1973 Mercury Marquis Pillared Hardtop
Standard Marquis trim in pillared-hardtop form gave Mercury's full-size flagship a more affordable face for 1973. 13,884 were produced starting at $4,581.
3B63N517052
8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Oakville, CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Mercury Marquis
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | B | Oakville, CAN |
| Model Code | 63 | Marquis |
| Engine Code | N | 8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (4-V) |
| Serial Number | 517052 | Production #517052 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMarquis
Year1973
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 429 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement429 CID
Assembly PlantOakville, CAN
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2783.00
No. Produced
49733
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3615
lbs
Length
209.9
in.
Height
55.5
in.
Width
79.9
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Displacement
260.42
cu. in.
Type
Dual downdraft
Rated Horsepower
46.13
hp
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Torque
258@2200
ft/lbs
Brake Horsepower
164@4400
hp
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator
Fin and tube
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
13.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
7.5 x 14
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Series
Galaxie 500 - V8
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65A
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Cylinders
8
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Fully synchronized
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
60
in.
Front Tread
61
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Size
10 inches
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.79
:1
2nd
1.7
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
2.87
:1
B
&s 3 51/64 & 2 7/8
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.