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£13,171 (Est: £22,650 - £30,200)
Tastefully uprated 1953 Mercury Monterey Special Custom Convertible
United States • 31 May 2026 • Lot 7
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This 1953 Mercury Monterey Special Custom Convertible is a fully restored classic with tasteful performance upgrades, featuring a striking coral and orange color scheme. It's described as a wonderful highway cruiser and a brilliant slice of Americana, ready to be enjoyed.
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7
The car has been fully restored and features tasteful performance upgrades. The description states it has led a well-cared-for life and presents beautifully. However, it has been subject to static display, and a thorough inspection is recommended before extended use, indicating it's not pristine but is in very good condition.
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255ci Flathead V8 Single Carburetor (See Text) 125bhp at 3,800rpm (See Text) 3-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Transmission 4-Wheel Drum Brakes * Fully restored and tasteful performance upgrades * Charming Coral and Orange color scheme * A wonderful highway cruiser * Brilliant slice of Americana THE MONTEREY SPECIAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE The 1953 model year would be FoMoCo's last year for their flathead V8.
The Monterey was introduced in 1952.
Finding instant success among the mid-range market.
Competing against other mid-level offerings from Packard, GM and Chrysler Corporation.
The Special Custom Convertible was the range topper for Mercury's Monterey line for 1953.
Standard was a Power Top, power windows, amber driving lights and two-tone interior.
8,463 Mercury Monterey Convertibles were built for 1953.
THE CAR OFFERED This 1953 Special Custom Convertible has seemingly always led a well-cared for life.
Never seemingly having been derelict, this ...
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£916
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£281,248
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