1962 Mercury Comet 4-Dr. Station Wagon
The Comet four-door wagon provided versatile cargo space in Mercury's compact platform, competing directly with Ford's Falcon wagon.
Confidence
95%
2H22U516000
6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1962 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1962 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 22 | Comet |
| Engine Code | U | 6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC |
| Serial Number | 516000 | Production #516000 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1962
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl. 170 C.I. OHV 1 BC
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower101 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear32.7
Height54.5
Legroom front43.4
Legroom rear39.3
Length194.8
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase114.0
Width70.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)