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1964 Mercury Marauder 4-Dr. Hardtop Parklane, Fastback

The Park Lane Marauder four-door fastback offered the unique combination of luxury sedan amenities with fastback styling in Mercury's most expensive trim level.
4W68Z521751
8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Engine
4-Dr. Hardtop Parklane, Fastback
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Marauder

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 68 Marauder
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Serial Number 521751 Production #521751

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarauder
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Hardtop Parklane, Fastback
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Width80
Length209.8
Height55.5
Wheelbase119

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3222.00
No. Produced 58306

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Length 209.8 in.
Height 55.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.50 x 14
Series Galaxie 500XL - V8
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Model Number 63C
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Oil 5 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Carburetor Own
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 :1
Cylinders 8
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 :1
2nd 1.61 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.33 :1
B &s 4 & 2.87

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.