1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Dr Hardtop 312 V8

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63,740 Miles 312/235HP V8 Automatic2 Dr Hardtop

Stock #:

3582

Body Type:

2 Dr Hardtop

Transmission:

Automatic

Engine:

312/235HP V8

Mileage:

63,740

Title Condition:

Clear

West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and completely rust free 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop - an older restored example with great attention to detail and still very presentable example of this 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop with its 312 CI 225HP V8 engine in beautiful and striking 'Flo-Tone' two-tone color combination of 'Classic White over Persimmon' with a gorgeous matching interior. The car had factory options including the 312 V8 engine, a Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission, vinyl upholstery, electric clock, horn ring, chrome window surround moldings, full length body side stainless trim, rear fender skirts, rocker panel moldings, heater & defroster, signal seeking AM 'Town & Country' radio, power steering, tinted glass, padded instrument panel & seat belts, dual side-view mirrors, road lamps, rear bumper guards, hubcaps, whitewall tires & Continental kit!

The legendary Mercury Monterey coupe was forever immortalized in 1949 by James Dean in 'Rebel without a Cause' and then the following year was chosen as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, and with good reason - big, imposing and expensive and a standout amongst 1950's American cars for both exceptional and unique styling and sound engineering and performance, coupled with solid construction and a high quality fit and finish, the Mercury Monterey was a top-of-the-line sub-series in 1952 before becoming a line of its own for 1953-54. Ford's flathead V8 continued until 1954 with the company's introduction of the all new 292 'Y' block overhead valve V8 with a five-main-bearing crankshaft and a standard 4 barrel carburetor, also to be used in the Ford Thunderbird. The Monterey was available as a convertible, sedan, a pillar-less coupe and station wagon.

The Mercury Montclair was to supersede the Monterey as the top-of-the-line Mercury model and was first introduced in 1954 and would continue being a stand out amongst early '50's cars for their exceptional styling and sound engineering. They offered a lot of new features and upgrades which were introduced to distinguish the new '56 models such as a 12 volt electrical system and an array of new options that could now be supported by the the higher voltage. New styling features included Mercury's best trim and a revised bumper and grille with the vertical bars of the lower section appearing to show above the center bar, as well as a newly designed front bumper with a blunt end, as opposed to the bullet style point on the '55 Mercury. The Mercury name in block letters was moved from the hood to the center bumper bar and on the hood a large 'M' emblem was used as part of the 'Big M' marketing theme most notably with the introduction of the larger V8's with more power. Hooded headlights and and a jet style hood ornament continued. Body side trim was changed to a full length lightning bolt style piece on all but the wagons. Introduced by Lincoln some years earlier was the striking image of a visible rear spare wheel resting on the trunk lid and extended bumpers, otherwise known as the optional "Continental kit". This option was welcome since it refined the look of the Mercury without overbearing its classic lines which until 1956 deliberately ignored the fifties fashion for fins, making it a very unique looking car for its era.

This particular example is firstly very original and honest with beautifully razor straight sheet metal with no signs or history of any accidents or rust ever and with a solid undercoated and rust free undercarriage. The car has a beautiful and obviously very professional repaint in a striking two-tone color paint scheme and has a beautiful matching two tone vinyl correctly restored with correct original material interior including piping etc and with all its original factory instrumentation intact including the original 'AM' signal seeking radio, all of which are is in quite exceptional and original specification condition throughout. All the chrome has been re-chromed and the car's original 312 V8 engine and the transmission was reportedly rebuilt at the time of the restoration.

The 312 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent with this particular car also driving absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!

Recently acquired from a prominent collection, this is a rare opportunity to own a superb older restoration example of this true American classic - a top-of-the-line 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop in a very striking two-tone color combination and beautiful matching interior! A true all American classic car, an essential addition for the Ford/Mercury collector or simply any classic car enthusiast to enjoy today with burly good looks and just the right amount of tasteful period flash matched to a modern powerful V8, long underappreciated, and now obviously being very scarce and thin on the ground, collector values are rising fast, with not too many having been saved over the years, and very few, if any, in this all stock and very honest quality restored condition!

Vehicle Description

West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and completely rust free 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop - an older restored example with great attention to detail and still very presentable example of this 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop with its 312 CI 225HP V8 engine in beautiful and striking 'Flo-Tone' two-tone color combination of 'Classic White over Persimmon' with a gorgeous matching interior. The car had factory options including the 312 V8 engine, a Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission, vinyl upholstery, electric clock, horn ring, chrome window surround moldings, full length body side stainless trim, rear fender skirts, rocker panel moldings, heater & defroster, signal seeking AM 'Town & Country' radio, power steering, tinted glass, padded instrument panel & seat belts, dual side-view mirrors, road lamps, rear bumper guards, hubcaps, whitewall tires & Continental kit!

The legendary Mercury Monterey coupe was forever immortalized in 1949 by James Dean in 'Rebel without a Cause' and then the following year was chosen as the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500, and with good reason - big, imposing and expensive and a standout amongst 1950's American cars for both exceptional and unique styling and sound engineering and performance, coupled with solid construction and a high quality fit and finish, the Mercury Monterey was a top-of-the-line sub-series in 1952 before becoming a line of its own for 1953-54. Ford's flathead V8 continued until 1954 with the company's introduction of the all new 292 'Y' block overhead valve V8 with a five-main-bearing crankshaft and a standard 4 barrel carburetor, also to be used in the Ford Thunderbird. The Monterey was available as a convertible, sedan, a pillar-less coupe and station wagon.

The Mercury Montclair was to supersede the Monterey as the top-of-the-line Mercury model and was first introduced in 1954 and would continue being a stand out amongst early '50's cars for their exceptional styling and sound engineering. They offered a lot of new features and upgrades which were introduced to distinguish the new '56 models such as a 12 volt electrical system and an array of new options that could now be supported by the the higher voltage. New styling features included Mercury's best trim and a revised bumper and grille with the vertical bars of the lower section appearing to show above the center bar, as well as a newly designed front bumper with a blunt end, as opposed to the bullet style point on the '55 Mercury. The Mercury name in block letters was moved from the hood to the center bumper bar and on the hood a large 'M' emblem was used as part of the 'Big M' marketing theme most notably with the introduction of the larger V8's with more power. Hooded headlights and and a jet style hood ornament continued. Body side trim was changed to a full length lightning bolt style piece on all but the wagons. Introduced by Lincoln some years earlier was the striking image of a visible rear spare wheel resting on the trunk lid and extended bumpers, otherwise known as the optional "Continental kit". This option was welcome since it refined the look of the Mercury without overbearing its classic lines which until 1956 deliberately ignored the fifties fashion for fins, making it a very unique looking car for its era.

This particular example is firstly very original and honest with beautifully razor straight sheet metal with no signs or history of any accidents or rust ever and with a solid undercoated and rust free undercarriage. The car has a beautiful and obviously very professional repaint in a striking two-tone color paint scheme and has a beautiful matching two tone vinyl correctly restored with correct original material interior including piping etc and with all its original factory instrumentation intact including the original 'AM' signal seeking radio, all of which are is in quite exceptional and original specification condition throughout. All the chrome has been re-chromed and the car's original 312 V8 engine and the transmission was reportedly rebuilt at the time of the restoration.

The 312 V8 engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds absolutely magnificent with this particular car also driving absolutely magnificently - must be driven to be fully appreciated - does not miss a beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an absolute pleasure to drive!

Recently acquired from a prominent collection, this is a rare opportunity to own a superb older restoration example of this true American classic - a top-of-the-line 1956 Mercury Montclair 2 Door Hardtop in a very striking two-tone color combination and beautiful matching interior! A true all American classic car, an essential addition for the Ford/Mercury collector or simply any classic car enthusiast to enjoy today with burly good looks and just the right amount of tasteful period flash matched to a modern powerful V8, long underappreciated, and now obviously being very scarce and thin on the ground, collector values are rising fast, with not too many having been saved over the years, and very few, if any, in this all stock and very honest quality restored condition!

Vehicle Warranty

Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is' condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay's Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.

About West Coast Classics

West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showrooms locatedin southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

West Coast Classics are renown licensed and bonded California Classic Car Dealers who specialize in buying & selling rare American & European classic cars with our showrooms locatedin southern California at 1205 Bow Avenue in Torrance, CA 90501. Please contact us to verify the current status of any vehicle of interest and note that all test drives are by appointment only. We ship throughout the world and will provide you with an unparalleled service in any of your rare, sports, exotic, luxury, collector or classic car needs. So whether you want to sell your classic car, truck, hot rod, custom or simply rare or exotic car or indeed to buy a classic car that we have in our inventory, contact us today, it is what we do enthusiastically every sunny day here in southern California USA! Thanks for your interest and we look forward to helping you!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL US DIRECTLY MONDAY - SATURDAY ON OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER LISTED HERE ON EBAY DURING REGULAR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS HOURS OR ON 424-376-5151 OR ALTERNATIVELY CONTACT US ANYTIME BY EMAIL THROUGH EBAY'S "ASK SELLER A QUESTION" LINK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE www.WestCoastClassics.com - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.

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The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.

Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance or Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is' condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding.

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Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay's Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment in full to be received by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason.

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