Vehicle Description
Beautiful, rare, and subtle modern upgrades make this an
outstanding total package. So while everyone will marvel at the
meticulous restoration of this hardtop-style 1958 Mercury Commuter
wagon, you'll be basking in the A/C comfort.
You could consider yourself lucky if you got your hands on one of
Mercury's wagons in the late '50s. They were part of the premium
brotherhood that offered a cool hardtop station wagons for only a
few short years. Because wagons were expensive, these were quite
rare. Mercury only produced 8,601 Commuter six-passenger wagons in
'58, and when you think about how many were worn-out pulling family
duty, this one is a prized example sixty years later. Of course it
took a lot of investment to look this good. It received a nut and
bolt rotisserie restoration in 2010 that cost over $100,000. They
painted it a 1958-correct Twilight Turquoise, and the level of
gloss and luster of the modern clear coat outshines anything from
the 1950s. Plus, the Marble White highlights the best features of
this chic wagon as it creates a terrific two-tone. But more than
just the color, this is an amazing total package. Up front there's
the large mirror-like dual grilles with a golden Mercury M in the
center. The profile utilizes intricate trim to make the turquoise
and white look like an ocean wave cresting on the rear doors. And
it all ends in unique V-shaped tail fins. With all these amazing
details you might also not pick up on the upgrades like the like
the torque thrust II-style wheels on iconic whitewalls. Only at
night will you experience the difference the upgraded headlight and
taillight package makes.
Because the hardtop makes sneaking a peek at the interior much
easier, you'll love how the turquoise and white theme is continued
inside. The handsome interior looks like it has had a serious
investment in keeping it looking period-correct. The seats have an
intricate pattern on both rows, and with less than 1,300 miles on
this wagon since completing restoration, it still looks fantastic
today. We love how the door panels, dash, headliner, and carpeting
are all part of a well-coordinated package. Sit in the driver's
seat, and you are treated to a bright styling masterpiece. These
Mercurys were quite unique with the oblong steering wheel and
push-button transmission. While this one looks period-correct,
right down to window cranks, there are a few subtle upgrades you're
going to love. For example, the correct AM radio is still on
display, but your real tunes come from a modern AM/FM/CD stereo
hidden in the glovebox. This one has power windows to help you
showcase the hardtop profile, you're going to love the modern R134a
air conditioning to keep as cool as you look behind the wheel.
So much invested in the restoration, there was plenty in the budget
to focus on the engine bay, too. The V8 is a correct-spec 383
cubic-inch unit. Its presentation is quite nice with the
mirror-like air topper, shining silver presentation, and the "M"
logo valve covers that are perfect '50s cool. In fact, they were so
mindful about the restoration/rebuild of this motor that it even
has the correct Holley four-barrel carburetor on top. The
undercharge photos tells you nothing was overlooked when they
worked on this wagon. With this kind of investment in the build and
proper maintenance ever since, the powerful V8 fires up nicely and
idles like a smooth Mercury should. The same effortlessness can
describe the ride and its overall demeanor on the road thanks to
feature like the three-speed automatic transmission and power
steering. Just to make sure this Commuter is truly a great cruising
machine, it has the superior stopping power of front disc
brakes.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, and service
manuals. This is the rare wagon that has been restored to
comfortably drive to all the car shows, and even win you awards
when you get there. It's a total package classic that leaves you
wanting for nothing. Call now!
