- A classic '50s freeway cruiser
- From the final year of Montclair production
- Restored to period-correct color scheme
The production version of the Mercury Montclair was a full-size
automobile produced by the Mercury Division of the Ford Motor
Company from 1955 to 1957. Its appearance followed the concept show
car in 1954 called the Mercury XM-800, which would go on to become
a design phenomenon. The Montclair name was introduced in 1955 and
applied to Mercury's premium automobile line, though by 1957 that
honor belonged to the Turnpike Cruiser, with the Montclair
receiving mid-range appointments. Even in its position in the
middle of the Mercury lineup, it was clearly a classic in the
making, and one that proved extremely popular with people of
means.
Offered here, this Montclair convertible was the culmination of a
lifelong dream of the owner. Mark Thomas's father had purchased a
brand-new Montclair in 1957, and, as is often the case with special
cars, the Mercury burned itself into his memory. Mr. Thomas
remembers that his father's Montclair was the nicest car in his
hometown of Clintonville, Wisconsin. However, as much as he wanted
to, he was never allowed to drive the car. It had since been a
lifelong dream to find one, and as soon as he was able, Mr. Thomas
sought an appropriate Montclair in order to fulfill that unrequited
love he had had as a teenager.
This example was purchased from a collector in Virginia Beach,
Virginia. It was beautifully restored to showroom condition by its
previous owners, and it remains in superb condition to this day.
Presented here in classic white with an exceptional black-and-white
interior with a white convertible top, the car is an ideal addition
to any mid-century collection and is sure to provide countless
miles of true driving satisfaction, just as it did for the
consignor.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19.
