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1969 Mercury Monterey Custom 4-Dr. Sedan

The Monterey Custom offered upgraded interior trim and additional chrome accents over the standard Monterey.
9Y54M900001
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Monterey Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 54 Monterey Custom
Engine Code M 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 900001 Production #900001

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey Custom
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceLincoln mercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3686
Wheelbase121
Width79.8
Length213.9
Height55.1

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2897.00
No. Produced 104606

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3686 lbs
Width 79.8 in.
Length 213.9 in.
Height 55.1 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Type Single downdraft
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System 14.3 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Regular
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tubular and fin
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.75 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Series Galaxie 500 6
Make Ford
Model Year 1969
Origin United States
Model Number 54A
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Oil 4.5 qt.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Fuel 24.5 gal.
Carburetor Carter
Type Constant mesh
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Main Bearings 7
Displacement 240 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Front Tread 63 in.
Rear Tread 64 in.
Wheelbase 121 in.
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :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.