1972 Mercury Monterey Custom Hardtop
The nicer-trimmed Monterey Custom wore pillarless hardtop styling, its frameless glass marking the step up from the base Monterey. 16,879 were built from $4,051.
2Z56S582632
8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Mercury Monterey Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 56 | Monterey Custom |
| Engine Code | S | 8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 582632 | Production #582632 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey Custom
Year1972
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 400 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications (Matched to: Monterey)
Bodystyle lifespan1971through 1978
Length224.7
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase124.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)