1972 Mercury Comet Sedan
Mercury's compact Comet, a gussied-up sibling of Ford's Maverick, anchored the bottom of the lineup. This sedan was the volume seller at 53,267 units from $2,232.
2K30L555789
6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 30 | Comet |
| Engine Code | L | 6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) |
| Serial Number | 555789 | Production #555789 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
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)