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Original Base Price |
$2,255.00
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No. Produced |
6,759
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Mercury
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
M76
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Weight |
3,942lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
118 inches
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Length |
206 13/16 inches
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Width |
76 29/32 inches
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Height |
63.3 inches
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Front Tread |
58.5 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, L-head | |
Displacement | 255.4 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 112@3600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
Torque | 206@2000 | |
Main Bearings | 3 | |
Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Starting 51DA1001M | |
Engine No. Location | Under the hood on the dash panel to the right of the right hand hood hinge bracket. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Holley
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 2.82 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.60 to 1 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 3.62 to 1 | |
Clutch Type |
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.91 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
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Rear |
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Bendix hydraulic drums
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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Size |
11 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 | |
Tire Type | 4 ply | |
Tire Size | 7.1 x 15 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 19.5 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 22.25 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | Under the hood on the dash panel to the right of the right hand hood hinge bracket. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: 51DA10001M to 51DA67910M, 51ME10001M to 51ME103515M, 51LA10001M to 51LA46772M, 51SL10001M to 51SL127830M
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References | |
1951 Mercury Data Book | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Luxor Maroon Poly |
| Mission Gray |
| Tomah Ivory |
| Sheffield Green |
| Kerry Blue Poly |
| Academy Blue |
| Coventry Green Gray |
| Vassar Yellow |
| Monterey Red Poly |
| Turquoise Blue |
| Brewster Green Poly |
| Yosemite Green Poly |
| Black |
| All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt |
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