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1956 Mild Custom Mercury Monterey on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:99999
Location:

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Up for auction is Mild Custom 1956 Mercury Monterey 2 Dr. Sedan 2 tone pearl white/red with classic pin stripping. All the original trim is in perfect shape, paint is flawless (one small road chips). The Mercury has power windows, seats, steering and brakes all in great working ordered. The interior is custom tuck/roll in white and red and is like new condition. The car comes from Sacramento Ca.

The Mercury is running a full air ride suspension professional installed, there hasn’t been any modification done to the suspension or the frame other then the removal of the front coil springs and one leaf spring in the back and added air bags front and back with duel compressors and tank neatly installed in the upper back of the trunk.

The Y- Block Mercury motor  and transmission has recently been professional rebuild very clean and neat, starts and run like it did back in 56’. New everything Battery, Holly 4 barrel, later model electronic   distributor 57’, power steering has been completely over hauled. Underneath looks like a new car no rust truly amazing and she runs dry no leaks and have always run at normal operating temperatures. In the trunk the steel is solid as well and the front and back wheel wells the body is flawless straight as an arrow no rust or body filler/or replacement panel work , a true California car.   

The car is located in my shop in Ridgefield Ct.  and can be seen on weekends  so please make an appointment to come visit and I will take you for a short spin.  Serious Inquires only.

This car is the real deal and a true survivor in and out. Call 203-826-0580 for an appointment to come visit or PM to ask question.  Shipping cost is the buyers responsibility, seller will help load. This Mercury is for sale locally and this auction could close early.

Items need attention on the Mercury

Heater blower

Speedometer stopped last year

The Radio has its own mine

See photo one paint chip rear quarter panel

 

 

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