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1956 MERCURY MONTEREY PHAETON...

Location: Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Mercury
Model: Monterey
Type: Sedan
Trim: PHAETON
Year: 1956
Mileage: 68,000
VIN: 56LA42453M
Engine size: Factory 312 cu in (5.1 L) V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Vehicle Title: Clear

1956 Mercury Monterey PHAETON Description

Up for sale is my 1956 Mercury Monterrey Phaeton. It has:
Original:

Engine
Transmission
Working tube radio (hear Cuban radio station picked up in Pompano Beach, Fl - https://youtu.be/5-MmrrTQULM)
Drum brake configuration
Manual windows and ventilation system
Manual steering

Not original:

Radiator - replaced with a 56 Ford Aluminum (than original brass/copper)
Tires (less than 200 miles of wear)
Newer 1403 Edelbrock 1403 Performer Carburetor (less than 6 months old)
Interior

Modifications:

Lap (seat) belts added about a year ago

This is a very nicely preserved classic that while imperfect, it extremely appealing. I generally only move the car for private shows and events, where the host is expecting a lineup of finer cars for their clients. The car is never left unattended and is garage stored when not in service.

The car drives remarkably for its age! I easily cruise the interstate at 65-70 mph without any hesitation, other than the expression of peoples faces when you pass them in a 62 year old classic.

Bonus items included: