Vehicle Description
Cars from the Fabulous Fifties offer audacious lines, "gee whizz"
gadgetry, and definite curb appeal driving down any boulevard or
parked at any cruise in. Sometimes the technology of the era leaves
the driving experience something to desired. Some take a classic
beauty like this and transform it into full sized car art, which
again isn't practical for the street. Although this Mercury
Monterey appears original, it is a mild custom. This vehicle has
been professionally inspected by an independent 3rd party
professional as a condition of consignment.
This '56 Merc is equipped with a newly rebuilt 390CI Ford V8, kept
cool with a custom built heavy duty radiator and matched to a later
model 3 speed Ford automatic transmission. For creature comfort in
the California heat, the current owner also added Classic Auto Auto
Air air conditioning. The refreshed interior trim is a correct
reproduction in factory yellow and gray, which offsets the black
exterior very well.
Under the same owner's care, since April of 2009, the car has only
logged 300 miles since the driveline and mechanical upgrade.
Tastefully personalized, grab the deep dish steering wheel and go!
This Mercury full-sized top model is ready for where your
imagination will take you.
