This 1962 Mercury Monterey Custom convertible is finished in red and white over color-coordinated leather upholstery and powered by a 390ci V8 mated to a two-speed automatic transmission. Features include a power-operated white convertible soft top, push-button AM radio, electric windows, shave door handles and mirrors, a lowered suspension, power steering, American racing wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust system with chambered mufflers. The car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. This Monterey convertible is now offered with a clean Colorado title.

The body is finished in red and white and features a power-operated white convertible soft top. Equipment includes quad headlamps, chrome trim and bumpers, rocket-style taillamps, fender-mounted wind splits, vent windows, and a dual outlet exhaust system that exits below the rear bumper. The door handles and mirrors have been shaved. The right front wheel opening is dented.

The 17″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are mounted with 245/45 Kenda front tires and 275/60 Goodyear Eagle GT II rear tires. The car is equipped with a lowered suspension and power steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

The front and rear bench seats are upholstered in red leather with white accents and are joined by a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes electric windows, a heater and defroster, and a push-button AM radio.

The three-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 47k miles. Total mileage is unknown. The finish on the trim around the instrument cluster is flaking.

The 390ci V8 breathes through a four-barrel carburetor and features an Optima red-top battery and gold air cleaner and valve covers. An oil change was performed in 2022.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a two-speed automatic transmission. A dual exhaust system with chambered mufflers is installed.

The serial number reveals that the car is a 1962 Monterey Custom Convertible built at St. Louis, Missouri plant and was powered by a 352ci V8. The data tag above further decodes as follows:

• Body (76A) – Monterey Custom Two-Door Convertible
• Color (J) – Carnival Red exterior
• Trim (95A) – White & Red vinyl upholstery
• Date (27M) – December 27 build date
• DSO (blank) – Unspecified ordering district
• Axle (1) – 3.00:1 standard rear end
• Trans (3) – Two-speed automatic transmission