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1962 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P

The Comet Custom four-door offered enhanced interior trim and chrome accents for buyers seeking a more upscale compact.
2K12V507126
6 Cyl. 223 C.I. 1 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 12 Comet
Engine Code V 6 Cyl. 223 C.I. 1 BC
Serial Number 507126 Production #507126

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom - C/P
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 223 C.I. 1 BC
Cylinders6
Displacement223 CID
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
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)