1955-57 was a time in automotive history when almost every offering was beautiful. Whether a GM, Ford, or Mopar selection, you couldn't go wrong. As far as this Mercury, well it's a "Ken Car" which equates to a beautifully restored top-of-the-line example. I like the elegance of the green-blue against the black fabric top. This is when the world enjoyed beauty around them. Before we became banal about our surroundings.
Exactly, and these kids act like current cars are better than the invention of bread only because they can shove an unattractive digital touch manuel on it to decrease amount of time off of a digital screen, and increase chance of slaughtering the family
Power windows and power seat on a 56 Merc...extraordinary....always blows me away when I see this...Just so rare except for Caddys of the time....thanks for posting Lou......
“Enjoy the beauty and the design” You couldn’t have said it better, Lou. I think some cars are so beautifully designed that they trascend transportation to become works of art. They are, rolling sculptures and this is one of them. Thank you so much for sharing with us this wonderful work of art.
@@loucostabile : Thanks for showcasing this Merc, a fine example of a very attractive and coherent model year. A great sign-off to 2020, a horrible year! Best in 2021.
An absolutely beautiful piece of American rolling art & design! It’s almost as if the designers were given carte blanc to do as they wished! Rolling art never ever to be repeated again in the automotive world. Thanks Lou & Ken for another fine example of automotive history!
Wow! Never knew the Mercury Montclair existed. I really like how intricate the bumpers are. Also strong enough to be the jack points for changing a tire.
👍Oh SO SWEET! Love the back seat light in between back rest!!! And that multi luber is a great idea for the time. So much beauty here! I wish today's car manufactures would bring some of these old classics back once again w/ modern drivetrain. If they can do it w/ the Challenger they can do it w/ any and all of them. Thanks Lou ✌️🇺🇸
👍🏻 Thanks Lou for posting. This car is amazing, the attention to detail also makes it such a beauty. I could almost feel the smoothness of the ride as you were recording. It's nice to see a piece of history preserved. Also having those catalogs are just as amazing, don't see that anymore these days.
I had many great times in the old 55 Merc. 292 , driving thousands of miles looking for trout streams, to fly fish. Hit a blind corner one time and rolled the car three times down a pretty steep cliff, the only thing that saved us , was a huge oak tree. We walked until we met a really nice farmer and told him what happened, he got his tractor some chains and pulled us up the cliff , we gave him $10 all we really had except for some gas money. The roof was dented in pretty good and we really couldn't drive it. So Ralf and myself put our backs to it , and managed to pop the roof almost to perfect position except a few small cresses, there was no damage to the sides at all. we checked the oil and anti freeze and it started right up then headed home some 300+ miles. My father just happened to be standing there and there was all kinds of vegetation Debry around the car and the cresses in the roof. He was a mean old sod, so I told him a tree fell on the roof, I think he knew but told me to be careful next time. Couldn't kill that car, it was full of life and treated me well.
@@freddyeltigre2327 great experience, glad no one got hurt. Back in the day the cars were built much heavier, the metal was thicker and they had heavy frames, but there were no crush zones to absorb the impact. The force has to go somewhere so better for the car to crush rather than our bodies absorbing it. Nevertheless, still love those old classic cars for sure!
Everything is spectacular in this one, Lou. I can definitely imagine myself in this Mercury! Best wishes to you and Mr. Nagel as we inch closer to the new year.
...you know, Lou...you might as well sell or rent the house and move in with Ken...his stable of impeccable classics is sooo deep, you could just roll out of bed and be ready to film for months... ...another stunning '56 Montclair in Verona and Heather Green....abondanza!!!
Beautiful Mercury Montclair. My uncle bought a new 56 Montclair convertible. I remember the day that he brought it home from the dealership. I've always had a soft spot for the 56 Mercury.
Just love those Mercs... Sometime show the inside of the glove compartment door. Many had drink holder detents to use at the drive-in restaurants... Thanks Lou..
Lou, I love the color combo-Heath Green and Verona Green. Love the sound the starter makes--reminds me of my Aunt Jane's 1957 Ford Fairlane. Love the shot of the rear with the brake and backup lights lit. I have loved the beauty and design of these cars since childhood when they were on the road, and you are bringing back so many great memories. Thanks for making and posting these videos.
Sweet looking Mercury. I think Ken Nagle could have his own car show at his farm with just his cars. He has a great collection. Thanks for another great video Lou.
these old mercs are rarely seen anymore, but an awesome classic none the less. the color combinations are something never seen anymore like this, to me the vehicle color combos of today are dull, too repetitive, and boring compared to the 50's styling. thanx Lou!
*BEAUTIFUL* automobile! Love the color combo as well...my late Mom's fave on a car.....Have a safe, healthy and happy 2021, Lou, Ken & everyone....Cheers! : )
Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and glad to read this one would be a favorite color for your Mom too :-) Wishing you safe health too. Cheers, Lou
Another incredible Mercury! Thanks Lou! You've got quite the "connections"! I'm always impressed with the number of vehicles that so many of them have. They've provided you with so many great interviews and your followers with so much enjoyment and appreciation! And we learn so much along the way! Anyway, you know I'm partial to the Ford Motor Company products and in particular, everything Mercury! This one is a beauty! Keep them coming! Trunkin' treats rule! P.S. the two and three tone vehicles of the 1950's never cease to amaze!
Hi George, High praise for this car :-) Make sure you watch the commercials (the ones you can) at the beginning of the video so I can get $ and "Keep them coming" for us to enjoy. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Another great car. I really like the color and two tone. Those colors just look right on this car. That would never work on todays cars. Also that last shot of it pulling out of the lane is a reminder of just how stunning these cars are. Thank you for sharing.
Back in the glorious 50's dashboards weren't built they were sculpted like a piece of artwork. That car looking like a puffy green mint floating down the road 😏
Hi X K, "Back in the glorious 50's dashboards weren't built they were sculpted like a piece of artwork" Just the way we like them :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou
Thanks again Ken and Lou for another great car story. The 50's had great color schemes and it is greatly appreciated that cars like this are restored with the original interiors and in the colors they came in instead of so many greens restored as reds. I always wanted a 57 Bel Air but because of how nice the 55-56 Mercury's were I bought a 55 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley instead because of the style, uniqueness and rarity today of those cars. The 55 and 56 Mercury's could be loaded with so many options they could be basically a baby Lincoln. My particular car has options of power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats and factory air. I really like the Mercury's when they proudly displayed the winged helmet Mercury god in so many places on the cars. This kind of brand symbol has been lost on todays cars. The Mercury god went away and so did Mercury, The Pontiac Indian went away and so did Pontiac. The Oldsmobile rocket went away and so did Oldsmobile. Instead of an special car with their own identity they evolved into just another car. Thanks again!
So fabulous to see a 56 up close, again. Haven’t been in one since I was 6 years old. My folks had a persimmon and white 2-Dr Monterey. Have many memories of that car, my “job” on wash day was to scrub the wide-white walls with an SOS pad or two and to wash the fender skirts. Thanks.
Hi Mammoth Scott, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Perhaps one of my fave top 10 shows, Lou…great car…BTW, thank you so much for your show…Everyone relates to classic beauty captured in the cars of yesterday…they really looked so much more “hopeful” than today’s designs…that’s a nice memory for the older gang and a wonderful new one for the younger…”The excellent is always new…”…RW Emerson.
Hi Todd, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hi Garen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Another good episode. Love the 50s cars. Lou. Thanks. Reminds me slightly of a crown Victoria of that year but definitely uniquely different. I 💘 these videos lou
Hi Keith, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Make sure you watch the commercials so I can keep sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Absolute great video. It is greatly appreciated time was taken to go through the pristine literature to give a glimpse into modern post-war American life. Madison Avenue was in full swing on this baby.
Wow another one of Mr. Nagel's awesome cars. Such a nice person he is. I would love to go on one of his tours of his collection of things. That would be fun and informative on the automotive history. That ride along was fun. That car looked like it road nice and heavy and smooth. Loved the hood lines and hood ornament. Those colors were just beautiful as I love two toned cars. I have always loved the Mercury Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company. All their models have I really liked. The color of this car was for a convertible very cool and refreshing inside and out. Just a outstanding piece of automotive history. Mr. Nagel really has fine and unique units. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, High praise for this car :-) "The color of this car was for a convertible very cool and refreshing inside and out." well said. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
That is a very beautiful car,whit some kind of central lubrication,wow,mr Ken you are one lucky man whit such marvelous cars arround you,thank you mr Lou
Hi AQUARIA video, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful car!!! '50s craftsmanship was pretty amazing. Two things spring to mind,,, The Tubes "What Do You Want From Life"... "Well, you can't have that, but....A Merc, A Montclair !....''. I don't think i've seen one before. The Pernerdal Shift pattern :) Eva Gabor in "Green Acres" learning how to drive. Her character's name escapes me but that bit was something i always remembered. Happy New Year !!
Hi Glen, Glad to read you enjoy the craftsmanship & looks of this car :-) Fun to share a car you have not seen before. Happy New Year!, Lou P.S. I believe Eva Gabor was named Lisa in Green Acres
Another good one Lou. I wish we had choices like that now. Nowadays cars come in about 5 colors and each color has to come with a certain color interior.
Aha, and he strikes again, a wonderful color, truly colors you do not see in modern day on anything beside a nurses robe over, the wheels are flaunting their mid century white rimmed glory with a subtle match of color to the body, a dashing ring of Verona green, still life glistening wheels! The body absolutely dreamy, my first was a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado in 58', truly a remark of time, I would say timeless but I barely live in the 21st century to begin with. I love the red and white on the tail light, why what a merry streamlined silent motor.
Beautiful Mercury. Impeccable detail. Another wonderful and fun presentation Lou. Look forward to many more great cars in the coming new year. All the best
Hi Glenn, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Make sure you watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can, sometimes they are too long) so I can get $ and keep the videos coming for us. My pleasure sharing with you, and all the best to you too, Lou
absolutely love these, the 55 and 56 Montclair is my fave car, my dad had a 55 two door hardtop in turq. green and white back in the day. There is nothing like seeing that big wicked grin of a grill coming over a hill at ya
Hi Ben, Happy to read you enjoy this car & it brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile sure will my friend :) my dad was working on drilling rigs then in western Kansas and eastern Colorado, but lived here in northeast Texas, so that car got a lot of traveling between Garden City KS and TX :)
My dad had an identical car to this one back in 1956. Mid 70's, my bother, and I, put a 390 4v in the car with a C6 transmission. Dad sold the car in 1989.
Hi Debbie, You're right. Like a trip back to 1956, and you're stopping by the Mercury car showroom, and you see this one :-) Let's go for a ride! Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
I had a 55 Monarch 292 which was indestructible ,I was young and beat the hell out of it, and it kept on ticking, traded it in for a 4 dr Monarch ( Canadian) which had a 312 Police interceptor which I turned into a drag car sleeper . 12.5 to 1 Pistons Howard Aluminum rods heads planed 40 thou and a 650 holly duel pumper 3.93 rear end. Had a lot of fun , beating cars that should have beat me, 13.8 in the Quarter at 96MPH. I never forgot those Mercs and wish I still had one. I'm 80 now, but still remember beating the Farmer's 65 stripped Chev 327 350 HP. got him by a fender in the quarter. Monarchs weren't supposed to do that. That's the reason I'm still a Ford man.
Hi Freddy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thanks, KEN AND LOU..great 1956 MERC: & overviews; esp the LUBE SYSTEM, **( be interesting to check further on that FORD Options), COLOR, ETC”!.. Interestingly, a few cues were in my 1956 Ford Fairlane /TBIRD ENGINE, (LOADED, Florida car) BLUE INTERIOR/ WHITE ETC. I Faintly, remember , My 1956’s fancy trunks lining/ Fender Skirts too , etc. And, WE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE** auto Brochures, great information and productions.: always a treat to pick up Yearly *& collect , or look through and Dream. Anyways, cool MERC!!
Those tri-5 Mercs always looked like the tri-5 Packard’s, or vice versa, the body lines and styling. And the Packard’s had a 352 bigblock in them too, although that Ford 312 Y block wasn’t any slouch, I believe that was originally a Tbird engine anyway.. But, beautiful car regardless there Lou!
The janitor at my elementary school in the 1950s drove a 1955 Mercury Medalist 2-door sedan in that dark green color. The cheap model. It looked like a military car.
Lou....you must be too young! The kids in the advertising photos aren't playing hide & seek....they're looking at their 'distorted faces' in the contours of the chrome bumpers. I remember doing that in the early fifties as a 5 year old! Great video of an awesome car...thanks!!
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hey Lou Love the ART DECO. @ 16.18. 3 TEER DASH. ANY HOW HAPPY NEW YEAR BUDDY. year of change is gone., Hopeing 2021 brings joy and greatness. Be well my friend
The spare wheel in the trunk loos like it's out of a Pontiac or an Oldsmobile, which means it won't fit the Mercury. I hope the owner never has a flat and needs his spare. These cars always intrigued me as a kid, especially the eyebrows over the headlights. 55-56 Packards had a similar headlight treatment
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The Big M in all its radiant glory! Surely the messenger of the gods delivered nothing but good news in this Montclair. Tired feet? Nope, he’s got the multi-luber to take care of his squeaking joints! Even the trunk liner is top of the line. But I pity the fool who ordered color combo 666 as he most likely lived in Hades.
Hi Josh, Happy to read this car is like your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I always liked the 55/56 Mercury's. Tho I like the 55/56 Clipper better. The rear end of the Clippers are better styled. Still, these two brands along wth the Packard line look like they were all built on the same production line.
Hi Dalton de Oliveira, Happy to read you have a model car like this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
1955-57 was a time in automotive history when almost every offering was beautiful. Whether a GM, Ford, or Mopar selection, you couldn't go wrong. As far as this Mercury, well it's a "Ken Car" which equates to a beautifully restored top-of-the-line example. I like the elegance of the green-blue against the black fabric top. This is when the world enjoyed beauty around them. Before we became banal about our surroundings.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Exactly, and these kids act like current cars are better than the invention of bread only because they can shove an unattractive digital touch manuel on it to decrease amount of time off of a digital screen, and increase chance of slaughtering the family
What a perfect example of the mid 50’s! Perfect color! Could not be any nicer.
High praise :-)
Yes the color of my second car which was a Merc, Monarch the same color. The best car I owned in my youth.
Thanks again Lou!! Cars of the 50s and 60s weren't only works of art they were also built like tanks. I can never get enough of these old beauties.👍😁
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This is what came out of Detroit the year I was born! 👍
Nice !
Power windows and power seat on a 56 Merc...extraordinary....always blows me away when I see this...Just so rare except for Caddys of the time....thanks for posting Lou......
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
“Enjoy the beauty and the design”
You couldn’t have said it better, Lou.
I think some cars are so beautifully designed that they trascend transportation to become works of art.
They are, rolling sculptures and this is one of them.
Thank you so much for sharing with us this wonderful work of art.
Hi Billace 90, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile : Thanks for showcasing this Merc, a fine example of a very attractive and coherent model year. A great sign-off to 2020, a horrible year! Best in 2021.
Ken if you review these comments, thank you for the up close/personal moments with your fabulous cars! Thank you Lou for another gem!
Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) You're welcome, Lou
One of my favorites from my childhood in Chicago.
Nice :-)
These beauty's had so much character that they look like they're doing 100 MPH sitting still.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you appreciate the "character" of this car :-) Thank you for the kind words on this video, Lou
My favorite year of Mercury's. Beautiful color combo that you hardly see. Great video as always Lou.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read this is a favorite year for you :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou
Those aqua marine colors were beautiful, my 56 Monarch sleeper had the same colors.
An absolutely beautiful piece of American rolling art & design! It’s almost as if the designers were given carte blanc to do as they wished! Rolling art never ever to be repeated again in the automotive world. Thanks Lou & Ken for another fine example of automotive history!
Hi Rusty, High praise for this "rolling art" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Wow! Never knew the Mercury Montclair existed. I really like how intricate the bumpers are. Also strong enough to be the jack points for changing a tire.
Hi James, Happy to receive a "Wow!" from you :-) Glad to share a car you didn't know existed, Lou
👍Oh SO SWEET! Love the back seat light in between back rest!!! And that multi luber is a great idea for the time.
So much beauty here!
I wish today's car manufactures would bring some of these old classics back once again w/ modern drivetrain.
If they can do it w/ the Challenger they can do it w/ any and all of them.
Thanks Lou ✌️🇺🇸
Hi Major Payne, Happy to read you enjoy this "SWEET!" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
They would be glad to, but most of you guys would refuse to buy them. You only buy Datsuns and Toyotas.
Ken with another beautiful classic! A Grinch gave it a thumbs down, go figure Lou.
Hi David, Happy to read you and I enjoy this classic :-) Lou
👍🏻 Thanks Lou for posting. This car is amazing, the attention to detail also makes it such a beauty. I could almost feel the smoothness of the ride as you were recording. It's nice to see a piece of history preserved. Also having those catalogs are just as amazing, don't see that anymore these days.
Hi Frank, Happy to read you enjoy the car & the "trunk & treats" with me :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had many great times in the old 55 Merc. 292 , driving thousands of miles looking for trout streams, to fly fish. Hit a blind corner one time and rolled the car
three times down a pretty steep cliff, the only thing that saved us , was a huge oak tree. We walked until we met a really nice farmer and told him what happened, he got his tractor some chains and pulled us up the cliff , we gave him $10 all we really had except for some gas money. The roof was dented in pretty good and we really couldn't drive it. So Ralf and myself
put our backs to it , and managed to pop the roof almost to perfect position except a few small cresses, there was no damage to the sides at all. we checked the oil and anti freeze
and it started right up then headed home some 300+ miles. My father just happened to be standing there and there was all kinds of vegetation Debry around the car and the cresses
in the roof. He was a mean old sod, so I told him a tree fell on the roof, I think he knew but told me to be careful next time. Couldn't kill that car, it was full of life and treated me well.
@@freddyeltigre2327 great experience, glad no one got hurt. Back in the day the cars were built much heavier, the metal was thicker and they had heavy frames, but there were no crush zones to absorb the impact. The force has to go somewhere so better for the car to crush rather than our bodies absorbing it. Nevertheless, still love those old classic cars for sure!
Ken's cars are really amazing, plus the" trunk o treats " are a nice touch as well.
Hi Chris, A real treat to share his cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Everything is spectacular in this one, Lou. I can definitely imagine myself in this Mercury! Best wishes to you and Mr. Nagel as we inch closer to the new year.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Everything is spectacular in this one" High praise :-) Lou
Absolutely beautiful, cars back in those days were of a great quality, true classics. I'd be afraid to drive it much if I had one. Great video Lou!
Hi Gary, High praise for this car & video :-) Thank you, Lou
Not me, I would drive it everywhere! I don't like Japanese cars.
...you know, Lou...you might as well sell or rent the house and move in with Ken...his stable of impeccable classics is sooo deep, you could just roll out of bed and be ready to film for months...
...another stunning '56 Montclair in Verona and Heather Green....abondanza!!!
Hi G Clark, I asked to move in and Ken said it's time for me to go back home :-) Happy to share this "stunning" car with you, Lou
@@loucostabile makes me want to be a gentleman classic car farmer....;-)
Beautiful Mercury Montclair. My uncle bought a new 56 Montclair convertible. I remember the day that he brought it home from the dealership. I've always had a soft spot for the 56 Mercury.
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read it brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Lou
Just love those Mercs... Sometime show the inside of the glove compartment door. Many had drink holder detents to use at the drive-in restaurants... Thanks Lou..
Hi BartRicky, Happy yo read you love the Mercs :-) I didn't know that about the glove compartment door. Thanks for sharing a tip, Lou
Lou, I love the color combo-Heath Green and Verona Green. Love the sound the starter makes--reminds me of my Aunt Jane's 1957 Ford Fairlane. Love the shot of the rear with the brake and backup lights lit. I have loved the beauty and design of these cars since childhood when they were on the road, and you are bringing back so many great memories. Thanks for making and posting these videos.
Hi Jonathan NC, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunt Jane's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Sweet looking Mercury. I think Ken Nagle could have his own car show at his farm with just his cars. He has a great collection. Thanks for another great video Lou.
Hi Randy, Happy to read you think this car is "Sweet looking" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Proportioned just-right, always liked the mid 50's Mercs and Fords - this one a very nice collectible guys. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you appreciate the design of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, and you're welcome, Lou
these old mercs are rarely seen anymore, but an awesome classic none the less. the color combinations are something never seen anymore like this, to me the vehicle color combos of today are dull, too repetitive, and boring compared to the 50's styling. thanx Lou!
Hi mouse, Happy to read you enjoy the styling of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
*BEAUTIFUL* automobile! Love the color combo as well...my late Mom's fave on a car.....Have a safe, healthy and happy 2021, Lou, Ken & everyone....Cheers! : )
It's amazign what you got for your money back then.
Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and glad to read this one would be a favorite color for your Mom too :-) Wishing you safe health too. Cheers, Lou
Another incredible Mercury! Thanks Lou! You've got quite the "connections"! I'm always impressed with the number of vehicles that so many of them have. They've provided you with so many great interviews and your followers with so much enjoyment and appreciation! And we learn so much along the way! Anyway, you know I'm partial to the Ford Motor Company products and in particular, everything Mercury!
This one is a beauty! Keep them coming! Trunkin' treats rule!
P.S. the two and three tone vehicles of the 1950's never cease to amaze!
Hi George, High praise for this car :-) Make sure you watch the commercials (the ones you can) at the beginning of the video so I can get $ and "Keep them coming" for us to enjoy. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
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Thank you Alejandro :-)
Another great car. I really like the color and two tone. Those colors just look right on this car. That would never work on todays cars. Also that last shot of it pulling out of the lane is a reminder of just how stunning these cars are. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this "stunning" car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Back in the glorious 50's dashboards weren't built they were sculpted like a piece of artwork. That car looking like a puffy green mint floating down the road 😏
Hi X K, "Back in the glorious 50's dashboards weren't built they were sculpted like a piece of artwork" Just the way we like them :-) Thanks for viewing & sharing, Lou
Thanks again Ken and Lou for another great car story. The 50's had great color schemes and it is greatly appreciated that cars like this are restored with the original interiors and in the colors they came in instead of so many greens restored as reds. I always wanted a 57 Bel Air but because of how nice the 55-56 Mercury's were I bought a 55 Mercury Montclair Sun Valley instead because of the style, uniqueness and rarity today of those cars. The 55 and 56 Mercury's could be loaded with so many options they could be basically a baby Lincoln. My particular car has options of power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats and factory air. I really like the Mercury's when they proudly displayed the winged helmet Mercury god in so many places on the cars. This kind of brand symbol has been lost on todays cars. The Mercury god went away and so did Mercury, The Pontiac Indian went away and so did Pontiac. The Oldsmobile rocket went away and so did Oldsmobile. Instead of an special car with their own identity they evolved into just another car. Thanks again!
Hi Allen, Happy to read you had a 1955 Mercury :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Wow the order binder in the trunk is amazing there were so many options must have been a blast to order up a new car back then.
Hi derwood 454, You're right, a real fun adventure ordering a car back in 1956 :-) Lou
So fabulous to see a 56 up close, again. Haven’t been in one since I was 6 years old. My folks had a persimmon and white 2-Dr Monterey.
Have many memories of that car, my “job” on wash day was to scrub the wide-white walls with an SOS pad or two and to wash the fender skirts.
Thanks.
Hi Mammoth Scott, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
I don't know where you're finding these beauties, but you're killing me Lou!👍😍
Hi George B, Breathe, breathe, breathe....it's going to be alright :-) Lou
had two 1956 Monarchs. The 56 Mercury and Monarch are a beautiful handling and riding car. Ken's here is a show piece without question.
Hi Don, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great Mercury - and fantastic restoration. Love the Trunk and Treats as always.
Thanks for the informative and entertaining review Lou.
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the restoration and "trunk and treats" with this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
@@loucostabile Ken sure has some beautiful cars. Thanks for bringing them to us.
Perhaps one of my fave top 10 shows, Lou…great car…BTW, thank you so much for your show…Everyone relates to classic beauty captured in the cars of yesterday…they really looked so much more “hopeful” than today’s designs…that’s a nice memory for the older gang and a wonderful new one for the younger…”The excellent is always new…”…RW Emerson.
Hi Spencer, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
OMG! Lou. Thanks for bringing us some of the most fantastic cars on the planet. 👍👍
You're welcome BAtadCrazy :-)
Back when Mercury mattered to FoMoCo (until the late 1970s), it was always just about the prettiest car on the road. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Hi Todd, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
My father had a 55 Montclair, it was dark blue and beautiful. Great looking Mercuries!
Hi Garen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Another good episode. Love the 50s cars. Lou. Thanks. Reminds me slightly of a crown Victoria of that year but definitely uniquely different. I 💘 these videos lou
Hi Keith, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) Make sure you watch the commercials so I can keep sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
NEW YEAR GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . >. >. .
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Happy New Year! Lou
Absolute great video. It is greatly appreciated time was taken to go through the pristine literature to give a glimpse into modern post-war American life. Madison Avenue was in full swing on this baby.
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy the "trunk & treats" with me :-) Lou
Wow another one of Mr. Nagel's awesome cars. Such a nice person he is. I would love to go on one of his tours of his collection of things. That would be fun and informative on the automotive history. That ride along was fun. That car looked like it road nice and heavy and smooth. Loved the hood lines and hood ornament. Those colors were just beautiful as I love two toned cars. I have always loved the Mercury Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company. All their models have I really liked. The color of this car was for a convertible very cool and refreshing inside and out. Just a outstanding piece of automotive history. Mr. Nagel really has fine and unique units. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, High praise for this car :-) "The color of this car was for a convertible very cool and refreshing inside and out." well said. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Another flawless,and outstanding automobile guys!Not many built back then either.Rarer yet today!
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you're appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@@loucostabile Happy New Year to you as well Lou!Hope 2021 is a better year for all of us!!!!!!!
Possibly my favorite car from Ken's amazing collection. I'm verona and heath green with envy.
Hi James, Happy to read this is possibly your favorite from Ken's collection :-) Lou
The kids playing with the fuel tank. Lol and they all came out alright!
:-)
I remember the Ed Sullivan show was sponsored by Mercury "the big M line"
Thank you for sharing Grant.
That is a very beautiful car,whit some kind of central lubrication,wow,mr Ken you are one lucky man whit such marvelous cars arround you,thank you mr Lou
Hi Peter, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks so many choices of colors,I don't know if it's just me but these Mercs always have a Packard look to me.
Hi WaggitnShaggit, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Lou
Its those hooded headlights. 55 and 56 Packards also had hooded headlights.
@@michaelbenardo5695 Yep that might be it
I love these cars and hope to own and cherish these vintage beauties some day
Hi AQUARIA video, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful car!!! '50s craftsmanship was pretty amazing.
Two things spring to mind,,,
The Tubes "What Do You Want From Life"...
"Well, you can't have that, but....A Merc, A Montclair !....''. I don't think i've seen one before.
The Pernerdal Shift pattern :) Eva Gabor in "Green Acres" learning how to drive. Her character's name escapes me but that bit was something i always remembered.
Happy New Year !!
Hi Glen, Glad to read you enjoy the craftsmanship & looks of this car :-) Fun to share a car you have not seen before. Happy New Year!, Lou P.S. I believe Eva Gabor was named Lisa in Green Acres
@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou.
Good ol' YT,,,,That clip is here. Still funny. Galaxie is nice, too.
Another good one Lou. I wish we had choices like that now. Nowadays cars come in about 5 colors and each color has to come with a certain color interior.
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lot's of interior choice colors we would not see on today's car for sure, Lou
Aha, and he strikes again, a wonderful color, truly colors you do not see in modern day on anything beside a nurses robe over, the wheels are flaunting their mid century white rimmed glory with a subtle match of color to the body, a dashing ring of Verona green, still life glistening wheels! The body absolutely dreamy, my first was a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado in 58', truly a remark of time, I would say timeless but I barely live in the 21st century to begin with. I love the red and white on the tail light, why what a merry streamlined silent motor.
Hi Art Deco city Architecture, Happy to read the details you see :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and my pleasure sharing with you, Lou
@@loucostabile thanks Lou, Kane.
Beautiful Mercury. Impeccable detail. Another wonderful and fun presentation Lou. Look forward to many more great cars in the coming new year. All the best
Hi Glenn, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Make sure you watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can, sometimes they are too long) so I can get $ and keep the videos coming for us. My pleasure sharing with you, and all the best to you too, Lou
Always loved 56 Mercs. Fantastic looking cars. Sad that you almost never see them on the road nowadays, only Datsuns and Toyotas.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you "Always loved 56 Mercs" :-) Lou
absolutely love these, the 55 and 56 Montclair is my fave car, my dad had a 55 two door hardtop in turq. green and white back in the day. There is nothing like seeing that big wicked grin of a grill coming over a hill at ya
Hi Ben, Happy to read you enjoy this car & it brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile sure will my friend :) my dad was working on drilling rigs then in western Kansas and eastern Colorado, but lived here in northeast Texas, so that car got a lot of traveling between Garden City KS and TX :)
Another winner from ken love the color combo the dash is also so cool
Happy to read you enjoy this Winner :-)
My dad had an identical car to this one back in 1956. Mid 70's, my bother, and I, put a 390 4v in the car with a C6 transmission. Dad sold the car in 1989.
Hi Sergeant Masson, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@@loucostabile Lou, I could sit down with you for several days and not reveal 1/3rd my auto/truck knowledge/experiences.
Beautiful car. Takes you back in time
Hi Debbie, You're right. Like a trip back to 1956, and you're stopping by the Mercury car showroom, and you see this one :-) Let's go for a ride! Glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@@loucostabile if only we could Lou
I had a 55 Monarch 292 which was indestructible ,I was young and beat the hell out of it, and it kept on ticking, traded it in for a 4 dr Monarch ( Canadian) which had a 312 Police interceptor which I turned into a drag car sleeper . 12.5 to 1 Pistons Howard Aluminum rods heads planed 40 thou and a 650 holly duel pumper 3.93 rear end. Had a lot of fun , beating cars that should have beat me, 13.8 in the Quarter at 96MPH. I never forgot those Mercs and wish I still had one. I'm 80 now, but still remember beating the Farmer's 65 stripped Chev 327 350 HP. got him by a fender in the quarter. Monarchs weren't supposed to do that. That's the reason I'm still a Ford man.
Hi Freddy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Thanks Lou ! I hit the bell ! Keep them coming.@@loucostabile
A wonderful Limousine indeed: so elegant and colorful. Nowadays we almost have only dark, inelegant and clumsy SUVs: what a degeneration !!
Hi Marco, Happy to read you enjoy this elegant & colorful car :-) Lou
@@loucostabile thanks!
Thanks, KEN AND LOU..great 1956 MERC: & overviews; esp the LUBE SYSTEM, **( be interesting to check further on that FORD Options), COLOR, ETC”!.. Interestingly, a few cues were in my 1956 Ford Fairlane /TBIRD ENGINE, (LOADED, Florida car) BLUE INTERIOR/ WHITE ETC. I Faintly, remember , My 1956’s fancy trunks lining/ Fender Skirts too , etc. And, WE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE** auto Brochures, great information and productions.: always a treat to pick up Yearly *& collect , or look through and Dream. Anyways, cool MERC!!
Hi Opera, Happy to read this one reminds you of your 1956 Ford :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Love this video Lou! thanks to Ken for his wonderfull car, my dad really liked this year/model!
Hi Floyd T, Happy to read your Dad liked this year & model :-) Nice! Lou
The 49 to 56 Mercury's were just stunning. The 57's...Well, lets just say that the stylists had too much caffeine.
Happy to read this one is "just stunning" :-)
Beautiful car! Love the styling and color!
Hi Dejael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou
Gorgeous car. Lou. Thanks for sharing
Hi acts2210, High praise for the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Dealers don’t need interior trim selection books anymore. Black is the only interior color offered in most vehicles. Bring back colors!
Hi wmalden, You're right. Lou
Beautiful 😍 Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Those tri-5 Mercs always looked like the tri-5 Packard’s, or vice versa, the body lines and styling. And the Packard’s had a 352 bigblock in them too, although that Ford 312 Y block wasn’t any slouch, I believe that was originally a Tbird engine anyway.. But, beautiful car regardless there Lou!
Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lou
@@loucostabile - thank you Lou and you are mighty welcomed my friend!
What a buetiful car it’s so nice 👍🏼 thanks for this video
Hi Nicolas, Happy to read you enjoy this car & video :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another Mighty Mercury!! The only car built that was worthy of the Gods ;) Nice car
Hi Steel Assault, The "Big Double M" :-) Lou
The janitor at my elementary school in the 1950s drove a 1955 Mercury Medalist 2-door sedan in that dark green color. The cheap model. It looked like a military car.
Hi Dejael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Janitor in Elementary Schools car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Another great one , Lou .
Happy to read you enjoy this car Ralph :-)
The automatic grease system was also on Lincoln Premiere
Thank you for sharing your knowledge William.
Lou....you must be too young! The kids in the advertising photos aren't playing hide & seek....they're looking at their 'distorted faces' in the contours of the chrome bumpers. I remember doing that in the early fifties as a 5 year old! Great video of an awesome car...thanks!!
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Hey Lou
Love the ART DECO. @ 16.18. 3 TEER DASH.
ANY HOW
HAPPY NEW YEAR BUDDY.
year of change is gone.,
Hopeing 2021 brings joy and greatness.
Be well my friend
Hi Charlie, Happy to read you love this "ART DECO DASH" :-) Happy New Year my Friend, Lou
The spare wheel in the trunk loos like it's out of a Pontiac or an Oldsmobile, which means it won't fit the Mercury. I hope the owner never has a flat and needs his spare. These cars always intrigued me as a kid, especially the eyebrows over the headlights. 55-56 Packards had a similar headlight treatment
Hi g bridgman, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Yup, 55 and 56 Packards sure do. 55 and 56 Plymouths also had hooded headlights, but they don't look anything like a Packard.
Interesting color choices on the engine
Thanks for sharing the detail you noticed.
The lubricating feature on this Mercury was also an optional extra on the 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Hi Marcus, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
From a different age when automobiles were built to outdo each other in style, options and performance -- and not to look like each other.
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The Big M in all its radiant glory! Surely the messenger of the gods delivered nothing but good news in this Montclair. Tired feet? Nope, he’s got the multi-luber to take care of his squeaking joints! Even the trunk liner is top of the line. But I pity the fool who ordered color combo 666 as he most likely lived in Hades.
Hi Dr Akbar, Enjoy reading the details you see :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
My favorite Merc. Mine was yellow and black.
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what a jewel this car, its such a shame Mercury does not excist anymore, Ford Motor Company canceled the car in 2011.
Happy to read you enjoy this "jewel" :-)
Wolf whistle time : )
NICE !
I always liked the 55/56 Mercury's. Tho I like the 55/56 Clipper better. The rear end of the Clippers are better styled. Still, these two brands along wth the Packard line look like they were all built on the same production line.
Hi Neil, Happy to read you "always like the 55/56 Mercury's" :-) Lou
pretty nice!
Glad to read you enjoy this car :-)
Full instrumentation is nice. Most cars had gone to idiot lights by 1956, including Cadillac.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Mercs kept the full-instrumentation as late as the mid 60s.
Parabéns !!! tenho 1/18 mesma cor e modelo showww Brasil
Hi Dalton de Oliveira, Happy to read you have a model car like this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this car is "Nice" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile 😀
The front end reminds me of a Kitty Cat( Eyes).
:-)
Just so fine,,,
:-)
The front end reminds me of a Kitty Cat( face).. Meow. 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Hi Jerry, Thanks for sharing what you notice. Lou
Perfect car 🚘 ❤😂👍👍👍👍👍.
High praise.
It looks similar to a 1956 Packard, and the color looks like turquoise to me.
Hi Dejaael, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you see, Lou
I always thought the 56 Lincoln also offered the Multi Luber.
Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge to your point.
Is it possible to get into the second seat from the trunk? Or is it possible to get into the trunk from the second seat?
I don't think so? Maybe a Viewer has more knowledge and can share.
Fuel door is behind the license plate bracket
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Unbelievable!!!!!!!
:-)
I saw one of these once. Where does it rank size-wise among 1956 models? In some ways, it's the biggest car of all.
It's pretty big, in 1956, maybe the Continental or Cadillac was bigger.
It is smaller than the 56 Lincoln, but bigger than the 56 Ford, both in length AND width.