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1962 Mercury Monterey Custom S55 Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,488.00
No. Produced 2,772
Body Maker Mercury
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number 65C
Weight
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 215.5 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 56.9 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 60 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 389.09 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/64 & 3 25/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 300@4600
Rated Horsepower 52.41
Torque 427@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material Special alloy iron
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 Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Own
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.78 to 1
2nd 1.61
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.38
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.56 to 1
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Recirculating ball
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Dual
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 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 2a69W500001
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
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

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
Paint Type
Colors Black Cherry Metallic
Desert Frost Metallic
Velvet Turquoise Metallic
Scotch Green Metallic
Jamaica Yellow
Champagne
Sultana White No. 2
Presidential Black
Silver Gray Metallic
Blue Satin Metallic
Sea Blue
Ocean Turquoise Metallic
Light Aqua
Carnival Red
Pacific Blue Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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