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1970 Mercury Montego Sedan

Entry-level Mercury mid-size, the Montego sedan was the division's answer to Ford's Torino. At a $2,460 base, about 13,988 were built for the model year.
0F02M578973
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Mercury Montego

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 02 Montego
Engine Code M 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 578973 Production #578973

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego
Year1970
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury