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1963 Mercury Meteor 4-Dr. Sedan - Custom

The Meteor Custom 4-door sedan offered upgraded trim in Mercury's mid-size family sedan lineup.
3F42F522889
8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Meteor

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 3 1963
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 42 Meteor
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb
Serial Number 522889 Production #522889

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMeteor
Year1963
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 260 C.I.D. 2-V Carb
Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Carburetor2-V Carb
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Wheelbase115.5
Length197.6
Height55.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2304.00
No. Produced 104175

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Length 197.6 in.
Height 55.4 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Origin United States
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type Single downdraft
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Main Bearings 4
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Radiator Fin and tube
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Model Year 1963
Series Fairlane 6 500
Make Ford
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 in.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 4 qt.
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Cylinders 6
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.50 :1
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.48 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.