Vehicle Description
This 1968 Mercury Montego MX convertible gives you all the right
vintage premium style. After all, it has a clean look inside and
out, proper V8 power, and thoughtful touches that make it an
upper-market and rarer Mercury.
1968 was a radical design departure for Ford's family of the
intermediate line of cars. The vertical quad headlights of the
previous year were now turned horizontal and integrated into a new
full-width chrome grille. And the profile had flared fenders and
better Coke-bottle curves. Cardinal Red is the same as Ford's
Candyapple, and so it looks good on a sporty drop-top - especially
when given a quality respray like this. So the good gloss shows off
well-fitting panels. The Mercury line sold fewer than its Fairlane
siblings, especially in the Montego's upper-level MX trim. In fact,
there were less than 3,300 convertible versions made this year, and
that's a drop in a bucket considering this was Detroit's heyday.
Not only do you get the distinction of rarity, but also a more
sophisticated style. The exclusive grille looks European-inspired,
the rockers carry a dark wood-like trim, and the form-hugging
chrome bumpers have a bright style. But this premium drop-top also
knows how to show off some sporty style. The hood scoop, GT-style
wheels, and dual exhaust tips look great. And the feeling of
premium and performance come together with the full-length stripes
that coordinate so well with the tight-fitting convertible top.
The roof powers down to reveal a black interior, and so you have a
well-coordinated style with the top up or down. The first
impression is pure vintage cool. It's in the nicely pleated seats
with bright embedded trim. There's even plenty more of the
wood-like trim to coordinate with the exterior, and you have an
AM/FM radio with a separate 8-track. And this is a factory air
conditioning convertible (it's blowing cold but the blend
doors/vents may need servicing.) You'll even appreciate the little
things, like the working courtesy lights and the Mercury crest in
the center of the steering wheel. Plus, it's a proper driver's
package with front bucket seats with a center console and floor
shift in-between.
A premium Mercury also means premium Ford power, and so this was
optioned with a 302 cubic-inch V8, and this still carries the
correct F-code spec. It continues to have the strong-running nature
these motors have earned at Ford, and the dual exhaust has the
right tune for a great cruiser. Speaking of driving, the
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes,
front discs, and wide BF Goodrich tires all come together to make
for a good all-around experience.
This Mercury Montego MX is one of those cars you might not have
thought about before, but now that you see it, you'll never forget
it. So hurry up, because at this value price, it's going to its new
home soon. Call today!!!
