Mercury 428 Cid Monterey on 2040-cars
Monument, Colorado, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:428 cid super marauder
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Mercury
Model: Monterey
Trim: convertible
Options: Convertible
Power Options: steering, assisted front disc brakes, top control, Cruise Control
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 98,600
Exterior Color: lime frost
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
1968 Mercury Monterey Convertible, 99% original with a 428 cid, original 4V 4300 autolite carb, C6 Merc-O-Matic transmission, pwr steering, pwr assisted front disc brakes, lime frost w/ black interior near perfect, driver side has slight tear. Original clock w/ quartz movement installed, original hubcaps, spare tire equipment with new spare. Vehicle was stored in garage from 1975 until 2009, runs and drives great. Only 1515 convertibles made in 1968 making this a somewhat rare car. Will make a great addition to any collection or great convertible to drive around without breaking the bank.
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