1962 Merit Babalonia

The Merit Babalonia is a two door Luxury Coupe produced by Merit Motor Company. Since the late 1960s it had been selling very well. So, for the 1962 Model Year they decided not to radically redesign the car, and rather just make the proportions more appealing by widening, lengthening & lowering the car. Along with more engine options & vibrant Mid-Century colors.

## History

Starting in 1959, the Babalonia was the sole Luxury coupe of Merit through the late 50s & 60s. It was always focused on style & comfort, but after the shocking design of the initial model year which received a mixed reception, the Babalonia turned into a much more likable & increasingly less bubbly car year by year, with sales numbers increasing accordingly.

## Story

In recent times, this year of Babalonia is considered by many as the greatest Babalonia, & many consider it the greatest example of Mid-Century Automotive design, ever. This had led to an ever increasing value of this vehicle, & its status as an icon. Often appearing in media, TV shirts & any good classic car show.

## Specifications & Stats

Top Speed: 103 mph

Horsepower: 150

Torque: 205

Quarter Mile: 15.5

0-60: 11.7

Engine: 5.5 liter V8

Category: Luxury 2 Door Sports Coupe

Layout: Front Engine RWD

Weight: 3,459 lbs

Size: 17ft long

Seating: 5 people, two bench seats

Features/Options: Merit-O'-Matic Power Steering, Leather Bench Seats, Seat Belts

## Color Options

**Jet Blue**

The Jet Blue color was the most popular color, with a metallic base & vibrant blue color, it was meant to reminisce upon the color of some stunt jets of the era. 52,881 Models were produced. Valued at $85,000

**Fiery Fiasco Orange**

This color was the rarest color option for the second year in a row. It was too vibrant for most people's taste, and most dealerships didn't want to risk ordering this color. Almost all models in this color were ordered in the West Coast. 450 Models were produced. Valued at $145,000

**Parrot Red**

This color was the 3rd most popular option. Being loved by those owners who wanted to stand out & make their car look as sporty & vibrant as possible. Inspired by Parrots & Macaws of the Amazon. 43,832 Models were produced. Valued at $85,000

**Seychelles Sea**

This color was one of the two Mid-Century Pastel colors, based on the bright blue tropical beaches in Seychelles. It wasn't sporty like Parrot Red, it's not luxurious like Tuxedo, but an aesthetic calming color. 15,294 Models were produced. Valued at $90,000

**Flamingo**

This was the 2nd Mid-Century Pastel color. This time based on the Flamingo bird. This was the more successful of the two pastels due to rockstars of the late 50s custom painting their cars into similar shades of pink. 21,725 Models were produced. Valued at $90,000

**Tuxedo**

 This was the 2nd best selling color. It was marketed as the most luxurious color, hence the Tuxedo name. It was a dark shimmery black, that contrasted beautifully with the chrome & looked great with its dark windows. Most common among business people, the rich & even the mafia! 50,789 Models were produced. Valued at $85,000

## Generation Lineage

2nd Generation (1962)

Preceded by: 1st Gen (1959)

Succeeded by: ???

## Links to Download

**Jet Blue**

**Fiery Fiasco Orange**

**Parrot Red**

**Seychelles Sea**

**Flamingo**

**Tuxedo**