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Mercury Monterey - 1959-1960 | 
| Promoted as americas liveliest luxury car, mercury presented 1959 models designed to look somewhat like the 1958 lincoln, then gave the bodies an entirely different skin for i960. The monterey lineup, consisting of a two-door convertible and two- and four-door sedans and cruiser hardtop coupes, was the cheapest and most popular 1959 mercury series. | Specifications performance
Engine typedrivetrain: Overhead-valve, v8
displacement 312 cu. In. (5.1 l) power rating 205-210 hp
transmission 3-speed manual; Two automatics optional
chassis: Suspension by front coil springs and rear semielliptic leaf springs; Power ball-and-rack steering; Hydraulic drum brakes; 3,952-4,295 lbs.
price: $2,631-$3,150 |
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The biggest mercurys
the 1959 models were the biggest mercurys ever and included montereys 218 in. Long. Mercurys also had more window area than any other car. This model year has been called the high point in baroque automobile styling, and mercury lived up to the standard with sculptured sides and a juke-box rear featuring wedge-shaped taillights. The standard monterey v8 engine was downgraded to 312 cu. In., although bigger ones were optional.
cleaner look
the i960 style was more subdued, with only a chrome strip on the sides. The honeycomb grille was replaced by an electric-shaver style, and the quad headlights, formerly above the grille in pairs, were separated and integrated into the
grille. The taillights were now tall vertical ones below flared fins.
The sculptured sides and chrome strips and ribbed panels of the 1959 mercury bestow reverse snob appeal on this busy model. |
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