)
Includes: Higher Rate Springs and Shock Absorbers
Automatic Headlamp Dimmer ($51.20)
Interval Windshield Wipers ($26.30)
Higher-Ratio Rear Axle ($13.20)

*New option for 1971

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1971 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL OPTION TRIVIA:

4,373 1971 Lincoln Continentals were ordered with the optional Traction-Lok Differential, which cost $46.69.

31,285 were equipped with the $72.20 Tilt Steering Wheel option, which adjusted to five vertical positions through a 30-degree arc.

Since Automatic Temperature Control was made standard for 1971, 100% were built with factory air conditioning for the first time ever.