1965 Mercury Comet 404 4-Dr. Station Wagon
The Comet 404 wagon offered families more luxury than the 202 wagon while maintaining practical cargo space. It competed in the growing mid-size wagon market of the mid-1960s.
Confidence
95%
5H34C528829
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Comet 404
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 34 | Comet 404 |
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 528829 | Production #528829 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet 404
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Comet)
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1965
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.4
Height55.1
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear35.5
Length195.3
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width72.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)