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Original Base Price |
$3,295.00
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No. Produced |
6,447
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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 |
71B
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Weight |
4,225lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
120 inches
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Length |
212 inches
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Width |
79.5 inches
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Height |
55.5 inches
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Front Tread |
61 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 inches
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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 | 8.9 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | 9.6 to 1 | |
Brake Horsepower | 250@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 52.41 | |
Torque | 378@2400 | |
Main Bearings | 5 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
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 |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Own
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Transmission | |
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 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
11 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.50 to 1
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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 |
Recirculating ball
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Brakes |
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Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting 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 | Single with crossover | |
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 | 8 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 3 Pints | |
Cooling System | 19.5 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. | Starting 3a72Y500001 | |
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 | | |
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References | |
1963 Mercury Product Information | 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 April 1963 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Sultana White No. 2 |
| Jamaica Yellow |
| Champagne |
| Desert Frost |
| Castillian Gold No. 2 |
| Scotch Green |
| Peacock Turquoise |
| Ocean Turquoise |
| Cascade Blue |
| Pacific Blue |
| Blue Satin |
| Pink Frost |
| Carnival Red |
| Black Cherry |
| Presidential Black |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Fordomatic automatic transmission | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt |
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