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Original Base Price |
$2,115.00
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No. Produced |
33,824
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Mercury
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
62A
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Weight |
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
114 inches
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Length |
195.1 inches
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Width |
71.4 inches
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Height |
55.3 inches
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Front Tread |
55 inches
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Rear Tread |
56 inches
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Engine | |
Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
Displacement | 169.57 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 2 15/16 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 8.7 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 101@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
Torque | 156@2400 | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
Block Material | Cast alloy iron | |
Engine Numbers | Last letter in serial no. | |
Engine No. Location | Plate on left front door pillar post. | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Own
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | 3.29 to 1 | |
2nd | 1.83 | |
3rd | 1 to 1 | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | 4.46 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
8.5 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.2 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent ball joint with coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Recirculating ball
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Brakes |
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Service |
Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
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Front Size |
9 inches
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Rear Size |
9 inches
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Emergency |
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
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Size |
9 inches
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | Single | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 12 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
Radiator | Tubular and fin | |
Fuel Type | Regular | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.50 x 14 | |
Spare Location | Trunk | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 20 Gallons | |
Oil | 4.5 Quarts | |
Transmission | 2.5 Pints | |
Cooling System | 9.5 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 2.5 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | Starting 4a01U500001 | |
VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 |
| Digits 1: Model year |
| Digits 2: Assembly plant |
| Digits 3-4: Body style |
| Digits 5: Engine |
| Digits 6-11: Production number |
VIN Location | On inside of left fender. | |
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Additional Information | | |
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No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl.models.
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References | |
Mercury Product Information 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th Edition | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
Automotive Industries March 15 1964 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | Onyx |
| Polar White |
| Carnival Red |
| Anniversary Silver Metallic |
| Pacific Blue Metallic |
| Glacier Blue |
| Silver Turquoise Metallic |
| Peacock |
| Platinum Beige Metallic |
| Fawn |
| Burgandy Metallic |
| Yellow Mist |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission | Opt |
| 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine | Opt |
| Air conditioning | Opt |
| Power brakes | Opt |
| Power steering | Opt |
| Pushbutton Radio | Opt |
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