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.