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1962 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Sedan - C/P

The Comet two-door sedan provided an economical entry point into the Mercury brand during the compact car boom.
2H01U573065
6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan - C/P
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 01 Comet
Engine Code U 6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC
Serial Number 573065 Production #573065

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan - C/P
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear32.7
Height54.5
Legroom front43.4
Legroom rear39.3
Length194.8
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)