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1966 Mercury Colony Park 4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.

The Colony Park represented Mercury's premium full-size wagon with simulated wood-grain paneling and luxury appointments. This upscale family hauler competed directly with Ford's Country Squire and Chevrolet's Kingswood Estate wagon.
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6Z76M511612
8 Cyl. 410 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1966 Mercury Colony Park

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 76 Colony Park
Engine Code M 8 Cyl. 410 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 511612 Production #511612

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelColony Park
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon, 6-Pass.
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 410 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement410 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Weight4210
Wheelbase113
Width78.7
Length210
Height56.9

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 $3182.00
No. Produced 27645

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4210 lbs
Width 78.7 in.
Length 210 in.
Height 56.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1966
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (15)
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Radiator Fin and tube
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Speed control device
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 8.45 x 14
Series Station Wagon 6
Make Ford
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71E
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 25 gal.
Oil 4 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Type Constant mesh
Type Single downdraft
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Main Bearings 7
Cylinders 6
Rear Tread 58 in.
Wheelbase 113 in.
Differential Ratio 3.0 :1
Differential Hypoid
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.