1955 Mercury Monterey review from North America
"An aged old lady that still gits!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new carburetor, alternator, radiator, ignition, water pump, steering column, shocks, and brakes.
General comments?
This has been a great old car so far. I use it as a daily driver and it is actually pretty reliable. Seeing that it is over 50 years old, it has some issues, like loose steering connecting rods, brakes that take loner to stop it, and the handling is very pillowy and non-responsive.
The car is unwieldy on the freeway and tends to be extremely loud inside, which again - I accept since it is due to the angular design of the body and grille, which whistle loudly.
Otherwise, a fun, comfortable, gigantic car that is a true original survivor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1955 |
| Year of manufacture | 1955 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 280000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 315000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2007 |