1950 Mercury Monterey

1950 Mercury Monterey Special addition. This car is an example of the Ford Motor Company's efforts to compete with GM's post less hard top which was introduced the year before. It sold for 2278.00 when it came out new. There were less than 4k produced, and less than 50 are still known to exist. The Monterey was available only in Black, Maroon or Aqua, as of which this car is an example. All had vinyl tops and Bedford cord interior. This car was built in Saint Louis Missouri, on September 19th, 1950. Equipped with a flathead V8 engine and 3 speed transmission overdrive. It has just over 51k original miles. It was delivered to the original owner in Joplin, MO, where it remained for several years. An extremely rare solid old car. Recent brake work. Coker wide white wall tires. New battery and muffler. New gas tank and sending unit. Show quality paint work, runs, looks and drives out great. Asking 49500.00 please call my cell 618-843-2193.