1962 Mercury Monterey Custom Convertible 352 V8 Automatic Barn Find Survivor !! on 2040-cars
Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:352 CUBIC INCH V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Monterey
Trim: CONVERTIBLE
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 44,799
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
CONTACT JEFF AT 570 977 0741. Up for sale and your consideration is a 1962 Mercury Monterey Convertible with working power top that is a nice classic car that was recently discovered resting in a garage and brought back to life. It is mostly original and is in turn key and drive condition, and can be enjoyed immediately upon purchase. It is also priced realistically so that a real car person can afford it. If you're looking for a restored car or a car that spent it's whole life in California this isn't it. It is your typical northeast car having had some rust issues here and there that have been addressed. The pictures provide an honest representation of the car. It is equipped with a 352 V8 & 3-speed automatic transmission. The engine was previously remanufactured. The rebuilders tag still resides on the right front of the engine block. According to the tag the engine was bored 40 thousands and rebuilt with standard size bearings. It is equipped with power steering and power brakes that both work great. The engine has received some chrome dress up, but stock air filter and stock valve covers are included with the car. The motor has been completely serviced including a fresh oil and filter change. Fresh spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new air filter, carburetor tuned and adjusted. Motor fires right up with just a touch of the key and runs well. Interior of the car is original with the exception of new carpets and arm rests. Some of the bad areas on the front seat are seam separations that can be repaired. Headlights, tail lights, parking light, back up lights, dashboard lights, and turn signals are all in working order. Wipers, heater and horn also work. The AM radio does not work. Power top works fine and is usable as is but not new. Tonneau cover is nice but the convertible top well area needs some trim attention. Please keep in mind that this is an unrestored, original 52 year old car sold in AS-IS condition. This is not a show car and it is priced as such. The priced is based on the condition of the car and the rarity. It's an opportunity for a real car person to own a rare vehicle. Only 5489, 1962 Mercury Monterey Custom Convertibles were made. If any prospective buyer has any question as to the integrity of this car I welcome and encourage the opportunity to show the car in person by appointment. I have in hand a clean Pennsylvania title for this car. The mileage on the title is stated as exempt as many older vehicles were. The speedometer shows 44,799 miles. There is no sixth digit on the speedo. The title absolutely must, and will be processed properly into the buyers name by a licensed Pennsylvania notary official. If there is any questions on any of this info please don't hesitate to call and ask. I have over 50 photos of the car should a prospective buyer request additional photos. Again call and ask for them. I have accurately and honestly described this car to the best of my knowledge, based on a complete physical inspection and servicing of the vehicle.
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