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1965 Mercury Parklane 2-Dr. Convertible

The Park Lane convertible represented Mercury's flagship open-air model, featuring luxury appointments and powerful V8 engines. It offered near-Lincoln luxury at a more accessible price point during the height of the convertible era.
5W65Z500001
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V) (300 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Wayne, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Mercury Parklane

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code W Wayne, MI
Model Code 65 Parklane
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V) (300 HP)
Serial Number 500001 Production #500001

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelParklane
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V) (300 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantWayne, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Height54.8
Length210
Wheelbase119
Width77.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2889.00
No. Produced 31930

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Height 54.8 in.
Length 210 in.
Width 77.3 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 240 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 427 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power seats
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Coil link
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.35 x 15
Origin United States
Make Ford
Series Galaxie 500 6
Model Year 1965
Model Number 76A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 4 qt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Type Single downdraft
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Cylinders 6
Main Bearings 7
Rear Tread 62 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.00 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.02 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.1 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.