Vehicle Description
With its cool coordination, unique style, and a touch of hot rod
flair, this 1951 Mercury Monterey is a distinct and
attention-grabbing V8 cruiser you're going to love.
Mercurys just seem to always get noticed. As the premium end of
Ford's lineup, these upper-level Monterey coupes had the kind of
style that makes them ultra-desirable on the custom car scene. This
one seems to get the mix right where you can instantly see there
was an investment in uniqueness, but it also retains all the right
vintage style. The best place to see it is on the front bumper.
It's a true chrome king with a double-hump style the incorporates
the grille. There's even a jet-inspired overrider leading the way.
And it is all mirror-like, so the ladies will use it to check their
makeup. The other reason why they'll be thinking about applying
lipstick is thanks to the glossy maroon paint. There's plenty of
classic style in the fender skirts and black vinyl roof. This is
joined by custom elements like the color-matched sun visor, dual
spotlights, etched glass, dual exhaust tips, and Caddy hubcaps now
with Mercury logos. The lowered stance really gives this sleek
coupe a great profile without jeopardizing the ride quality.
The same red and black two-tone you love on the exterior is
continued inside the coupe. It looks especially nice on the door
panels where it's equal parts premium and sporty. The same goes for
the two-tone seats with their tuck and roll-like style. There's
plenty of room for family and friends in this coupe, but this
Mercury is also pleasing just when cruising solo. You'll enjoy the
classic steering wheel, art deco dash, and column shifter. Plus,
the full auxiliary gauge trio is a sign of some extra fun under the
hood.
Ford's flathead V8 is always a great sight to see. Everything looks
quite tidy here, including those dual hoses doing a 90-degree dive
into the motor. Plus, this one keeps this coupe's theme of hot rod
flair with great performance pieces like the Offenhauser heads,
dual carbs, headers feeding the dual exhaust. You really get to
enjoy the V8 power and its soundtrack to the fullest thanks to the
three-speed manual transmission w/overdrive. As you look at the
clean undercarriage photos, it really proves they invested all
around the car.
Complete with owner's manual, this is the distinctive classic
that's a well-coordinated balance of premium and sporty. That makes
for an irresistible icon.