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Original Base Price |
$3,626.00
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No. Produced |
5,241
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Mercury
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No. Doors |
4
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
57C
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Weight |
4,390lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
125 inches
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Length |
220.2 inches
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Width |
81.1 inches
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Height |
58.4 inches
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Front Tread |
59.4 inches
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Rear Tread |
59.4 inches
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Engine | |
Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 429.59 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 4 19/64 & 3 45/64 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 10.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 360@4600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 59.08 | |
Torque | 480@3000 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | 1st 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 | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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Make |
Holley
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Transmission | |
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 | |
Clutch Type |
Not applicable
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Clutch Size |
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
2.91
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Linkage power
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Brakes |
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Service |
Power, hydraulic
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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 | Dual | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | |
Radiator | Cellular tubular or fin and tube | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 8.5 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 23 Pints | |
Cooling System | 20.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 5 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 | | |
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Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: W-500001 to W-547046, J-500001 & up, T-500001 & up, Z-500001 & up
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References | |
1958 Mercury Sales Manual | 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 |
Motor Age January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | Enamel | |
Colors | Oxford Gray Metallic |
| Jamaican Blue Metallic |
| Vineyard Green |
| Holly Green Metallic |
| Emerald Metallic |
| Parisian Green |
| Marble White |
| Mayfair Yellow |
| Twilight Turquoise |
| Shadow Rose |
| Flamingo Red |
| Burgundy Metallic |
| Silver Sheen Metallic |
| Golden Dust Metallic |
| Autumn Beige |
| All colors may not be available in all models. |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
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