1963 Mercury 2-Dr. Fastback Hardtop - Custom
The Custom fastback hardtop featured Mercury's distinctive Breezeway rear window design with retractable glass.
3Z66Z536098
8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Engine
2-Dr. Fastback Hardtop - Custom
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Mercury Mercury
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | Z | St. Louis, MO |
| Model Code | 66 | Mercury |
| Engine Code | Z | 8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D. 4-V Carb |
| Serial Number | 536098 | Production #536098 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelMercury
Year1963
Body Style2-Dr. Fastback Hardtop - Custom
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I.D. 4-V Carb
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Carburetor4-V Carb
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Wheelbase119
Length209.9
Width79.9
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
No. Produced
100500
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Length
209.9
in.
Width
79.9
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Rated Horsepower
46.13
hp
Type
Dual downdraft
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower
164@4400
hp
Type
V8 Valve-in-head
Displacement
260.42
cu. in.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Radiator
Fin and tube
Cooling System
13.5 Quarts
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
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
Make
Ford
Series
Galaxie 500 - V8
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
63B
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Oil
4
qt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Type
Fully synchronized
Compression Ratio-Std
8.7
:1
Cylinders
8
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Torque
258@2200
ft/lbs
Front Tread
61
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Rear Tread
60
in.
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Differential
Hypoid
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.