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1969 Mercury Monterey Custom 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Monterey Custom hardtop featured upgraded vinyl or cloth interior and positioned Mercury between Ford and Lincoln.
9Z56Y529778
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Monterey Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 56 Monterey Custom
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 529778 Production #529778

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey Custom
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionManual
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3721
Length213.9
Width79.8
Height54.9
Wheelbase121

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2966.00
No. Produced 64031

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3721 lbs
Length 213.9 in.
Width 79.8 in.
Height 54.9 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Displacement 240 cu. in.
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Type Constant mesh
Cylinders 6
Brake Horsepower 150@4000 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System 14.3 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Coil link
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
Tire Size 7.75 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Series Galaxie 500 6
Model Year 1969
Make Ford
Origin United States
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 57B
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service Dual hydraulic
Oil 4.5 qt.
Fuel 24.5 gal.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Carburetor Carter
Type Single downdraft
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
Wheelbase 121 in.
Rear Tread 64 in.
Front Tread 63 in.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 234@2200 ft/lbs
Main Bearings 7
Rated Horsepower 38.4 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.99 :1
2nd 1.75 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.17 :1
B &s 4 & 3.18

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.