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%
2K31F509486
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.
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 | 31 | Comet |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 509486 | Production #509486 |
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)