1962 Mercury Monterey Junkyard Find

[@gmpny3945]

The cars of the mid 50s to the mid 60s were truly works of rolling art. Even seeing one sitting in a junkyard highlights the glory of a bygone era. People drove these cars with pride whether it was a Chevy or a Cadillac or anything in between. Nowadays we get into a car and are greeted by a bunch of touchscreens.

[@randallderr8519]

Thanks for showing the Mercury.....

[@harrysavage2933]

I had one I love that car it was white with a black vinyl top 390 engine automatic run great wish I could find another one I hope you bought and restored it I'll be watching your videos

[@jimlegalley6656]

Love your channel man. Great boneyard vehicle reviews. My dad had the same year same color. 352 cid no power brakes nor power steering. We called it the bull!!!!

[@tmmustang8238]

I love all Classic the america car no matter what conditions, I’m restoration mostly the 64 to 70 Mustang and i enjoy them all 🇺🇸👍👍

[@rosseganjr9402]

I love those 4 doors! great find!

[@alkennedy1124]

I had a 1960 meteor one time , I still have the bumpers I believe , lol nice thanks BigAl California.

[@googleusergp]

Whoa Nelley, a Monterey and it may be going away... You could get a 223 six cylinder, a 292 V8, a 352 V8 or a 390 V8 in 1962 in the Monterey line. This one originally had a 390 V8 with a four barrel. We got the tag, we can brag: 54B for Monterey four door sedan custom, M for Sultana White exterior paint, 14B for Beige interior trim, 15E for May 15, 1962 production which was a Tuesday, 1 for 2.89:1 rear axle, non-locking, 4 for dual range automatic transmission. We got the VIN, we win: 2 for 1962 model year, Z for Hazelwood (St. Louis), MO assembly, 62 for Monterey four door custom sedan, Z for 390 V8 with four barrel and the rest is the production sequence. The Hazelwood plant operated from 1948 to 2006. Whoa Nelley, 1962 and it may soon be over for you. 3-9-0 and may have to go. Might soon be flat and that will be that. Made in Hazelwood and it's no good. That's it, time to quit. Going to maybe get squished and the FOMOCO faithful are going to be pissed.

[@3713msg]

Love it!

[@googleusergp]

@@3713msg Sure thing.

[@garymckee448]

I'm not FOMOCO fan but I would like to have a two door one those just because of the weird design of the the vehicle and not the Breeze Way version.

[@googleusergp]

@@garymckee448 No FOMOCO for me, but that's just me.

[@garymckee448]

@@googleusergp Can't blame you

[@oldskool1979]

So awesome Benny

[@NotaMechanicJack]

Those tail lights are so cool

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

Definitely worth saving

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool car!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnm.5848]

Definitely a rarity. The deck lid is big enough to accommodate a small helicopter.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Yes, you just don't see those around anymore John.

[@althunder4269]

I love the unique styles these old cars have. Not like today where everything looks so generic.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree!

[@richroj]

That Monterey is beautiful Benny, I wish I could take it home today👍

[@alkennedy1124]

This one looks like it’s a 62 right , you have a good day thanks BigAl California

[@ChicoEscuela]

Found one a few years back, 40,000 miles 352. Radio delete. Triple weave upholstery was perfect. Straight with same champagne color original paint. Time capsule.

[@terrencegiordan2775]

Benny and the jets I the ignition switch on the left and the taillights are cool.

[@pjesf]

I would LOVE to have the ornament above the rear door handle (on the rear roof pillar). I believe it has the Mercury Winged Messenger, who I remember from my childhood. Always loved it, always will

[@nathankim7664]

If I'm not wrong, this is the last year of the conventional rear window before the awesome slanted rear window that goes down. The window was redesigned in 1963 to keep the rain off the window, wonder how well it worked! Anyways, it is savable, it's much more solid than the 70 Buick Skylark, but it's much less desirable than it! I'd love to cruise to church, Costco, a breakfast place, or to the Post Office in a classic (pre 1984) "More Door"!

[@adamclarke2199]

So cool and different. Would be a hit here in Australia as we like four doors.

[@monarch1957]

61-63 had that style of air conditioner on the Mercurys. It's only a 3 door now.

[@dowen1511]

That dash pad would start to crack and crumble if you went to get it out though.

[@chrisbarker3965]

Great find Benny about the Buick beside it

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Here is the video on the skylark kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvWZnWXrNqYfJo

[@chrisbarker3965]

@@ClassicRideSociety thanks for the link

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@randywineinger779]

Too bad, made a great parts car. A lot of great things left. Thanks Benny

[@mikesawyer4707]

I believe it was powered with a mercury 390 V8.

[@kencarney6667]

Ray Milland your car is waiting! He drove one in Panic in the year zero. His was a 4-dooe HT though.

[@34Packardphaeton]

Does this ol' Merc have an original gas cap.. that says, "premium gas only" ?

[@falconater68]

I just sold a s55 version of that..project though. I prefer the smaller 62-63 meteor my self.

[@smoothoperator7023]

Poor baby....🥺

[@gr8fulpn]

The only way I would see cars like that here in NY would be if they hermetically sealed in a vacuum. Some of these cars y’all crush SMH

[@robertlyman9789]

Nothing on the Buick Grand Sport next to it?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Made a video on that car as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvWZnWXrNqYfJo

[@robertvance1873]

IT is a shame about the old girl, hopefully someone saves her.

[@tonyblue8389]

Where is this 4 door Monterey? I have a 2 door and I NEED THAT DASH instrument cluster!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I e only been there once. would have to find the name but they weren't parting it out from what I was told

[@tonyblue8389]

@@ClassicRideSociety could you look it up and let me know where it is and how much they want for the whole car please? I can use the factory A/C too. Thanks

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I believe the name is called Cravens Auto Group in Ft Worth Texas

[@konntime]

Brick included

[@zalanr.2951]

In Europe this car would be saved!

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

My dad had a 2 door

[@califdad4]

I never liked the taillights on the 62, the 61 and 63 both have much nicer looking taillights

[@CyrilSparks]

Where is this car

[@ClassicRideSociety]

it's in a yard in Ft Worth Texas. can't recall the name as I only went once. I think I may given the name somewhere in here in the comments to someone asking about it as well

[@alkennedy1124]

I’m not ever going to look in n cowboy stupid crusher dude , not ever he is stupid , he crushes way way way way too many classics, nope 👎, I’ll lookin on your channel but not his, lololol thanks BigAl California.