1961 Mercury Monterey 4-Dr. Monterey Hardtop
The four-door Monterey hardtop combined family practicality with the elegant pillarless design popular among luxury buyers in 1961.
1Z64K531328
8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Engine
4-Dr. Monterey Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Mercury Monterey
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 64 | Monterey |
| Engine Code | K | 8 Cyl. 430 C.I. |
| Serial Number | 531328 | Production #531328 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Monterey Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 430 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement430 CID
Compression RatioN/A
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
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)