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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

PositionValueDecoded
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)