1955 STUNNING & CORRECTLY RESTORED EXAMPLE-RARE CONTINENTAL KIT-PS,PB & SKIRTS!

Mercury Monterey 1955 Description

West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and great daily driving and completely rust free and mostly all original example of this reportedly original southern California and later Arizona state 1955 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hardtop Coupe with its 292/188HP V8 engine in beautiful and striking two-tone color 'Neptune Green over Alaska White' paint with a gorgeous condition and mostly all original and unrestored, apart from the correctly reupholstered vinyl and cloth seats, in matching 'Green & White,' interior. The car had factory options including the 292/188HP V8 engine, a Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission, vinyl & cloth upholstery, electric clock, horn ring, chrome window surround moldings, full length body side stainless trim, rear fender skirts, heater & defroster, AM radio, power steering, power brakes, road lamps, hubcaps and whitewall tires!

The Mercury Monterey Coupe was forever immortalized in 1949 by James Dean in 'Rebel without a Cause' and then the following year was chosen as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, and with good reason - big, imposing and expensive and a standout amongst 1950's American cars for both exceptional and unique styling and sound engineering and performance, coupled with solid construction and a high quality fit and finish, the Mercury Monterey was a top-of-the-line sub-series in 1952 before becoming a line of its own for 1953-54. Ford's flathead V8 continued until 1954 with the company's introduction of the all new 292 'Y' block overhead valve V8 with a five-main-bearing crankshaft and a standard 4 barrel carburetor, also to be used in the Ford Thunderbird. The Monterey was available as a convertible, sedan, a pillar-less coupe and station wagon.
Introduced by Lincoln some years earlier was the striking image of a visible rear spare wheel resting on the trunk lid and extended bumpers, otherwise known as the optional "Continental kit". This option was welcome since it refined the look of the Mercury without overbearing its classic lines which until 1956 deliberately ignored the fifties fashion for fins, making it a very unique looking car for its era.
This particular example is exceptionally rare and unusual, firstly as an obviously always garaged southern California and later Arizona state (with designated historical Arizona plates) example with no signs or history of any accidents or rust ever and with it being possible that the car may have only some 26K original miles! The floor boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and rust-free. The car has a beautiful and very professional repaint in a striking 'Neptune Green over Alaska White' two-tone color paint scheme and has a beautiful matching two tone 'Green & White' matching cloth and vinyl correctly restored with correct original material interior with all its original factory instrumentation intact including the original 'AM' radio, all of which are is in quite exceptional and original specification condition throughout. All the chrome has been recently re-chromed where required (front bumper and hood ornament) and the car's original Y block 292 V8 engine was reportedly rebuilt under its previous ownership.
The 292/188HP V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent and this particular car also drives absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive! The car was recently fully serviced at our 'AAA' rated Santa Monica mechanics, 'Morejoy Automotive' and the car is turn key ready to drive today.
This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to own a great daily driving and mostly all original, only restored where required over the years, and completely rust free 1955 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hardtop Coupe in a very striking two-tone color combination and beautiful matching interior! A true all American classic car for the Mercury enthusiast or simply any classic car enthusiast to enjoy today!
For further information contact West Coast Classics through Ebay or on 310-399-3990 during regular California business hours.
WEST COAST CLASSICS, LLC Please note: TERMS OF SALE: YOU BID TO OWN: This vehicle is being sold by West Coast Classics, LLC; we are licensed and bonded vehicle dealers in the state of California. Please note that all vehicles sold to be registered in the state of California will be charged California sales tax on the final EBay sales price and any required government licensing, smog, documentation and registration fees. If leaving the state or country, the vehicle must be picked up by a professional licensed auto transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed auto transport companies provide these). Any out of the state and international buyers will upon completion of the sale be sent by FEDEX the title and bill of sale for the vehicle and will be personally responsible for any sales tax and licensing and registration fees in their home state or province. 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In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. 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