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1966 Mercury Parklane Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,387.00
No. Produced 8,354
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 63F
Weight 3,971lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 220.4 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 55.1 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 62 inches
Type Own Marauder V8
Displacement 410 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/64 & 3.98 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 330@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.41
Torque 444@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Special alloy iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Own
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.42 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.33
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.0 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Coil link
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 20.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 6a67M500001
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
VIN Location Stamped on a tab attached to the top right side of the dash panel in the engine compartment.
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Additional Information
This model has bench seats. Model 63C (same VIN) has bucket seats.

Mercury Product Information 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1966 Ford- Mercury Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1966Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Onyx
Coventry Gray
Tiffany Blue
Sandstone
Caspian Blue
Polar White
Bronze
Olive Mist
Cardinal Red
Turquoise Frost
Emberglo
Burgundy
Blue Ice
Sage Gold
Palisade Turquoise
Sheffield Silver
Jamaican Yellow
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power Transfer Rear AxleOpt
Vinyl-covered Oxford RoofOpt
Heater and DefrosterStd
Power BrakesOpt
Power SteeringOpt
Wheel Covers WireOpt
Air ConditionerOpt
AM-FM Radio Push ButtonOpt
Mirror remote-control side-viewStd
Power Rear Window-Station.Wagons.Opt
Power Windows (side)Opt
AutomaticSpeed ControlOpt
Power Vent WindowsOpt
Power AntennaOpt
Remote Control Deck-Lid ReleaseOpt
Stereo-Sonic Tape systemOpt
Adjustable Air SpringsOpt
Wheel Covers DeluxeStd
Wheel Covers Deluxe w/SpinnerOpt
Power Seat-6 WayOpt
Multi-Drive automatic transmissionOpt
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