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1969 Mercury Marquis 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Marquis two-door featured luxury appointments including full carpeting and competed with Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
9Z66H730652
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Marquis

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 66 Marquis
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 730652 Production #730652

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3816
Wheelbase121
Length213.9
Height54.9
Width79.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3261.00
No. Produced 113168

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3816 lbs
Length 213.9 in.
Height 54.9 in.
Width 79.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Constant mesh
Torque 295@2400 ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower 220@4600 hp
Type Dual downdraft
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 14.3 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.25 x 15
Model Year 1969
Series LTD
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Number 57F
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel 24.5 gal.
Oil 4.5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Carburetor Autolite
Compression Ratio-Std 9.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Rear Tread 64 in.
Wheelbase 121 in.
Front Tread 63 in.
Displacement 302 cu. in.
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Cylinders 8
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
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
B &s 4 & 3

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.