Home Archive 1962 Mercury Comet

1962 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Station Wagon - Custom

The Comet Custom wagon featured upgraded interior materials and trim, targeting buyers who wanted a refined compact hauler.
2H23C542164
8 Cyl. 221 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon - Custom
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 23 Comet
Engine Code C 8 Cyl. 221 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Serial Number 542164 Production #542164

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 221 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Cylinders8
Displacement221 CID
Carburetor2 BC
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)