1954 Mercury Monterey

This Merc is hard-to-chop. Dennis drives Mark Morton's Barris-inspired 1954 Mercury Monterey Custom.
Mark's 1965 Buick Riviera - • 1965 Buick Riviera
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[@cuber9320]

Nice to see the man give credit to all the people who worked on his babies.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

That Merc is absolutely stunning 😍

[@Scalihoo]

They never seem to hold their values these customs compared to a nicely restored or survivor car , it's a labor of love

[@pasthuman]

They could throw 250g's+ in a car and it won't matter compared to how desirable and appreciating in value year to year the all originals unrestored survivors are.

[@tompastian3447]

Exactly. Chopping appeals to a lot less people, myself included. And the low rider drops really turn me off. If you want to drive the car all the time, having a car that drags across every dip and low spot is not what I want in any vehicle. People, if you must chop a car, stop using Fords, Mercs and Lincolns. Butcher a chevy please. All that excellent body, paint, chrome and engine work is ruined by chopping and dropping. I would love to know where you got your chrome pieces restored and fabricated. That would help more than anything, to people like me who want to restore classic Mercurys.

[@ramblerdave1339]

​​@@tompastian3447 Your desires are yours, let others do what they need to do to THEIR car. You know, FREEDOM. I would definitely lower that car, but not chop it, but the results on that one, are gorgeous.

[@ramblerdave1339]

I disagree, I bet that one will. Try to buy the Hirohata Merc, now!

[@Scalihoo]

@@ramblerdave1339 Defiantly exceptions to the point I was making many famous cool historical cars. But that 67 vette with flared wheel wells , glassed over headlight doors, third tail light added..or a lot of chopped cars kinds destroys the value

[@oexplorador6840]

These are beautifull, i personally adored the merc, the yellow and whit fits the design perfectly

[@tmeyer2022]

Ages ago (literally) a friends older brother had a 53 Merc Monterey custom painted Orange & White with Lake Pipes. He was the coolist guy I knew.

[@cobracharmer6178]

“Power Steering by Armstrong.”💪🏻😄 I’m so relieved when you popped the hood and showed that Ford engine. Incredible build! Amazing talent Dennis! Thank you! John

[@13Pandam]

This is close to perfection for me, humble guy too who deserves all he has.

[@thom-mark6443]

That's the prettiest Merc i have ever seen. Absolutely perfect.

[@HeavyChevy]

Beautiful car, love the sound of those old cars. Would I chop it? No, I like them just the way they come from the factory.

[@R.J.1]

Nice gentleman. Super cool to hear what brought these cars to fruition. Better yet, he recognizes the people that got it done.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Love this car and the way he kept it "nearly" stock. Beautiful metalwork and that stock drive train is awesome! Kind of like it more than the '49 to '51, it's a bit unique. Yes, Star Trek and other scifi took clues from cool old cars, toasters and such.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the pair!!!!!!!!!! 😍 👍

[@bigsarge2085]

Fantastic! And they have that Riviera right there, don't tease us! 😉😉

[@seabee12333]

I grew up admiring cars like these. My first car i fell in love with at about 10 years old was a 2 tone green and white 57 Fairlane 2 door that an old lady owned across the street. I had a paper route and asked her if i could buy it, but she said no

[@jimburig7064]

The '52-'54 Mercs are lovely cars. This one is very tastefully done. I approve!

[@richcoleman469]

What a beautiful machine. I learned to drive a 3 on the tree with our '56 292 2 dr hardtop Merc on gravel roads in Iowa in early 60's.

[@daniellatimer1876]

I recently saw a 1954 Mercury Montclair & the owner told me that he picked it up a month ago. This one is severely customized. I like it!

[@johna.4334]

"Would you chop it?" No. My head would hit the ceiling if chopped ;~\

[@paulcost6446]

Beatifical car, had never driven a column shift manual, till when working in the mines in QLD Australia when i was young. Working with a boiler maker and we needed to pickup some argon gas bottles for the job, Dodge ute with 215 was standing there available, he says to 17 yo me know how to drive a manual. sure i say, 4 on the floor experienced, jumps in driver seat, looks at floor no gear stick, realize its a column shift no idea , trady was very good at explaininghe gear pattern to me, after would drive that ute whatever the excuse was

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

It super sweet! Reminds me of this Merc Montclair I wanted to fix up down the alley when I was a teen

[@franciscosalamanca114]

Beauty paint . Congratulations.

[@tmeyer2022]

"Power Steering by Armstrong" is the truth!

[@kudraadk]

I love the Merc!!

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I love custom cars. I wouldn't buy one. But I've always wanted to build one

[@torchmmaempire]

Dude that Merc!

[@torchmmaempire]

Everytime I see this video it makes a grown man cry.

[@fanoboss]

These designs are Hot !

[@mauricesiermachesky4900]

So Subtle, So Cool!

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

WOW!

[@zeus3428]

With all of the time and money spend on this custom, I can't believe they didn't take the time to line up the left front edge of the hood with the left fender. That sticks out like a sore thumb. Maybe just adjust the hood stop bumper a little. Not to mention the bottom of the left door overhanging the rocker panel.

[@carlbeaver7112]

Really missing one of the best features of the overdrive by waiting to only use it on the highways. In town you can use it and only have to clutch at stops. Start out in 2 and allow OD to be 3. It will pretty much work like a Powerglide with the exception of having to clutch at stops.

[@jamesmisener3006]

The Merc is very nice but what happened to the review of the Riv? Cheers 🇨🇦

[@Darryl6636]

What’s your secret Dennis? I watched you on TNN back in the ‘90’s and you look exactly the same

[@MyClassicCarTV]

I think it helps to have started out with an "old" look. I'm just finally aging into my look. 🙂

[@ivanjones1804]

I would’ve left everything original, i would’ve maybe lower it a half inch or an inch maybe. The Cadillac Hub Caps and the White Walls makes it stand out even better right alongside the paint scheme. Hats off 🎩🧢 🎩 🎩 to the owner and the custom engineer team that made the decision and design to keep just about everything original and a few additional add ons to it. The same goes for the 65 Buick Riviera. Dennis outstanding job to both you and your crew that make the videos enjoyable and informative to watch two thumbs up 👍🏾 👍🏾 to you both. Keep those videos coming thanks. Sincerely Yours Truly Your Brother 👨🏾 from a different Mother 👵🏽 Ivan I J🤵🏾‍♂️🕺🏾👍🏾🤘🏾🤟🏾✊🏾🧥👔👕👖🕶️👓🎩🧢🩴🧦👟👞🥾💼🎒

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Totally agree with you, but please don't downgrade the mechanics, bodymen and artisans that built this car by calling them engineers.

[@ivanjones1804]

@@toomanyhobbies2011 Excuse me by calling them engineers that was not my intention my mistake. Sorry for the confusion,miscommunication and misunderstanding. The word that I wanted to say and use was Craftsmen. Why? Because they put more than their effort they put their heart ❤️ ♥️ 💜 and soul into their art and craftsmanship right along with standing behind their work and taking pride in their work. They really paid close and strict attention to what they were doing right down to the last detail of their work. Again excuse me for the miscommunication and misunderstanding of my use of the word engineers.

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Push the clutch in, hold it and find the right time to change gears, release clutch.

[@garyolafson8303]

answer: No I would not chop the roof.

[@crocglox7797]

ball joints!

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

My wife calls me debadged sometimes. Or maybe a d-bag or something like that. I don’t know, I don’t really pay much attention.

[@MrCoreyTate]

The new Merc Monterey is a van

[@seabee12333]

i haven't watched the entire video, but no, i would not chop either of these beauties

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Is it me or did Dennis never get this thing into 3rd gear?

[@zeus3428]

He did shift into third gear at the 11:20 mark, but they just show him grabbing the shift lever to do so and then cut to an outside shot. Proof that he did shift into third is at 11:50.

[@user-vx1gr8es7r]

Buenos.autos. 2:20

[@OntarioBearHunter]

Not a fan of the itty bitty skirts.. otherwise great execution.

[@pasthuman]

Fair enough. I love the lip on them bad boys

[@PatrickFoley-vf3lr]

They look better original.

[@MarcoGomezFariasPimentel]

Ruined by lowering