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1965 Mercury Parklane 2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback

The Park Lane hardtop showcased Mercury's dramatic fastback styling with luxury appointments for 1965. It was Mercury's most prestigious coupe, featuring the distinctive breezeway rear window design.
5Z67Z574463
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Parklane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 67 Parklane
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 574463 Production #574463

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelParklane
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop, Fastback
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3588
Length210
Width77.3
Height54.7
Wheelbase119

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3313.00
No. Produced 37691

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3588 lbs
Length 210 in.
Width 77.3 in.
Height 54.7 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 240 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
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
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.75 x 15
Make Ford
Series Galaxie 500 LTD
Model Year 1965
Model Number 57F
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Carburetor Own
Type V8 overhead valve
Compression Ratio-Std 9.3 :1
Cylinders 8
Type Fully synchronized
Type Dual downdraft
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Main Bearings 5
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 62 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.00 :1
Clutch Size 11 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.