1955 Mercury Monterey 2-Door

Offered for sale is my 1955 Mercury Monterey 2-door hardtop, with a 292 V-8 engine,automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, electric seat, 86,250 original miles,white with red top, red and white interior, nice chrome, good tires, excellent condition.Please respond by e-mail ([email protected]) with any questions. You may also call(541) 410-8639 and leave message.I have owned, driven and enjoyed this car for 20 years. My reason for selling is I have too many other projects,I need the extra shop space, and the car doesn't get used much any more. It's been garage stored,well maintained and pampered during the time of my possession, all of which has been in easternOregon, a high desert dry climate. I bought it from a private party in Hemet, California.The car is all original, except for a few minor add-ons by a previous owner (rear air shocks, AM-FM stereocassette). It had late model front disc brakes when I bought the car, but I changed them back to theoriginal-style brakes. The tires are fairly new radials.I believe this is an original car that was (prior to my ownership) re-painted, re-chromed and re-rubber sealedaround windows. It does not appear to have been in a wreck or had any body work done. I believe theodometer miles (86250) are accurate. I think the upholstery is original. The electrical system is 6-volt.According to a document given to me at purchase time (and there is no way I can verify the document'sauthenticity, other than the information seems reasonable, considering the overall condition of the car)the engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt at 55,000 miles, the clock rejeweled and theradio retubed.This car is mechanically sound. It runs and drives very nicely. The body and frame are rust-free. The chromeand paint is good, but not perfect…..there are a few paint chips, but no dents or scratches.The "flaws" include a couple maintenance items I have not had time to fix lately: the headliner isstarting to come apart at the seams, and the speedometer needs repair. The last time I drove the carthe speedometer started acting erratic above 25 mph and howling a lot, so I unhooked it underneaththe dash. The added-on AM-FM stereo cassette does not work. The clock works, but is currentlyunhooked (because it drains the battery). I have never hooked up the original radio, so I don't knowif it works or not.This car has been a lot of fun to own and drive. The first 10 years, it only got driven to church on Sunday andan occasional "cruise" or a date on Saturday night…….probably about 500 miles per year. The last10 years it has not had much use, probably about 100 miles per year. I have never taken the car toany kind of "show", but driving the Merc around town, it get's plenty of "double-looks" and cheers andcompliments.Seller states if sold, car will be sold "AS-IS-WHERE-IS" with no guaranty or warranty. Pick up and/or shippingof car is buyer's responsibility. If you are the winning bidder, a $500.00 nonrefundable deposit shallbe made via Paypal within 48 hours, and the balance shall be due as per negotiation with seller.Balance shall be paid with cash or a cashiers's check in person (at my local bank branch). If thebalance is paid through Paypal, add $500.00 to the bid price. If the balance is paid throughEscrow.com, buyer shall pay all escrow fees.Seller states vehicle possession and title will not be transferred until all funds are received and cleared byfinancial institution.

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