This 1954 Mercury Monterey convertible was acquired by the prior owner in 2016 and subsequently refurbished and customized. The car was nosed and decked, the door handles were shaved, the headlights were frenched, and faux lake pipes were added along with a fabricated body-color cover during the build, and the body was painted in Sunset Pearl. The interior is trimmed in beige and white, and a Vintage Air climate control system and power windows have been fitted. Additional details include a Continental kit, chrome bumpers with guards, dual spotlights, rear fender skirts, and MagnaFlow dual exhaust outlets. Power is provided by a 256ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the 15″ wheels wear full chrome covers and whitewall tires. This custom Monterey was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and is now offered with a Connecticut registration document.
The body was nosed and decked, the door handles were shaved, the headlights were frenched, and a custom rocker cover was fabricated to conceal faux lake pipes before the car was finished in House of Kolor Sunset Pearl. Additional details include a power-operated tan soft top, rear fender skirts, dual spotlights, and a Continental spare tire kit. Paint cracks and touched-up chips are pictured in the gallery below.
The 15″ steel wheels wear full covers and are mounted with 205/70 Broadway Classic Radial tires. The car is equipped with power steering and power-assisted drum brakes, and the seller notes that Monroe shocks were installed and the brakes were serviced in preparation for the sale.
The interior features custom beige and white upholstery on the seats and door panels along with a painted dash panel and tan carpets. A Vintage Air climate control system has been added along with power windows, a power antenna, a clock, and an AM radio.
The two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring, and it frames a 110-mph speedometer along with gauges for engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and battery charge. The five-digit odometer shows 5k miles, approximately 30 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 256ci V8 is equipped with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and is accompanied by an aluminum radiator. The selling dealer states the fluids and carburetor were serviced and the battery, spark plugs, ignition wires, points, and cap and rotor were replaced in preparation for the sale.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The dual exhaust system utilizes glasspack mufflers and terminates with MagnaFlow tips below the rear bumper. The underside has been sprayed with black undercoating.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- Style: BR76B – Monterey two-door convertible
- Paint: 03 – Lakeland Blue
- Trim: 476 – Dark Blue and Ivory vinyl
- Date: 14D – April 14 production date
- Production number: 109 – Production number for the day
The car is being sold on its Connecticut registration, which serves as the ownership document for a vehicle of its age in the state.