1965 Marauder Mild Kustom Hot Rat Rod Bomb California Kustom Lowrider No Reserve on 2040-cars
Sacramento, California, United States
You are looking
at a real California Custom Cruiser that the whole family can enjoy! This rare 1965 Mercury Monterey Fastback
Marauder 2 door has the right "Kustom Kulture
Look” The body is straight and solid shot in Light Blue with a jumbo Flaked
Royal Blue/Dark Blue Metal flake roof that looks amazing in the sun. It starts, drives and stops very well. It has a low mileage 390 with about 30k on it after a full rebuild. This classic has very
good compression, oil pressure and “Loads of Power”. The Motor has new water
pump, new fuel pump, Mallory electronic ignition distributor, fresh carb
rebuild, new "one wire" alternator, new power steering pump, new aluminum
radiator. The C6 3peed automatic transmission
with less then 10k miles shifts well New drive line with new u joints, It has a mild shift kit and shifts firm. All 12V wiring functions well, new plug wires. Purrs like a kitten, runs like a cheetah, and stays cool like Fonzi. This rare Merc is a lowered ride with dropped coils all the way around. Brand new BF Goodrich 155 Radials Wide White Wall Tires on New 15” Astro Supreme Wheels 15”. The front has been converted to disc brakes with new rotors, steel braided lines, new calipers, brake booster and master cylinder. 9" rear end with fresh drum brakes, Stops on a dime. The passenger side of the windshield glass has a small crack (not in drivers view), while the back window and the rest of the glass is chip and crack free. Doors shut like new. Windows roll nicely. This "One of a Kind" Hardtop has many new and upgraded parts, well over 20K invested! The beautiful new interior is very comfortable, Blue and White wrap the plush seats, White Angel Hair headliner, matching dash and speaker tray, and a black carpet kit. The body and rockers have no visible rust. The trunk is clean with full sized spare, flame thrower box/coils, and original bumper jack. Many Kustom
pieces and touches including Bunny Ear Antennas, Curb Feelers, Custom
2.25" dual exhaust with great sounding glasspacks and functioning flame
throwers installed, and the overall look/stance. This is
a California
car and has always been to the best of my knowledge, Folsom Prison stamped
Black and Yellow plates. A daily driver with clear California title. Visible Vin and Body Tags.
Drive as is or restore it, must see to appreciate!!! CALL (916)308 zero eight seven 4 or message me for details
Bidding indicates that you are satisfied with the information and photographs provided regarding all aspects of the listed item and are committed to completing the purchase if you are the high bidder. All items sold "as is". This is an 50 year old car. I have described it as accurately as possible. We reserve the right to reject bids made by those with zero or negative feedback, please contact before bidding. The winning bidder is responsible for all
actual freight and or shipping. We are happy to help with loading and assist
with transport can deliver up to 300 miles at $2 /mile and deliver to ports for
overseas export. Please wait for a invoice after end of auction as always local
pick up is welcomed.
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