1968 Mercury Monterey hot rod

[BigM460]

Need to sell my 1968 Mercury Monterey. Has a bunch of drive train mods. 80,000 original miles on car. Air bagged, FR500's, 447ci FE, ported Edelbrock heads and intake, Comp roller valve train, etc. C6 just freshend, new tank. Too much to write it all out. Can give all details with phone call if interested.
Have lost interest in it and has sat pretty much for the last 5-6 years. Drove maybe 300 miles in that time.
Have been asking $14,500, but will take $12,000.
Maybe cash and trade. Make any offers, you never know.
I also have all the original documentation for the car, as I am the second owner.
Can see some videos on YouTube under BigM460.

[Bigdogjim]

Nice looking merc! GLWS.

[chief455]

Very nice, and quick FE power!
Want another Marauder?

[BigM460]

Very nice, and quick FE power!
Want another Marauder?

Maybe, with a little cash to boot! :D What ya offering?
Got some headers on the way. ............

[chief455]

Maybe, with a little cash to boot! :D What ya offering?
Got some headers on the way. ............
Oh, I think we'd be about equal on value. I only have the car in my sig, which I love, built by Marty. Already has new headers on it :coolman:
Many FE powered Mustangs couldn't hit 12.0 - pretty well built combination pulling that barge!:bows:

[71cyclone]

Oh, I think we'd be about equal on value. I only have the car in my sig, which I love, built by Marty. Already has new headers on it :coolman:
Many FE powered Mustangs couldn't hit 12.0 - pretty well built combination pulling that barge!:bows: HUM ? what about the first Cobra Jet Mustangs 1968 1/2- FE engine 's "Super Stock kings"

[chief455]

HUM ? what about the first Cobra Jet Mustangs 1968 1/2- FE engine 's "Super Stock kings"
EXCEPTION, NOT THE NORM ;)

in the 70's running my 69 428 CJ Mach 1 and Torino 390 cars - nothing was at 12.0 that was a street car in my area...low 13's was good.

[BigM460]

Few more pictures.

[BigM460]

Documents for car.

[71cyclone]

EXCEPTION, NOT THE NORM ;)

in the 70's running my 69 428 CJ Mach 1 and Torino 390 cars - nothing was at 12.0 that was a street car in my area...low 13's was good.

Nice , Impressive" Livery". :burnout:

[boatmangc]

Man that is a SWEET ride!!
I'll be shopping December/January pending completion of my garage.

GLWS

[Jeffonebuck]

Documents for car.

$3,900 for a car in 68 was on the high end !!!!,, That money today wouldn't buy a high end touring bicycle or much less a used-Triology Kit, !!


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[a_d_a_m]

Oh my god, that's a beautiful '68. Looks to move pretty good too from those videos... :D GLWS.

[BigM460]

Oh my god, that's a beautiful '68. Looks to move pretty good too from those videos... :D GLWS.

Thanks guys for all the nice comments. It gets lots of attention!

Couple more pics:
First picture is the build sheet I found behind the hood insulation.

[Joe Walsh]

Damn that is one sweet looking Mercury!

Love the FE power!!.....:bows:

What bore/stroke/block are you running?

[BigM460]

Damn that is one sweet looking Mercury!

Love the FE power!!.....:bows:

What bore/stroke/block are you running?

It's a 4.090 bore and 4.25 stroke. 1968 .040 over 390 block.

[chief455]

It's a 4.090 bore and 4.25 stroke. 1968 .040 over 390 block.
cc piston / chamber of heads = XX compression ratio??

[BigM460]

Off work the rest of the week. If anyone wants to come look at it?
Let's make this happen! Money talks!:D

[Marauderjack]

If it was a "Real Hot Rod" I'd be talkin' to ya!!;)

Good Luck selling it!!:beer:

[BigM460]

If it was a "Real Hot Rod" I'd be talkin' to ya!!;)

Good Luck selling it!!:beer:

You could make it that way!

[martyo]

You could make it that way!

Or we could do it for him!

[BigM460]

If it was a "Real Hot Rod" I'd be talkin' to ya!!;)

Good Luck selling it!!:beer:


You could make it that way!


Or we could do it for him!

Sounds like a plan is coming together! :D
Just sayin'

[chief455]

If it was a "Real Hot Rod" I'd be talkin' to ya!!;)

Good Luck selling it!!:beer:


Or we could do it for him!


Sounds like a plan is coming together! :D
Just sayin'
ARRRGGGH!!!! Leave it alone - it's cool and dirt cheap for the body and drivetrain :mad2:

[Marauderjack]

Or we could do it for him!

Why don't you buy it Marty and make the conversion then I'll drive it around for ya with MO's placards on the doors.......yeah....that's the ticket!!:D

[martyo]

Why don't you buy it Marty and make the conversion then I'll drive it around for ya with MO's placards on the doors.......yeah....that's the ticket!!:D

I ask my wife. She said no. I am more than a little surprised.

[massacre]

If it was a "Real Hot Rod" I'd be talkin' to ya!!;)

Good Luck selling it!!:beer:


Real Hot Rod is pre- 1948 :confused:

[Marauderjack]

Real Hot Rod is pre- 1948 :confused:

Picky....Picky....Picky.....at least we are slowly getting the proper definition!!:beer:

[massacre]

That is the commonly known definition as far as I know :dunno:

[jerrym3]

That car is so rare, I wouldn't make any modifications. I'd keep it totally stock.

[BigM460]

That car is so rare, I wouldn't make any modifications. I'd keep it totally stock.

It's NOT stock!:burnout:
Well.........about as stock as my Marauder.

[boatmangc]

How close to Mo's are you, I will be there next Tuesday

[BigM460]

How close to Mo's are you, I will be there next Tuesday

Between 40-50 miles. It's a 40-45 minute trip depending on traffic.
I will be back at work, not home until after 6:00.

[boatmangc]

Coming in Monday from the south

[1Marauder]

What a nice sled. I love that color!!!!

[BigM460]

Any offer? Really would like to find her a new home! :burnout:

[BigM460]

Any offer? Really would like to find her a new home! :burnout:

Alright price drop! Anybody interested at $11,000? :thinker:

[BigM460]

Still looking for a new home for this cool ride!:coolman:

[BigM460]

Bumpity bump!

[BigM460]

Still for sale!

Anyone interested or know anyone who might be interested it buying the engine and transmission? Really thinking about an engine swap. Might be more work than I care to think about though. Sexy 4 valve and overdrive? :dunno:

[justbob]

Love the side profile! The wheels and color are a great combo too.

12.0! That brick MOVES!


Builder Of Badassery

[Bad_S55]

:drool: :drool: :drool:

[Joe Walsh]

Still for sale!

Anyone interested or know anyone who might be interested it buying the engine and transmission? Really thinking about an engine swap.
Might be more work than I care to think about though.
Sexy 4 valve and overdrive? :dunno:

Swap in a tiny cube, complex modular...??

:eek:

I'd keep that big thumpin' FE!

:hmmm:

Maybe swap in a toploader 4 speed with a white 'cue ball' shifter knob!

[BigM460]

Swap in a tiny cube, complex modular...??

:eek:

I'd keep that big thumpin' FE!

:hmmm:

Maybe swap in a toploader 4 speed with a white 'cue ball' shifter knob!

Never really been impressed with the FE engines. Power seems mediocre at best, even with all the upgrades. 545 stroker 460 was in the plan when I bought the car, now that would be big and thumping, but kept it FE because of it's originality. Don't get me wrong, it runs well, just not what I thought it would, or should.

[kirk]

Never really been impressed with the FE engines. Power seems mediocre at best, even with all the upgrades.

You just haven't had one built right yet.

[BigM460]

You just haven't had one built right yet.

This one has everything but a big bore block.

[lji372]

Wish I had a bigger garage.......

Awesome car :bows:

[Joe Walsh]

Never really been impressed with the FE engines. Power seems mediocre at best, even with all the upgrades.
545 stroker 460 was in the plan when I bought the car, now that would be big and thumping, but kept it FE because of it's originality.
Don't get me wrong, it runs well, just not what I thought it would, or should.

12 flat @ 115 on the motor in a 2 1/4 ton, automatic transmission car sounds pretty darn stout in my book.

[chief455]

You just haven't had one built right yet.
I go the build specs - it's built pretty well!
It takes more design thought, hard to find expensive parts and with less daily driveability to be uber fast with an FE. A well built 428 in a Mustang etc can be wicked. I understand why Chris isn't impressed with the FE.
I pulled the IMPOSSIBLE to work on 390 from my 67 Cougar S code, put in a solid lifer 302 and it was twice as fun to own. I cared nothing of the car value because it was 1978-1980 era.

This one has everything but a big bore block.
And it'a heavy. And you built a great combo.
I also love they way you have it now, but spend $10k plus swapping in a stroker 385 series, go maybe a second faster in the 1/4, but when selling, the car will be worth the same as it is now. Still an odd, hot rod Merc with very limited buying audience.
Cobra kit and old truck owners seem to be the FE engine buying market.
Guys like you with factory FE cars seem to want them stock, or with alternative power plants - like you!:D
did you list this on racingjunk yet?
good luck, it's yours, hold out or change it up to regain love.:beer:

[BigM460]

Did list on racingjunk.com. just got scammers and a couple that called, but then nothing.
You know how it is, many would like to have it, but don't have the money. Either that or want a $50,000 car for $10,000, nit picking everything on 47 year old car.



I go the build specs - it's built pretty well!
It takes more design thought, hard to find expensive parts and with less daily driveability to be uber fast with an FE. A well built 428 in a Mustang etc can be wicked. I understand why Chris isn't impressed with the FE.
I pulled the IMPOSSIBLE to work on 390 from my 67 Cougar S code, put in a solid lifer 302 and it was twice as fun to own. I cared nothing of the car value because it was 1978-1980 era.

And it'a heavy. And you built a great combo.
I also love they way you have it now, but spend $10k plus swapping in a stroker 385 series, go maybe a second faster in the 1/4, but when selling, the car will be worth the same as it is now. Still an odd, hot rod Merc with very limited buying audience.
Cobra kit and old truck owners seem to be the FE engine buying market.
Guys like you with factory FE cars seem to want them stock, or with alternative power plants - like you!:D
did you list this on racingjunk yet?
good luck, it's yours, hold out or change it up to regain love.:beer:

[BigM460]

Tax time bump

[BigM460]

If anyone is interested I will sacrifice her for the low low price of $8500, if I can sell in the next couple weeks.
Just found out that my son is required to live on campus for his freshman year. :(
He graduated Valedictorian and should have his tuition covered, but housing is another matter. Trying to get something worked out without going into debt!
So proud of this boy!

[chief455]

If anyone is interested I will sacrifice her for the low low price of $8500, if I can sell in the next couple weeks.
Just found out that my son is required to live on campus for his freshman year. :(
He graduated Valedictorian and should have his tuition covered, but housing is another matter. Trying to get something worked out without going into debt!
So proud of this boy!
Atta boy, Chris! Proud pappa.

A great, great price for that much car, WOW :eek:

[MMBLUE]

Is the factory A/C working ?

[BigM460]

Is the factory A/C working ?

Car didn't come with factory air, but it is a factory under dash unit. Works when charged, but has a slow leak at the flare expansion valve fitting. Does use the new freon. Guessing it has leaked out as it hasn't been started or driven in over a year now.

[JBeezy]

Congrats to you and your son. That's a sweet looking car. Wish I could buy it. I too have a daughter in college. No scholarship. Good luck with sale

[BigM460]

Congrats to you and your son. That's a sweet looking car. Wish I could buy it. I too have a daughter in college. No scholarship. Good luck with sale

Thanks! :)

[Marauderjack]

Any rust on the body or frame??:confused:

May have you a buyer depending??:beer:

[BigM460]

Any rust on the body or frame??:confused:

May have you a buyer depending??:beer:

Has a bit around rear wheel wells. Nothing on frame of floor pans.

[Joe Walsh]

You should email Jay Leno......he might be interested in such a rare body style Mercury.
He loves FE FORDS.

BTW: I'm kind of surprised that he doesn't own a Marauder.

[BigM460]

Got a new battery this week and just fired it up! Staybil works pretty good as it's been a year or so since it last ran. Sounds better listening to than the video, but..........

https://youtu.be/j4CWY_jKK7A

[69marquis conv]

That Mercury sounds fantastic!!! Hard to imagine it's even better in person!

[BigM460]

That Mercury sounds fantastic!!! Hard to imagine it's even better in person!

Sound to ears is deeper. Kinda tinny on video.

[BigM460]

Any interest? Still got her, still sitting!

[BigM460]

Baby needs good home!

[chief455]

Baby needs good home!
I wish man, I really dig that car.....:shake:

[BigM460]

I wish man, I really dig that car.....:shake:

Lets make a deal! Insurance time once again.

[a_d_a_m]

How in the hell hasn't this car sold yet? The want level is very high, the money level is low. I'd have to sell the Marauder to swing it.

[chief455]

How in the hell hasn't this car sold yet? The want level is very high, the money level is low. I'd have to sell the Marauder to swing it.

Same.
I'd have to have both.
It's a gift where price has been posted. Cost of the engine for the whole car.:depress:

[BigM460]

It's a gift where price has been posted. Cost of the engine for the whole car.:depress:

Very true!
Crazy thing is, I still imagine things/mods I'd like to do if money permitted! Then reality sets in. My hands just don't work like they used to........
Every time I watch Street Outlaws, I want to tub it out! Always wanted a pro streetcar back in the 80's!

[NXSBOB]

Bump for a really nice car.

[BigM460]

Bump for a really nice car.

It got a new home yesterday!

[chief455]

It got a new home yesterday!
Sold it Chris?
mixed emotions, but congrats!
change your sig now..:shake:

[BigM460]

Sold it Chris?
mixed emotions, but congrats!
change your sig now..:shake:

It's gone. I bummed more than I thought I would! Kinda sad looking out into the garage and it not being there.
New owner seems to be enjoying it! Told me about all the attention they got hauling it to its new home. He said he cranked it up on the trailer a few times for people.

[MOTOWN]

It's gone. I bummed more than I thought I would! Kinda sad looking out into the garage and it not being there.
New owner seems to be enjoying it! Told me about all the attention they got hauling it to its new home. He said he cranked it up on the trailer a few times for people.

I'm sure the cash will ease your pain! Glad you got it sold.

[chief455]

I'm sure the cash will ease your pain! Glad you got it sold.
truth. Over, what, at least a year.
hopefully it will get beat like she was built for ;)

[CWright]

Glad to hear you got it sold buddy! More Mod Money!:D

[mercury5]

Im the proud owner of the 68 Mercury :D, thanks Chris BigM460, for making it happen, now there are "2 Bad Merks in this part of town," its unreal the attention this thing got hauling it home , i loved every minute of it. :beer:

[chief455]

Im the proud owner of the 68 Mercury :D, thanks Chris BigM460, for making it happen, now there are "2 Bad Merks in this part of town," its unreal the attention this thing got hauling it home , i loved every minute of it. :beer:

oh, awesome! to a forum member = WINNING!!

drive it, hard - PLEASE!

[8UWITH6]

Wish I wouldnt have seen this car. Dang it. Add another want to the list. Congratulations to both buyer and seller.

[chief455]

Glad to hear you got it sold buddy! More Mod Money!:D

thinking it's tuition money :shake:

[MOTOWN]

thinking it's tuition money :shake:

Stop! Me no likey! My daughter just started private school @ 15K a year!

Looks like ramen noodles and hot sauce on a paper plate from now on!:shake:

[chief455]

Stop! Me no likey! My daughter just started private school @ 15K a year!

Looks like ramen noodles and hot sauce on a paper plate from now on!:shake:

daughters can fetch good mod money, prior to any education, south of the border.
life choices man :eek:

[MOTOWN]

daughters can fetch good mod money, prior to any education, south of the border.
life choices man :eek:

I complain, but i wouldn't take anything for my Lil mama:)

[chief455]

I complain, but i wouldn't take anything for my Lil mama:)

good Papa!

[BigM460]

Stop! Me no likey! My daughter just started private school @ 15K a year!

Looks like ramen noodles and hot sauce on a paper plate from now on!:shake:

You get used to it!:D

[1Marauder]

Great sell, great buy... Glad for all!

I wanted this car, lusted after it, and couldn't swing it.

Happy for all involved.