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1962 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - C/P

The Comet four-door sedan continued Mercury's successful compact car line in its third year of production.
Confidence 95%
2F02F631563
8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - C/P
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 02 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Serial Number 631563 Production #631563

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - C/P
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear32.7
Height54.5
Legroom front43.4
Legroom rear39.3
Length194.8
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)