1963 Mercury Meteor 4-Dr. Station Wagon - Country Cruiser, 8-Pass.
The Country Cruiser 8-passenger wagon provided maximum seating and luxury in Mercury's mid-size wagon.
Confidence
95%
3K49F508448
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon - Country Cruiser, 8-Pass.
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Meteor
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 49 | Meteor |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb |
| Serial Number | 508448 | Production #508448 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMeteor
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon - Country Cruiser, 8-Pass.
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Carburetor2-V Carb
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Length201.8
Wheelbase115.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2791.00
No. Produced
7983
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Length
201.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Main Bearings
4
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator
Fin and tube
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6 Station Wagon
Make
Ford
Model Year
1963
Origin
United States
Model Number
71E
Body Maker
Ford
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Front Tread
57
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Cylinders
6
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Type
Single downdraft
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
B
&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.