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1966 Mercury Capri 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Capri 2-door hardtop combined sporty pillarless styling with Mercury's compact platform and available V8 performance. This personal coupe appealed to younger buyers seeking style and affordability.
Confidence 95%
6H13Y511414
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1966 Mercury Capri

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 13 Capri
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 511414 Production #511414

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCapri
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury