Mercury Monterey custom (1962)
Sale price: US $2,500.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1962 |
| VIN : | 1234567890 | Mileage: | 89,000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Make: | Mercury |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Model: | Monterey |
| Body Type: | Sedan | Trim: | custom |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 260 v8 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Sub Model: | meteor custom | Disability Equipped: | No |
| Exterior Color: | candy apple red metallic with graphics | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
| Interior Color: | custom black and reed |
Riverhead, New York, United States
Vehicle description
1962 MERCURY METEOR CUSTOM SEDAN
260 V8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Up for sale is a 1962 Mercury Meteor Custom sedan turn key runs and drives everyday around town and occasionally the highway runs to the car shows
the Good , the Bad, and the Ugly will be listed and described about this item to represent the details as openly and honestly as possible. . .
SOOOOOOOO. . . here it is boys and girls The chronical timeline of work done and condition of "Betty"
I bought car from a police department liquidation as it was originally intended for some far off dream of a police museum or historical display ? Anyway, well cared for mechanically and not really modified outside of its factory options or production.
1. I changed fuel tank (with new) , all lines up to the engine, as well as had the carburetor rebuilt professionally as to prevent old gas problems as car sat. .
2. All Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap rotor and Points done before even starting and beginning to drive her
3. Brakes on all 4 wheels as well as 4 BRAND NEW TIRES with 0 miles on them.
4. Interior restoration . . . with passenger floor board , New carpeting front to back , Leather seat cover on front bench , Package tray , Trunk compartment sealed and carpeted as well in Black 80;20 loop , Headliner perfect and no rips or tears.
5. Exterior restoration ; custom . . . Candy Apple Red Metallic from House of Kolor First. . chrome and trim removed from car and steel wooled and buffed out mirror car sanded down to metal and sprayed with a Dupont Epoxy primer for smooth finish. Base coat Acrylic Enamel Black then sprayed 2 coats Metallic Candy Matte Black Flames are 3M vinyl and can remove without harm
The Good as she is a good solid car,there are some disclosure of things needed. .
The Bad. .
1. Windshield has crack running 12" from halfway up middle to bottom of glass. Does not leak however as I pressed Marine Tech clear liquid epoxy resin to prevent the crack to run. Windshields are available though for $275 from Safelite
2. Car is not clearcoated over Ghost flames, but one coat on paint.
3. Original Radio does work but disconnected and Am/Fm CD installed in glove box compartment.
Please feel free to ask questions as I believe information can only help in the bidding decisions. Questions and answers will be posted publicly in the listing.
Ebayers with a rating of 0 or negative feedback as buyer will not be able to bid. .sorry !
All in all a great car. .and for the purist. .easily put back to original.
Good Luck and Happy Bidding ! !
260 V8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Up for sale is a 1962 Mercury Meteor Custom sedan turn key runs and drives everyday around town and occasionally the highway runs to the car shows
the Good , the Bad, and the Ugly will be listed and described about this item to represent the details as openly and honestly as possible. . .
SOOOOOOOO. . . here it is boys and girls The chronical timeline of work done and condition of "Betty"
I bought car from a police department liquidation as it was originally intended for some far off dream of a police museum or historical display ? Anyway, well cared for mechanically and not really modified outside of its factory options or production.
1. I changed fuel tank (with new) , all lines up to the engine, as well as had the carburetor rebuilt professionally as to prevent old gas problems as car sat. .
2. All Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap rotor and Points done before even starting and beginning to drive her
3. Brakes on all 4 wheels as well as 4 BRAND NEW TIRES with 0 miles on them.
4. Interior restoration . . . with passenger floor board , New carpeting front to back , Leather seat cover on front bench , Package tray , Trunk compartment sealed and carpeted as well in Black 80;20 loop , Headliner perfect and no rips or tears.
5. Exterior restoration ; custom . . . Candy Apple Red Metallic from House of Kolor First. . chrome and trim removed from car and steel wooled and buffed out mirror car sanded down to metal and sprayed with a Dupont Epoxy primer for smooth finish. Base coat Acrylic Enamel Black then sprayed 2 coats Metallic Candy Matte Black Flames are 3M vinyl and can remove without harm
The Good as she is a good solid car,there are some disclosure of things needed. .
The Bad. .
1. Windshield has crack running 12" from halfway up middle to bottom of glass. Does not leak however as I pressed Marine Tech clear liquid epoxy resin to prevent the crack to run. Windshields are available though for $275 from Safelite
2. Car is not clearcoated over Ghost flames, but one coat on paint.
3. Original Radio does work but disconnected and Am/Fm CD installed in glove box compartment.
Please feel free to ask questions as I believe information can only help in the bidding decisions. Questions and answers will be posted publicly in the listing.
Ebayers with a rating of 0 or negative feedback as buyer will not be able to bid. .sorry !
All in all a great car. .and for the purist. .easily put back to original.
Good Luck and Happy Bidding ! !