1976 Mercury Marquis Brougham 4-Door Pillared Hardtop
The Marquis was Mercury's full-size flagship for 1976. Flory records 22,411 built for 1976 at a base price of $6,035.
Shown as 1976 Mercury Marquis Brougham, not confirmed by the VIN.
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6Z62A585250
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
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1976 Mercury Marquis Brougham
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 6 | 1976 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 62 | Marquis Brougham |
| Engine Code | A | 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 585250 | Production #585250 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMarquis Brougham
Year1976
Body Style4-Door Pillared Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement460 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications (Matched to: Marquis Brougham Sedan)
Height54.7
Length229.0
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2677.00
No. Produced
171886
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
4
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3635
lbs
Length
210
in.
Width
78.7
in.
Height
55.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Displacement
240
cu. in.
Rated Horsepower
38.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Radiator
Fin and tube
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
13 Quarts
Fuel Type
Regular
Exhaust System
Single
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
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
7.35 x 14
Series
Galaxie 500 6
Model Year
1966
Origin
United States
Model Number
54A
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
11
in.
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel
25
gal.
Oil
4
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Transmission
3.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Torque
234@2200
ft/lbs
Type
Single downdraft
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Constant mesh
Compression Ratio-Std
9.2
:1
Type
Inline 6 overhead valve
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Main Bearings
7
Cylinders
6
Brake Horsepower
150@4000
hp
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
62
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.0
:1
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.99
:1
2nd
1.75
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.17
: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.