1955 Mercury Montclair

Vehicle Description 1955 Mercury Montclair $48,000 1955 Mercury Montclair Coupe Custom – 351 Cleveland V8, Automatic, RestomodThe year 1955 marked a pivotal shift for the Mercury brand, as the division split from Lincoln to establish its own styling identity and introduced the Montclair as its brand-new premium flagship model. Positioned above the Monterey to capture the post-war luxury boom, the 1955 Montclair featured a distinctive, two-inch lower roofline greenhouse, a wrap-around windshield, and an independent ball-joint front suspension—innovations that helped secure Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" honors for Mercury.This restored 1955 Mercury Montclair Coupe blends those classic, mid-century styling cues with updated powertrain and comfort features. Finished in two-tone red and grey over a custom grey cloth interior, the vehicle has undergone over $32,800 in recent mechanical sort-out work. Power comes from an updated 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Modern enhancements include full power accessories, upgraded R-134a air conditioning, and an Android touchscreen infotainment system with GPS and a backup camera.Highlights Restoration Type: Previous frame-on restoration with extensive updates Build Style: Mild custom restomod Recent Investment: Over $32,800 spent on mechanical and component updates within the last six months Key Upgrades: Modern air conditioning, disc brakes, and digital infotainment Engine & Drivetrain Engine Type: Ford 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8 Dress-Up Kit: Chrome air cleaner, valve covers and accessories Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic Exhaust: Dual exhaust system with new mufflers Chassis & Suspension Steering System: New rack and pinion steering setup Steering Linkage: New tie rod ends and control rod bushings Front Suspension: New upper and lower ball joints Rear Suspension: New leaf springs and shock absorbers Brake System: Front disc brakes with a new power brake booster and master cylinder Tires: New Coker Classic wide whitewall radial tires Exterior Paint Scheme: Two-tone red and grey Body Additions: Rear fender skirts and a bumper-mounted Continental kit Exhaust Style: Side-mounted lake pipes Wheels: Chrome steel wheels with moon hubcaps Access Hardware: Electric remote-entry doors and trunk Antenna: Power-operated radio antenna Interior Upholstery: Custom grey cloth seat coverings and matching door panels Seating: 4-way power-adjustable front split bench seat Climate Control: Air conditioning upgraded with a new compressor and R-134a refrigerant Windows: Power windows fitted with new window motors Infotainment: New Android GPS entertainment head unit featuring Bluetooth compatibility and integrated backup camera Additional Info Air System: New engine air pump installed Documentation: Accompanying folder of maintenance and build receipts totaling $32,808 from the last six monthsOriginal Manufacturer's InformationDecoding the factory patent plate reveals the following production information:Serial Number (#55 WA 65170 M#) 55 -- 1955 Model WA -- Assembled at Wayne Plant 65170 -- Serial Identification Number M – Mercury Style and Body Specifications (BV64A 72W-586-E-16-46) BV64A -- 6 Passenger Montclair Coupe 72W -- Upper-- Alaska White, Lower-- Lime 586 -- Green and White Vinyl, and Green Tapestry Weave Nylon E -- Month of Year-- May 16 -- 16th Day of Month 46 -- 46th Car Assembled