1956 Mercury Montclair

This 1956 Mercury Montclair hardtop coupe is an older restoration finished in two-tone Classic White over Persimmon. Power comes from a 312ci V8 paired with a three-speed Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission, and it presents with a two-tone vinyl interior, rear fender skirts, power steering, a Continental kit, and dual exhaust with glass pack mufflers. This Montclair is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean California title.

The exterior was refinished in its factory original ‘Flo-tone’ Classic White over Persimmon. It is equipped with chrome beltline trim, dual side-view mirrors, rear fender skirts, and a Continental kit. The chrome bumpers and trim were re-chromed during the restoration; the paint and trim are shown up close in the photo gallery.

The 15″ body-colored steel wheels wear stainless Mercury covers and whitewall tires. A spare tire is housed in the trunk, and the car retains the factory spec four-wheel drum brakes.

The restored interior features two-tone vinyl upholstery with matching dashboard and door panels, carpeting, and front and rear seatbelts. Options include a heater and defroster, tinted glass, power steering, padded instrument panel, and an electric clock. 

A white steering wheel with a chromed horn ring fronts a stacked gauge cluster housing a 120-mph speedometer. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 63,740 miles; true mileage is unknown. Instrumentation for oil pressure and water temperature has been installed under the dash, and a factory signal seeking Town and Country AM radio is fitted.

The 312ci V8 was factory rated at 210 horsepower at 4,600 rpm when new and features a 4 barrel carburetor. Shifting is through a 3-speed Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission. Both the engine and transmission were rebuilt during the restoration.

A dual exhaust system with glass pack mufflers is equipped while undercoating has been applied to the chassis and floorplans. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the gallery.