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1960 Mercury Monterey 6-8 Pass.

The Monterey Commuter station wagon provided practical family transportation with Mercury's refined styling and comfort.
0W37P523863
8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Engine
6-8 Pass.
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 37 Monterey
Engine Code P 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Serial Number 523863 Production #523863

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1960
Body Style6-8 Pass.
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I. 2-V (Export)
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Compression RatioN/A
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1962
Headroom front38.5
Headroom rear37.1
Height55.7
Legroom front46.2
Legroom rear43.0
Length219.2
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase126.0
Width81.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)