1967 Mercury Caliente 2-Dr. Convertible
The Caliente convertible brought open-air motoring to Mercury's sporty 1967 Comet, top-down style with available big-block V8 power.
7H12C560394
8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1967 Mercury Caliente
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 7 | 1967 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 12 | Caliente |
| Engine Code | C | 8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 560394 | Production #560394 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelCaliente
Year1967
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 289 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement289 CID
Horsepower200 HP
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Weight3030
Width74.7
Wheelbase111
Height56.2
Length198.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2497.00
No. Produced
5553
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3030
lbs
Width
74.7
in.
Height
56.2
in.
Length
198.7
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Falcon
Brake Horsepower
105@4400
hp
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Helical
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (35)
Radiator
Down flow
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Fuel Type
Regular
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
9.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Steering Gear
Magic Circle recirculating ball
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On the top surface of the radiator & front fender apron support (near the radiator fill cap).
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Model Year
1967
Origin
United States
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
71A
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size
9
in.
Rear Differential
2.5
pt.
Transmission
2
pt.
Oil
4.5
qt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Carburetor
Autolite
Torque
158@2400
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
4
Type
Single downdraft
Cylinders
6
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
9.1
:1
Front Tread
58.2
in.
Rear Tread
57.9
in.
Wheelbase
111
in.
Differential Ratio
3.2
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Clutch Type
Non-centrifugal
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
: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.