https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953 1953 Mercury Monterey for sale on Hotrodhotline https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/251204 1953 Mercury Monterey 2-Door Hardtop – Restored Classic | Flathead V8 | C-4 Auto For sale is a 1953 Mercury Monterey 2-door hardtop — a beautifully restored American classic that combines timeless 1950s styling with tasteful performance upgrades. This car is in like-new condition, with only approximately 12,500 miles on the restoration (odometer has rolled over). Finished in a stunning ivory white exterior with a two-tone blue and white interior, this Monterey stands out with elegance and retro charm. The interior and trunk are both fully carpeted in light blue, showing close attention to detail throughout the restoration. Mechanical & Performance: Original Flathead V8 Engine Upgraded Ford C-4 3-Speed Automatic Transmission Mild Cam / Aluminum Heads / Triple Carburetors Drives and Handles Smoothly – Cruises Comfortably at 65–70 MPH Rear-Wheel Drive Interior & Exterior: Beautiful Two-Tone Blue and White Upholstery Fully Carpeted Interior and Trunk in Light Blue Original Wheels Included Straight Body / Excellent Paint / No Rust Clean Title This is a well-loved, garage-kept classic ready to turn heads at car shows or cruise-ins. It's mechanically sound, visually stunning, and a pleasure to drive. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1953 Mercury Monterey https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/243227 1953 Mercury Monterey 2 Door Hardtop “Shes Named Blue Heaven” Original 255 V8 Flathead fitted to the original 3 Speed on the Column 'Blue Heaven' has that Old Skool look & sound, she is very clean and runs, drives and sounds great. The interior is in very good condition and with new Grey fabric trim it feels like riding on a sofa, glass, hood lining, carpet and door cards are all in very good condition. The original Flathead was rebuilt several years ago and sounds great, fitted to its original 3 speed trans on the column it shifts and runs down the road smoothly. It has had many period options added to make her the beauty she is with some of them being Lakes Pipes, Dummy Spots, Striping and Machined knobs on the interior controls. The car underwent a body on restoration several years ago and looks great in Baby Blue with a lot of detail and has had a lot of awesome hand striping added throughout the car, she does have some crazing in the paint but for her age she shines and looks great. The trunk has several autographs that have been confirmed by the previous owner and several photos attached from the car show in 2006 where it was signed by Gene Winfield, Darryl Starbird and Sam Barris. These are getting harder to find in the 2 Door Hard-Top Option and shes a great car to cruise Route 66 or attend local car shows and cruise nights with the family as she will comfortably seat 6 adults. The car has a clear title. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan. **We do have a showroom with about 25 cars that is by appointment only **Please Call First and talk to one of our reps at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 ** FREE Consignment Visit Our Site Today Easy To List Your Vehicle and Get it Sold in Record Time. 1953 Mercury Monterey https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/242348 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible – Classic Flathead Cruiser Engine: Original Flathead V8 that runs strong and smooth Transmission: Automatic Body Style: Convertible Interior: Brand new interior recently installed, clean and comfortable Condition: Great running classic, ready to drive and enjoy This 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible is a beautiful example of early 1950s American styling. Powered by the reliable flathead V8, it delivers the smooth cruising experience these cars are known for. The automatic transmission makes it an easy and enjoyable car to drive whether you're heading to a car show or taking a weekend cruise. The car features a fresh interior that really complements the classic design, giving it a clean and inviting cabin. Overall, it’s a solid vintage convertible that starts easily, runs great, and is ready to be enjoyed during the summer months. A perfect classic for collectors or anyone looking for a stylish drop-top from the golden era of American automobiles. Important Information – Please Read Before Inquiring Vehicle Location: This vehicle is located at our client's home, not in Cadillac, Michigan. Showroom Access: We have a showroom with approximately 35 vehicles, available by appointment only. Contact First: Please call us at 231-468-2809 EXT 1 to speak with one of our representatives before visiting. FREE Consignment – Sell Your Vehicle Fast! List your vehicle effortlessly and get it sold in record time! Easy process High visibility Professional support https://www.classiccardeals.com/Page/Consignment.aspx 1953 Mercury Monterey https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/239315 1953 Mercury Monterey – Mild Custom Build Registered, Clean Title – Running Condition This 1953 Mercury Monterey is a mild custom project blending classic Mercury styling with updated Ford performance. The car is in running condition, powered by a small-block Ford V8 with a 5-speed manual transmission, and presents an excellent foundation for a custom or restoration build. Engine & Drivetrain Rebuilt Ford 302 V8 (from a 1985 Mustang) 5-speed manual transmission (Mustang-sourced) MSD ignition and MSD distributor #8582 Edelbrock Performance Series intake manifold #289 Edelbrock 4-bbl carburetor #1406 March Performance pulley system with serpentine belt Butch’s Rod Shop engine/transmission conversion kit Cal Radiators (Los Angeles) rebuilt radiator Electric fan cooling system New oil pan, PAW spark plug wire set, Ford SB hex bolt kit Ford valve covers, air cleaner kit Tachometer Autogage 3 ¾” Brakes & Suspension Kanter disc brake conversion (front) Rear drum brakes Mustang booster & master cylinder New disc brake valve Kanter Auto front end rebuild kit Lokar throttle pedal cable assembly kit Electrical & Exhaust American Autowire harness and circuit board New exhaust system with new mufflers Rear-mounted battery kit Body & Exterior Re-chromed front and rear bumpers, shaved/smoothed Shaved doors and modified hood scoop Body in primer with a few small dents No visible rust; car has been garaged Glass in good condition: windshield, rear glass, and door glass intact Many original body moldings included Interior Original front bench and rear seat intact Original door panels and interior window cranks included Floorboard replaced with modified Mustang floorboard to accommodate 5-speed shifter; in good condition Tachometer installed Wheels & Tires Original rims with serviceable tires Important Information – Please Read Before Inquiring Vehicle Location: This vehicle is located at our client's home, not in Cadillac, Michigan. 1953 Mercury Monterey https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/236992 The 1953 Mercury Monterey marked a turning point for Mercury, a moment when the brand stepped confidently into the postwar custom-era spotlight. With its clean lines, sweeping roofline, and factory options that hit just right for enthusiasts, the Monterey quickly became a favorite canvas for early customizers. Today, surviving examples equipped with original luxury and power features are becoming increasingly scarce, especially ones that still look and feel like a proper fifties cruiser. This Monterey keeps that spirit alive in a bright yellow finish paired with fender skirts and wide whitewall tires that set the stance with effortless cool. The 15 inch factory hubcaps and two tone paint add to that unmistakable early custom flavor that helped define Mercury's identity during the decade. It is the kind of car that turns a parking lot into a car show the moment it rolls in. Under the hood sits the legendary 255 cubic inch Flathead V8. Smooth, reliable, and a cultural icon in its own right, the Flathead became the engine of choice for countless hot rodders. Here it is paired with the Merc O Matic automatic transmission, making this Monterey an easygoing cruiser that embodies the era's blend of style and comfort. The cabin continues the theme with a black and yellow vinyl bench seat and a column shifter that instantly transports you to a time when family road trips ruled the highways. Power steering and power brakes keep driving relaxed while the original AM radio brings a nostalgic charm that modern systems can't match. Everything from the layout to the textures gives this interior the inviting feel Mercury was known for. With a full size spare in the trunk and the presence that made the Monterey a standout in fifties Americana, this Mercury offers a rare chance to own a well equipped example of one of the most influential models of its time. It is a machine built for cruising, conversation, and admiration wherever it goes. Vehicle Options - 15 inch factory hubcaps - Fender Skirts - Original AM radio - Wide Whites - Power Brakes - Power Steering - 2 Tone Paint - Factory Hubcaps - Full Size Spare in Trunk Operational Assessment YES - Fuel Gauge YES - Heater YES - Oil Pressure Gauge YES - Runs YES - Tachometer YES - Temperature Gauge YES - Wipers YES - Brake Lights YES - Headlights YES - Horn YES - Radio YES - Speedometer YES - Tail Lights YES - Turn Signals https://www.gearheadclassics.com/vehicles/6345/1953-mercury-monterey 1953 Mercury Monterey https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/mercury/monterey/1953/listing/211725 1953 Mercury Monterey Hardtop  For consignment, a lightly modded and slightly rodded 1953 Mercury Monterey hardtop.  This car has a different from factory engine and slight mods have been made to the bodywork, but it retains its original charm.  On the rockers we note faux lake pipes, some frenched headlights, a wide arm side spear, and an ultra wide and expansive looking rear continental bumper with a simple inflated tire tube in the middle.  This car may have more on the back end than the front, which to many is an attractive feature.  ( More junk in the trunk?  I'll go for that!) Exterior Yeah yeah there's junk in the trunk, but upfront will not be outdone with the chromed double D sized dagmars leading the way in front of the toothy grille and affixed to the wrap around bumper.  A long hood scoop is chromed on its edge, and on either side are "frenched" headlights in single circular form.  Laser straight and rust free steel is bathed in a nice coating of white paint throughout.  This finish is not without faults, there is ample bubbling on the wrap under lowers as well as chipping in various areas that are starting to turn to surface rust.  There is also plenty of chrome trimming to accent it, including some wide trim side spears, window surrounds, lake pipes, chromed wire wheels, B-pillar wraps to go with the wrap around glass, rear quarter bump out trimmings just before the rear tire and massive rear tail light bezels.  Of course we can't leave out the larger than life continental bumper.  Dual exhaust peeks out of the back bottom and the spare on the bumper is sans its covering or tire for that matter, as it is simply an inflated tire tube mounted on a steel wheel.  Wide whites wrap the 15-inch chrome wire spoke wheels and some search lighting is on either side.  What exactly were people looking for???  Fill me in so I can write about it. Interior Here we go off to the interior races with red uppers in vinyl and a curvaceous chrome delineator along with actuators and cranks and then some slightly soiled cream vinyl lowers and a red vinyl armrest in the middle.  The sills are red painted steel and match the vinyl pretty well.  Sills on the passenger doors is chipped and peeling.  Inside, 2 large benches welcome passengers with short tuck and roll inserts in vinyl and red vinyl uppers and bolsters.  Seat belts have been added and these reside under a red vinyl headliner that is nicely preserved.  Red carpeting is on the floors and the car has some flaming graphic floor mats.  A large two tone white and black steering wheel with slightly cracked bakelite rim and a full interior chrome horn ring is fronting the original dash.  It is an impressive array of futuristic rounded over panels protruding from the dash front which has a central crescent visored speedometer and two side "trays" with dice topped levers for airflow, temperature controls, and fan speed to drivers right.  Below are more knobs and pulls for various controls and the ignition.  In the center of the red painted full metal jacket rounded over dash is a clock and just below an aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette radio.  Below this is a trio of aftermarket gauges in a faux wood panel.  Dice are being rolled all over in this interior as toppers for the levers, shifter, and even hanging in fuzzy form from the rear view mirror.  LET IT RIDE!! Drivetrain Under the hood in a somewhat dusty. but not corroded or rusted, engine bay sits a later model 302ci V8.  It is topped with a 4-barrel carburetor and has a C4 3-speed automatic transmission on the back.  There is a Ford 9 inch rear axle in use and dual exhaust and glasspack mufflers are on and underneath.  So don't be fooled by the faux lake pipes. Undercarriage Heavy undercoating has maintained the floor pans and framing of this car.  We note some surface rust on the suspension which is front independent coil springs and rear leaf springs and some on the exhaust but it is hole free at this point.  Drum braking is on all 4 corners.   Drive-Ability An easy starter and smooth idler.  It had some power for the takeoff and bias free panic stopping.  Meanwhile the steering was easy and the transmission shifted smoothly.  The speedometer did not track mph, the odometer is also dormant, and the clock is frozen in time.   An interesting luxury meets semi rod meets lots of classy chrome, all draped in white with a snazzy red and white interior peppered with dice.  That about sums it up for this consignment! 53SL42175M 53-1953 SL-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant 42175-Sequential Unit Number M-Mercury Line Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/5711/1953-mercury-monterey-hardtop 1953 Mercury Monterey