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Mercury Custom
2 generations · 2 engine options · data across all years of the Custom platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1956 5.1L (312 cu in) Y-block V8, 210 hp (3-speed manual/overdrive)
$7,072
~$1,414/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1956
1 engine option
5.1L (312 cu in) Y-block V8, 210 hp (3-speed manual/overdrive)
RWD
1955
1 engine option
292ci V8
RWD
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