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.
Confidence
95%
Body code 30 is shared by Comet and Comet GT in 1972; the VIN does not encode which.
2K30T561518
6 Cyl. 200 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 | T | 6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (1-V) |
| Serial Number | 561518 | Production #561518 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 200 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement200 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
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)