1956 Mercury Monterey Black Custom Kustom Scta Hot Rod Kemp on 2040-cars
Maple Plain, Minnesota, United States
Engine:312 V8
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Oxblood/Ivory
Model: Monterey
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Roll and Pleat
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Mileage: 54,471
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1956 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hardtop. Tuxedo Black with Oxblood and Ivory pleated interior. A Southern California mild custom by the Kennedy Family of Pomona, CA with almost 55,xxx miles showing and believed actual. Excellent paint, chrome, stainless, interior and mechanics. 312 V8, upgraded to stick overdrive, nosed, decked, Lincoln door handles and many period accents……a delight to drive. Notice the front bumper has been upgraded to a 55. A rare opportunity to invest in a subtle and tasteful custom by these iconic builders.....this one has aged gracefully with very few miles logged since built. Issues? The radio in the dash does not work, although there is a late model installed under the rear seat on the passenger side......you can see the speakers and antenna installed in the trunk photo. Overdrive is inop, although probably something simple....I don't know that much about them. A couple of stains in the lower panels in the seat.....something I wouldn't address, but you could dye or stain. No rust or damage on a great car.......and still on a California Title. Purchased well over a decade ago at the LA Roadster show.....interesting history. Any questions call 612 889 2212 Vehicle sold as is, where is. Can help arrange shipping at buyers expense.
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eBay Find of the Day: Craterface's '49 Mercury convertible from Grease
Wed, 29 Jan 2014Here is your chance to own your very own piece of greased lightning. Well, not the Greased Lighting, it's actually the black, flamed 1949 Mercury convertible that races against John Travolta in the classic 1978 movie Grease, and it's for auction on eBay Motors.
While it appeared in the film's exciting drag race in a Los Angeles storm drain, the hot rod was reportedly lost until last year, when the seller found it as a shell. He verified that it was the actual car with original builder, Eddie Paul, and sent the car for a complete restoration.
The auction includes original parts like the exhaust tips used in the movie and bent bumper from when it hit Travolta's car in the scene. The restorer recreated the scorpion stickers on the doors, razor hubcaps and license plate. He also installed a 1949 Mercury 255-cubic-inch (4.2-liter), flathead V8 and three-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
Fitting Retirement: Grand Marquis last Mercury off the line
Wed, 05 Jan 2011The signs have come down and retail production ended back in October of 2010. Now, the very last Mercury model has rolled off the assembly line. This last Mercury somewhat fittingly takes the form of a Grand Marquis reporting for fleet duty. It was built at the St. Thomas plant in Ontario, Canada, which is the same facility that continues to produce the Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car for fleet and livery duty.
St. Thomas' days are numbered, however, as the factory is slated to close on August 31. When it goes, the Panther platform is likely to follow. So long, and thanks for all the fish memories.
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NHTSA closes rollaway investigation into 1.56M Ford SUVs
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