1973 Mercury Comet 4-Door Sedan
Mercury's compact Comet, a twin of Ford's Maverick, anchored the low end of the 1973 range as a practical sedan. It was a strong seller at 55,707 units from just $2,259.
Confidence
95%
Body code 30 is shared by Comet and Comet GT in 1973; the VIN does not encode which.
3K30L570791
6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1973 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 30 | Comet |
| Engine Code | L | 6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V) |
| Serial Number | 570791 | Production #570791 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1973
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 250 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury