1966 Mercury Monterey 4-Dr. Sedan
The Monterey 4-door sedan offered family-sized accommodations with Mercury's distinctive styling and available big-block V8 performance. Standard features included power steering and automatic transmission, positioning it above comparable Ford models.
Confidence
95%
6Z44H535033
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1966 Mercury Monterey
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1966 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 44 | Monterey |
| Engine Code | H | 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 535033 | Production #535033 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
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 PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
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)