Asking Price: $42,000 Questions

1955 Mercury Montclair Custom

351 Cleveland V8 | Ford-O-Matic 3 Speed | Mild Custom | Continental Kit | Air Conditioning | $32k+ in recent service & upgrades!

Lot # 7072
Location LEESBURG, FL 34788
Seller Private
12811
Ford 351 Cleveland V8
Automatic
Red/ Grey
Grey Cloth
55WA65170M
Asking Price: $42,000 Questions

1955 Mercury Montclair Coupe Custom – 351 Cleveland V8, Automatic, Restomod

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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