1971 Mercury Comet Sedan
A second body extended Mercury's Maverick-based compact Comet line for 1971, accounting for 28,116 sedans priced from $2,276.
Confidence
95%
Body code 31 is shared by Comet GT and Comet in 1971; the VIN does not encode which.
1K31F525989
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 31 | Comet |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 525989 | Production #525989 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1971
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Comet 1)
Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1977
Headroom front37.6
Headroom rear36.1
Height52.3
Legroom front41.3
Legroom rear31.9
Length181.7
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase103.0
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)