1963 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan - Custom
The Custom 2-door sedan bridged the gap between basic transportation and Mercury's upscale image.
Confidence
95%
3H11H569239
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan - Custom
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 11 | Comet |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 569239 | Production #569239 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.5
Height54.5
Legroom front41.5
Legroom rear34.7
Length194.8
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)