1964 Mercury Parklane 2-Dr. Convertible
The Park Lane convertible served as Mercury's premium ragtop, featuring the division's most luxurious interior and standard 390 V8 power.
Confidence
95%
4Z65Z539754
8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D.
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Parklane
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 65 | Parklane |
| Engine Code | Z | 8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D. |
| Serial Number | 539754 | Production #539754 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelParklane
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
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 PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Width80
Length209.8
Wheelbase119
Height56.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2936.00
No. Produced
37311
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
80
in.
Length
209.8
in.
Height
56.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Type
Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower
31.54
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Battery
12
V
Radiator
Tube and corrugated fin & core
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
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
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.00 x 14
Series
Galaxie 500 6
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Make
Ford
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
76A
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel
20
gal.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Transmission
3
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Front Tread
61
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
60
in.
Valve Lifters
Mechanical
Cylinders
6
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Displacement
223.51
cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.26
:1
2nd
1.84
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.35
:1
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.