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1964 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente

The Comet Caliente convertible brought open-air motoring to Mercury's compact lineup with sporty styling and available V8 power.
4H25F569983
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1964 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 25 Comet
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Serial Number 569983 Production #569983

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D.
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1965
Headroom front38.8
Headroom rear36.7
Height55.3
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear35.5
Length195.1
Wheelbase114.0
Width71.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)