For 1955 the Monterey lost its status as Mercury's top model, replaced by the Montclair, and was positioned above the base model Custom series. It gained the 292 cubic inch Y block V8 from the Thunderbird, with an independent ball joint front suspension and a larger brake size. For 1956 it received a 312 cubic inch V8 and an exterior revision that traded the crest badge for a Big M emblem. Its model years run from 1955 to 1956.
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Source Wikipedia: Mercury MontereyLead paragraph, manufacturertier 2Quote, Lead paragraph, manufacturer
manufactured and marketed by the Mercury division of Ford from 1950 to 1974
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1955 the car lost its status as
Year: 1955-1956
1955 the car lost its status as
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manufactured and marketed by the Mercury division of Ford from 1950 to 1974
1955-1956, passage 2
1956 brought another new engine, the 235 hp (175 kW) 312 cu. in
Body style, sedan: 1955-1956
the pillared low-roof four-door Sport Sedan
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