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1970 Lincoln Continental
Standard Equipment

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Front Cornering Lights/Concealed Headlamps
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Power Front Disc Brakes/Brake Warning Light

Comfort, Convenience, and Luxury Features

460 CID 4V 365 Horsepower V-8 Engine
Power Steering
Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
SelectShift Automatic Transmission
Power Side Windows
2-Way Power Seat
Electric Clock
Flow-Thru Ventilation System*
Choice of Two Interior Cloth Upholstery Designs
Folding Center Armrests Front and Rear
Adjustable Front Head Restraints
Remote Control Left Hand Rear View Mirror
Locking Steering Column*
Windshield Washers
Oval Steering Wheel with Rim Blow Horn*
Automatic Map Light Delay Device*+
Concealed Electric Windshield Wipers*
Visor-Mounted Vanity Mirror
Automatic Parking Brake Release
Reversible Ignition, Door, and Trunk Lock Keys
Keyless Door Locking System
55-Amp. Alternator
85-Amp. Battery
Carpeted Luggage Compartment
Concealed Dual Headlamps*
Rear Fender Skirts*
Cornering Lights*
Front Seat 3-Point Seat and Shoulder Belt Restraint System*
Front Door Courtesy Lights
Glove Box Light
Luggage Compartment Light
Ashtray Lights
Rear Seat Reading Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Light
Dual Brake System Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light
Headlamp Doors Closed Warning Light*
Belted BSW 9.15 x 15 Tires
Full Wheel Covers with Continental Star
Vinyl-Insert Bodyside Protective Molding*
Bodyside Paint Stripe*

Safety Features

Dual Hydraulic Brake System with Warning Light
Glare-Reduced Instrument Panel Padding, Windshield Wiper Arms, Steering Wheel Hub, Horn Ring, Rear View Mirror/Mirror Mounting, and Windshield Pillars
Energy Absorbing Steering Column and Steering Wheel
Energy Absorbing Armrests and Safety-Designed Door Handles
Front and Rear Lap Belts for All Seating Positions
Shoulder Belts for Front Outboard Occupants
Turn Indicators with Lane-Changing Signal Feature
Inside Yield-Away Rear View Mirror
Energy Absorbing Instrument Panel with Padding
Padded Sun Visors
Windshield Washers
Two-Speed Windshield Wipers
High Strength Laminate Safety Glass Windshield
Double-Yoke Safety Door Latches and Safety Hinges
4-Way Emergency Flasher
Back-Up Lights
Side Marker Lights Coupled with Turn Indicators
Energy Absorbing Front Seat Back Tops with Padding
Self-Locking Front Seat Backs on Two Door Vehicles
Safety-Designed Coat Hooks
Safety-Designed Radio Control Knobs and Push Buttons
Driver's Side Outside Rear View Mirror
Safety Rim Wheels and Load-Rated Tires
Corrosion-Resistant Brake Lines
Uniform Transmission Shift Quadrant
Parking Lamps Coupled with Headlamps
Non-Reversing Odometer
Safety Design Front End Structure
Head Restraints for Front Outboard Occupants
Safety Glove Box Latch
Fail Safe Headlamp Covers

*New standard feature for 1970
+Early production only

Image: 1970 Lincoln Continental carpeted luggage compartmentStandard on the Lincoln Continental:

- Fully lined and carpeted luggage compartment
- 18.1 cu. ft. of usable space
- Automatically lit when deck lid is raised
- Concealed jack assembly
- Spare Tire Cover (shown) is optional