1956 Mercury Montclair

  Offering my 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Dr. HT Mild Custom finished in Persimmon & Arctic White Acrylic Urethane Paint built to show or cruise !


Very good body when purchased in California 1993. restored & customized over the past 20+ years. always stored on lift in climate controlled garage.

VIN: 56SL106313M; registered & insured in CT under Bill of Sale as CT does not offer title for vintage vehicles. (Previous owner CA title on hand).

Factory equipped w/ 312 V-8. T-85 HD Overdrive Transmission. Power Brakes & Steering. Dual Exhaust all of which have been professionally rebuilt.

Engine runs strong. no smoke. holds 60 psi oil pressure; transmission recently gone through. new clutch; overdrive works properly.

Late ('57 up) Jet Hot-Coated intake manifold w/ Edelbrock 4V carburetor; late larger Jet Hot-Coated dual exhaust manifolds & heat shields.

Late ('57 up) distributor converted to electronic ignition; original "Mercury" valve covers chrome plated.

GM chrome one-wire 100 amp alternator; '65 Merc. one wire starter.

All new original type wiring harnesses; dash. body. engine. EZ Wiring panel w/ATC fuses in glove compartment.

Heavy duty recored radiator; new fuel tank; rear axle housing narrowed 4" by Moser Eng. to accommodate 15 x 7" American Racing Torq-Thrust II wheels.

Custom wheel center caps featuring inset Mercury emblems; Michelin 215/70R radial tires; Addco HD sway bar.

Finished in Akzo-Nobel Acrylic Urethane Persimmon & Arctic White over straight body.

Original finish was black & white; body required only minor front floor pan repair & outer rockers.

Rear 1/4 panels professionally extended 14" to surround continental kit. All steel assemblies from parts car welded in & finished (no seams). Additional stainless side trim extended. cut. butted & polished.

"Mercury" letters & bumper guards removed from front bumper. holes welded shut prior to plating; hood "rocket" shaved but "Big M" replated & retained.

Rear vertical bumper guards removed. bumper replated; deck shaved. custom license plate guard added.

Exterior door handles removed & converted to remote solenoid operation. (2 remotes included). Stainless trim on door paint surround extended. cut. butted & polished.

NOS full length Stainless Vent Shades. Cast aluminum dual exhaust extensions.

Accessory cast brass head light door trim. professionally chrome plated. Custom made flared fender skirts.

New tinted windshield & side glass (rear window original). all new Carpenter door & trunk seals. rebuilt roof rails. division bars. etc.

All chrome & stainless replated. polished or replaced as required.

Padded dash modified to accomodate A/C registers & controls & "Multimedia Navigation" unit (Touch Screen-AM-FM-CD-GPS-Back-up Camera); 4 speakers. two front & two rear.

Original instrument cluster  professionally rebuilt. painted. chrome replated. All accessories. lights. gauges in working order.

2005 Expedition power bucket seats. center console w/ tach. cup holders. twin power outlets. covered center storage area hides switches for rear mounted power antenna. trunk release. etc.

Classic Air heating & air conditioning with R-134.

Custom orange & white interior; deluxe full circle horn ring; fully upholstered trunk.

Vintage 4-way flashers. High mount 3rd brake light.

Set of vintage shop manuals included as well as all receipts for work done.

All four side windows converted to power via Nu-Relics professional kit.

New firewall insulator. Lizard Skin & Hush Mat installed to reduce heat & noise.

Two speed electric wipers w/NOS Trico arms & blades.

Known issues: Speedo was rebuilt & works but odometer works inconsistently. typical oil drips due to inactivity. needs HD rear Addco sway bar installed (included). 3. 15 rear differential installed to improve mileage; original 4. 09 rear is included.

Call Pete any time at (203) 874-0585 or (203) 804-3459 with ANY questions or to arrange inspection.

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