1956 Mercury Montclair Lead Sled

History

The Mercury Montclair was a full-size automobile produced by theMercury Division of the Ford Motor Company from 1955 to 1957, the M-E-LDivision of Ford Motor Company 1958 to 1959 and by the Lincoln Mercury Divisionof the Ford Motor Company from 1964 to 1968. Its appearance followed theconcept show car in 1954 called the Mercury XM-800.

The vehicle name was introduced in 1955 and applied to Mercury'spremium automobile line. Ford historians are at a loss as to where the nameoriginated; the consensus is that it's taken from the upper class community of Montclair, NewJersey. For 1955 and 1956, Montclairs featuredMercury's best appointments, extra chrome trim, and different two-tone paintcombinations to set them apart from other Mercury products. 1956 was the yearthat Ford introduced its Lifeguard safety program, and the Mercury Montclaircame standard with a deep-dish steering wheel to help protect the driver fromthe steering column, safety door locks, a breakaway rear view mirror, andoptional seat belts and padded dashboards. The dash was redesigned with a newthree-tier instrument panel.

VIN 56ME86953M

This Mercury lead sled is “One Bad Cat”!

Mechanics

312ci Engine

Ford-O-Matic Automatic Transmission

Stock Type Open Rear End with 3.0:1 Gear Ratio

Powder Coated Intake

4bbl Carter Carb

Power Drum Brakes

Power Steering

Exhaust Manifolds

Glass Pack Mufflers

Chrome Air Cleaner and Valve Covers

Radiator is in Great Shape

Chrome Pulleys

New Battery

Lowering Blocks

Replaced Shocks, Front and Rear

New Fuel Filter

Bushings are in Good Shape

New Gas Tank

Body

Beautiful Black and Red Paint

Professional Custom Pin Striping

Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers

Top Half of a 1957 Desoto Bumper

Faux Dual Spotlights

Louvered Hood

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Beautiful Stainless Trim

Fender Skirts

Solid and Straight Quarters

Frenched Antenna

Blue Dot Tail Lights

Custom Paint on the Spare Tire Cover Can be Removed Upon Request

Continental Kit

Undercarriage is Clean and Nicely Painted

Solid Floorboards and Frame

Rockers are Solid and Straight

Dodge Lancer Hubcaps

Bias-Ply Wide White’s 4 Ply 7.8x15

Interior

Custom Interior

White Upholstery with Red Piping

Bench Seat

Column Shift

8 Ball Shift Knob

White Dash with Custom Pin Striping

Black Dash Pad is in Great Shape

Beautiful White Steering Wheel

Aftermarket Gauges Under the Dash

Back Seat with Fold Down Arm Rest

Beautiful Headliner

Interior Trim is in Great Shape

Custom Finished Upholstered and Carpeted Trunk

Horn Works

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