The 1954 Mercury Monterey arrived at a moment when American car buyers were splitting into two camps: those chasing luxury and those chasing value. Instead of picking a side, Mercury built a car that ...
In 1953, Mercury stopped whispering and started crooning. Jet-age glitter met working-class grit, and the Monterey became the mid-price siren that made Buick owners look twice and Ford buyers dream ...