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What was the price of a 1954 Mercury Sun Valley?

What was the price of a 1954 Mercury Sun Valley?

In their 15th anniversary year Mercury unveiled the Monterey Sun Valley Hardtop model featuring a see-thru Tinted Plexiglas roof. The dream car of tomorrow was here today and it could be yours for a mere $2,582.

What kind of car was the Mercury Sun Valley?

The 1954 Mercury was one of the most crisply styled cars of the early 1950’s. The design was modest for the period: taut, clean, without excessive chrome, smoothly executed, and functional. They were generally exceptional cars known for their sleek styling and sound engineering, coupled with solid construction and high-quality fit and finish.

What kind of wheels are on a Mercury Sun Valley?

Gold “Sun Valley” script accents the front fenders just above the chrome side spear. Red painted wheels fitted with white wall tires are topped with chrome wheel covers with red centers making for a striking contrast against the pale-yellow body.

How many Sun Valley dream cars were made?

Just 9,761 Sun Valley “dream cars” were made and sold in ’54. It is estimated that less than 10% of the Sun Valleys survived the rigors of time. Finding one in restorable condition is increasingly difficult.

In their 15th anniversary year Mercury unveiled the Monterey Sun Valley Hardtop model featuring a see-thru Tinted Plexiglas roof. The dream car of tomorrow was here today and it could be yours for a mere $2,582.

The 1954 Mercury was one of the most crisply styled cars of the early 1950’s. The design was modest for the period: taut, clean, without excessive chrome, smoothly executed, and functional. They were generally exceptional cars known for their sleek styling and sound engineering, coupled with solid construction and high-quality fit and finish.

Gold “Sun Valley” script accents the front fenders just above the chrome side spear. Red painted wheels fitted with white wall tires are topped with chrome wheel covers with red centers making for a striking contrast against the pale-yellow body.

Just 9,761 Sun Valley “dream cars” were made and sold in ’54. It is estimated that less than 10% of the Sun Valleys survived the rigors of time. Finding one in restorable condition is increasingly difficult.

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