Vehicle Description
This 1954 Mercury Monterey was thoroughly restored to be very
vintage and very impressive. So look over the details of the sleek
red paint, cool hardtop profile, a cruiser-two-tone interior, V8
power, and an undercarriage that looks smoother/cleaner than many
other car's bodies!
Red paint may have a timeless appeal, but there's an even deeper
attraction when this upgrade is a professional application. It
makes for a deep and glossy finish that loves to let sunlight roll
smoothly over the body. The brightwork is a well-done premium
package. It starts up front with a detailed style that includes
double wraparound bumpers, dual pointed bullets, and a grille that
would be popular with the lead sled crowd. And the rear has a
wraparound bumper that likes to frame the formal Lincoln-like
taillights. This coupe was in the collection of a Mercury
enthusiast and collector. So as you look over the whole car, you're
going to see some added time and care, right down to the details.
So the full-length bright trim still incorporates crisply presented
special Monterey crests. And fender skirts, bright Mercury logo
hubcaps, and wide whitewall tires really make this a true rolling
tribute to the best of the 1950s.
Inside, there's more red. Now it's joined with white for a two-tone
appearance that has the same all-American appeal as a Coca-Cola
bottle. The full package gives you the right updated pieces without
ever taking away from the vintage feeling. For example, the seats
have a classic style, but it feels far fresher than anything from
the 1950s. And everything from the clean carpeting to the smooth
dash has a quality look and feel. It's really a detail-oriented
package, right down to the working dome light. Plus, there are
crisp, clean gauges behind the wide grippy steering wheel. So you
can tell they took the time to get it right on this Mercury, and
when you roll down all the windows on this hardtop, you can easily
share this style with the world.
Under the hood is something special. 1954 was the debut of Ford's
new V8 - the Y-block that would make cars like the Thunderbird
famous. Plus, for added distinction, this 256 cubic-inch
displacement was only available in a Mercury and only in 1954. The
tidy engine bay is nicely detailed with a minty green on the block,
big air grabber, and matching Mercury branded valve covers. So this
motor is not only a great one to showcase, but it's a great
powerhouse for driving. When you do take it out on the road, the
three-speed manual transmission gives you good control over the
motor, and there's even overdrive. And the ultra-clean
undercarriage reminds you there are fresher components for a more
confident driver feeling.
This is the distinctive car that loves to show off a very vintage
and very premium presentation. So if you love an upper-class true
classic, call today!
