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1962 Mercury Meteor 4-Dr. Sedan - Custom

The Meteor Custom offered upgraded trim and appointments in Mercury's first-year mid-size sedan lineup.
2K42L510208
8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Meteor

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1962
Plant Code K Kansas City, KS
Model Code 42 Meteor
Engine Code L 8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Serial Number 510208 Production #510208

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMeteor
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I. OHV 2 BC
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1962 through 1963
Headroom front34.0
Headroom rear33.5
Height55.8
Legroom front45.8
Legroom rear38.4
Length203.8
Wheelbase116.5
Width71.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)