Vehicle Description
For 1956, Mercury sedans underwent an exterior revision, trading
its crest badge for a "Big M" emblem. The side trim was revised to
a full-length multi-tier chrome spear, with two-tone paint
combinations becoming more widely used; the Montclair retained its
window-line contrast panel. The update brought several functional
revisions, including a 12-volt electric system, standard dual
exhaust, and an automatic self-lubrication system (for the steering
and front suspension). Mercury added its own version of the Ford
Lifeguard safety system; a deep-dish steering wheel was standard,
along with safety door locks, tubeless tires, and a breakaway
safety glass rearview mirror. In addition, childproof rear door
locks, seatbelts, and a padded dashboards were introduced as
free-standing options. The 292 V8 was replaced by a 312 cubic-inch
V8, producing 225 hp. This outstanding example of the upscale
offering by the Ford Motor Company is an older restoration done
with many original parts. The paint, chrome, glass, stainless trim,
interior are all very nice. It has some original, some rechromed,
parts and it runs like a Swiss watch. The 312 V8 has the power and
runs down the road great and the unique 3 speed Merc-O-Matic
automatic transmission. It has the desirable power steering and
brakes that make it a pleasure to cruise in. This one came from a
private collection and this great Mercury is well kept and shows it
with solid and clean floors, trunk and engine bay. Don't hesitate
on this rare 56 Mercury Montclair hardtop with Continental kit and
optional rear bumper overriders, it won't last long. Smooth, Quiet,
Detailed 312 Cast Iron V8 with 4 Barrel Merc-o-matic Automatic
Transmission Master-Guide Power Steering Swift Sure Power Brakes
Performance Tuned Dual Exhaust with Mello glasspak style Mufflers,
Factory Optional Town & Country Push-Button Radio with rear antenna
E-Z-Eye Soft Ray Tinted Glass in All Windows Curved Front
Windshield and Curved Rear Window Magic Aire Heater, Ventilation,
and Defroster System Set of Matched Coker Wide White Wall Tires 120
MPH Speedometer with 74,xxx miles showing, Believed Actual. Rock
Solid Trunk with Mat, Weatherstripping, Jack Immaculate Correct red
cloth Interior Diamond Gloss Correct Red/White Finish Factory
In-Dash Electric Clock with Second Hand Only 30k ever produced.
Ever seen one this nice?
