The previous owners of this 1955 Mercury Montclair purchased it in 1989 with 14,401 original miles on the odometer and immediately set out on a frame up restoration project. The body was treated to two tone paint - Alaska White with Glen Lake Blue metallic accents to tie into the interior colors. The engine and transmission were pulled and the transmission was rebuilt. The heads were removed and rebuilt with hardened valve seats installed to accommodate the use of unleaded fuel. The engine was resealed and painted in factory yellow. All bushings, bearings and seals were replaced along with all suspension and brake components. All bumpers were beautifully re-chromed along with many other trim pieces. The stainless steel trim was polished to a high luster and installed. The aftermarket Canadian Continental kit was also added at this time. The undercarriage was painted in trim black and the exhaust in Eastwood factory grey.
The car was driven around 3,000 miles between 1990 and 2014 when the owner passed the car to his son who promptly stored it in his climate controlled garage.
I purchased the car in September of 2025 after hearing from my friend it was for sale. When I went to look at it I couldn't believe my eyes, it looked too good to be true. A 1955 Montclair with only 17,760 miles and looked as though it had been in a time capsule!
The car features a long list of options:
Merc-o-matic automatic transmission
Power brakes
Power steering
Power windows
4 way power seat
Heater / Defroster
2 tone paint
Dual outside rear view mirrors
Front and rear bumper guards
Rear fender skirts
Road lamps (amber)
Full wheel covers
Whitewall tires
Mercury "Full Fidelity" AM radio w/ front and optional rear speaker
Optional rear speaker
Mercury swivel tissue dispenser
Electric clock
Cigarette lighters (front and rear)
Recent additions include a new fuel tank and sending unit, fuel pump, power steering control valve with new hoses and power steering assist ram cylinder. New Diamond Back Auburn Deluxe radials (7.10R15 w/ 2.75 white-walls) were installed along with OC aqua loop carpet with matching floor mats, Burtex trunk mat, side boards and front board. Runs and drives great.
It has been appraised by a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers for $47,900 and is up for sale for $45,800
This 1955 Mercury Montclair has 17,900 original miles and features the Merc-o-matic automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows and 4-way power seat.
It was restored in 1990 at 14,401 miles. The body was sprayed in Alaska White with Glen Lake Blue Metallic accents to tie into the interior colors. All bumpers were beautifully re-chromed along with many other trim pieces. The stainless steel trim was polished to a higher luster and installed. The Canadian Continental Kit was also added at this time.
The engine and transmission were pulled, the transmission was rebuilt while the heads were removed and also rebuilt to include hardened valve seats for use with todays unleaded fuels.
The engine and transmission were prepped and received a fresh coat of paint before installation in the painted and detailed engine compartment.
The undercarriage was painted in trim black and the exhaust system in Eastwood factory grey. The suspension was rebuilt along with new brakes, wheel cylinders, bearings and seals. The Montclair has many additional options including; Amber road lamps, heater/defroster, Mercury "full fidelity" radio with optional rear speaker, Mercury swivel tissue dispenser, dual outside rear view mirrors, full wheel covers, rear fender skirts, rear bumper guards, stainless awning-type window vents, electric clock and cigarette lighters front/rear.
Recent additions include Diamond Back Auburn Deluxe radial tires (7.10R15 w/ 2.75 whitewalls), OC Aqua loop carpet with matching floormats, Burtex trunk mat, sideboards and frontboard. A new fuel tank and sending unit, fuel pump and power steering assist ram cylinder were also installed.
This beautiful, optioned out Mercury Montclair has been appraised by a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers at $47,900. Offered at $45,800 Firm.
