Wednesday, November 7, 2012
1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible
Sold for $19,800 at 2009 RM Auctions.
This 1953 Mercury Monterey Convertible is painted in red with new chrome and stainless steel trim, a white power-operated convertible top, a white vinyl top boot, red painted steel wheels, and period correct wide whitewall tires. Inside, there is red and white vinyl interior, power windows, a dash-mounted clock and a CD player that is mounted within the glove box. The engine if a flathead V8 modified with period-style Offenhauser cylinder heads.
In 2009, it was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $45,000-$65,000 and was offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $19,800 including buyer's premium.
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