It takes a true craftsman with an eye focused on design to even think about reworking the original lines of an iconic classic like the ’56 Mercury Monterey. From the moment it rolled into dealer showrooms, it was a winner with its first-generation (’55-56) styling showcasing a fresh look complete with a genuinely unique front bumper-grille, sweeping body side lines with full-length multi-tier chrome side molding, and stylish Flo-tone paint combinations. With Monterey production at just over 105,000 units, close to 43,000 models hit the streets as hardtop coupes, leaving very few surviving today. The ’56 hardtop coupe, which is laid out across our pages and belongs to John St. Germain of Goodwood, Ontario, Canada, showcases the talents of a true customizer with decades of experience.
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Modern Rodding (Digital) - 1 Issue, Volume 5, Issue 47 - August 2024