Vehicle Description
1 of 1,787 Montclair Sun Valleys produced in 1955Arizona
carConcours restoration292 CI V-8 engineDowndraft 4-barrel
carburetor86375 Miles on odoRare Sun Valley glass roof
additionAutomatic transmissionContinental kitFender skirtsFinished
in Springdale GreenTri-tone vinyl interiorBench seatPower
windowsPower seatsChrome wire wheels with spinner capsWide
Whitewall tiresThe optimism of the 1950s was the driving factor of
some of Detroit"s most interesting releases, and the unique 1955
Mercury Montclair Sun Valley is one of them. The year 1955 was the
first for the marque"s new Montclair series, which corporate
literature called its "luxury line with a sports car flair," noting
it as the lowest, longest-looking Mercury ever released. Indeed,
1955 was a major changeover for all of Mercury"s products,
introducing new styling and accessories. What set the Sun Valley
model apart from its contemporaries was the unique Plexiglas
acrylic-glass half roof, which extended back from the windshield
framework and was tinted for glare reduction. As one of the
highest-priced models in Mercury"s car line, just 1,787 Montclair
Sun Valleys were produced in 1955, and they are not commonplace in
today"s collector-car market. This example began as an Arizona car
that has now received a concours-level restoration. Under the hood
was the 292/195 HP Super-Torque V-8 engine, featuring a downdraft
4-barrel carburetor and standard-equipment dual exhaust. A
Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission is behind that. Finished in
crisp Springdale Green with complementary white roof accents, this
Mercury features the desirable continental kit, fender skirts, the
year"s new combined bumper-grille, script Montclair and Sun Valley
chrome trim on both sides, centered hood ornamentation and the
Mercury brand name spelled out across the hood"s leading edge.
Inside, under the canopy of light, is a tri-tone vinyl interior
featuring a bench seat, optional power windows, Full-Fidelity
radio, Motochron clock and 4-way power seats. The crowning touch
for this classic of the Jet Age are the chrome wire wheels with
spinner capswhich feature a Mercury figurehead motifsurrounded by
beautiful wide whitewall tires. Stunning in appearance inside and
out, this Sun Valley is appealing with its "turnpike cruiser"
58.6-inch height, and it retains that classic feel of 1950s
motoring. If you love the view, Sun Valley is for you.Shown by
appointment only WE FINANCE/DELIVER AND SHIP WORLDWIDE
