1971 Mercury Montego Hardtop
Mercury's mid-size Montego, an upmarket cousin to Ford's Torino, opened the line as a pillarless hardtop for 1971, with 9,623 built at a base price of $2,777.
Confidence
95%
1H01F542359
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Mercury Montego
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 01 | Montego |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 542359 | Production #542359 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMontego
Year1971
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1971
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear37.5
Legroom front42.5
Legroom rear36.0
Length209.9
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase117.0
Width77.3
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)