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1969 Mercury Marauder 2-Dr. Hardtop

The rare Marauder X-100 featured a blacked-out grille and was Mercury's answer to the Pontiac Grand Prix.
Confidence 95%
9H61Y558866
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1969 Mercury Marauder

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 61 Marauder
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 558866 Production #558866

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarauder
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionManual
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height54.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length219.1
Nameplate origin1963
Wheelbase121.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)