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1960 Mercury Monterey 2-Dr. Sedan

The entry-level Monterey sedan represented Mercury's value proposition in the full-size luxury segment during 1960.
0J31P515210
8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1960 Mercury Monterey

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA
Model Code 31 Monterey
Engine Code P 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Serial Number 515210 Production #515210

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1960
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Compression RatioN/A
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1962
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear37.1
Height55.7
Legroom front46.2
Legroom rear43.0
Length219.2
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase126.0
Width81.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)