1961 Mercury Monterey 4-Dr. Monterey Sedan
The 1961 Monterey remained Mercury's top full-size sedan, featuring refined styling and upscale appointments above the new Meteor series.
1E62T531791
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Low Comp.)
Engine
4-Dr. Monterey Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Mercury Monterey
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ |
| Model Code | 62 | Monterey |
| Engine Code | T | 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Low Comp.), Before January 1961 |
| Serial Number | 531791 | Production #531791 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Monterey Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Low Comp.), Before January 1961
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower175 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1962
Headroom front33.5
Headroom rear33.9
Height55.0
Legroom front43.4
Legroom rear41.6
Length214.6
Nameplate origin1952
Wheelbase120.0
Width79.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)