A seller-described largely original Monterey wagon with original paint, most of its original interior and recent mechanical service. Its appeal is survival and patina rather than a glossy restoration.
Classic · Survivor · Provenance · Family Hauler
1956 Mercury Monterey Station Wagon
A seller-described largely original Monterey wagon with original paint, most of its original interior and recent mechanical service. Its appeal is survival and patina rather than a glossy restoration.
Source review: September 25, 2026. The source could not be retrieved. An access failure does not establish that the vehicle sold; prior dated evidence retained. The last confirmed observation date is unchanged; this is not direct seller confirmation. Recorded source
Waghoon data snapshot
Source checked September 21, 2026Fast, fact-backed context
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Why it is curatedSURVIVOR · V8
SignalClassicSignalSurvivorSignalProvenanceSignalFamily Hauler
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
Listing-backed facts
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last recorded asking price | $25,995 | Historical listing amount; current availability and price were not established in this review. | RacingJunk ↗ |
| Mileage | 100,000 miles shown | Shown as described by the seller; lifetime mileage is not established. | RacingJunk ↗ |
| Location | Contact seller for location | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | RacingJunk ↗ |
| Listed specification | V8 engine · Automatic transmission · Stock 419662 | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | RacingJunk ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Survivor, Provenance, Family Hauler | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | RacingJunk ↗ |
Potential model issues to inspect
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion and cooling systemMercury buyer guidance highlights rust and cooling-system condition on mid-century cars. Inspect lower body, floors, mounts, radiator, hoses and evidence of overheating. | Mercury Monterey buyer guide ↗ | Original paint may expose history; underside remains unverified |
| Y-block oiling, if applicableIf the installed V8 is confirmed as a Y-block, period-owner reporting notes restricted oil passages can affect top-end lubrication. Verify engine identity and oil flow. | Barn Finds model discussion ↗ | Engine family is not fully specified |
| Originality and recent repairsThe seller mentions a carburetor, fuel pump, exhaust and shocks, with original carburetor and air cleaner included. Request receipts and inspect workmanship. | Original listing ↗ | Seller-reported work — documentation should be reviewed |
Who should shortlist it
A preservation-minded collector who prefers an honest survivor and is comfortable documenting originality and addressing deferred age-related work.
What Waghoon could not verify
The listing does not provide a clear vehicle location or full identity details. Confirm VIN, title, engine family, actual mileage, originality claims and transport logistics. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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