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1972 Mercury Comet Sedan

Another sedan body in Mercury's compact Comet family, the budget-minded counterpart to Ford's Maverick. Mercury turned out 29,092, with this version listing from $3,398.
Confidence 95%
2K31F501827
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.

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1972 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 31 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 501827 Production #501827

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1972
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

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)