1962 Mercury Monterey Custom W/ 352 C.i.d. Fe Block V-8 on 2040-cars
Charlotte, Tennessee, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:5.8L 5769CC 352Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Owner
Interior Color: Black and White
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Monterey
Trim: Base
Warranty: No Warranty implied. Sold AS-IS.
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 999,999
Options: Automatic
Sub Model: Custom
Exterior Color: Red on Black
This car has been and continues to be a wonderful daily driver. The engine has less than 2,000 miles on it since it was rebuilt. Additionally, the generator and voltage regulator were replaced roughly 500 miles ago. My wife drives 100 to 150 miles a week in this Mercury. It has good tires, brakes, engine, transmission and the body is all original steel. The body is straight as an arrow and has no visible dents. We are simply car poor and this darling drew the short straw. If anything, I am about to try to talk you out of buying my wife's Mercury. I would much rather be frank with you and have you pleasantly surprised when you win the bid than for you to believe this is a 10 point show car when it isn't. If it were, I would be expecting her to fetch $12,500 or more. As you will see when you bid, the reserve is WAY, WAY, WAY lower than that.
So, here is the bad news: This car is a survivor in good condition. The chrome is original and could use refreshing. The headliner is loose on the passenger side near the rear window. The clear coat is peeling in places. Please see pictures for detail. She has obvious wear on the interior as she is a 50+ year old car and there is a small exhaust leak. A new manifold gasket is included with purchase as is a spare taillight assembly and new weather stripping in the trunk. There are some scratches in the paint and a crack in the dash cover. Original radio included but not installed. There is currently no antenna on the car. The car is beyond the mechanical limits of the odometer and will be sold as such. Again, this is a survivor. She ain't perfect, but she sure is pretty and she runs like a top! The car will be sold AS-IS with no warranty implicit nor implied.
Now for the good news: She turns heads everywhere we drive and we get nothing but compliments. The car runs as if brand new and drives like a dream for a 50+ year survivor. She is just a few weekends of work away from being a show car. By the way, this was the only year for the rocket engine rear lights. Good luck and happy bidding!!
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