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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.
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1980. VIN model code 31 was used by both 1960 and 1980 Lincoln-Mercury cars and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1960 interpretation. If this is a 1980 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
0K31D609721
6 Cyl. OHV 144 Cubic Inch Low Comp. (94 Octane)
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
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 K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Monterey
Engine Code D 6 Cyl. OHV 144 Cubic Inch Low Comp. (94 Octane)
Serial Number 609721 Production #609721

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 Cubic Inch Low Comp. (94 Octane)
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Compression RatioN/A
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
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)