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1960 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Station Wagon

This alternate two-door wagon configuration offered additional cargo flexibility in Mercury's new compact lineup.
Confidence 95%
0H07F528138
8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Engine
2-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1960 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 07 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Serial Number 528138 Production #528138

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 312 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement312 CID
Horsepower205 HP
Compression Ratio8.9:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front33.9
Headroom rear32.8
Height54.5
Legroom front43.3
Legroom rear39.4
Length194.9
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)