Mercury Monterey For Sale In Tampa

Mercury went through a major restyle in 1965 with a minor facelift in 1966. The cars were leaner, crisper, and more attractive. With a big focus toward a luxury. Mercury was moving up market and management deemed performance out of character for their new vison, so the S-55 trim was removed early in the 66 model year. This makes this car particularly rare! Our 2 door hardtop Monterey presents as a mostly original survivor. With no obvious signs of restoration or modification. The White paint has minor flaws, but is very presentable with no rust or major chipping. The roof is wrapped in black vinyl and the car rides on white factory hubcaps with white walled radials. Inside you're greeted to buckets up front with a...

In 1953, there wasn't much happening in the styling and design departments of Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge. It was as if corporate designers were sitting in meeting rooms scratching their heads searching for new ideas. On the other hand, the '53 Mercury Monterey was a thing of beauty with its smooth lines and sophisticated trim. In a time when most car models were similar, nothing looked like the Monterey; it was a true work of art. Although more of a twenty footer today, this '53 Merc had to be breathtaking when it rolled off the assembly line. The recipient of a recent tune up, electric fuel pump, and exhaust there's just nothing that sounds like a, 'Flatty. ' Still highly original, this Monterey would be a great entry level classic car...