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

The Comet Custom four-door offered enhanced interior trim and chrome accents for buyers seeking a more upscale compact.
Confidence 95%
2F12F537881
8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1962 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 12 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Serial Number 537881 Production #537881

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom - 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)