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1956 MERCURY MONTEREY PHAETON...

1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
1956  Mercury Monterey
Make: Mercury
Model: Monterey
Type: Sedan
Trim: PHAETON
Year: 1956
Mileage: 68,000
VIN: 56LA42453M
Engine: Factory 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Boca Raton, Florida, United States

1956 Mercury Monterey PHAETON Additional Info:

Up for sale is my 1956 Mercury Monterrey Phaeton. It has:
Original:
  • Engine
  • Transmission
  • Working tube radio (hear Cuban radio station picked up in Pompano Beach, Fl - https://youtu.be/5-MmrrTQULM)
  • Drum brake configuration
  • Manual windows and ventilation system
  • Manual steering
Not original:
  • Radiator - replaced with a 56 Ford Aluminum (than original brass/copper)
  • Tires (less than 200 miles of wear)
  • Newer 1403 Edelbrock 1403 Performer Carburetor (less than 6 months old)
  • Interior
Modifications:
  • Lap (seat) belts added about a year ago
This is a very nicely preserved classic that while imperfect, it extremely appealing. I generally only move the car for private shows and events, where the host is expecting a lineup of finer cars for their clients. The car is never left unattended and is garage stored when not in service.

The car drives remarkably for its age! I easily cruise the interstate at 65-70 mph without any hesitation, other than the expression of peoples faces when you pass them in a 62 year old classic.

Bonus items included:
  • Electrical Schema
  • Original 1956 body parts catalog
  • Original 1956 Chassis parts catalog
  • 3 sets of keys (original + 2 original sets of blanks)
Not included:
  • Cuban License Plate
  • Models
Reason for sale:
I'm making way for a Humvee