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| 1962 Mercury Monterey Custom S55 Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,488.00 | |
| No. Produced | 2,772 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Mercury | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 65C | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 215.5 inches | |
| Width | 79.5 inches | |
| Height | 56.9 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.56 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.5 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Cooling system capacity includes heater. | |||
| References | |
| 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 |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| 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 collected | Std | |