Mercury restyled all of its models for 1957, giving its entire
lineup a distinctive brand identity in the process. Prior to this
year, Mercury bodies had been based on Ford or Lincoln designs, but
for 1957 the automaker gave the lineup a sporty and opulent design,
including unique V-shaped taillights and sculpted rear fenders. The
Monterey was no exception, and Mercury's full-size offering weighed
in at an impressive 3,915 pounds and rode a 122-inch wheelbase.
Available body styles in 1957 included a four-door sedan and
hardtop, two-door sedan and hardtop, and a convertible. Early 1957
Montereys came with two headlights, but changed to four lights
mid-year. The basic engine package for a Monterey in 1957 was a
312-cid, overhead-valve V-8 with 255 hp, but drivers could purchase
an optional 368-cid motor with 290 horsepower or a dual-carburetor
M-335 version of the same mill that bump power to 335 hp. Very
clean and solid car. Call or email at
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715-687-4522
