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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%
3H11N611152
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
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

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 11 Comet
Engine Code N 8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Serial Number 611152 Production #611152

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-V Carb
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)