1959 Mercury Montclair Factory "MEL" 383 V8, Clear Title, Good Glass! 2 door HT

Description for Mercury Other 1959

1959 Mercury Montclair 7500 reserve

2 door Hardtop HT 383 4 Barrel Bbl 3 speed auto transmission

PS, PB, odometer shows 86,000 miles The engine compression tested at 135 when the car was parked in the shop 7 years ago but it is currently stuck.

Transmission shifted through the gears when it was running. The selector shaft seals were leaking. Bought the seals to repair and took the pan off to change but have not reassembled. Pan is cleaned and painted All parts are there.

Trunk floor, trunk latch and rear valence have been fabricated and fitted in place but the welding still needs to be completed.

Overall car is structurally sound and these are almost impossible to find in as good a condition, however, there are some rust issues. Rockers have some rust and the outer edge of the rear wheel wells. There is a quarter-sized rust hole on the passenger rear floorboard. Battery box needs to be remade. Some rust in front splash pan under the radiator (see pics). The main cab floor is under-coated. Driver’s side rear quarter needs repair. Trunk lock area needs metal work.

15 wheels and for good radial tires.

New parts-750 Edelbrock Carb, points plugs condenser, cap/rotor, master cylinder, brake booster, rear brakes cylinders/shoes, stainless steel fender skirts. Have windshield washer with mason jar and nozzle that goes on hood.

Car has all the headliner bows. Radiator is there but needs to be replaced. Gas tank is solid but needs to be cleaned and sealed. Stainless filler door needs to be replaced. Most of the trim is solid though there is some pitting. The driver’s side rocker moulding is beat up.

Car is lowered 3 inches. The OE air cleaner has small rust hole and does not fit the Edelbrock carb.

The interior trim has been stripped to bare metal, zinc primed and painted a lite metallic green.

Any questions, call 417.224.6102from early until 8 pm Central time USA.. car is for sale locally as well… if the sale is still up, it is still for sale.