1955 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley - one of the only 1,787 ever made!

1955 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley

The 1955 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley was Mercury's premium automobile line. It hasthe highly desirable, very rare and unique Plexiglas acrylic-glass half roof, which extends back from the windshield frameworkover the front half of the roof section,and also tinted for glare reduction.This feature allows for plenty of natural light inside the cabin. But if you want to avoid the sun, it also has a convenient roof curtain (fabric shade) that zips around and covers the plexiglass from within.

This car also has a nice two-tone color scheme on the exterior and interior. It has a fold-down armrest in the rear seat.
Motor was rebuild 3 years ago, but currently is not starting, and it has some rust, so it needs work. A great project to restore it and make it a 75-85K car!!! ( See the estimate here:https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0817-299865/1955-mercury-montclair-sun-valley/)
Sold AS IS, WHERE it is (zip 32837). BUYER is responsible for all transfer and registration fees as well as shipping/delivery charges.
Note:This has been owned by my family since it come out of the lot. It's going with manuals, and 2 boxes of extra parts (too many to list). It has it's original upholstery and that is in super great shape (considering it is 65 years old!!)
SpecificationsNumber. Produced 1,787
BODY--------No. Doors 2Passengers 3 front and 3 or 4 in back (seatbelts were added)Model Number 64BReference weights: shipping weight 1628 kg / 3590 lbs estimated curb weight: 1710 kg / 3770 lbs

DIMENSION-----------------Wheelbase 119 inchesLength 206.3 inchesWidth 76.4 inchesHeight 63.1 inchesFront Tread 58 inchesRear Tread 59 inches
ENGINE-----------Type V8 Valve-in-headDisplacement 291.3 cu. in.Cylinders 8Bore & Stroke 3 3/4 & 3 19/64 inchesCompression Ratio- Std 8.5 to 1Compression Ratio- Opt Not applicableBrake Horsepower 198@4400Rated Horsepower 45Torque 286@2500Main Bearings 5Valve Lifters MechanicalBlock Material Cast IronEngine Numbers:Starting 55ME10001MLocationEngine No. On left front door hinge post below upper hinge opening.Lubrication: Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CARBURETOR---------------------Type Downdraft 4-barrel Make
TRANSMISSION-----------------------Type Helical - manualDrive Rear wheel driveNo. Of Gears 4CLUTCH TYPE Single plate dry discClutch Size 10.3 inchesAXLE TYPE Semi floatingDIFFERENTIAL HypoidDifferential Ratio 3.73
SUSPENSION--------------------Front Independent coil springsRear Longitudinal leaf spring
STEERING GEAR------------------------Worm & roller
BRAKES------------Service 4 wheel hydraulic drumFront Size 11 inchesRear Size 11 inchesEmergency Rear service brakesSize 11 inches
OTHER SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS---------------------------------------------------Exhaust SystemIgnition System: Distributor and coilBattery: 6Cooling System: Centrifugal pump with thermostatRadiator Fin and tubeFuel Type: Premium
WHEELS, RIMS & TIRESTire Size 7.1 x 15Spare Location Trunk
CAPACITIESFuel 18 GallonsOil 5 QuartsTransmission 3.5 PintsCooling System 19QuartsRear Differential 3.5 PintsFront Differential Not ApplicableTransfer Case Not Applicable
CLASSIC RATING Milestone CarVIN Location On the left front door hinge post.