Mercury Montclair Convertible 1956, Estados Unidos

Mercury Montclair Convertible 1956, Estados Unidos
Motor: 312/225 HP
Exterior: Preto e Vermelho
Interior: Branco e Vermelho
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HIGHLIGHTS

AACA Grand National 1st place

Concours level restoration to like original specs

312/225 HP engine

Merc-O-Matic transmission

Power steering

Power brakes

Power seats

Power windows

Padded instrument cluster

Power convertible top

Tissue dispenser

Fender skirts

Day/Night mirror

Dual spotlight mirrors

Heat and defrost

Multi-Luber power lubrication system

Part of the Ken Nagel collection

This 1956 Mercury Montclair Convertible was the subject of a painstaking concours-level restoration by Carriage House Automotive Restorations in New Lenox, Illinois, to like-original specifications. Famous for its dedication to authenticity and attention to detail, Carriage House’s restoration has been rewarded with a plethora of awards, including AACA First Place Junior, Senior, Junior Grand National and Senior Grand National First Place Awards. Produced at the Los Angeles assembly plant, this spectacular “Big M” Montclair convertible is one of 7,762 built and one of few extant today. These were among the very best luxury cars of the period, with quality and style that outshone many of their contemporary competitors in the luxury field. Powered by the 312/225 “Safety Surge” V-8 mated to a Merc-O-Matic transmission, this 1956 Montclair came standard with a number of advanced mechanical features highlighted by a “Multi Luber” power lubrication system. Tastefully finished in the rare “Flow Town” two-tone color scheme, its black and red paint are separated by the Montclair’s distinctive “lightning bolt” side spears and by Montclair-only chromed borders defining the upper sections of each door. Exterior optional extras included wide whitewall tires, dual outside spotlight mirrors and fender skirts. The equally impressive red and white vinyl interior showcases advances introduced in Ford’s Lifeguard safety program, among them a deep-dish steering wheel, padded door panels with inset handles, a breakaway inside mirror and a padded dash and sun visors. It additionally includes a wide array of optional equipment that includes power steering and brakes, a four-way power seat, power windows, power soft top, heat and defrost, Travel Tuner radio, tissue dispenser and a Day/Night mirror. The 1956 Montclair convertible offered a grand open-air motoring experience, and it remains a genuine pleasure today.