Look at this beautiful two tone Mercury Montclair
292 cid overhead valve Y-block V8 engine rated at 198 horsepower, Merc-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel power-assisted hydraulic drum brakes; wheelbase: 119.0"
Having unlimited visibility was a major plus in the world of cars and the Mercury Division of Ford Motor company answered the call with the Sun Valley glass-top hardtop. Fitted with a panel of dark green tinted Plexiglass mounted over the front seat of the car, both driver and passenger could look up and see whatever was in the sky above. Heavy tinting was to help control the amount of heat coming through the panel, but if it got too hot, a zip-in liner could be put in place to protect the interior and occupants of the car. Produced for just two years, this is one of those rare final season models. Listed with same price as that yea's convertible, the Montclair Sun Valley was expensive, $2,712, with just 1,787 buyers stepping up to see what was above them. Our inspection found a solid car that needed a few minor fixes but was reported to be a good runner and had factory radio, heater, clock as well as power steering and brakes.
Source: Worldwide Group Auctions
The Old Car Heaven Museum Auction
June 19 - 20, 2009
Website: www.wwgauctions.com
Auction Results: $27,500
