30DodgePanel Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 (edited) Any value in this? Seems like a pretty complete and solid driver for someone. 1960 Mercury Montclair for sale by owner - Gilbert, AZ - craigslist 1960 Mercury Montclair 4 door sedan 430 CI Merc-O-Matic Transmission , PS /PB 29,000 miles New OEM carpet & headliner -Interior is excellent Front left fender damaged & professionally repaired by previous owner Needs paint touch-up or color sanding , tires are excellent -Runs great 16K Or make a reasonable offer -Serious Inquiries Only Please send phone # -will call to answer questions or set time to look at Copy and paste to send email and include your phone # for a call back: 71b5f3a497303f08bfd1aea1ad2845b7@sale.craigslist.org Edited January 23 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I was thinking the 430 wasn't original due to the year, but wikipedia has proven me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 383-430 was the “standard” engine. The Y block 312 was the smaller “economy” engine. The FE (352) was a Ford-Edsel engine during those years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidinCA Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Looks like a nice car and definitely something you don’t see every day. Not sure of the market, but it’s cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The car could only have 29K miles on it, but why then did it need a new carpet? I guess the sun could have bleached it. It does come from the right part of the country for minimal rust issues. The asking price is $16K or reasonable offer. I wonder how the gas mileage is with that thirsty 430 under the hood? Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidinCA Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I think they went from a 4 to a 2 bbl carb in 60 for economy, but there’s always a Comet if you want more mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 10 hours ago, 1957Birdman said: The car could only have 29K miles on it, but why then did it need a new carpet? I guess the sun could have bleached it. It does come from the right part of the country for minimal rust issues. The asking price is $16K or reasonable offer. I wonder how the gas mileage is with that thirsty 430 under the hood? Lew Bachman 1957 Thunderbird As someone once told me, if you're looking at mpg when buying a classic, your'e looking at the wrong car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 332, 352 were FE (Ford, Edsel). 383,430 were MEL(Mercury, EDSEL, LINCOLN} There was a small Edsel and a Big Edsel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 It's nice to see big old beasts like this in presentable unmodified condition, but I don't know if they bring the kind of money the seller wants. One of the appealing things about gigantic 4 door sedans from the early '60's is that they're priced lower than other somewhat more glamorous cars (or used to be, anyway.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 50 minutes ago, Dave Mellor NJ said: There was a small Edsel and a Big Edsel Not in 1960. 😉 Not in 1959 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 17 hours ago, 1957Birdman said: The car could only have 29K miles on it, but why then did it need a new carpet? I took the wording to mean it has 29K on the new carpet & headliner since it was replaced. If you look at the edge of the upper drivers seat you can see more natural wear. I have no idea of the value but I feel it's a bit high for what it is, I'm betting someone could negotiate down closer to $10-12 and get it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxsleyscot Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 My dad used to have one these back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) Not a car that you could lose at the supermarket. Unusual to say the least. Seems to be in great condition for a car that is over 60 years old. Not sure if the interior is correct, but that shouldn't affect the sale. I like the wrap around rear window, looks similar to the '60s GM cars. This car reminds me of the old saying, "It could pass anything, but a gas station". GLWTS Edited January 25 by kingrudy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 11 hours ago, oxsleyscot said: My dad used to have one these back in the day My Dad bought a new 1960 Park Lane. Said it was one of the finest cars he ever drove. At least until he traded it for his new 1965 Riviera. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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