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The year 1955 marked a pivotal shift for the Mercury brand, as the division split from Lincoln to establish its own styling identity and introduced the Montclair as its brand-new premium flagship model. Positioned above the Monterey to capture the post-war luxury boom, the 1955 Montclair featured a distinctive, two-inch lower roofline greenhouse, a wrap-around windshield, and an independent ball-joint front suspension—innovations that helped secure Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” honors for Mercury.
This restored 1955 Mercury Montclair Coupe blends those classic, mid-century styling cues with updated powertrain and comfort features. Finished in two-tone red and grey over a custom grey cloth interior, the vehicle has undergone over $32,800 in recent mechanical sort-out work. Power comes from an updated 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Modern enhancements include full power accessories, upgraded R-134a air conditioning, and an Android touchscreen infotainment system with GPS and a backup camera.
Highlights
Restoration Type: Previous frame-on restoration with extensive updates
Build Style: Mild custom restomod
Recent Investment: Over $32,800 spent on mechanical and component updates within the last six months
Key Upgrades: Modern air conditioning, disc brakes, and digital infotainment
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Type: Ford 351 cubic-inch Cleveland V8
Dress-Up Kit: Chrome air cleaner, valve covers and accessories
Transmission: Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic
Exhaust: Dual exhaust system with new mufflers
Chassis & Suspension
Steering System: New rack and pinion steering setup
Steering Linkage: New tie rod ends and control rod bushings
Front Suspension: New upper and lower ball joints
Rear Suspension: New leaf springs and shock absorbers
Brake System: Front disc brakes with a new power brake booster and master cylinder
Tires: New Coker Classic wide whitewall radial tires
Exterior
Paint Scheme: Two-tone red and grey
Body Additions: Rear fender skirts and a bumper-mounted Continental kit
Exhaust Style: Side-mounted lake pipes
Wheels: Chrome steel wheels with moon hubcaps
Access Hardware: Electric remote-entry doors and trunk
Antenna: Power-operated radio antenna
Interior
Upholstery: Custom grey cloth seat coverings and matching door panels
Seating: 4-way power-adjustable front split bench seat
Climate Control: Air conditioning upgraded with a new compressor and R-134a refrigerant
Windows: Power windows fitted with new window motors
Infotainment: New Android GPS entertainment head unit featuring Bluetooth compatibility and integrated backup camera
Additional Info
Air System: New engine air pump installed
Documentation: Accompanying folder of maintenance and build receipts totaling $32,808 from the last six months
Original Manufacturer’s Information
Decoding the factory patent plate reveals the following production information:
Serial Number (#55 WA 65170 M#)
55 — 1955 Model
WA — Assembled at Wayne Plant
65170 — Serial Identification Number
M – Mercury
Style and Body Specifications (BV64A 72W-586-E-16-46)
BV64A — 6 Passenger Montclair Coupe
72W — Upper– Alaska White, Lower– Lime
586 — Green and White Vinyl, and Green Tapestry Weave Nylon
E — Month of Year– May
16 — 16th Day of Month
46 — 46th Car Assembled
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