1954 Mercury Monterey V8 4.2l (256cid) 2dr Hard-top on 2040-cars
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Affordable with Low Reserve, this beautiful Head-Turner Classic was restored in 1995 starting with the 256 cid V-8 engine re-build, Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission rebuild, new paint, new interior, new chrome, electric fuel pump at the tank, and electric converted to 12 volt with new factory wiring. The total cost of restoration in 1995 dollars was just under $21,000, which is documented with receipts. The car has been in storage for the past 17 years and less than 1000 miles put on it since the restoration. It starts right up and the dual exhaust sounds great! The White-Wall Tires and spare in the trunk are like new. Odometer reads 33,706, but I don’t think this is actual miles. Although a Beautiful and Very Nice, & Solid Car, it is not perfect. There is a chip of paint broken off one corner of the hood (see picture), the driver's side door sticks, and there is an occasional oil drip. Nevertheless, this is a Very Nice Representative of an American 1950's Classic. It is available for viewing in |
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Fitting Retirement: Grand Marquis last Mercury off the line
Wed, 05 Jan 2011The signs have come down and retail production ended back in October of 2010. Now, the very last Mercury model has rolled off the assembly line. This last Mercury somewhat fittingly takes the form of a Grand Marquis reporting for fleet duty. It was built at the St. Thomas plant in Ontario, Canada, which is the same facility that continues to produce the Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car for fleet and livery duty.
St. Thomas' days are numbered, however, as the factory is slated to close on August 31. When it goes, the Panther platform is likely to follow. So long, and thanks for all the fish memories.
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Jill Wagner retired as Mercury spokeswoman
Wed, 17 Nov 2010Jill Wagner has officially given up her crown as the queen of Mercury. With the Ford middle child on its way to the scrap heap, Wagner no longer has any automotive hardware to promote. Given her varied talents, we wouldn't be surprised to see her pick up where she left off with another automaker.
And here you thought you'd never be upset about Mercury's passing.
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Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception
Tue, 25 Sep 2012It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.