1959 mercury Montclair 4 door hardtop

[@michaeltaylor1603]

"Ride Like the Wind" Christopher Cross (from my home state Texas) Christopher is from San Antonio. This is truly a rarity in automobiles. It is gorgeous!

[@What.its.like.]

You got it (that song had one of the best Guitar solos that is covered in the mix) love that song great songs and cars =)

[@billolsen4360]

Chris-Cross. Loved his work

[@seanjohnson6899]

Dam nice vid. I dream of owning a 1959 mercury 4 door. Gives me goosebumps thinking about driving one fresh from the factory with the wife and three kids in the back. Back when cars where American, people dressed nice daily and had class.

[@What.its.like.]

It was still one of the biggest cars that I reviewed all year

[@markrossi4624]

My father purchased a new 59 Monterey four door sedan in gorgeous blue ice metallic. It was the first family car I can remember. My father loved that car and always said it was his favorite.

[@desertmodern7638]

Wonderful tour of the car with commendably crisp video quality.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you =) I do need to invest in a lighting rig for those dark shots, drone and gimbal would be awesome too lol =)

[@radioguy1620]

I almost lost my morning tea when you said "you could fit two 1950's kids in the rear package tray!! of course 50's kids were smaller, then! implying perhaps not like 90's kids, very funny . LO My Dad had the two door version of this when I was around 10 and I almost fell asleep remembering some wonderful naps back there. Great Reveiw and I do remembering trying to climb into the rear window area. !

[@What.its.like.]

I was a kid in the 90s and I remember climbing in the rear window on grandmas 87 LTD The shelf wasn’t nearly as big as this one is

[@radioguy1620]

@@What.its.like. It was the best kind of humour , accidental, not forced, great job

[@christopherkraft1327]

I think that the Mercury was a classy looking car, very nice!!! Thanks for sharing this fun video!!! 👍👍

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah it was.. =)

[@ronalddaub7965]

That year was made or built on the Lincoln chassis I remember my dad was talking about that driving in our 59 4door ht

[@ronalddaub7965]

My 1960 Mercury had the m e l division it was called Mercury Edsel Lincoln division and so did my 59 Edsel by then a 59 days so didn't have any problems except having a y block

[@ronalddaub7965]

Hours had a 3-speed automatic I noticed that one just had low and drive I did not know they offered the ford-o-matic in the 59 Mercury but why not.

[@ronalddaub7965]

That's one of the most beautiful dashboards

[@johnpitts9836]

Thanks gor this video I love Mercury.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for watching and digging this episode =)

[@karlgrentz458]

Absolutely love the ‘59 Merc’s. Thought these were incredibly beautiful. This was the model car used in the “Twilight Zone” episode “The Hitchhiker”.

[@cryan4041]

Yes, that's a great episode. There's a fun continuity glitch that takes place after Nan is driving with the sailor and decides to run over the hitchhiker. The sailor grabs the steering wheel. They cut to a fast exterior shot of the car swerving back and forth in the dark shadows, but for that split second, Nan's '59 Mercury becomes a '57 Ford. My guess is they just used was stock footage.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@karlgrentz458]

@@cryan4041 you are absolutely correct with the ‘57 Ford. They also took the wind vents out of the front doors. I believe you’re going, my way. Great episode.

[@billolsen4360]

@@cryan4041 That same '57 Ford crash footage was used in several Perry Mason TV episodes. Why go back and endanger another stunt driver and total another car?

[@ronalddaub7965]

My dad had a brand new 1959 Mercury it was beautiful and it still is

[@What.its.like.]

It was.. the rear design looks very similar to 59 Pontiac rear end

[@friendofdorothy9376]

Actually the Park Lane debuted in 1958 and was the top of the line even then. The Turnpike Cruiser was under that and was actually part of the Montclair series. The top of the line station wagon was the Colony Park. You said Colonial Park.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for those corrections =)

[@markw208]

The dashboard design is very interesting and unique.

[@What.its.like.]

Super different =)

[@MyDarkmarc]

Mercury from 1958, 1959 and 1960 was definitely a split personality with three distinct and different ways of thinking. Like Charles Dickens once wrote in his Tale Of Two Cities, "It was the best of times, It was the worse of times." For Mercury these three years were a challenge and they did meet it head-on. By 1963 Mercury was back on the road in styling and in sales. By 1960 Mercury was headed back to better times and quieter styling from the out-of-this-world 1959s. Slim, vertical taillights encased within upright bumper pods replaced the huge triangular lenses of 1959, and though vestigial fins were discernible above, it made for a more subtle attitude and look. Quad headlights moved down into the new concave grille, and were spaced far apart giving the front end a less immense and block like stance. Both windshields and back lights again displayed startling compound curves. Five hash marks ahead of rear wheel openings identified the Park Lane; three such hash strips went on Montclairs; none on Monterey. Transmissions were Merc-O-Matic on Monterey and Montclair while the Park Lane received Multi-Drive for the automatic. Prices started at $2,631 for a Monterey two-door sedan which was their "Price Leader" to $4,018 for the luscious Park Lane convertible. You could get 15 mono-chromed colors or 35 two-tone color combinations for 1960. The prices for the Montclair line were lowered in hopes to compete with lower-priced competitor vehicles. Advertising put a strong emphasis on the Montclair’s sleek styling, spacious seating, and not to mention one of its newest features, the road tuned wheels, which offered passengers a smoother ride than ever before. Its interior boasted leather-soft vinyl (at no extra cost) and rich Avalon cloth with tufted-loop carpeting. The windshield wrapped around in order to increase the driver’s angle of vision. The Mercury Park Lane was a full sized automobile produced by the Mercury Division of the Ford Motor Company from 1958 until 1960, and by the Lincoln-Mercury division from 1964 through 1968. The Park lane was a full-size automobile that was intended to compete with Buick's Roadmaster series. It was available as a hardtop sedan, hardtop coupe, and a convertible. At least sales were up but slightly at 154,000 full-sized Mercury automobiles.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome information thank you so much for sharing all of it.. In my opinion the Mercury’s don’t get nearly as much love as they deserve.. I don’t wanna say that mercury was kind of the redheaded child of the Ford family but they were often overlooked.. I owned a grand marquis at one time and it was a great car late 80s hoping to do one for the channel sometime that might be an emotional episode lol.. that was grandpas car and he was my best friend he died 2/3 days before I got my drivers license

[@gregoryj.m.8985]

The late 50s were the era of space age styling and chrome....engine wise a high optioned Merc in those days had everyone else out gunned...

[@tomlew55]

My first car was a 1966 Montclair I bought in 1971. A true land yacht, it floated down the highway. It's 390CI got only 10 mpg. A big, gigantic gas hog. Didn't keep it too long because I couldn't afford to feed it. Traded it in for a new 72 Toyota Corolla with a 1900cc lawnmower engine (seemed like it) that couldn't get out of its own way. Finally came to my senses and bought a used 68 F100 which I couldn't kill. 240 in line 6 with three on the tree. Kept that for ten years, sold it with 240,000 miles for more than I paid for it. Always owned trucks until I retired. Live and learn.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing all of those stories with great memories 72 Corolla.. that’s a car not often seen I really like the 76 or 77 Celica, and to be honest I haven’t seen one of those in years either

[@arnepianocanada]

In deepening '58 recession, Mercury revived entry level Medalist in hope to salvage sales. 💥Btw: picky issues aside, you have a very sincere style of presentation.💥

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you =)

[@billolsen4360]

Yes, it's a joy listening to this man's narration.

[@georgeursitti6549]

My dad went to a Mercury dealer to get a replacement lens for our 54 Merc's back tail light. and we came away with a brand new black 2dr ht Parklane. Knowing that it had that 430ci MEL under the hood, I bugged him to buy it. With the exception of the gas mileage, we loved it. Big, fast, unique and beautiful....

[@What.its.like.]

All things considered 10mpg is good considering the power with different gearing could get even better That’s awesome story and great memory thank you so much for sharing on here =)

[@montymatilda]

One of my favorite years of Mercury. The Park Lane sure was glitzy. Cannot imagine a 312 engine powering this car. Also love the 4 door hardtop wagons of '59 and '60.

[@What.its.like.]

Totally agree =)

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

The hardtop wagons for Mercury began in 1957 and ended after the 1960 model run. Two door hardtop Mercury wagons were also available from 1957 thru 1960.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that added information I need to find some wagons

[@RivetGardener]

Love Mercury's but this has to be ugliest, slabsided car along the lines of Oldsmobiles of the time. Ugh. about 800 pounds of too much chrome on them.

[@mkshffr4936]

Beautiful car.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@calbob750]

The “Great White Whale” only in metallic blue. Dad bought a new car every two years. Two years of payments then time to trade. The 1959 Mercury Commuter Wagon was the vehicle of choice for the family vacation. I got my temporary license and I got to drive on the West Virginia Turnpike at 70 MPH. This was a large barge experience. Huge! Zero road feel in the steering. An hour and a half of driving was pure automotive torture. Back in the day a two year car loan was the average. People were the same ergonomic profile then as they are now! Probably, less obesity.

[@What.its.like.]

Seems like people were shorter remember back in school they said Abe Lincoln Towered over everyone else, I think he was 6’4 6’5 I’m 6,2, my father in law is 6,5 there is a lot that he doesn’t fit in because of his height. The yellow car in the background was cool but I didn’t fit in it legs wouldn’t fit under steering wheel

[@j.sayler6330]

A review of the 1959 Mercury when it was new observed that the windshield's dog-leg created great distortion in the glass. The distortion was so bad that, at night with an oncoming car, the reviewer saw double the headlights that were actually approaching him!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for adding that information I heard about that being a problem with glare but have yet to try for myself

[@georgeursitti6549]

I believe it was the largest windshield ever installed on a stock car...

[@radioguy1620]

better to see two cars instead of none, like todays cars.

[@TigerDominic-uh1dv]

Styling is Beautiful 😊

[@leightonfarms4962]

love these Mercury's. excellent

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Mercury's what?

[@hanschenk8256]

this car is one of my favorite sure wish i could get a scale 1 18 model really enjoying all your videos

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much =)

[@arnepianocanada]

Confirm 'friend of Dorothy' below: Top wagon line was ColoNY (not Colonial) Park

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that correction

[@Radiowild]

A few years later, the 4 door Mercs had the "Breezeway" window which arced backwards. You could raise and lower it. Neat feature!

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah Lincoln’s had that feature too =)

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

Breezeway models were offered in 2-door hardtop styles also.

[@Radiowild]

@@Al-thecarhistorian I didn't know that... Thanks!

[@lancasterritzyescargotdine2602]

Actually, the first Mercury Breezeway was 1957.

[@tedlawrence4189]

I really liked the Mercury Park Lanes. Classy car.

[@What.its.like.]

That car was huge I have no way of really describing how big it was but it was one of the biggest cars I’ve ever seen and it was wired to what really stuck out to me was the back glass it was probably the biggest piece single piece of glass I’ve ever seen in my life It was a very cool unique car I wish the lighting was better in there I might be going back there soon.. =)

[@tedlawrence4189]

If you think that Merc. was big take a look at a '58-60 Continental 4 dr.

[@What.its.like.]

I saw one the other day and this they both look relatively similar in size.. The Lincoln is a huge car as well

[@monarch1957]

I have a 57 Monarch the Canadian version of the Mercury, same as the Mercury but had a different grill and came with the 312 engine.

[@What.its.like.]

I need to hit some Canadian models I saw advertising for the monarch =)

[@JamesAllmond]

I grew up in the station wagon version of that, try to find one now....good luck...

[@What.its.like.]

I hope to hit all the car models on here one day this channel isn’t a year old and 8 episodes away for 100th episode =)

[@johnkrueger3287]

We had a Mercury Commuter station wagon. Loved that beautiful car!

[@billolsen4360]

Cool radio!

[@larryfeeks6620]

Nice review of this car, J.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much

[@Irishfan]

That was the wiper arm motor. I looked for the washer fluid resivior pouch, but didn't see it. It may have been black and blended i with the engine compartment walls. The pmp for the fluid would have been mounted near the pouch and hahe hoses connected to it that ran from the pouch to the pump and from the pump to the washer nozzle in the cowl.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you so much =)

[@tedecker3792]

The rear door is a lot like the front door but it’s in the back. I’m wiping soda off my screen now.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah I try to add some humor in where I can.. =)

[@luis_ayala_134]

Great video as usual. Can you do a video on the 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser.

[@What.its.like.]

I’ve been look for that Gilmore has a really nice 58

[@saurabhsharma4200]

Beautiful. Back when cars were designed.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@Johnnycdrums]

You got the bore and stroke backwards on the 430. I know for a fact it's oversquare, not undersquare bore ratio.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you for that correction =)

[@amicsdelsclassics7822]

En España hay un Mercury Monclair del 1959, aún funcionando

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

You can fit alot teenagers in that trunk for sneaking into Drive-Inn

[@What.its.like.]

That car was huge in general

[@glennso47]

On the subject of Mercury, in the 1980-1990s they had an imported sports coupe that they called the Merkur. It was a flop for them as I recall. It was from Germany if I remember correctly. Can you do a video on it? Thanks

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah I’ll look for one added to the list =)

[@markw208]

Also the imported “Mercury” Capri, which was essentially a European Mustang and a big sales hit in Europe, but not so much here.

[@markw208]

@ Glenn Lego, I had been thinking of the Merkur and Capri, but was waiting for the best opportunity to mention them. You beat me to it and I’m glad you did. Those 2 cars qualify as “orphans”

[@What.its.like.]

I’ll look for those I had the opportunity to do fox body went back the next day it was gone. 50s cars do the best on here I want to start getting into some different eras as well.

[@markw208]

@@What.its.like. , I realize you can video what is available. So what you are doing is fine & it gives you a chance to give a little advertising to the owners or/and the museum. Maybe that advertising will prompt car shows and museums to contact you about showcasing their cars. At this point in time, probably the only place to find a Merkur or Capri is at a museum or car show. For a ‘50’s car, how about a Henry J?

[@ronalddaub7965]

The little motor with the hose on it is the motor pump for the washer .

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you =)

[@olddisneylandtickets]

It's so ugly it's beautiful! That's the electric windshield wiper motor with the washer pump attached.

[@What.its.like.]

Awesome thank you for that added information that’s what it looked like to me was both wiper motor and washer =)

[@andrewwanner6855]

It's so odd that the 1959 and 1960 Mercs pioneered parallel action wipers, then in 1961 went right back to using wipers that swept outward.

[@tedecker3792]

Jay- did you do a vid on the Zip to Zap? Voice is familiar.

[@What.its.like.]

No that wasn’t me I do videos for the JK galleria as well but it’s kind of a new thing =)

[@tedecker3792]

@@What.its.like. you have a voice doppelgänger out there on the Bad Ideas channel. Sound, cadence, etc virtually identical, at least to my ear.

[@What.its.like.]

I’ll have to listen and see if I do I’m not actually a huge fan of my voice I never really liked it it’s growing on me.. though

[@glennso47]

Mercury Blues by Alan Jackson. “Gonna buy me a Mercury and cruise it up and down the road! 🎶”

[@What.its.like.]

That’s the song I should have done lol =) I thought about incorporating 80s-90s country into the mix that’s when county music was country music most country is alternative rock now some exceptions

[@glennso47]

@@What.its.like. A country dj one time called it “Rotten Roll” I think Alan Jackson is a great exception.👍😁

[@hcombs0104]

My paternal grandmother drove a 1959 Mercury Monterrey four-door sedan. Baby blue. It was a replacement for her '56 Olds which she totalled. Did you notice how the radio antenna is at an angle? I thought somebody had bent it that way, so to make it straight like all the others car antennas I tried to bend it. Popped the damn thing out of the fender.

[@What.its.like.]

Yeah there was a clip that addressed that but the file got messed up couldn’t use it

[@davidjohnson4550]

An interesting fact about the with of the Mercury from 1957-60, anything over 80" was classified as a truck as some state-required Mercury to have truck plates!

[@What.its.like.]

I was going to ask that but forgot to.. that’s interesting wasn’t sure if 80 inch wide rule wasn’t a rule than or made that rule after this car was made that’s very interesting =)

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

The 80" rule was in place, but not enforced for cars. If it had been, several cars would need clearance lights. The 1960 full size Fords were 81" wide.

[@davidjohnson4550]

@@Al-thecarhistorian Some states in forced this rule. Arizona for one.

[@billolsen4360]

@@davidjohnson4550 That's both an interesting and hilarious historical fact.

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub! Liked ✌️🙏🤗

[@What.its.like.]

Welcome to the channel lots of cool content to check out =)

[@jefferywarshawsky2263]

When cars where cars

[@What.its.like.]

💯% agree

[@arnepianocanada]

*Colony* Park (not Colonial). Edsels died in '60 model year, '61 Merc now 'fancy Ford' not near-Lincoln; so body cancels were not in '59 model year. *ONLY Chrysler* had hat height - in early '50s due to style-klutz exec K T Keller.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you =)

[@terribelbliss9646]

Wiper 👍🤓

[@henryhorner3182]

The Mercury was a beautiful car. The era was notable for beautifully styled vehicles, as well as slim, attractive women. Unlike those of today where women almost always were either fat, tattoo or piercings freaks and cars are totally blah, as far as style goes.

[@What.its.like.]

So much I can say what I won’t.. because my opinion seem to get me in trouble so I’ll just keep it to myself but I totally agree

[@What.its.like.]

I do have a question about that why didn’t (I mean people did but most ) didn’t get tattoos in your generation everyone or just about everyone in my generation has one I don’t my grandpa told me to promise him to never get marked so I never did.. i don’t have a problem with people with them I just never found them appealing.. I don’t need my life’s story on me want to know ask lol

[@bcn4138]

SALES FIGURES,,,HOW MANY PEOPLE ACTUALLY BOUGHT THAT MODEL,,,,?EDU BCN

[@automatedelectronics6062]

The 1959 Mercs still had the Turnpike Cruiser. Was there no mention of the "Breezeway" option in the literature? It was where the rear window was flat and the center section electrically rolled down. Lincolns and Mercs had this option into the early 1960's, with Merc being the last to have it in 1964. The 1959 Merc you reviewed was unfortunate in that it had Ford's first and only 2-speed automatic. If in full-sized cars these were most commonly used in Edsels, probably for the less sophisticated and cheap-skate people. It was a competent and reliable automatic, but behind the times technologically and actually a step backward. Ford found this out, but as they are reluctant to admit their mistakes, they used it mostly in the last Edsels and Ford's new for 1960 Falcon/Comet line. It was also the only auto available in Ford's new mid-size lines into 1964. The 1964 1/2 Mustangs also used it if they had a 6 cyl. or the 260 V8. Thank you for the video!

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for those corrections I thought breezeway didn’t come until 1960.. or early 60s was it available only on Lincoln’s and Mercury’s or was it available on ford too.

[@danielulz1640]

Turnpike Cruiser was only 57 and 58 and had the reverse slant retractable rear window. All 1959 Mercury hardtops were called Cruisers, rather than Phaetons. 58 through 60 Continentals, not Lincolns, had the retractable rear window. 63 through 66 Mercury had the reverse slant retractable rear window. 67 and 68 Mercury had a retractable rear window that only went down about two inches and had a forward slanting rear roof.

[@automatedelectronics6062]

@@What.its.like. No, Ford never had it. Instead, Ford had the retractable hardtop, originally designed for the Continental MK II and planned for the 3rd gen T-bird, but it got a retractable convertible top instead. We used to have a 1959 Mercury Breezeway Turnpike Cruiser, with the MEL 430 and Cruise-O-Matic. It's true that the last Mercury Breezeway was in 1965. When Lincoln/Continental debuted it's new body style in 1961, it's Breezeway top was eliminated, but replaced by the 4 dr. convertible. The 4 dr. convertible continued until the Continental's next body change. As T-birds always shared a chassis(shortened) with the Continental since it's 1955 inception, the T-bird suicide 4 dr. was added in the late 60's. With Lincoln's new Continental Mark series, soon T-bird would share that chassis.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for that added information =)

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you so much for sharing that information =)

[@arnepianocanada]

"edSSel!" [...Dorothy below] see '57 ads 'Your DREEAAMM car!' was new Turnpike Cruiser hi-glitz line. Quality issues, sold 'meh' so a '58 Montclair variant, Park Lane the top model.

[@What.its.like.]

=)

[@jacoballred]

The old vehicles back then have a better quality. I've modified my old 65 Ford Thunderbird to get better gas mileage. Just Sad nobody's impressed about it. Everyone's into fuel economy.

[@What.its.like.]

That’s awesome =) I am interested in getting better mpg I was wondering is there any numbers lower than 2.90 because might be able to make Auxiliary transmission to incorporate that gear and only use it if you’re on Wong Hall destinations rent because you won’t have no torque... unless of course you have a huge engine but if you’re using a small power plant torque would be an issue Totally different subject but I’m hoping next year sometime I can build a prewar speedster almost like a Grand Prix race car I want it to be powered by a 250 or 292 inline 6 Chevy put 3 Weber side draft carburetors on it with a big cam two speed rear end so I could have 514 and 373s.. beat just about everything with a 6 =)

[@lawrencelucas45]

Colony Park NOT Colonial Park

[@What.its.like.]

Thanks for that correction =)

[@mannacler]

Colony Park.

[@What.its.like.]

Yep messed that up lol =)

[@richardwarren7492]

Wiper motor - -

[@What.its.like.]

With washer

[@richardwarren7492]

@@What.its.like. True - both in one unit.

[@srercrcr]

It's pronounced like it's spelled...Edsel, not Edzel.

[@What.its.like.]

Thank you

[@lancasterritzyescargotdine2602]

1958 Mercurys were NOT sold alongside the 1959s!!!!!!!!

[@What.its.like.]

Great catch

[@ernestoclaudodip9671]

I think this is your first video and it shows , low lights and no would you rather.It's o.k.

[@What.its.like.]

Not the first video.. that was this video which was shot on an iPad The GoPro isn’t that good and low light situations I got a way better camera now DJI pocket 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeze3yclsSBibcfeature=shared