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1955 Mercury Monterey 2-door Hardtop on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:86240
Location:

Bend, Oregon, United States

Bend, Oregon, United States
Advertising:

Offered for sale is my 1955 Mercury Monterey 2-door hardtop, with a 292 V-8 
engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, electric seat, 86,240 
original miles, white with red top, red and white interior, nice chrome, good tires, 
excellent condition. Please respond by e-mail (kpex99@ykwc.net) with any questions. 
You may also call (541) 410-8639 and leave message.
I have owned, driven and enjoyed this car for 20 years. My reason for selling is I have too 
many other projects, I need the extra shop space, and the car doesn't get used much 
   any more. It's been garage stored, well maintained and pampered during the time of 
my possession, all of which has been in eastern Oregon, a high desert dry climate. 
I bought it from a private party in Hemet, California. 
The car is all original, except for a few minor add-ons by a previous owner (rear air shocks, 
AM-FM stereo cassette). It had late model front disc brakes when I bought the car, 
but I changed them back to the original-style brakes. The tires are fairly new radials.
I believe this is an original car that was (prior to my ownership) re-painted, re-chromed and 
re-rubber sealed around windows. It does not appear to have been in a wreck or 
had any body work done. I believe the odometer miles (86240) are accurate. I think 
the upholstery is original. The electrical system is 6-volt.
According to a document given to me at purchase time (and there is no way I can verify the 
document's authenticity, other than the information seems reasonable, considering the 
overall condition of the car) the engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt at 
55,000 miles, the clock rejeweled and the radio retubed.
This car is mechanically sound. It runs and drives very nicely. The body and frame are 
rust-free. The chrome and paint is good, but not perfect…..there are a few paint chips, 
but no dents or scratches. The "flaws" include a couple maintenance items I have not 
had time to fix lately: the headliner is starting to come apart at the seams, and the 
speedometer needs repair. The last time I drove the car the speedometer started 
acting erratic above 25 mph and howling a lot, so I unhooked the speedom cable 
beneath the dash. The added-on AM-FM stereo cassette does not work. The clock 
works, but is currently unhooked (because it drains the battery). I have never hooked 
up the original radio, so I don't know if it works or not.
This car has been a lot of fun to own and drive. The first 10 years, it only got driven to 
church on Sunday and an occasional "cruise" or a date on Saturday night…
….probably about 500 miles per year. The last 10 years it has not had much use, 
probably about 100 miles per year. I have never taken the car to any kind of "show", 
but driving the Merc around town, it get's plenty of "double-looks" and cheers and 
compliments.
Seller states if sold, car will be sold "AS-IS-WHERE-IS" with no guaranty or warranty. 
Pick up and/or shipping of car is buyer's responsibility. If you are the winning bidder,
a $500.00 nonrefundable deposit shall be made via Paypal within 48 hours, and the 
balance shall be due as per negotiation with seller. Balance shall be paid with cash 
or a cashier's check in person (at my local bank branch). If the balance is paid 
through Paypal, add $500.00 to the bid price. If the balance is paid through 
Escrow.com, buyer shall pay all escrow fees.
Seller states vehicle possession and title will not be transferred until all funds are received 
and cleared by financial institution.

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