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1955 Mercury Montclair 2 Door ( A Texas Barn Find) on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:912951 Color: Red /
 Red
Location:

Bulverde, Texas, United States

Bulverde, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 55SL70738M
Year: 1955
Interior Color: Red
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Other
Trim: Montclair 2 Door ( A Texas Barn Find)
Drive Type: AUTO
Mileage: 912,951
Disability Equipped: No
Sub Model: Montclair 2 Door ( A Texas Barn Find)
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Red

1955 Mercury Montclair 2 Door ( A Texas Barn Find)
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1955 Mercury Montclair 2 Door

 A Texas Barn Find

 

I have an antiquity company in the middle of Texas. We specialize in fine antiques and collectibles.  Once in a while my customers turn in a classic automobile or motorcycle.

This is one of those items:

 

 

We received 2 antique Montclair that we are going to post simultaneously on E-bay.

This original Montclair comes with its original V-8 engine and automatic transmission.

 

This beautiful Red Montclair is from 1955 and has been parked since 1970 in a barn south of San Antonio, Texas. 

 

 It has been parked since the 1970’s and it needs a complete restoration.  It has some rust that will need attention when you restore it.

 

 It is missing the back seat and the two rear side windows.

 

 It comes with a clear title.  So bring your trailer and we will help you load up this beautiful old girl so you can restore her and bring her back to life.

 

 

All the inspections must be done before the auction closes.

Remember that this classic car is 57 years old.  Please remember that things always look better in pictures.  So you are more than welcome to come see it in person.

 

Your bid is your contract.  Please place bids only if you are serious about buying the item. If you are the winning bid, you are entering into a legal binding contract to purchase the item.

 

We require a $300 non-refundable deposit immediately after the bidding closes and the remaining balance within a week.  Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. The car will be sold as is, with no warranty or guarantee.

We reserve the right to cancel any bid for excessive negative feedback.  And I may also advertise it locally.

 

For pricing regarding classical automobiles/bikes you can refer to: NADAGUIDES

 

 

 

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN

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ONE CUSTOMER/FRIEND AT A TIME

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