1970 Mercury Monterey Hardtop
The pillarless hardtop gave Mercury's entry-level full-size Monterey a sleeker line; about 9,359 were built from $3,107.
Confidence
95%
0Z46K588392
8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Hardtop
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
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 46 | Monterey |
| Engine Code | K | 8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 588392 | Production #588392 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1970
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement429 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)