This was the first year for the Montclair and you don’t see them very often. Jesse wrote up one in June with an interesting story. This one is listed on craigslist in Orlando, Florida and has an interesting history as well. The original owner drove it until 1971, covering only 33,000 miles and then parked it because she was too old to drive any longer. The seller is asking $7,450. Thanks to Larry in Orlando for the tip.
It is said to be rust free because it was from Northwest Georgia, far from the ocean and snowy salted roads. He does admit to a few pinholes in the floor, though, and where there are pinholes how can there not be more rust. He has not tried to start it. It would be nice to have a peek at the interior to see what sort of tenants the rodents have been. What do you think this old Mercury might be worth? A really nice condition car would only be worth $25,000 or less, so it would not pay to restore it. Perhaps one could get this running and driving and enjoy it the way it is, patina and all.
