1956 Mercury Custom Phaeton"Turnpike Cruiser"FamilyClassicCar, Rare Collectible!

TheMercury Montclairis afull-sizeautomobilethat was produced byMercuryfrom 1955 to 1957, the M-E-L Division of Ford Motor Company 1958 to 1960 and by theLincoln MercuryDivision of the Ford Motor Company from 1964 to 1968. Its appearance followed the concept show car in 1954 called theMercury XM-800.

The vehicle name was introduced in 1955 and applied to Mercury's premium automobile line. Ford historians are at a loss as to where the name originated; the consensus is that it's taken from the upper class community ofMontclair, New Jersey. For 1955 and 1956, Montclairs featured Mercury's best appointments, extra chrome trim, and different two-tone paint combinations to set them apart from other Mercury products. 1956 was the year that Ford introduced its Lifeguard safety program, and the Mercury Montclair came standard with a deep-dish steering wheel to help protect the driver from the steering column, safety door locks, a breakaway rear view mirror, and optional seat belts and padded dashboards.[2]The dash was redesigned with a new three-tier instrument panel.

The Montclair model line also included theSun Valley, which featured aPlexiglas"bubble" over the front half of the roof section. While futuristic cars were often featured with clear glass tops in the 1950s, like the concept carLincoln Futura, consumers rejected the tinted glass roof Sun Valleys (only 1,500 were produced in 1955) because of the heat buildup in the interior of the vehicles. Following lower sales of the Sun Valley for 1956, the version was discontinued for 1957.

In 1957 the Montclair name was pushed down market by the introduction of theTurnpike Cruiser. A new frame was used.[3]Nevertheless it could now be ordered with the same 368cuin (6.0L)Lincoln Y-BlockV8that came standard on the Turnpike Cruiser. Fuel economy was 16.2MPG at 50mph.[4]In 1958 the Turnpike Cruiser became a Montclair trim level, and Mercury assigned its premium model the namePark Lane.

This Model is the "Custom" only made a thousand in 1956 in order to be sold reasonable and affordable to all.

Grab the 50's by storm with our fantastic 1956 Mercury Phaeton Custom Hard Top shown proud in White and Classic Red. a faithful Mercury 312 CID V8 Y Block connected to the upscale Merc-O-Matic, 3 Speed Automatic transmission. This machine is ready to cruise with 235hp on tap and a look that is amazing. Add Power Steering, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, Electric Wipers, Complete Interior with all Glass is intact, plus Felts and Rubbers are in good shape. Check out the pit free Trim, great looking Tail Lights and Housings, Marker Lights in great shape, Door Handles, Dash pad that looks new and beautiful retro Gauges. This Classic Car has great looks that will grab your attention throughout. You will love the combination, the white walls, hubcaps, and fender mounted side view mirror.
Inside our Mercury Phaeton - you will be amazed at the attention to detail from the dash to the seating or the door panels to the headliner. So much care has gone into this you will kick yourself for not checking it out in person.
This machine appears to be a Very Straight and Very Solid Mercury Phaeton. This car rides and drives very Good, and Handles Great for a vehicle created in 1956. Own history or relive your own, honor your parents, or make your statement!!!