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1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door Hardtop

The Marquis was Mercury's full-size flagship for 1977. Flory records 12,237 built for 1977 at a base price of $6,229.
Shown as 1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
7Z64A606637
8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

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

No factory image on file
1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 7 1977
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 64 Marquis Brougham
Engine Code A 8 Cyl. 460 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 606637 Production #606637

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarquis Brougham
Year1977
Body Style2-Door 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 Coupe)

Height53.8
Length229.0
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 10.4 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3298.00
No. Produced 12491

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3795 lbs
Height 55.7 in.
Length 213 in.
Width 79 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Type Dual downdraft
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (35)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Down flow
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Fuel Type Regular
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 428 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
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
Tire Size 8.15 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Series LTD
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1967
Model Number 54C
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Fuel 25 gal.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Carburetor Autolite
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Type Constant mesh
Compression Ratio-Std 9.3 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cylinders 8
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Main Bearings 5
Brake Horsepower 200@4400 hp
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Type Semicentrifugal
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.