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1964 Mercury Comet 2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente

The Comet Caliente convertible brought open-air motoring to Mercury's compact lineup with sporty styling and available V8 power.
4H25K588371
8 Cyl. 289 C.I.D.
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Mercury Comet

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 25 Comet
Engine Code K 8 Cyl. 289 C.I.D.
Serial Number 588371 Production #588371

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelComet
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible - Caliente
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 289 C.I.D.
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower271 HP
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1965
Headroom front38.8
Headroom rear36.7
Height55.3
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear35.5
Length195.1
Wheelbase114.0
Width71.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)