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1974 Lincoln Continental
Optional Equipment

New for 1974: Anti-Theft Alarm System and Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror

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Sure-Track Computerized Braking System ($191.82)
Rear Window Defroster ($83.13)
*Headlamp Convenience Group ($83.88)
Includes: Automatic Headlamp Dimmer
Autolamp On/Off Delay System

Moondust Metallic Paint ($127.88)
Colors available: Red, Silver Blue, Lime Gold, Gold, and Silver (Silver with Silver Luxury Group Option only)
Diamond Fire Metallic Paint ($167.00)
Colors available: Medium Blue, Ivy Bronze, Light Ginger, Copper, and Unique Gold (Gold with Gold Luxury Group Option only)
Traction-Lok Rear Axle ($46.69)
Automatic Speed Control ($92.08)
Power Vent Windows (Sedan only) ($68.00)
Standard on Town Car
Lock Convenience Group ($93.36)
Includes: Electro-Vacuum Power Door Locks
Electric Rear Remote Rear Deck Release
*Anti-Theft Alarm System ($77.00)
AM/FM Multiplex Stereo Radio ($141.96)
Includes: Power Antenna
Dual Front and Rear Speakers

AM/FM Multiplex Radio with Stereo Tape Player ($311.00)
Includes: Power Antenna
Dual Front and Rear Speakers

Vinyl with Leather Seating Surfaces ($168.80)
Bench Seat with Passenger Recliner ($58.83)
*Twin Comfort Lounge Seats ($217.15)
Includes: 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
6-Way Power Right Side Seat

Twin Comfort Lounge Seats ($279.48)
Includes: 6-Way Power Driver's Seat
6-Way Power Right Side Seat
Right Side Recliner

Tilt Steering Wheel ($70.35)
Interval Windshield Wipers ($25.57)
Vinyl Roof ($152.19)
Protective Bodyside Molding with Vinyl Insert ($33.25)
Color-Keyed Luxury Wheel Covers ($76.00)
Appearance Protection Group (Coupe: $39.40; Sedan: $43.30)
Includes: Door Edge Guards
License Plate Frames
Front and Rear Floor Mats
Spare Tire Cover

Remote Control Right-Hand Mirror ($26.67)
*Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors ($86.70)
Automatic Ride Control ($97.10)
Cross Country Ride Package ($17.10)
Includes: Higher Rate Springs and Shock Absorbers
Higher-Ratio Rear Axle ($12.79)
Town Car Package for Sedan (Bench Seat - Leather) ($635.47)
Town Car Package for Sedan (Split Bench - Leather) ($852.62)
Town Car Package for Sedan (Split Bench Seats - Media Velour) ($665.62)
Town Coupé Package (Cloth) (Researching price)
Town Coupé Package (Bench Seat - Leather) ($567.47)
Town Coupé Package (Split Bench - Leather) ($784.62)
Town Coupé Package (Split Bench - Media Velour) ($597.62)
Power Sun Roof ($611.28)

*New option for 1974

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Above: 1974 Lincoln Continental Sedan in optional Medium Blue Diamond Fire Metallic paint finish (code 3P) which cost an extra $167.00, with a Dark Blue Cavalry Twill vinyl roof ($152.19 extra) and Luxury Wheel Covers ($76.00)

Option changes for 1974:

- The Twin Comfort Lounge Seats included a 6-Way Power Passenger Seat Adjustment for the first time (2-Way was previously provided)

- Headlamp Convenience Group added the Autolamp On/Off Delay System to the Automatic Headlamp Dimmer, allowing lights to be left on to light path then shut off automatically

- Anti-Theft Alarm System includes Locking Hood Latch Release

- Town Car and Town Coupé Package now offered Twin Comfort Lounge Seats (Split Bench) for both models as an option, with Leather or Media Velour upholstery. (Credit of $187 when Media Velour is specified.)

- Automatic Seat Back Release no longer part of Lock Convenience Group (standard for 1974)

- Luxury Wheel Covers were now color-keyed to match the vinyl roof color