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1960 Mercury Parklane Series
Cruiser
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,473.00
No. Produced 2,974
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63F
Weight 4,344lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 219.2 inches
Width 81.5 inches
Height 56.1 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 429.59 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 310@4100
Rated Horsepower 59.08
Torque 460@2200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Multi-Drive automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.71 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Linkage power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 0a51M500001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
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Additional Information

1960 MercuryDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type Enamel
Colors Signal Red
Sultana White
Cloud Silver Metallic
Marine Blue Metallic
Crystal Turquoise
Inlet Blue
Polynesian Beige
Sahara Beige
Summer Rose
Tuscon Turquoise
Cameo Green
Sun Haze Yellow
Buttercup Yellow
Javelin Bronze Metallic
Twilight Turquoise Metallic
Cote D'Azure Blue Metallic
Mountain Rose Metallic
Bronze Rose Metallic
Royal Lilac Metallic
Aztec Turquoise Metallic
Valley Green Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
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