Home› Archive› 1963› Mercury› Comet

1963 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - Custom

The Custom 4-door sedan added upscale trim and appointments to the practical Comet compact family car.
Confidence 95%
3J12U504146
6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code J Los Angeles, CA
Model Code 12 Comet
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Serial Number 504146 Production #504146

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I.D. 1-V Carb (Low Comp.)
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1-V Carb
Assembly PlantLos Angeles, CA
Plant CodeJ
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)