1956 MERCURY MONTCLAIR CUSTOM "BLUE JEWEL"
1956 Mercury Monterey "Blue Jewel"
Technical specifications of Mercury Monterey 1956 | |
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Price: | - |
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Chesterfield, Virginia, United States |
Make: | Mercury |
Model: | Monterey |
SubModel: | Custom |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | "Blue Jewel" |
Year: | 1956 |
Mileage: | 46733 |
VIN: | 56LA44629M |
Color: | True Blue |
Engine size: | 350 SBC |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Turbo 350 |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | White |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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***1956 MERCURY MONTCLAIR ICONIC CUSTOM "BLUE JEWEL"*** This is a 1956 Mercury Montclair that was built into the iconic "Blue Jewel" custom. The owners bought this car several years ago from Steve Lucas (his name appears as owner in the Rod & Custom magazine article). I was in the same car club years ago with this couple. Unfortunately he passed away leaving his wife the car. She only drove it to one event last year; has decided to sell her house and move so she asked me to list the car. Price is a fraction of what it would cost to duplicate today. I have in bold italics info on the car from an online forum. You can search the internet for custom Mercury Blue Jewel and see many photos of this beautiful vehicle. If you'd like to view the car or ask questions about it call Fred at 804-five nine zero-0718. The owner needs to sell so please do not bid unless you have the funds ready. Ever wonder what happened to all those monochromatic customs from the '80s? You know the ones-all one color with pastel graphics, side pipes, body-color bumpers, and steel modular wheels. There was nothing wrong with them per se, it's just they were of their time. However, some of 'em resurface as traditional customs thanks to the vision and talent of new owners. Steve Lucas' '56 Mercury Montclair is one such resurrection. "Once rebuilt, with no chrome or stainless, the Merc debuted at the James Dean Rebel Run in 1989 and went on to be shown on the ISCA circuit, where it took First Place in the Full/Radical Custom class, along with other awards," Steve says. "It was then sold in September 1990 to Scott Moorehouse, a friend who continued to show it at the ISCA competition in 1991, again taking First Place in many classes. It won Coolest Custom at the old Medina, Ohio, Goodguys event in 1992 and KKOA awards in 1993. In 1997, Moorehouse sold it to a guy in a neighboring city and it dropped out of sight. Five years later the owner contacted him saying he wanted to sell it. Moorehouse called me as he knew I was looking for a custom, though the engine, suspension, and body were showing signs of wear. With the help of friends I renewed the motor and suspension and drove the car to the Goodguys Columbus event in 2002. I wanted to resell it as I also had a '40 Merc and '65 Galaxie convertible, but my wife and two sons loved the long, low look and begged that we give the car a makeover. The family voted and I lost 3-1! I sold the '40 and set the money aside for the '56. I could only think of one shop that could bring the car back to life; Jerry's House of Kolor in Elyria, Ohio. Jerry Koenigsmark has been turning out award-winning rods and customs since 1957. His son, Joe, now handles the shop duties under his dad's watchful eye, and is one of the few local guys who take time to go out west and study paint and bodywork trends. His annual vacation is to the West Coast Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals. This was a guy I wanted doing my car!" "I handed Joe the keys along with the artistic license to do what he saw fit. He took off all the metal trim and immediately sent it to Jason's Metal Polishing for removal of all the black paint, followed by fresh chrome, once repairs were made, as needed. The body was stripped and the few damaged spots repaired. We agreed on the paint color after much persuasion by Joe and the transformation began. I was hesitant on the scallops but after seeing them in tape on the car I trusted Joe's artistic eye-which I'm glad I did! Wheels & Tires Body Chassis Interior The car is just as bought and is just like it was when featured in magazines. It has four sets of seat belts. Note Impala steering wheel on tilt column. Rolled and pleated interior Air ride control and gas gauge Voltmeter and teardrop handle Gauges, car has heat, defrost and AC Pioneer stereo has speakers in the package tray. Glove box Interior trim has been chromed Back seat Mercury man in the back seat lights up when either door is opened Headliner Driver door panel - note chrome trim Passenger door panel Door popper Drivetrain Engine fires right up and runs excellent It has aluminum valve covers and coated headers - exhaust sounds sweet Power brakes, discs front, drums rear Car is easy to drive with power steering Aluminum radiator and overflow tank Under the air cleaner painted to match car is an AFB carburetor Blue spark plug wires are routed by an aluminum loom, dependable HEI ignition, electric choke Underside of pancaked hood Trunk lid opens and closes easily - note rounded corners Underside of trunk lid Trunk is upholstered with easy access to compartment Spare tire matches the four on the car Clear title VIN on car matches VIN on title Another magazine that featured the Blue Jewel - note blue outline on white accent Photos in the article True Blue is the House of Kolor paint on the car Grill looks great; white accents the bright blue body Note turn signals Blue paint really sparkles in the sunshine Driver front fender Door handles were removed - doors have poppers Excellent bodywork and paint Body shop really knew what they were doing, note skirts Only real flaw on car - crack in driver side quarter window - owner says it was there when she got the car Rear glass and package tray Quad Packard taillights and fins Deck lid She's a real beauty Pinstriping on deck lid - "Blue Jewel" script has Ann's above it - can be removed. Owner's name is Ann. White accents make the Packard taillights stand out Smooth body Note side glass alignment and chrome trimmed side glass Reflections on the blue body If you are seriously interested in this car my advice is to come and see it. The car is located in Chesterfield, Virginia. Car is a short drive from I-95, and Route 288 which connects I-64 and I-95. Serious bidders can email me any questions or call me at 804-five nine zero-0718. Terms of sale: winning bidder should contact me within 24 hours of the auction's end. If you cannot pick up the car right away send a 10% deposit within 3 days and make arrangements to pick up the car or have it shipped. We would like the car picked up within 14 days. If you need help with having the car shipped email me. |