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1964 Mercury Monterey 4-Dr. Hardtop-Fastback

This rare four-door Monterey Marauder fastback combined family practicality with sporty fastback styling, offering an unusual blend in the full-size market.
4W48Y521053
8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop-Fastback
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 48 Monterey
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Serial Number 521053 Production #521053

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop-Fastback
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1963 through 1964
Headroom front39.1
Headroom rear38.3
Height56.7
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear38.7
Length215.5
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase120.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2601.00
No. Produced 24962

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 72.2 in.
Length 197.6 in.
Height 56.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 260 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 7.00 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Origin United States
Series Fairlane 6 Station Wagons
Model Year 1964
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71B
Brake Size 10 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Front Tread 57 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Cylinders 6
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Main Bearings 4
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1
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.