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.
Decoding the factory patent plate reveals the following production information:
Serial Number (#55 WA 65170 M#)
Style and Body Specifications (BV64A 72W-586-E-16-46)
| Year: | 1955 |
| Make: | Mercury |
| Model: | Montclair |
| Mileage: | 12811 |
| Exterior Color: | Two-tone Red and Grey |
| Interior Color: | Grey Cloth |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | |
| Engine Size: | Ford 351 Cleveland V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Vin: | 55WA65170M |
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