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1942 Mercury Series 29A
Town Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,065.00
No. Produced 11,784
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 73
Weight 3,263lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 58 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, L-head
Displacement 239 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3.187 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 99A-466701
Engine No. Location Top of clutch housing behind engine.
Lubrication
Type Dual downdraft
Make Own
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Clutch Size
3/4 floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Transverse leaf springs
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 22 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
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Additional Information

Motor Age January 1942Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Florentine Blue
Niles Blue Green
Fathom Blue
Moselle Maroon
Village Green
Phoebe Gray
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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