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1970 Mercury Monterey Convertible

An open-top rarity in Mercury's entry full-size series, the Monterey convertible saw only 581 copies at a $3,429 base.
Confidence 95%
0Z45Y586762
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1970 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 45 Monterey
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 586762 Production #586762

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height56.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length221.8
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)