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1972 Mercury Montego MX Pillared Hardtop

MX marked the mid-level step up within the Montego range. With framed glass on thin pillars, this body found 23,387 buyers starting at $2,838.
2H04F550665
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Mercury Montego MX

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 2 1972
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 04 Montego MX
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 550665 Production #550665

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMontego MX
Year1972
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications (Matched to: Montego)

Bodystyle lifespan1972 through 1976
Length208.1
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase114.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)