Vehicle Description
. Available now is this eye-catching 1957 Mercury Montclair
sporting a loud two-tone paint scheme of black and hot pink. This
Montclair sits on chrome American Racing wheels and will certainly
cause heads to turn driving down the street. Powered by the 351 V8
engine mated to an automatic transmission which has been changed
from the push button to the floor shifter. While this car does run
and drive, it is a project and will need some mechanical and
cosmetic TLC to make completely roadworthy.
Mercurys were completely restyled for 1957. For the first time, the
brand had bodies that were exclusive to it and not based on Fords
or Lincolns. A concave vertical bar grille, front hinged hood, 'V'
shaped taillights, upper rear fender and rear deck sculpturing, and
cowl vent intakes were several of the new features.
The front bumper was massive with two huge 'intakes' cut into each
side. A chrome 'M' was placed between the grille and bumper. Early
models had two headlights; later ones had four. The rear bumper
mimicked the front; however, it was set to look like there were
'exhaust' vents. The tail lights were angled triangles set in a
abbreviated concave rear 'wing-like' top of the quarter panel where
'Mercury' in individual block letters was set.
Mercury was the official pace car at the 1957 Indianapolis 500
race.
The Montclair was now the middle series. Chrome headlight rims,
'Montclair' nameplates on the upper front fenders, and an emblem
ornament on the rear shelf of sedans and hardtops were the main
differences between Montclairs and Montereys.
