1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe
The Mercury Monterey, built by the Mercury division of Ford was considered as a full size near luxury car back in the olden days. Interestingly, this 1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe belongs to the debuting generation of Monterey models, which are also the flagship model for the Mercury line. This car's styling was largely carried over from other Ford models including Ford's Lincoln line. Therefore, the Monterey became the car for those who wished for something more exquisite than a Ford but didn’t want to pay the Lincoln’s price. Today this 1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe is an unmistakable collector car. Its motor have underwent a rebuilt and it only has 15,000 miles on this new build. Don't pass on this opportunity as you will hardly locate a first-generation Monterey in such great shape.
Atop, the roof of this 1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe possesses a gracefully curved rear glass. This Cream color roof smoothly slopes down at the back giving the car an aerodynamic look. This Cream roof together with the Bittersweet Orange color of the exterior makes up the two-tone exterior finish. Then there are the Chrome adorns to talk about. The double front bumper, the Lincoln inspired rear bumper, Chrome bars on the sides and the Mercury lettering around the car are just a few Chrome details this car flaunts. More Chrome fittings can be found in the beautiful Orange and white interior of this 1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe. The Orange touches on the seats and door panels go with the exterior color while the contrasting Creamy white suits the color of its roof. The large three-spoke steering wheel featuring chrome accents and the big speedometer behind it takes us back to the ‘50s motoring experience. The plush bench seats can comfortably accommodate four adults.
At the heart of this stunning 1953 Mercury Monterey Sport Coupe is a rebuilt 255ci flathead V8 engine. This powertrain was good for about 125 horsepower and 211 lb-ft of torque out of the factory. You get a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive to help you tackle its power to your liking. According to the seller, this engine has received a new camshaft, pistons, heads, crank, and intake.
Mercury was one of those brands under the Ford umbrella in the United States. Positioned in the mid-range segment, the brand bid adieu to the world in 2011. Over their 85-year existence, Mercury has made some lovely classic cars that are highly desirable today. This 1950 Mercury Coupe is one such example. It reportedly underwent a restoration in 2011 and has 50,000 miles to its name. It's also a restomod of sorts, as it's got a newer engine and some creature comforts.
The 70s was a dark time in the American automotive industry; the large American machines were soon to be axed off their production lines for smaller, efficient motoring; this was all due to the impending oil crisis. With smaller efficient imports taking control of the market, the 1970 Mercury Monterey Convertible we have today perfectly represents the last living giants.
If you were flush for cash back in the 50s, you sure were spoilt for choice; visiting your local dealer was a treat as you gazed upon the golden era of the American automotive scene. While the Chevrolet of the time was the name of the game when it came to luxury motoring, the adventurous car buyer could opt for something you wouldn't see too often and drive off in a car like this 1953 Mercury Monterey we have today. Built to stand out, this classic American machine aims to turn heads and represent a time gone by.
Now here’s an interesting little Ford roadster for you open-topped driving fans out there. Built in Broadmeadows in Melbourne, Australia, the Mercury Capri’s third generation was sold between 1991 and 1994. Mercury, a division of Ford, wanted to create something to rival the Toyota MR2 and Mazda MX-5 Miata. The third-generation Capri was the result, and we’ve got one here today. Say hello to this 40,090-mile 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo from Louisville, Kentucky. With its fizzy turbocharged engine and manual gearbox, it’s quite an interesting proposition to add to your garage.
Hang on…isn’t Capri a Ford model? Well, yes that was the case in many markets outside the United States. But back home in Detroit, Ford had several sub-brands. Mercury was one of them, and in 1970, Capri was too. Initially, it was what was called a captive import that was imported from Ford of Europe and sold merely as a Capri. No Ford or any other parent branding was borne on the car. In 1979, things changed for the second generation of the American Capri. Capri was now a model under Ford’s Mercury division and based on the famous Fox platform. So, it was basically like a Fox Body Mustang with different styling. This generation was made as the Mercury Capri between 1979 and 1986. Today, we’ve got one of these curios in the shape of a Connecticut-residing 1985 Mercury Capri Grand Sport. This 26,000-mile car is up for sale and comes with some neat performance enhancements. We’re told that the car features its original body and paint, and even includes the original booklets with the sale.
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