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1970 Mercury Monterey Hardtop

The pillarless hardtop gave Mercury's entry-level full-size Monterey a sleeker line; about 9,359 were built from $3,107.
0Z46K588392
8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 46 Monterey
Engine Code K 8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 588392 Production #588392

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1970
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height56.0
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear37.6
Length221.8
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.9

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)