Make: | Mercury |
Model: | Monterey |
Type: | Convertible |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1961 |
Mileage: | 101030 |
VIN: | 1W65Z550546 |
Color: | Black |
Engine: | 390 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Red |
Drive side: | Left-Hand Drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Wytheville, Virginia, United States |
For your consideration is this hard to find 1961 Mercury Monterey convertible! It is a factory black with red interior! The car has its original Z-code, 300 horsepower 390 and a 4 speed transmission! There has been considerable work done to the car to get it road worthy, however it is not there yet. The brake system has been replaced and updated with a split master cylinder and power booster. It also has a new gas tank installed. The 390 starts and runs, I have only driven it around the lot. The tires are old and not road worthy.
The black paint has been buffed and is mostly original with plenty of patina. The passenger front fender and lower quarters have been repaired before. The original chrome is presentable. The power top frame is complete, it does not work and needs a new top installed. I have not had the top frame up. There is some rust in the car, the drivers rear quarter is the worst. The floor pans and trunk have been repaired.
The seats have been re upholstered, the dash pad and carpet has been removed. A new trunk mat has been installed as well.
The car was originally equipped with a 3 speed manual, it was converted to a T10 4 speed at some point in its past! The 4 speed seems to be good. The shifter has a very close shift pattern.
Please view all pictures and the video. The car is running in the video. I tried to show the entire car in the video including the rust. This is a hard to find 61 Mercury Convertible that is at a good point. The new owner can do a little more work and have a fun driver as is or continue with a full restoration! This car is not road worthy and needs to be trailered. The tires are not safe for road use.
Please view all pictures closely and ask any questions. A $500 deposit is due within 24 hours, the balance in 7 days. The car can stay for a month as long as it has been paid for. A clear title will be given to the new owner upon receipt of full payment.
Terms & Conditions:
Payment is expected within 3 days. Items are sold as is, most of the items I sell are old, some are used, some NOS, and some reproduction. PLEASE LOOK AT PICTURES, READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING! I describe all items to the best of my ability. If there is a problem that I KNOW OF I will list it. Please look at the pictures closely, If you have any questions please ask them first. I am not the manufacturer of these items, even the NOS parts are old and may have defects. Make sure beforehand that the part fits your application before you get it, I will not accept a return because you did not know what you were bidding on.
Thanks for looking at my auction, ask any questions, and good luck bidding.