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1969 Mercury Marquis Colony Park 4-Dr. Station Wagon

The Colony Park was Mercury's luxury wagon with wood-look side trim and competed with Buick Estate Wagon.
9Z76H720640
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
4-Dr. Station Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Marquis Colony Park

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 76 Marquis Colony Park
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 720640 Production #720640

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMarquis Colony Park
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Station Wagon
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight4203
Length216.9
Width79.8
Wheelbase121
Height56.8

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3721.00
No. Produced 82790

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 4203 lbs
Length 216.9 in.
Width 79.8 in.
Height 56.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series LTD
Type Dual downdraft
Displacement 302 cu. in.
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Torque 295@2400 ft/lbs
Type Constant mesh
Brake Horsepower 220@4600 hp
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (30)
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Radiator Tubular and fin
Cooling System 14.3 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 429 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Select-Shift automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Front disc rear drum brakes
Optional Equipment Radio
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.
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1969
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71A
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 11 1/32 in.
Service Dual hydraulic
Oil 4.5 qt.
Fuel 24.5 gal.
Transmission 3.5 pt.
Rear Differential 4 pt.
Carburetor Autolite
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Type V8 overhead valve
Cylinders 8
Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio-Std 9.5 :1
Rear Tread 64 in.
Front Tread 63 in.
Wheelbase 121 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.1 :1
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

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.