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| 1953 Mercury Monterey |
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Price: $24,000 |
Last Updated 20 hours ago
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| Year: |
1953 |
| Make: |
Mercury |
| Model: |
Monterey |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
352ci V8 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
India Black |
| Miles: |
16081 |
| Stock #: |
8936 |
| Body Style: |
Wagon |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1953 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hardtop No center body pillars to hamper the horizon wide visibility of this dapper coupe; instead the free, open viewing that comes with hardtop styling, styling that has made all America change its motoring tastes. Adding the feel of 'go' to this styling, are Mercury's 'Jet-scoop' hood, low fast lines, and all the features that keep Mercury farther than ever ahead of the field. Interiors are upholstered in attractive broadcloth fabrics to harmonize with any of more than a score of solid colors and two tone combinations you choose. This grammatical minefield was excerpted from the 1953 sales brochure. For consignment, a 1953 Mercury Monterey 2 door hardtop showing 16,082 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. If you're a Pennsylvania resident, our consignor will transfer the historic status plates to your name. Exterior While the design is wild by today's standards, it's very much in line with trends of the early fifties, with some uniquely styled additions by Mercury. Let's first note the two tone design with a white roof that is the catalyst for some personalized customization on this India Black example; the white painted headlight rings and tail light nacelles. The tail light designs are unique with two, even vertical sections featuring the brake and reverse lights capped with a center, circle reflector. The detailed C-pillar leans forward and borders a wrap around rear window while a broad side spear travels the length of the car. Up front, the jet scoop features prominently on the hood, just before your eyes are drawn to the torpedoes on the bumper. 15-inch red steel wheels carry older white wall tires. Imperfections include inclusion and general dullness throughout, evident filler, dimples and dings, scratches, chips, wavy panels and orange peel, and some bubbling. Interior Black and red continues to the inside where red, black and ornate 50's trim dress the doors with some fading on the red and some tape on the black of the driver's door but otherwise both are in nice shape. The split bench also layers black and red with red piping pulling it all together. The rear bench shows in more original condition but both sides are in good condition and free of rips or wear. A hot rod style steering wheel now fronts the wildly unique dash where lever controls are in horizontal pods that flank the arching speedometer and cove shaped housing. There's a bit of patina to this area but the red dash that follows is in nice condition and houses the AM radio, a lock and added shut off switches and a triple gauge pod underneath. Black carpet fills the floor, a red headliner is up above, and the trunk has some worn rubber mats over the rust free steel floor. Drivetrain Under the hood, a clean 352ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock intake manifold. It's backed by a Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.31 gears. Power brakes and power steering are on board. Undercarriage Clean driver quality conditions are found underneath with no rust and a dry environment. Dual exhaust runs through Cherrybomb mufflers and finds their way to matching chrome tips out back. Power drum brakes are found on all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in back. Drive-Ability The roomy cabin offers a comfortable perch from which to drive this uncommon 50's Mercury. The engine runs good and the car tracks straight as we point the hood scoop to where we want to go. Of note are the wipers and reverse lights not working but all other functions on the Monterey operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. With the steel wheels and straight pipes out back, along with the single stage black paint, the car has a vintag |
Vehicle Options
Power Steering,Power Brakes,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,AM/FM RADIO,Alloy wheels |
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