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1966 Mercury Monterey 2-Dr. Convertible

The Monterey convertible delivered full-size open-air motoring with Mercury's upscale styling and available big-block performance. With power top and bucket seats available, this ragtop competed with Chevrolet's Impala SS convertible.
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6W45H548758
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1966 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 45 Monterey
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 548758 Production #548758

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower275 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height56.0
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear37.7
Length220.4
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase123.0
Width79.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 9 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2603.00
No. Produced 9299

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 322 lbs
Height 54 in.
Length 197 in.
Width 74 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Fairlane 6 500
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Type Helical
Torque 190@2400 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Radiator Fin and tube
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Regular
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Make Ford
Model Year 1966
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 76B
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 20 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Transmission 2 pt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Type Single downdraft
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 7
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rear Tread 58 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :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.