Vehicle Description
1968 Mercury Monterey Convertible
The Monterey Peninsula, in particular the City of Monterey is the
gateway to the peninsula. Upon entering, the world changes and as
you head south through Pebble Beach, Carmel, Big Sur, things get
even better. Mercury introduced the Monterey in 1952, and
immediately it was associated with the high end of the spectrum,
emulating the peninsula it was named for. This 1968 Mercury
Convertible allows you to enjoy the wind in your hair, and the sun
in your shoulders, as you travel down the forever winding PCH
(Pacific Coast Highway). Several improvements and upgrades have
been performed on this car since the consigner purchased it. An
important item of note is as this presents beautifully, and is a
good working example, and very clean car, a gaze underneath reveals
a flaw that needs to be addressed before proceeding forward with
any use. That being there is areas of rust through on the frame,
which could potentially render this car unsafe until a repair has
been performed. Note the pictures of the underside and study
carefully prior to making an offer.
Exterior
Red, Red, Red, in good condition is the paint color for this
Monterey. A clean white power top with glass window, consigner
states is new is in very nice condition, however, shows a minor
tear in the top. Brite work and chrome bumpers are all there,
correct badging, and all exterior lighting in excellent condition.
Interior of trunk has a lot of surface rust, and minor scaling
within the surface rust. Consigner states that the grille,
headlight doors, rear bumper and trim are NOS (New Old Stock).
Interior
New upholstery is seen throughout the passenger compartment, as
well as new cut and sewn carpet to match original. A new well liner
and tack strip has been mounted in. Split back bench upfront, and a
bench across the rear are all in beautiful black. The walnut veneer
dash, in pristine condition houses all the essentials. Factory air
is an option this car has, and a York A/C air compressor was
rebuilt and installed, however air does not blow cold due to other
leaks in the system. Door panels, arm rests, and dash top are very
clean, blemish free, and crack free.
Drivetrain
390 cubic inches graces the engine bay, and a 2-barrel carburetor
is perched on top. Within the last 8,000 miles, this engine has
undergone a complete overhaul and fresh tune up, as has the
carburetor. The automatic transmission has received the same
treatment with a torque converter redux as well. A rebuilt power
steering pump, alternator, distributor, and an added Pertronix
electronic ignition have this car running like new.
Undercarriage
As noted above the frame has rust through spots and will need to be
repaired to restore structural integrity. Otherwise surface rust is
seen underneath. Also, seen are a new rebuilt front suspension
including coil springs. A y-pipe exhaust has been installed, the
radiator has been recored, and brakes have been rebuilt, as well as
soft parts surrounding the suspension.
Overall this car presents beautifully, and mechanically is sound.
Many hours have been put into this by the consigner, and it shows,
nicely. It is a reliable car with careful use of NOS parts staying
as close to original as possible. One flaw is holding this
beautiful car from greatness.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.