Home Archive 1965 Mercury Colony Park

1965 Mercury Colony Park 4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.

The Colony Park was Mercury's premium station wagon for 1965, featuring simulated wood-grain trim and luxury appointments. It competed with Oldsmobile's Vista Cruiser and Buick's Sport Wagon in the upscale wagon segment.
5W76H568240
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V Spec.)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Colony Park

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 76 Colony Park
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V Spec.)
Serial Number 568240 Production #568240

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelColony Park
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V Spec.)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower266 HP
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Width77.3
Wheelbase119
Height56.7
Length210

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3041.00
No. Produced 24308

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 77.3 in.
Height 56.7 in.
Length 210 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 8.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Series Station Wagon 6
Make Ford
Model Number 71E
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Fuel 16 gal.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Main Bearings 7
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Cylinders 6
Type Single downdraft
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.02 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.1 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.