The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»
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Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback
Many cars from the 1960s suffer from rust issues in one form or another, necessitating repairs that can be time-consuming and costly. However, the first owner of this 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback wisely handed it to the good folks… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Many enthusiasts avoid tackling another person’s unfinished project build. There is always a lingering doubt that doing so may open a can of worms. However, when it is a car like this 1954 Mercury Sun Valley, it is a… more»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Hideaway Rear Window! 1963 Mercury Monterrey Breezeway
If you wanted fresh air in your ride back in the day, you could have bought a convertible or a retractable hardtop. And maybe a car with T-Tops a little later on. Or there was the unique Breezeway, a… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
24k Miles? 1972 Mercury Monterey
During its nearly quarter-century of production, the Monterey served in different capacities for the Mercury brand, beginning as a top-of-the-line model when it was first introduced in 1950. By 1972, it had fallen to the base status, where it… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
In Summer Shape: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
For summer and beyond, here’s a stylish option primed to haul those bathing suits, surfboards, and picnic baskets – a 1954 Mercury Monterey woody wagon on craigslist. The asking price is $34,000 and the new owner can drive it… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Beefy 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder
The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Hideaway Rear Glass: 1963 Mercury Monterey S-55
In 1962, Mercury introduced the “S” series of performance upgrades to its compact, intermediate, and full-size cars. At the top end, there was the Monterey S-55 which came with a big-block V8, bucket seats, a console, and other high-end/muscle… more»
Jun 6, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Two-Year Experiment: 1954 Mercury Sun Valley
FOMOCO had a novel idea in 1954: build a 2-door hardtop with a Plexiglas roof to let the sun in. While a nifty piece of engineering, it wasn’t practical because of the additional heat it brought to its passengers…. more»
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
63k Original Miles: 1952 Mercury Monterey Special Custom Coupe
For your consideration is the nicest 1952 Mercury Monterey we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds. As is typical with many craigslist ads, there is very little information and details shared about this fine-looking hardtop coupe. The seller says… more»
Dec 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Used and Abused: 1953 Mercury Monterey Hardtop
When a seller uses the term “used and might of been abused just a little” in their classic car advertisement, you know you are dealing with a car requiring plenty of TLC. Such is the case with this 1953… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Modified Running Project: 1957 Mercury Monterey
Mercury’s automobiles were all new for 1957 and – for the first time – the brand had bodies that were not shared with any Fords or Lincolns. In the process, they eliminated an entry-level model, meaning that “minimum”’ Mercurys… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Breezeway Backglass! 1963 Mercury Monterey
In 1963, Mercury added a novel roof line and retractable back window on eight models and body styles. Marketed as the Breezeway, the interesting concept would soon find itself superseded by more orders for factory air conditioning, so the… more»
Apr 15, 2022 • Auctions • 15 Comments
Ready To Drive! 1954 Mercury Monterey
For much of its 23 years in production (1952-74), the Monterey would be the equivalent of Mercury’s version of the Ford Galaxie 500. The car’s name was derived from the famous Monterey Bay along the central coastline of California…. more»
