Vehicle Description
1959 Mercury Monterey two-door Sedan ? Same owner for the past 16
years ? Rare 1959 Mercury Monterey 2 door sedan ? First model year
for fourth-generation Monterey ? 312 CID Y-block V-8 engine (VIN
code P) breathing via dual exhausts ? Merc-O-Matic three-speed
automatic transmission (code PBM-G-7000-A) with 3.10 gearing ?
White over Red exterior with white and black interior ? Power
brakes and dual sideview mirrors ? Forward-hinged hood ? Clock and
interior courtesy lights operate ? Included with original owner?s
manual Mercury?s Monterey was the division?s utility player during
the 1950s and 60s, serving as entry-level, mid-range and flagship
model in various model years. This gorgeous fourth-generation
Mercury Monterey is another example of the two-tone paint craze
that swept the American car industry during the 1950s. This example
was made in Ford?s Metuchen, New Jersey factory (VIN code T) on May
6, 1959. Dressed in white and red, this car?s paint and trim are in
overall very good order, with some blemishes at the leading edge of
the front end at close range. The car?s body is straight, its
chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body and the engine bay is
extremely tidy. A pair of sideview mirrors top the front fenders.
This Merc rolls on wide whitewall tires, size G78-15 at all four
corners. Each tire is mounted to a steel wheel, topped by a factory
wheel cover. The wheel covers are in excellent order while the
tires are in very good order. Under that forward-hinged hood is a
312 CID Y-block V-8 (VIN code P) with dual exhausts. Mated to the
motor is a Merc-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission (code
PBM-G-7000-A) and a 3.10:1 rear end. Driver convenience features
include power brakes. Inside is a white interior with black trim.
The front and rear seats look great, as does the contrasting black
carpet. A three-spoke steering wheel faces the driver. The white
instrument panel is in excellent order while the inner door panels
are in satisfactory shape. A column-mounted shift lever and a
factory AM radio complete the interior. For 1959, the Mercury
Monterey (and Montclair) grew, adopting a 126-inch wheelbase. The
Mercury-derived Edsel Corsair and Edsel Citation were discontinued;
for the first time since 1940, Mercury used its own chassis and
body. The Monterey was offered in five bodystyles, including two
and four-door pillared sedans, a two-door convertible, and two-door
and four-door Cruiser hardtops. Taking its name from the
discontinued Turnpike Cruiser, the Cruiser was given a large
compound-curved rear window (styled as a fastback). To improve
interior access and driver visibility, the forward-swept A-pillar
was made nearly vertical. Initially designed for potential
production as both an Edsel and a Mercury, the Monterey inherited
several design features from the division. The dashboard grouped
all instruments and controls centrally around the steering wheel,
with thermostat-style climate control (air conditioning was
optional), power driver seat (with memory position), and a pre-set
speed warning (a precursor to cruise control) offered as options.
The ?Big M? badging was replaced by lettered Mercury badging across
the hood; a scripted ?Mercury? badge was added to the interior.
Competition to this Monterey in 1959 included Buick?s LeSabre,
DeSoto?s Fireflite, Dodge?s Coronet, Edsel?s Corsair, Oldsmobile?s
Dynamic 88 and Pontiac?s Catalina. If cars from Detroit?s ?glam?
period appeal to you, along with the longer, lower and wider
approach, then you should check out this hard to find 1959 Mercury
Monterey at MotoeXotica Classic Cars. VIN: P9TA523032? This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 28,960 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
DRIVE!!!? Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below
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