Make:
Mercury
Model:
Monterey
Year:
1953
Mileage:
56368
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
California
City:
San Diego
Zip:
92101
The two-tone yellow and black interior was likely freshened at the same time the car was painted approximately two decades ago, and because the former owner's took great care and fixed any wear-and-tear issues that popped up through the years, it shows almost no signs of use today. The vinyl upholstery is durable and comfortable, stitched into factory-correct patterns that value simplicity over flash, and the color combination does a great job breaking up all that yellow. The factory dashboard has a super-cool futuristic look, with that beautiful floating instrument panel, and aircraft-style control levers for the secondary switches and controls. Handsome door panels with chrome accents are in great shape too, while the plush black carpets below insulate the cabin and an upscale feel inside. Everything is stock, down to the factory AM radio is still in the dash and the clock straight above it, and this droptop also offers spacious accommodations in the back seat. Out back, the sanitary trunk is neatly finished with black carpets and includes a full-sized spare tire and jack set.
The 1953 Mercury flathead V8 is the one all the hot-rodders want, and for good reason: it's the biggest and most powerful of the bunch. With 255 cubic inches to work with, it's ripe for upgrades, which makes the fact that this Flatty was left completely alone in all of its original glory. It' believed to be the original drivetrain, and with a recent tune-up, it's really running like a sewing machine today. It's not exactly race-ready, but it moves the tidy Merc effortlessly with that characteristic flathead burble. Part of the joy of a flathead like this is the way it goes about its business with great torque and a fun exhaust note that'll have you blipping the throttle as you go through tunnels. It's painted turquoise, as it should be, and still carries neat little details like the mechanical fuel pump up top and generator for the 6-volt system. The exhaust is a bit more recent (at least the muffler is) and sounds exactly right, and the Merc-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission is a pleasure for cruising around town. Period perfect G78-15 whitewall bias-plys retain the vintage look, and they're wrapped around red steelies adorned with original Mercury hubcaps and beauty rings.
The 1953 Mercury flathead V8 is the one all the hot-rodders want, and for good reason: it's the biggest and most powerful of the bunch. With 255 cubic inches to work with, it's ripe for upgrades, which makes the fact that this Flatty was left completely alone in all of its original glory. It' believed to be the original drivetrain, and with a recent tune-up, it's really running like a sewing machine today. It's not exactly race-ready, but it moves the tidy Merc effortlessly with that characteristic flathead burble. Part of the joy of a flathead like this is the way it goes about its business with great torque and a fun exhaust note that'll have you blipping the throttle as you go through tunnels. It's painted turquoise, as it should be, and still carries neat little details like the mechanical fuel pump up top and generator for the 6-volt system. The exhaust is a bit more recent (at least the muffler is) and sounds exactly right, and the Merc-O-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission is a pleasure for cruising around town. Period perfect G78-15 whitewall bias-plys retain the vintage look, and they're wrapped around red steelies adorned with original Mercury hubcaps and beauty rings.
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