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1962 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P

The Comet Custom two-door combined compact efficiency with Mercury's traditional emphasis on comfort and style.
Confidence 95%
2T11S540987
6 Cyl. 144 C.I. OHV
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P
Body
Metuchen, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code T Metuchen, NJ
Model Code 11 Comet
Engine Code S 6 Cyl. 144 C.I. OHV
Serial Number 540987 Production #540987

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 144 C.I. OHV
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Horsepower85 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMetuchen, NJ
Plant CodeT
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)