1954 Mercury Monterey 2dr Hardtop on 2040-cars
Port Matilda, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Hardtop
Engine:Y Block V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1954
Interior Color: Burgundy
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Monterey
Trim: 2DR Hardtop
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 99,999
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1954 Mercury Monterey 2DR Hardtop. Restored approx. 8 years ago and still in great condition. Recent work includes; rebuilt original Y-Block 256V8 engine (1st year - finished in its correct colors), rebuilt original tea-cup design 4BRL carburetor, reconditioned original Merc-O-Matic transmission, rebuilt duel-stage fuel pump, rebuilt water and oil pumps, rebuilt generator, reconditioned radiator, new gas tank, new shocks and new tires, new heater motor, electronic points. It has been professionally converted to a 12V system to allow for A/C. All that's left is to drive it. And its a wonderful car to drive. Straight and true. The car brakes the same as it drives. It cruises at highway speeds with ease. The body is all steel with no rust or patch panels anywhere. The chassis is solid and clean. It has duel exhaust and a wonderful low rumble like a fifties car should sound. The interior is in excellent condition. No stains on the headliner. No worn areas on the seats or door panels. The paint is in very good condition. The chrome does have light scratches but there in no pitting anywhere. The original radio or clock has not been converted to 12V. All the gauges and lights work. The owners manual, service manual and jack are included. It has seatbelts front and rear. I have put thousands more into this car above the reserve but I just bought my 1st car - a 1951 Ford - so this one must go. You will not be disappointed with this car. The rebuilt engine has approx. 500 miles on it. Click on the Zoom to see larger photos. New feature from EBAY.
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