Vehicle Description
Here's your opportunity at something truly special. This 1956
Mercury Medalist Phaeton is a rare single-year offering that has an
authentic style and proper V8 power. And as you check out all the
details, you'll really be impressed with what you get for the value
price.
The Phaeton line means a hardtop sedan. So it has an ultra-cool
look where the pillarless hardtop profile is longer than even on
the coupes. It makes this body style an instant stand-out in any
crowd. And Mercury really knew how to maximize this distinct style.
It's hard to miss the roofline when it has a band of white over the
wraparound rear window and special rear door trim with the Phaeton
name. Plus, the big chrome front end, recessed headlights,
whitewall tires, and lighting bolt style trim running the full
profile really give this a terrific classic cruiser form. The
two-tone white and yellow paint looks good for those who want a
driver's car. And because the trim appears to be complete, you have
an impressive style for today and plenty of potential for tomorrow.
And being correctly vintage is very important here. The Medalist
was a single-year model name, and the four-door hardtop was a
mid-year offering. So that means there were only about 6700 made.
That seems quite low, especially since the more expensive
Oldsmobile four-door hardtop sold about four times more just in
1956 alone. So if you're wondering why you may have never seen a
Medalist Phaeton before, you know it has the kind of rarity where
it's likely to be the only one to show up at most car shows... even
Mercury events!
The car was given a good refresh around 2012, and the interior was
given an especially noteworthy style. The two-tone tan and brown
are beautifully intertwined on the seats and doors. Plus, good
carpeting, a clean dash, and a taut headliner make for a quality
presentation. So you'll happily leave all the windows down on this
pillarless hardtop so that people can get a good look inside. The
artful factory steering wheel and the arching dash show off the
very stylish gauge package. It makes you want to hit the road in
this Phaeton. And proper lap seatbelts and plenty of room for
family and friends make this great for ice cream runs.
The Mercury V8 made for a great powerhouse for the cruisers back in
the day, and so it's great to have a correct-style motor still
under the hood today. The 312 cubic-inch V8 looks tidy, with the
blue oil bath air cleaner, matching valve covers, and a golden glow
to the block all radiating from the darkness. Topped with a newer
four-barrel carburetor, it produces good power and a nice tune out
of the updated dual exhaust. And the three-speed automatic
transmission helps make for a nice cruiser.
The sale comes complete with some spare components and classic
promotional materials framed for a display board. While you'll find
room for improvement, the value price lets you decide if/how you
want to update the body, suspension, or other personalization. And
for those of us who really want something rare and distinct, there
seems to be no better choice than this single-year Medalist
Phaeton. Call today!!!
