1972 Mercury Comet Sedan
Another sedan body in Mercury's compact Comet family, the budget-minded counterpart to Ford's Maverick. Mercury turned out 29,092, with this version listing from $3,398.
2K31F509486
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Mercury Comet
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | K | Kansas City, KS |
| Model Code | 31 | Comet |
| Engine Code | F | 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 509486 | Production #509486 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1972
Body StyleSedan
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeK
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1970 through 1977
Headroom front37.6
Headroom rear36.1
Height52.3
Legroom front41.3
Legroom rear31.9
Length181.7
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase103.0
Width71.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)