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1954 MERCURY ROADLAMP KIT

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An option for the 1954 Mercury passenger car was a roadlamp or fog light kit.  These lights mounted in the front bumperettes.  What makes them of interest to me is that they later became a rare option for the 1955 and 1956 Ford Thunderbird.   Shown below is an NOS kit used in these cars.  The switch is a sought after item as not many have survived.  The switch allowed the headlamps to be operated in conjunction with the roadlamps, as required in some states.  The lamps could either be clear or amber.   Continue reading 1954 MERCURY ROADLAMP KIT

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The Merc’s of the 50’s

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1950 Mercury Monterey The Mercury offered a Lincoln like look at a lower price the rounded appearance gave it an unwanted nickname “the bathtub” Cost: $2,145.00             1951 Mercury Sport Sedan This was the most popular model selling for around $2000. the grill received extra chrome and the car got a few new touches this would however be the last year for the “bathtub” lines Cost: $2,000.00             1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible The curb buffers and rear fender shields were standard equipment, on this model, power seats and windows however … Continue reading The Merc’s of the 50’s