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1969 Mercury Marauder 2-Dr. Hardtop

The full-size Marauder returned for 1969 as Mercury's sporty fastback flagship, standard 429 V8 power and a long-hood profile aimed at the personal-performance market.
Confidence 95%
9Z60Y544709
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
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 Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 60 Marauder
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 544709 Production #544709

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 PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
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)