Vehicle Description
Highly original and exceptionally unique, this 1968 Mercury
Monterey is an impressive cruiser. With its ultra-desirable color,
survivor style, and smooth riding feeling, this is an impressive
package for the affordable price.
The color that's catching your eye is Tahitian Rose. This was a
single-year Mercury-exclusive color, and since we have a
reproduction window sticker showing it's factory-correct, this one
has an instant rarity and distinction. The finish appears largely
original, including age and touch-ups that happen in 55 years. But
it's this well-respected preservation/presentation that's part of a
feeling seen throughout the whole car. The story that we're told on
this one is that this sedan had a long-term first owner, and only
two others after that. This means it has seen decades of care where
it makes us tend to believe (but not proven/deciphered ) that
details like the interior, engine, and mileage could also be
original. And we especially like the total care seen in this car
with the clean trim that shows off the nice profile, a well-fitting
black vinyl top, intricate factory wheel covers, and shining
form-fitting chrome bumpers.
The detailed interior remains quite clean and complete. And all the
extra styling touches instantly reminded you of Mercury's upscale
market placement. Two wide benches of nicely pleaded seats offer
plenty of room for 1960s-style luxury. And everything from the door
panels to heater controls looks quite well-kept. The thin
dual-spoke factory steering wheel gives you a clear view of the
bright gauge panel. And it all makes you feel like the king of the
road.
Under the hood is the correct 390 cubic-inch V8 motor. It has an
honest style to go with this car's theme, and the way it fires up
and runs so smoothly continues the well-respected total impression.
The same big V8 would make a few legendary Mustangs, so it can
still move this big sedan around with authority. But you don't want
this for a muscle car. Having a Monterey is about reconnecting with
a time when dad let you borrow his car for a big date, or you snuck
it out so you and all your friends could have the ultimate Friday
night in one car. If you're too young for that, here's the perfect
machine to make memories like this. That's because this is an ideal
cruiser with an automatic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, front discs, and a smooth suspension that will keep you
floating down the road.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, original warranty
card, first temp tag, and reproduction window sticker. This is a
terrific survivor for living out memories or making a few new ones.
Call today!!!