In 1956 Mercury had a successful product strategy that emphasized powerful and modern overheadvalve V-8 engines, glamorous two-tone paint treatments, and a multitude of standard and optional amenities. Mercury advertising read You are ready to start a beautiful new friendship with a car that looks big, rides big, and is big in every way your 1956 Mercury. It goes on to emphatically state,
Your Mercury gives you not just beauty, but distinctive, exclusive styling; not just higher horsepower, but more useable horsepower; not just higher resale value, but the best resale value in the field. In addition, the five NASCAR Grand National victories won by Mercury in 1956 created even more enthusiasm and favorable press for the marque.
This Montclair Convertible is one of a reported 7,762 similar cars built, and it is finished in attractive two-tone Lauderdale Blue with Classic White adorned with gleaming chrome and stainless trim elements and enhanced by matching two tone blue/white upholstery and white power top. The Mercury is equipped with the dependable 312-cid V-8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. It is paired with a Merc-0-Matic automatic transmission for ease of use and smooth motoring. Among the amenities include power steering, AM radio, clock, dual fender-mounted rearview mirrors, rear fender skirts, Continental kit and wide whitewall radial tires with full wheel discs. The Montclair runs and drives excellent and is an outstanding auto for the discerning collector. It benefits from a recent cosmetic freshening that included fresh paint and carpeting.
Information & Special Terms
Internet Premium : 10% Payment Options: Check and Wire Transfer Payment Instructions: Payment is due at end of auction. Currency Type: USD Shipping Instructions: All cars must be removed from the property no later then Monday 3/14 Preview Date & Times: Thursday 3/10: 3pm-8pm & Friday 3/11: 11am-8pm Checkout Date & Times: All cars must be removed from the property no later then 3:00pm on Tuesday, March 15th. Location: 6800 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034 Driving Directions: FROM JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Take I-95 North to Exit 373 (Route A1A East). Go East 11.2 miles to Amelia Island Parkway, (turn right at 1st traffic light, just over Intracoastal Waterway Bridge). Go 3.4 miles to traffic light and turn right. Go .7 miles to the round-about and follow Route A1A South. Go 2.7 miles to resort entrance on the left, (third round-about on left). Follow signs to “BALLROOM”
Scenic Route:
Take I-95 to Exit 358A. Go East on Route 105 (North Heckscher Drive) and follow the signs to Amelia Island.
Special Terms
If you are not automatically approved for this event, please fax a Bank Letter of Credit for the amount you intended to purchase to Hollywood Wheels at (727) 563-9800. Please see the link below for a copy of the Bank Letter of Credit.
Bidder Approval Packet
You must present the original Bank Letter Of Credit upon pickup of all purchases. A valid license is required day of pick up. Dealers also need a copy of License and Tax ID.
Buyers Premium will be added automatically to the purchase price upon settlement and payable without relief to the auction company. Sales tax is governed where the vehicle will be titles, and may be collected at the auction. Payment is required at the end of the auction. The bidder will be afforded with every opportunity to view all lots prior to auction. However the bidder must understand that he / she is buying property entirely upon his / her own, or his / her agent's examination and option. All lots are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS". Any guarantees written or implied to the authenticity, originality, or condition of any lot are NOT the guarantee of the Auction Company, and should be determined by the bidders own inspection and discretion. ALL BIDS ARE FINAL AT AUCTION. There is no "Cooling Off Period". If you are awarded the final bid, ownership changes hands at the drop of the Gavel. You own the Lot and are responsible for payment in full.
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