1956 Mercury Montclair

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1956 Mercury Montclair for your consideration. Powered by a 312ci V8 motor that produced 260 horsepower, power is sent to the rear wheels through a 3-speed Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission. An Edelbrock carburetor has been installed as have Edelbrock valve covers.

For the 1956 model year, the Montclair received some exterior revisions. Now two types of two-tone paint combinations could be chosen from with a full length multi-tier chrome spear running the length of the vehicle. The “Flo-tone” paint combination featured one color on the lower body and roof while the upper body was finished in another color. This example has the “Flo-tone” paint scheme in the color combination of salmon/white. It rides on thick white wall tires and has plenty of exterior chrome throughout. Inside the vehicle is a split folding front bench seat adorned in a two tone cloth/leather combination. To bring this car back to its former glory it will need some TLC but this is a great restoration candidate.

The Montclair was a full size car that was produced from just 1955 to 1957 and was one of Mercury's premium models. Named after the upper class community of Montclair, New Jersey, these cars featured the best trim, features, and appointments that Mercury could drum up. It offered some of the most desirable features of any car around and was comparable to lower end Cadillacs and Lincolns.